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AQI in national capital deteriorates to "very poor" category
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital deteriorated on Sunday morning, reaching the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Saturday morning, AQI was under the "poor" category, with Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) a
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Delhi air quality improves but remains under "poor" category; overall AQI
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stood at 259 as of 8 am today.
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Cloud seeding a 'necessity' for Delhi to tackle pollution: CM Rekha Gupta
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and its National Capital Region (NCR) was falling under the 'poor' and 'very poor' categories in several areas even as Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) remains in effect.
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Pakistan Meteorological Department warns of rising smog across Punjab, thr
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned of rising smog across Punjab and other parts of the country in the coming days, Dawn reported. Stable weather, industrial pollution, and vehicle emissions may worsen air quality, increasing respiratory illnesses, reducing visibility, and di
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Former AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria warns of rising health risks, advise
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Dr Guleria said, "The current high levels of air pollution, indicated by poor AQI, are leading to acute health effects, particularly among individuals with underlying heart or lung conditions, the elderly, and young children. These groups are experiencing increased chest
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"Fine for stubble burning enforced," Karnal Agriculture Department ensure
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Adding further, Singh said, "So far, a fine of Rs 45,000 has been collected from seven farmers, and we have been issuing red entries for seven farmers, preventing them from selling their paddy in the market for the next two seasons, as per government regulations... The maximum number of c
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Delhi-NCR Air Quality remains under "poor" category, overall AQI at 292
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stood at 292 as of 8 am today.
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"Delhi's pollution management strategy yielding measurable results": Manji
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Guided by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for clean air and sustainable cities, and under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Government has intensified its on-ground winter enforcement drive across all districts.
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"Method to combat pollution," says Delhi CM on successful cloud seeding
Updated : 5 months ago IST
CM Gupta congratulated Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and other officials involved in the process, noting that the weather department has indicated the possibility of clouds on October 28, 29, and 30.
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Delhi govt to introduce artificial rain on 29 Oct; Minister Sirsa calls it
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Following the successful trial of cloud seeding across the national capital by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday called the event a "historic milestone".
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"Delhi conducts its first cloud seeding flight successfully; seeding to ta
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The flight, conducted jointly by the Delhi Government's Environment Department and IIT Kanpur, was carried out to test aircraft readiness, seeding flares, and coordination among all participating agencies before full-scale deployment.
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'Good' AQI draws tourists to Shimla as Himachal Pradesh records clean air
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Fresh, clean mountain air has once again made Himachal Pradesh a magnet for tourists after Diwali. With a significantly "good" Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded across the state, especially in the capital, Shimla, visitors from across India are flocking to the hills to breathe in what they
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