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As air pollution turns 'severe', GRAP Stage 4 implemented in Delhi-NCR
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Sunday decided to invoke Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the entire National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect to prevent further deterioration of air quality.
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Delhi Fire Services starts spraying water to curb pollution
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As the air quality in Delhi remained in the 'Severe' category on Sunday on the fourth consecutive day, Delhi Fire Services joined hands with the Delhi Government in curbing pollution.
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Punjab: 560 cases of stubble burning reported in Ludhiana so far this year
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As the Air Quality Index (AQI) in several parts of Delhi-NCR is reeling under the 'severe' category, nearly 560 cases of stubble burning have been reported in Ludhiana so far.
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Tamil Nadu: Incessant rainfall causes severe waterlogging in parts of Karu
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Karur district has been receiving widespread moderate rainfall for the past two days. Since Saturday morning, moderate rainfall has lashed various places across Karur and heavy rainfall has been experienced at some places. It continued to rain even at night.
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Delhi: Primary schools to remain shut till Nov 10 amid severe air pollutio
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In view of the worsening air quality in Delhi, the primary schools will remain closed till November 10, said Education Minister Atishi on Sunday.
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Delhi sees marginal dip in pollution level, air quality remains 'severe';
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
On the fourth consecutive day, the air quality in Delhi remained in the 'Severe' category on Sunday though with a marginal dip in the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 410 against 504 on Saturday, as per System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR-India).
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Air pollution may have adverse effects on foetus, warns top expert
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As air quality continues to remain severe in Delhi NCR, experts warn of ill effects on the foetus while alerting to a massive health emergency situation.
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Toxic haze engulfs Delhi for third consecutive day, AQI remains in severe
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The air quality in several areas of Delhi remained in the severe category on Saturday as a thick toxic smog engulfed the city, resulting in poor visibility.
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Researchers find how specific gut bacteria increase risk of severe malaria
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Many species of bacteria have been discovered by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers to be connected with an increased risk of severe malaria in humans and mice when present in the stomach.
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Delhi Minister Gopal Rai writes to Centre urging "ban on entry of vehicles
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai writes to Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, requesting him to ban the entry of vehicles non-compliant with BS-VI norms into Delhi from neighbouring states in Delhi National Capital Region.
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Delhi AQI at severe, citizens complain of breathing trouble
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Air quality in Delhi remains 'severe' for 3rd straight day this week; AQI at 504
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Air quality in Delhi remains 'severe' for 3rd straight day this week; AQI
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR)-India, the overall air quality in the national capital Delhi (Overall) is in the 'severe' category with Air Quality Index (AQI) of 504.
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