Polluted City
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Air pollution isn’t just smog: Heavy metals might be entering your lungs with each breath
Health | Dec 08, 2025, 05:44 PM ISTExperts say winter smog carries toxic heavy metals that quietly enter the bloodstream. Subtle symptoms often go unnoticed, making early testing vital for long-term health protection.
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Does an Air Purifier really purify polluted air in your house? Know how it prevents pollution
Lifestyle | Nov 22, 2024, 08:57 PM ISTKnow the truth about air purifiers and their effectiveness in purifying polluted air in your home. Learn how they combat indoor pollution and contribute to healthier living environments.
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Pakistan's Lahore declared most polluted city in world for second time this week, check its AQI
World | Oct 22, 2024, 03:38 PM ISTEarlier on October 12, Lahore also reported the worst air quality globally, alarming environmental officials about an early start to the smog season. Last year, the city first topped the list of the most polluted cities in the final week of October during the smog season.
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'Delhi not on list of world's most polluted cities', says CM Arvind Kejriwal clarifying media report
India | Feb 16, 2023, 12:11 PM ISTArvind Kejriwal on Delhi pollution: Delhi's PM2.5 pollution has reduced by 28 per cent in five years, from 135 microgram per cubic metre in 2016 to 97 microgram per cubic metre in 2022, according to the Union environment ministry's data.
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Pakistan: Lahore ranks second among top five most polluted cities in world
World | Nov 01, 2021, 12:57 PM ISTThe environmental experts of the country have blamed the transportation sector and industries, besides the burning of crops, for the pollution.
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Delhi most polluted city in the world on Friday; Kolkata, Mumbai in top 10 list
India | Nov 15, 2019, 01:34 PM ISTDelhi has earned the dubious distinction of becoming the most polluted major city in the world with an air quality index (AQI) of 527 on Friday, as per data by Air Visual on the World AQI rankings. The Air Visual data is updated frequently, so the caveat is that rankings and AQI counts change accordingly during the day itself.
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Nodal officers to ensure farmers do not burn stubble in Haryana
India | Nov 12, 2019, 09:17 AM ISTNodal officers have been appointed across Haryana to ensure that farmers do not burn the crop residue, according to a statement issued on Monday. The Deputy Commissioner of every district has appointed one nodal officer per village for management of stubble burning
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Kolkata's air quality dips to 'very poor' category
India | Nov 07, 2019, 07:04 AM ISTThe Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kolkata was recorded at 343, which falls in the 'very poor' category, at the green zone Fort William automated air monitoring station at 11 pm, according to the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) official.
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Life expectancy in India down by 2.6 years due to air pollution: Study
India | Jun 11, 2019, 09:06 PM ISTThe report by the environment organization Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) revealed that outdoor and household air pollution together are causing deadly diseases.
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14 out of world's 20 most polluted cities in India, says WHO; Delhi, Varanasi on list; Kanpur tops chart
India | May 02, 2018, 07:49 AM ISTOther Indian cities that registered very high levels of PM2.5 pollutants were Faridabad, Gaya, Patna, Agra, Muzaffarpur, Srinagar, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Patiala and Jodhpur.
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47 million children in India reside in most polluted areas: Report
India | Jan 30, 2018, 08:19 AM IST'Airpocalypse-II', a Greenpeace India report, said children are worst affected in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Maharashtra and Delhi respectively.
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Delhi records its most polluted day of the year
India | Dec 23, 2015, 11:50 PM ISTNew Delhi: It was the most polluted day of the year in Delhi today with the authorities recording the highest levels of suspended particulate matters PM 2.5 and PM 10, taking the air quality into
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Delhi leaves Beijing behind to become world's most polluted city
India | Jan 30, 2014, 06:50 AM ISTNew Delhi: Delhi's air pollution is twice that of Beijing, and the city's air pollution levels have risen 44 per cent since last year. A Yale University study has found Delhi the world's most polluted