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Congress MP Pramod Tiwari backs Rahul Gandhi's initiative on air pollution
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Tiwari said air pollution is a problem that affects both the rich and the poor and has now spread beyond Delhi to several parts of the country. Referring to recent conditions, he said breathing had become extremely difficult for several days due to toxic air, and echoed Rahul Gandhi's cal
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Rahul Gandhi urges citizens to share air pollution impact stories, says "c
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on social media platform X, Gandhi said people have paid a "heavy price" for air pollution and encouraged them to voice their concerns on 'Awaz Bharat Ki', an online platform launched on his official website.
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"People started a campaign, gave a new life to Tamsa River": PM Modi highl
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
During the 130th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi said, "The Tamsa River, which crosses Ayodhya and merges with the Ganga, was once the axis of life for the people of this region. However, due to pollution, its uninterrupted flow was disrupted. People here started a campaign to g
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Delhi air quality improves to 150 after rain, AQI in "moderate" category
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The deteriorating air quality of Delhi witnessed a significant improvement after the winter rain showered the capital city, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 151, in the "moderate" category at 7 am on Sunday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi's air quality improves after rain, AQI stands at 242
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Air quality in the Mayur Vihar area improved slightly on Saturday, a day after Delhi received a fresh spell of rainfall. The sudden change in weather and the unexpected brought slight relief in pollution.
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Delhi: Dense fog grips city after Friday's heavy rain; air quality sees te
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi-NCR on Saturday will generally have a cloudy sky, moderate morning fog, and strong surface winds (10-20 kmph).
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Light rain, thunderstorm bring slight relief as Delhi's air quality improv
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Light rain and a thunderstorm were reported in the national capital on Friday, bringing slight relief from pollution as the air quality remained in the "poor" category, with the AQI recorded at 297 at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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CAQM revokes Stage III restrictions across Delhi-NCR as AQI improves
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked all Stage III actions across Delhi-NCR with immediate effect on Thursday (January 22) in view of the improvement in air quality and forecast trends.
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HCL Group and UpLink Announce Winners of 'Water Resilience Challenge' Unde
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Davos-Klosters [Switzerland], January 22: HCL Group, a leading global conglomerate, and UpLink, the World Economic Forum's early-stage innovation initiative, have announced the winners of the 'Water Resilience Challenge,' the fourth in a series of five challenges under the five-year, CHF 15
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Greater Noida pit accident: Five individuals named in FIR under Environmen
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
The FIR cites violations under the Environmental Protection Act, the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, intensifying the probe into alleged lapses at the construction site.
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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' at 312 despite marginal improvemen
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Delhi continued to grapple with 'very poor' air quality on Thursday morning, even as there was a marginal improvement in pollution levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 312 around 7 am, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi govt doubles parking charges under GRAP 3, 4 to discourage use of pr
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
The Delhi government on Wednesday decided to double the existing parking charges at authorised parking sites to discourage use of private vehicles when GRAP Stage III- 'Severe' Air Quality (AQI between 401-450) and GRAP Stage IV- 'Severe +' Air Quality (AQI above 450) are invoked.
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