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Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' in several areas
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A day ahead of Diwali festival, a thin layer of smog covered the national capital on Wednesday as parts of Delhi, air quality remained in the 'very poor' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of over 300 recorded around 7:00 am, as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB
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Delhi Pollution: 79 cases filed, 19,005 kg firecrackers seized ahead of Di
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
According to the Environment Minister's Office, "79 cases related to the sale and storage of firecrackers have been registered and approximately 19,005 kg of firecrackers have been seized so far."
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Lahore becomes the most polluted city in the world
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
With Air Quality Index (AQI) touching the mark 708, Lahore yet again, topped the world map in the list of most polluted cities of the world, reported Dawn.
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"Prioritise celebrating Diwali with lights to avoid noise and air polluti
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The BMC has advised Mumbai residents to refrain from bursting firecrackers after 10 PM and has urged people to reduce the number of firecrackers they use.
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Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' in several areas
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
. In parts of Delhi, air quality remained in the 'very poor' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of over 300 recorded around 7:00 am, as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi now world's most polluted capital: BJP Chief blames AAP Governments
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Monday informed that 108 incidents of stubble burning were recorded in Punjab. They held a protest against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over the issue of air pollution in the national capital at Kapurthala House.
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Delhi: Vinay Mishra takes charge as Delhi Jal Board Vice Chairman
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
AAP MLA Vinay Mishra officially took charge as the Vice Chairman of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), on Monday. Upon assuming the role, he expressed gratitude to Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Atishi for their trust in his leadership. He also said that he is committed to working relentlessly t
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Delhi Minister Gopal Rai launches 'Diya Jalao, Patake Nahi' campaign
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai launched the 'Diya Jalao, Patake Nahi' campaign on Monday and appealed to people to avoid firecrackers to keep pollution 'in-check'.
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Compelling need for strict implementation of GRAP-II to combat air polluti
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In light of ongoing air pollution concerns in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) emphasized the urgent need for strict enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-II).
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SC stays NGT direction for punitive action against Executive Officer in Da
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Supreme Court has stayed the NGT direction for punitive action against the Executive Officer, Dasna in the Ghaziabad water body pollution case.
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AAP govt to reinstate bus marshals and CDVs in Transport, MCD and DPCC tea
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Aam Aadmi Party government on Monday announced that it will re-employ the bus marshals and Civil Defence Volunteers (CDVs), who were terminated from their services, in the Transport Department, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to fight pol
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"Possibility of rise in pollution": Delhi govt to kick off 'Diya Jalao' ca
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
As the national capital battles ever increasing pollution during the festival season, Delhi Environment minister Gopal Rai said on Monday that the government will be kicking off the 'Diya Jalao' campaign today evening, as there is a possibility of increased pollution in the city in the ne
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