Air Pollutions
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Delhi air pollution restrictions under GRAP-4 lifted as air quality improves
Delhi | Dec 24, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTThe national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 336 in the morning, as against 415 on Tuesday, the CPCB data showed. Of Delhi's 40 air quality monitoring stations, 36 recorded AQI in the 'very poor' category. Nehru Nagar recorded the highest reading of 392, the CPCB's Sameer app showed.
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Air pollution: Gurugram issues work from home advisory for private firms, revises office timing
India | Dec 21, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTThe Gurugram district administration said the state government offices will operate from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, while the Municipal Corporations of Gurugram and Manesar, Municipal Councils of Sohna and Pataudi, and the Mandi Municipal Committee of Farrukhnagar will also follow the same timing.
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Nepal air pollution hits hazardous category: What led to sudden deterioration in air quality?
Explainers | Apr 04, 2025, 11:47 AM ISTNepal air pollution: Spokesperson at the Ministry of Health and Population Prakash Budhathoki urged vulnerable groups — children, elderly, pregnant women and individuals with respiratory conditions — to exercise extreme caution.
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Air Pollution: Schools in THIS district of Rajasthan go online for classes 1 to 5- check details
Education | Nov 20, 2024, 12:58 PM ISTIn view of air pollution, the administration of Khairthal-Tijara district in Rajasthan has suspended physical classes for 1 to 5. Now, all primary classes will resume online till further notice.
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Gurugram issues work-from-home advisory as air pollution worsens
Haryana | Nov 19, 2024, 10:03 PM ISTThe Gurugram administration has issued a work-from-home advisory for private institutions and corporate offices amid rising air pollution. Read the advisory and guidelines effective November 20, 2024.
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Delhi air pollution: What are ongoing projects affected due to implementation of GRAP 4?
Delhi | Nov 19, 2024, 04:35 PM ISTAfter taking several measures to curb air pollution, the authorities under GRAP-4, urged the elderly, children and those with respiratory, cardiovascular, or other chronic diseases to avoid outdoor activities and stay indoors, as much as possible.
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No data to establish correlation of death or disease exclusively due to air pollution: Govt
India | Jul 30, 2024, 04:17 PM ISTThe NCDC under the MOHFW issues health advisories every year to states and Union Territories to address the health concerns of the masses, including those of children, said Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel.
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Delhi-NCR air pollution to have greatest impact on pregnant women and infants, warn doctors
Health | Nov 03, 2023, 04:21 PM ISTDelhi-NCR's air pollution is a silent killer that poses a significant threat to the health of pregnant women and infants. The toxic air not only affects their immediate health but can also have long-term consequences. It is high time that we take urgent action to address this issue.
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Delhi-Noida air quality worsens: Avoid these mistakes while going out
Lifestyle | Nov 03, 2023, 01:16 PM ISTThe deteriorating air quality in Delhi-Noida is a serious concern that requires immediate attention. As responsible citizens, we must take necessary precautions and make smart choices to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the harmful effects of air pollution.
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EXPLAINED: The connection between Air Pollution and Type 2 Diabetes
Health | Nov 03, 2023, 08:20 PM ISTThe study has provided strong evidence of the link between air pollution and type 2 diabetes. It has also shed light on the urgent need for immediate action to reduce air pollution levels and protect public health.
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Traffic pollution affects brain function? Here's what we know
Health | Jan 25, 2023, 10:18 AM ISTThe study, which is the first of its kind in the world, provides fresh evidence supporting a connection between air pollution and cognition.
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Early exposure to air pollution may affect thinking skills later
Health | Feb 03, 2021, 11:01 PM ISTParents, take note. If your child is exposed to air pollution, they may have a decline in thinking skills in later life, a study suggests.
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Respiratory disorders on rise in Delhi-NCR due to toxic air
Health | Nov 22, 2020, 01:17 PM ISTAir pollution is an important cause of worsening of respiratory disorders, including sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, bronchitis and respiratory difficulty in those patients who do not smoke or have pre-asthmatic conditions.
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Air quality 'very poor' in Noida, Ghaziabad, 'poor' in Gurgaon, Faridabad
India | Nov 20, 2020, 06:40 PM ISTThe air quality remained 'very poor' in Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad on Friday while it was in the 'poor' zone in Faridabad and Gurgaon in the National Capital Region (NCR), according to a government agency.
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Breathing polluted air linked to weight gain: Study
News | Mar 16, 2020, 08:49 AM ISTA recent study suggests that breathing dirty air takes a heavy toll on gut bacteria, boosting risk of obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders and other chronic illnesses.