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"SC order is based on govt's affidavit; similar demand was rejected in 201
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Media In-charge, Anurag Dhanda, on Monday warned that granting open permission to remove the Aravalli hills would sharply worsen Delhi's already critical pollution crisis, said a release from the party.
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Air quality worsens in Delhi, AQI recorded at 438
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The national capital woke up to a thick blanket of toxic smog on Sunday morning, sharply reducing visibility and causing discomfort to residents across the city. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 390 around 7 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to the C
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Clean air, clear skies draw tourists to Himachal hills as AQI worsens in D
Updated : 3 months ago IST
As air quality continues to deteriorate across Delhi, NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, the hill towns of Himachal Pradesh are fast emerging as a preferred destination for tourists seeking clean air, clear skies and a healthier environment.
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Pakistan: Residents of South Waziristan launch long march over worsening s
Updated : 3 months 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 : 3 months, 1 week 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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Will pass effective, enforceable orders on air pollution, says Supreme Cou
Updated : 3 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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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