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Pakistan: Residents of South Waziristan launch long march over worsening s
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Residents of Azam Warsak, a remote area of Birmal tehsil in Lower South Waziristan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Friday launched a long march to protest what they described as a deteriorating law and order situation, Dawn reported.
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Pollution on rise due to vehicle congestion at MCD toll plazas: AAP's Prav
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi MCD Sah-Prabhari Praveen Kumar alleged that long queues of vehicles at toll plazas run by the BJP-led Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) were worsening the capital's air pollution, despite clear Supreme Court directions to shut them down.
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Psychotherapist Namrata Jain sounds the alarm bells for India's silent but
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17: India's mental health crisis is taking a turn for the worse, suggests Mumbai-based eminent psychotherapist Namrata Jain. Along with her team, Namrata has observed growing instances of self-harm across age groups and genders, which she ascribes to un
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Will pass effective, enforceable orders on air pollution, says Supreme Cou
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday said that it will pass effective orders that are enforceable in matters relating to worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
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Delhi's air quality remains 'Severe' at 452, residents report breathlessne
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The residents of Delhi on Monday complained about worsening air quality and a thick layer of smog, as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'Severe' category, recording 452 at 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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"Younger children, elderly are worst affected": Doctors warn of increasing
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Dr GC Khilnani, Chairman of the PSRI Institute of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, advised people to wear N95 or N99 masks when going outside to help block pollutants.
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Lack of basic services, weak law enforcement worsen crisis in Tirah valley
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Frontier Corps officials indicated that the void caused by inadequate governance has been taken advantage of by extremist and criminal organisations, including Fitna-al-Khawarij, which they claim fosters instability and finances their actions through drug trafficking and extortion.
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"GRAP-IV a 'reactive measure', not a solution," says environmentalist Bhav
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari on Sunday criticised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), calling it a "reactive measure" rather than a long-term solution, following the imposition of Stage-IV restrictions in the national capital amid worsening air pollution.
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Delhi chokes under AQI 497, residents report breathing issues and eye irri
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Locals reported experiencing breathing difficulties, eye irritation and other health issues due to the worsening pollution levels. Many residents also expressed concern for vulnerable groups, including the elderly and children, who are more susceptible to respiratory problems.
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Severe weather kills 14 in Gaza as flooded tents worsen humanitarian crisi
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Severe weather over the past 72 hours has claimed at least 14 lives in Gaza, including three children, as heavy rain and cold conditions battered an already devastated enclave, CNN reported, citing the Gaza-based Health Ministry statement.
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Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis deepens as millions face acute food inse
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis is worsening due to deportations, drought and earthquakes, with 17.4 million people facing acute food insecurity, the Norwegian Refugee Council said. Residents report rising prices and fuel shortages, while authorities and aid agencies call for increased int
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Human rights day protest highlights Pakistan's worsening record on enforce
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The protest, chaired by JSFM Chairman Sohail Abro, was marked by fervent speeches condemning what participants described as Pakistan's "state-sponsored genocide" of Baloch, Sindhi, and Pashtun communities.
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