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As AQI soars, senior lawyer urges hybrid hearings in Delhi HC
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
In a detailed letter addressed to Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Pahwa highlights that the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) has remained in the 'severe' category, frequently touching 450-600 in several monitoring zones. PM2.5 levels, he notes, have crossed 190 mg/m³, more than
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Delhi wakes up to toxic layer of smog, overall AQI at 397 in 'very poor' c
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi woke up on Friday to a thick layer of toxic smog, as the air quality in the national capital showed no improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 397, categorised as 'very poor' at 8 am on Friday. The AQI at 7 am was 399, only a point less than touching the 'severe' c
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Delhi air quality continues to deteriorate in 'severe' category, multiple
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The air quality in the national capital continues to deteriorate with the Air Quality Index (AQI) level above 400 in the 'severe' category in multiple stations at 8 am, despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III in effect across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
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PM Modi visits LNJP hospital to meet injured victims of Delhi blast
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Upon landing in Delhi, Prime Minister Modi drove straight to LNJP Hospital, where he interacted with the injured and enquired about their health. He also wished them a speedy recovery. During his visit, the Prime Minister was briefed by senior officials and doctors about the condition of
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Delhi Blast: Post-Mortem reveals devastating impact; victims suffered seve
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Blast wave damage affected lungs, ears, and abdominal organs, rupturing eardrums, lungs, and intestines. The blast was potent. The causes of death include deep wounds and excessive bleeding, with cross-injury patterns indicating victims were thrown against walls or the ground.
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Delhi's air continues to deteriorate; overall AQI at 413 in 'severe' categ
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The air quality in the national capital continued to deteriorate on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 413 at 8 am, placing it in the 'severe' category, even as the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III remains in effect across Delhi and the National Capital
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Delhi CM announces hybrid classes for schools up to class 5 amid worsening
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
With air quality in Delhi worsening, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that schools up to class 5 will switch to hybrid mode, offering both online and physical classes.
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Jairam Ramesh criticises overreliance on GRAP as Delhi enters 'Severe' pol
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
He mentioned that the GRAP guidelines were mandated by Supreme Court in 2017 due to the rising smog incidents in New Delhi. Ramesh noted that the use of the measures was expected to become less necessary over time as year-round emission reduction improved.
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CAQM imposes GRAP 3 in Delhi-NCR as air quality deteriorates to 'severe' c
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The CAQM has invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan across NCR as Delhi's air quality worsened to 'Severe' with an AQI of 425 on Tuesday morning.
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Delhi air quality deteriorates to 'severe' category; AQI above 400 in mult
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Several parts of the city registered alarming pollution levels with AQI readings crossing the 400-mark.
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"Huge spike in number of chest cases": Doctors warn of health issues due t
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Dr Arvind Kumar, Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon & Lung Health Specialist, Medanta Hospital, warns about a severe health crisis triggered by the high air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
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Delhi's air quality slips into 'severe' category; several areas record AQI
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
As per CPCB data, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 412, Alipur reported 415, and Bawana registered the highest level at 436. Chandni Chowk recorded an AQI of 409, while RK Puram and Patparganj logged 422 and 425, respectively. Sonia Vihar also recorded a 'severe' AQI of 415, indicating haza
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