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Delhi's air quality worsens post-Diwali, health experts warn of respirator
Updated : 5 months ago IST
As the national capital grapples with deteriorating air quality following Diwali celebrations, health experts have raised concerns about the rising Air Quality Index (AQI) and its impact on vulnerable groups, particularly children, the elderly, and those with respiratory ailments.
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"Will take 2-2.5 years to make Delhi breathable": BJP MP Manoj Tiwari afte
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Reacting to AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj's statement, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Tuesday said that Delhi's air quality is improving and, with strict control measures and technological interventions, it is expected to take around 2-2.5 years to make the national capital health-friendly and brea
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"It's their smoke": BJP's Amit Malviya blames AAP's Punjab govt for Delhi'
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Malviya claimed that Punjab's practice of burning stubble is the primary cause of air pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), rather than the festival of Diwali or firecrackers.
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"Govt lies about artificial rain, colludes with private hospitals": AAP's
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Bharadwaj's remarks came as New Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog after the Diwali festival, with air quality deteriorating to the 'Very Poor' category and most monitoring stations falling in the 'Red Zone'.
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Delhi: Residents complain of breathing difficulties after dip in air quali
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Residents of Delhi have complained about breathing difficulties and irritation in eyes following the rise in air pollution post Diwali celebrations.
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Rajasthan air quality in 'poor' category after Diwali, AQI hits 318 in Bhi
Updated : 5 months ago IST
As the festive lights of Diwali fade, a thick blanket of smog engulfs the skies, with air pollution levels rising sharply across major cities in Rajasthan, Delhi and other states.
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"Because of the GST reduction, people bought more sweets, clothes": Varana
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"Because of the GST rates reduction, people bought more clothes, sweets, and decorative items. The enthusiasm was at an all-time high, and our society broke all previous records for fireworks," Vijay Singh, a local resident said.
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Punjab: Gurdaspur district administration reviews preventive measures agai
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Stubble burning has been a serious environmental concern in Punjab and other northern states, as it contributes heavily to air pollution and poses severe health risks, particularly during the winter months when smoke mixes with fog to create smog.
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Delhi wakes up to thick smog after Diwali night, air quality in 'Very Poor
Updated : 5 months ago IST
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi stood at 350 as of 8 am.
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"Hopeful people of Delhi will show patience, matter related to pollution":
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader RP Singh said on Monday that he is hopeful that the people of Delhi will also show some patience as it is a matter related to pollution as millions are celebrating the festivals of light across the nation.
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Punjab: "Stubble issue will be solved in 1-2 yrs," says ADC Bathinda
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Bathinda, Poonam Singh stated that only one incident of stubble burning occurred in Bathinda till now.
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Congress leader Tariq Anwar blames Delhi govt after GRAP-2 invoked
Updated : 5 months ago IST
He said that the Delhi Government is increasing pollution rather than creating awareness among peopEarlier today, after the invocation of GRAP-2 regulations in the Delhi-NCR following an increase in pollution levels, BJP leader RP Singh termed it a difficult time for the region, stating t
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