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  Delhi enforces GRAP 3 anti-pollution measures as air quality declines | Key restrictions explained

  Delhi | November 14, 2024 20:23 IST

  In response to deteriorating air quality, Delhi is implementing GRAP Stage 3 anti-pollution measures, including a halt on construction activities, diesel generator bans, and stricter pollution checks. These steps are designed to curb rising emissions and protect public health.

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  Delhi air quality: Several flights diverted amid low visibility at IGI airport, smog covers NCR

  India | November 13, 2024 12:19 IST

  Delhi air quality: A senior citizen in the national capital complained that he and his grandchildren had been facing breathing issues and throat pain because of the pollution.

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  Delhi continues to choke as air quality remains 'very poor', doctor suggests closing schools

  Delhi | November 10, 2024 9:05 IST

  Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi has been facing severe air pollution, primarily caused by stubble burning in neighbouring states.

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  Atishi passes proposal to reinstate 10,000 bus marshals for anti-pollution duties in Delhi

  Delhi | November 09, 2024 16:47 IST

  Delhi CM Atishi announced the reinstatement of the bus marshals days after directions from LG VK Saxena during a meeting over the air pollution condition in the national capital.

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  Pakistan did not send diplomatic note to discuss air pollution in Karachi, Lahore: MEA's Jaiswal

  World | November 07, 2024 19:04 IST

  The response came days after the Pakistani environmental minister said it would write to the Foreign Off­ice on Monday to approach Indian autho­rities for talks on joint efforts to curb smog.

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  Centre doubles fines for stubble burning as Delhi's air quality deteriorates | Details

  India | November 07, 2024 12:48 IST

  Delhi 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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  Increasing Black Smoke can cause risk of heart attack, know how to prevent it from doctor

  Health | November 07, 2024 8:13 IST

  People breathing in Delhi are filling their lungs with black smoke every day. Air pollution causes breathing problems and has a bad effect on the heart. Breathing in polluted air increases the risk of heart attack manifold. Know from the doctor how to avoid it?

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  Delhi air pollution: Layer of smog engulfs parts of city, AQI crosses 400 in many areas

  Delhi | November 05, 2024 10:17 IST

  Delhi air pollution: Several areas in Delhi recorded AQI levels exceeding 400, indicating extremely poor air quality.

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  Delhi air pollution: 56 construction sites closed, over 54,000 vehicles fined in NCR

  Delhi | November 04, 2024 6:16 IST

  Delhi air pollution: In a statement, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said over 54,000 vehicles were penalised for lacking a valid pollution-under-control certificate, and 3,900 overage vehicles were impounded during the period.

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  New Delhi: Smog engulfs National Capital; AQI deteriorates to ‘Very Poor’ category

  News | November 03, 2024 13:50 IST

  A thin layer of smog witnessed in parts of Delhi, as the AQI in some area stands at 385, categorised as 'Very Poor', as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The air condition in Delhi continue to deteriorate, making situation worse for the residents. Watch to know more!

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  Yoga, 02 Nov 2024: Pollution should not weigh heavy on the heart...Swami Ramdev will provide yogic preparation

  Yoga | November 02, 2024 9:45 IST

  Pollution has become dangerous in Delhi-NCR...Why is heart in danger due to poisonous air? Increased fear of hypertension and heart disease… 30 minutes of yoga and pranayam can remove infection. Yoga guru's remedies to protect from poisonous air...

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  Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ after Diwali, despite firecracker ban | AQI update

  Delhi | November 02, 2024 8:19 IST

  Weather 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 | November 01, 2024 14:31 IST

  Delhi’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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  Yoga, 01 Nov 2024: Red alert of pollution in Delhi-NCR... 10 ways to keep your lungs perfect with yoga?

  Yoga | November 01, 2024 11:35 IST

  Red alert of pollution in Delhi-NCR..10 yoga will save lungs from poisonous air Increased risk of allergy, asthma, TB...do pranayam-yoga to stay healthy Gas, acidity, constipation... how dangerous for health..

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  Air pollution: From GRAP-II to civil defence volunteers, check how Delhi plans to curb rising AQI

  Delhi | October 28, 2024 23:53 IST

  The national capital woke up to a "very poor" air quality on Monday although the Air Quality Index improved marginally from a day earlier.

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  'No prosecutions, mere eyewash': SC raps Punjab, Haryana over stubble burning for Delhi pollution

  India | October 23, 2024 12:55 IST

  A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka, Justice A Amanullah, and Justice AG Masih, said the Punjab and Haryana governments' efforts to stamp out farm fires is "mere eyewash".

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  Yamuna River Gets Covered In Froth: Why This Phenomenon Occurs In October-November | Delhi Pollution

  News | October 23, 2024 12:13 IST

  Froth Covers Yamuna River: Every year Delhi faces a significant environmental challenge during October and November, the problem of severe air and water pollution. One of the most alarming things that we see is the frothing of the Yamuna River. This phenomenon often occurs during the post-monsoon.

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  Air pollution: Gopal Rai urges UP, Haryana, Rajasthan to restrict plying diesel buses to Delhi

  Delhi | October 22, 2024 20:36 IST

  Delhi has already implemented several measures to combat pollution, including the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and restrictions on construction activities. However, the city's air quality continues to deteriorate, necessitating more stringent actions.

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  Delhi Metro to make 40 extra trips daily, frequency of buses to increase as air quality dips

  Delhi | October 22, 2024 15:40 IST

  Delhi experiences severe pollution during winters, driven by a combination of factors, such as low wind speeds, dropping temperatures, high moisture levels and the presence of pollution particles that act as surfaces for condensation.

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  Delhi-NCR Pollution: GRAP-II enforced after AQI crosses 300 | Here's what is allowed, what's banned

  Delhi | October 21, 2024 18:50 IST

  Delhi pollution: Amid rising pollution levels, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai launched the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign aimed at reducing vehicular pollution in the capital.