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Don't hold school sports in high-pollution months: Delhi HC tells governme
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday told the Delhi Government that schoolchildren should not be made to play outdoor sports during the highly polluted winter months from November to January.
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Air pollution case: Supreme Court orders subsistence allowance for workers
Updated : 4 months ago IST
In view of the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) III was implemented on November 11 across the national capital by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The measures aim to control emissions through stricter restrictions
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Delhi wakes up to toxic smog, AQI at 392 in 'very poor' category
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The national capital woke up to a dense blanket of toxic smog on Wednesday morning, with Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 392 at 9 am in the "very poor" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Pune civic body bans open bonfires amid dip in temperature
Updated : 4 months ago IST
With temperatures in parts of Pune City dipping around 10 degrees Celsius, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Tuesday issued a directive public appeal banning open bonfires in the city, stating that the practice is contributing to deteriorating air quality.
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"What a joke!:" Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann attribute local, neighboring state
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Criticising the BJP government over rising pollution in Delhi and addressing allegations that Punjab's smoke is responsible for the worsening air quality in the national capital at a press conference, the Chief Minister asserted that smoke from Punjab does not even reach Delhi.
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Delhi shrouded in toxic smog, AQI stands at 341 in 'very poor' category
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The national capital woke up to a thick layer of toxic smog on Tuesday morning with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 341 at 7 am, remaining in the "very poor" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Plea in Delhi HC seeks bar on outdoor school sports during toxic winter po
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Alarmed by the worsening air quality during Delhi's winter months, a group of minor schoolchildren has moved the Delhi High Court seeking a halt to all outdoor sports trials and tournaments scheduled between November and January when pollution levels in the capital routinely fall into the
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SC asks Delhi govt to furnish details about efficacy in measuring AQI
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Delhi government to file an affidavit detailing the nature of the equipment and its efficiency in measuring the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital.
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Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' as AQI reading soars to 427
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Bawana recorded the highest AQI level of 427 at 7 am, falling under the 'severe' category. In contrast, NSIT Dwarka recorded the lowest AQI of 225.
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Pakistan: Lahore tops global pollution index as hazardous smog engulfs Pun
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Lahore remained among the world's most polluted cities as hazardous smog covered Punjab. AQI levels reached dangerous highs, prompting health warnings, mask distribution, and a police crackdown that led to arrests, fines, and action against crop burning, smoke-emitting vehicles, and brick ki
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Thick smog engulfs Delhi as AQI reaches 385, India Gate barely visible
Updated : 4 months ago IST
A layer of thick smog engulfed several areas of the national capital on Sunday morning as Delhi woke up to an AQI of 385, in the 'very poor' category and showing little to no improvement from Saturday morning's 386 AQI.
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Pakistan: Lahore ranked second most polluted city in world
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Poor air quality has made Lahore being ranked the second most polluted city in the world with an AQI reading of 396 on Saturday, ARY News reported.
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