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Minor relief but air quality in Delhi remains in 'very poor' category, ove
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The air quality in Delhi improved slightly on Monday morning but stayed in the 'very poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 345 as of 8 am, down from 391 recorded the previous day.
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"Air pollution affecting crores of Indians, but govt which came to power t
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised the Centre for targeting citizens protesting against rising air pollution at Delhi's India Gate on Sunday, asserting that the "right to clean air" is a fundamental human right and that peaceful demonstrators should not be treated as criminals. Read More
"Govt's intention is not to reduce pollution but to reduce its figures": A
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Earlier on Sunday, Delhi Police detained people protesting at India Gate, demanding that the government formulate policies to curb air pollution in the National Capital region.
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Delhi Police detain protesters demanding govt formulate policies to curb a
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi Police detained people protesting at India Gate on Sunday, demanding that the government formulate policies to curb air pollution in the National Capital region.
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"BJP got water sprinkled near AQI monitors to lower readings": AAP Spokesp
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar on Monday alleged that the ruling BJP government got water sprinkled on AQI monitors to lower the readings. She joined a protest at India Gate, demanding that the government formulate policies to curb air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region
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Aaditya Thackeray backs Priyanka Chaturvedi's Climate Act Bill amid Delhi'
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on X, Thackeray said, "The private members' bill for a Climate Act and a Climate Council of India tabled by @ShivSenaUBT_ MP @priyankac19 ji would have created a framework for all stakeholders to act within. Today, even with climate emergencies looming large, the GoI functions a
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Delhi's air quality slips into 'severe' category; several areas record AQI
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As per CPCB data, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 412, Alipur reported 415, and Bawana registered the highest level at 436. Chandni Chowk recorded an AQI of 409, while RK Puram and Patparganj logged 422 and 425, respectively. Sonia Vihar also recorded a 'severe' AQI of 415, indicating haza
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Pakistan: "Hazardous smog" in Karachi poses serious health risk, experts u
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Karachi is experiencing "hazardous smog" due to falling temperatures and dust from construction sites, posing serious health risks, especially to children. Health experts advised wearing face masks, eating nutritious food, and avoiding unnecessary outdoor activity. Cases of chest infections
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Delhi Pollution Control Committee reviews air quality, action steps, and a
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) conducted a press briefing, presided over by Chairman Sandeep Kumar and Member Secretary Sandeep Mishra, to provide a comprehensive update on the current air quality levels in Delhi.
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Public health at very high risk, serious measures should be taken: Top Exp
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"It is a major hazard from a healthwise. Many people have to be hospitalised due to this. This is a disaster in a way for humanity. The public health is at a very high risk right now. There is an increase in lung problems, asthma, strokes," said Trehan, who is Chairman and Managing Direct
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Delhi CM encourages use of public transport, carpooling amid 'very poor' A
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the Delhi Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Gupta encourages private institutions to prioritise work-from-home arrangements in light of the prevailing pollution situation.
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NGT issues directions to ensure installation of OCEMS in Gross Polluting I
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued directions to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, and Delhi to ensure the installation of Online Continuous Effluent Monitoring Systems (OCEMS) in Grossly Pollu
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