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Eight flights diverted at Delhi's IGI Airport due to low visibility
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
According to the sources, seven flights to Jaipur and one to Lucknow were diverted since 7 am on Wednesday.
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"Delhi has become gas chamber, AAP responsible for all this...": BJP's Poo
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Similar to other days, a dense layer of smog engulfed the national capital Delhi with the Air quality dropping down to 361 categorized as 'Very Poor' on Wednesday.
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Delhi suffers low visibility and breathlesness; AQI drops down to 361
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Residents have complained of low visibility on the roads and have also been experiencing irritation in their eyes, running nose, breathlessness and cough.
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Pakistan's smog crisis worsens, experts urge Shehbaz Sharif to intervene
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Air quality experts in Pakistan have written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging immediate action to combat hazardous smog in Punjab. PAQx has outlined a comprehensive plan, including shutting down brick kilns and non-compliant industries, restricting heavy transport, and transitioning
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Lahore's toxic smog now visible from space
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Lahore, which has been reeling under severe pollution is now seeing thick and toxic smog clouds which are now visible through space via satellite imagery taken by NASA, Geo News reported.
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Delhi chokes as AQI remains above 300, residents demand long-term solution
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Residents in Delhi urged the administration to check on the alarming level of pollution in the national capital demanding long-term solution as the Air Quality Index (AQI) continue to remain in the 'very poor' category for the second week post-Diwali.
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Pak: Lahore imposes temporary ban on outdoor activities amid rising air po
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
According to a notification issued by the DC Lahore, outdoor activities will remain suspended starting from November 11 to 17.
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Haryana doubles fine for stubble burning, Kaithal collects Rs 1.65 lakh in
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a stricter move to curb air pollution, the Haryana government has doubled the fine for stubble burning, now for two acres of land the farmers will have to pay an environmental compensation fee of Rs 5,000 up from Rs 2,500 and the fine collection so far stands at Rs 1.65 lakh.
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UNICEF appeals Pakistan govt for urgent actions to reduce air pollution
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) representative Abdullah Fadil appealed to the Pakistan government for immediate efforts to reduce air pollution as 11 million children are in danger after breathing toxic air in the Punjab province of Pakistan.
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Air pollution: No religion encourages any activity which creates pollution
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday said that the right to live in a pollution-free atmosphere is a fundamental right of every citizen under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and no religion encourages any activity which creates pollution.
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"Sad that in 2024, we face same problems as in 2014": Doctors criticise De
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The overall air quality in Delhi was recorded at 349 as of 9 am today morning which falls in the 'very poor' category', according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)-India data.
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"Common people no longer feel safe in Delhi," says AAP leader Manish Sisod
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Launching a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the deteriorating law and order situation in the national capital, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia on Sunday stated that the common people no longer feel safe in the city, as the BJP has brought Delhi to a state
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