Air Quality
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Centre doubles fines for stubble burning as Delhi's air quality deteriorates | Details
India | Nov 07, 2024, 12:48 PM ISTDelhi air pollution: This decision comes amid the rising pollution levels in the national capital with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing the 400-mark.
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Pakistan turning into gas chamber: School shut in Lahore, WFH to employees amid severe air quality
World | Nov 04, 2024, 01:31 PM ISTThe Pakistani government has closed primary schools in Lahore this week, ostensibly to save children from the effects of hazardous air quality, exceeding levels deemed safe by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ after Diwali, despite firecracker ban | AQI update
Delhi | Nov 02, 2024, 08:19 AM ISTWeather update: Delhi’s air quality remains 'very poor’ following Diwali celebrations despite a firecracker ban, with AQI at 362. High noise pollution and over 280 burn injuries reported as firecracker violations continue.
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Delhi air quality avoids ‘severe’ zone on Diwali, minister praises public compliance | AQI update
Delhi | Nov 01, 2024, 02:31 PM ISTDelhi’s air quality managed to stay below ‘severe’ levels this Diwali, with Environment Minister Gopal Rai crediting public compliance for reduced firecracker use. Find out more about AQI levels, pollution control measures, and how government actions have impacted Delhi’s air quality.
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Thick layer of smog covers Delhi on Diwali, air quality plunges to 'very poor' category
Delhi | Oct 31, 2024, 09:58 AM ISTDelhi air pollution: The AQI level at Anand Vihar was recorded at 419 and remained in the "severe" category and the air quality remained "very poor" in several areas like Alipur, Ashok Vihar, Aya Nagar, Bawana, Burari, Dwarka, IGI Airport (T3),
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Diwali 2024: List of states that have imposed restrictions on use of firecrackers during Diwali
India | Oct 29, 2024, 01:45 PM ISTDiwali 2024: Maharashtra imposed a complete ban on firecrackers and allowed only green crackers that produce around 30% less pollution than traditional ones. Moreover, the Mumbai Police banned the use and sale of sky lanterns from October 23 to November 24.
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Pollution crisis deepens in Delhi NCR: AQI crosses 300, know how to protect pregnant women
Health | Oct 27, 2024, 11:59 AM ISTPollution has started showing its effect even before the onset of winter in Delhi NCR. The air quality level here is reaching the poor category day by day. Learn ways to protect women and infants during this time.
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Haryana: Kaithal reports highest stubble burning cases despite govt action and arrests
News | Oct 24, 2024, 05:42 PM ISTHaryana registered a total of 665 incidents of stubble burning, with Kaithal recording 129 cases- the highest in the state till October 22. Although FIRs have been registered against 20 farmers in the district and 18 have been arrested and released on bail
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'All in the air': Supreme Court raps Delhi air quality panel, questions measures to tackle pollution
Delhi | Sep 27, 2024, 03:08 PM ISTThe Supreme Court had asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to explain about the steps being taken to curb air pollution due to crop residue burning. Delhi is grappling with a significant increase in air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in 'very poor' category.
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India records 19 per cent drop in particulate pollution in 2022, boosting life expectancy: Report
India | Aug 28, 2024, 01:30 PM ISTIndia achieved a 19.3% reduction in particulate pollution in 2022, the second-largest global decrease after Bangladesh, according to the "Air Quality Life Index" 2024 report by EPIC. This drop has increased the average life expectancy of Indians by one year.
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Poor air quality impacts lung health: Know its short and long-term impact
Health | Jun 05, 2024, 05:02 PM ISTIt is crucial to address and improve air quality to protect lung health, as poor air quality can have long-term consequences on a person's respiratory function and overall well-being.
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Delhi shivers as mercury hits season's lowest at 3.5°C; air quality plunges to 'severe'
Delhi | Jan 14, 2024, 10:02 PM ISTDelhi faces its coldest spell of the winter with a minimum temperature of 3.5 degrees Celsius, marking the season's lowest. The Central Pollution Control Board records a 'severe' Air Quality Index (AQI) at 447, accompanied by dense fog, the longest this season.
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GRAP Stage III invoked in Delhi as air quality drops again to 'severe' category | Check details
Delhi | Jan 14, 2024, 12:52 PM ISTThe restrictions under Stage III of anti-pollution measures have been reimposed in the Delhi-National Capital Region due to the deterioration of air quality into the severe category.
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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor,' several areas in 'severe' category
Delhi | Dec 13, 2023, 09:31 AM ISTKey locations such as IGI Airport (T3), New Moti Bagh, and Punjabi Bagh register 'very poor' air quality, with AQI ranging from 355 to 397. Notably, areas like ITO, Anand Vihar, and Ashok Vihar hit the 'severe' category, recording AQI levels of 400 to 415.
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Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, AQI at 319
Delhi | Dec 09, 2023, 12:13 PM ISTThe IMD has predicted a clear sky during the day while the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 25 degrees Celsius.
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Delhi continues to grapple with hazardous Air Quality, multiple areas register 'Severe' AQI
Delhi | Dec 05, 2023, 10:12 AM ISTThe National Capital Region (NCR), encompassing Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad, is experiencing 'severe'' pollution levels. Earlier this week, Delhi's air quality was categorized as 'Severe' on Monday morning with an AQI of 307 at nine o'clock.
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Delhi's minimum temperature recorded at 10 degrees Celsius, AQI improves slightly
Delhi | Dec 03, 2023, 11:26 AM ISTOn Sunday, a mainly clear sky and shallow fog are likely to take place in Delhi, and dense fog is likely from Monday onwards. Delhi's relative humidity on Sunday was noted at 100 per cent at 8.30 am with no rainfall recorded in the last 24 hours, the weather office said.
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Delhi's Air Quality Remains In 'Very poor' Category | Pollution In Delhi | India TV News
News | Dec 02, 2023, 01:28 PM ISTDelhi's air quality remained in 'very poor' category on Saturday. The locals woke up to a thick layer of haze and some even complained of breathing issues.
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Delhi Govt lifts ban on construction, demolition activities
News | Nov 29, 2023, 07:04 PM ISTDelhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced on November 29 that, with a slight improvement in air quality, the ban on construction and demolition activities has been lifted.
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Breathe In, Filter Out: Unveiling the hidden link between air quality and kidney health
Health | Nov 20, 2023, 07:06 PM ISTThe delicate tie between air quality and kidney health must be paid attention to in the big weave of health. In doing so, we have to guard ourselves as closely against the invisible dangers that are all around us, that we filter out of the air when we inhale.