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Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya participates in 'Fit India Sunday on Cycl
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"The whole nation is joining the 'Fit India' campaign by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to keep themselves fit. The initiative has been held in over 1,100 locations across the country. Cycling is the best exercise, it keeps people fit and also acts as a solution to pollution. The initiative
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Himachal CM Sukhu launches environmental calendar, HPPCB's golden jubilee
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu released the commemorative environmental calendar at Dharamshala in Kangra on Saturday, marking 50 activities to be undertaken during the Golden Jubilee Year of the Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (HPPCB).
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'Political vendetta' behind case against KTR: Advocate Upender on Formula
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The case relates to alleged financial irregularities connected to the Formula E race held in Hyderabad in February 2023. Upender underlined that the Telangana government organised the race to create employment and attract investment, and reduce environmental pollution.
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Severe air pollution in PoGB causes health risks, low visibility
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Air pollution in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) has reached alarming levels, particularly during the winter months. Due to the increase in the price of LPG gas and the shortage of electricity, locals resort to burning wood, tyres, and plastic to heat their homes.
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Delhi: Over 600 Kg of illegal fireworks seized, one held
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Crime Branch has arrested an event manager indulging in the illegal use of fireworks in Delhi NCR and seized 630 kg of illegal fireworks causing air pollution, said police. According to DCP Crime Sanjay Kumar Sain, in view of poor air quality in Delhi and the NCR region, the Delhi Pollut
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BSES provides zero-pollution electric buses to Delhi AIIMS for shuttle ser
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
BSES and Delhi AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) have joined hands to promote eco-friendly mobility.
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Delhi's air quality 'severe' at 442, temperature drops to 5 degrees Celsiu
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The air quality index (AQI) in the national capital remained in the 'severe' category on Wednesday, with a thin layer of fog covering parts of the city and limiting visibility.
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Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu govt to file report on causes of pollution in
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) and the Tamil Nadu government to file a report identifying the causes of pollution in the Vaigai river and the proposed action plan to deal with the problem.
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Delhi NCR: AQI breaches 400 mark, enters 'severe' category
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Sub-Committee of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday night with "immediate effect" in response to declining air quality.
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NDMC announces installation of "Mist Sprayers" on electric poles to combat
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Ease of Living mission, NDMC has announced the installation of "Mist Sprayers" on electric poles to combat rising air pollution and keep the NDMC area clean, green, and beautiful, said Vice Chairperson of NDMC, Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Mon
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GRAP stage 3 re-imposed in Delhi amid very poor air quality
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The CAQM, responsible for protecting and improving the quality of air in NCR and adjoining areas, introduced a revised plan to combat winter pollution on December 13.
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Pakistan: Haphazard dumping of solid waste causing environmental hazards i
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
For over two decades, solid waste has been dumped haphazardly near the Jhal Road Overhead Bridge in Sahiwal, causing severe environmental and health issues. Despite a PKR 1.8 billion development project, the city still lacks a permanent dumping site. Residents report air pollution, contamina
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