Delhi Pollution
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Delhi enforces GRAP 3 anti-pollution measures as air quality declines | Key restrictions explained
Delhi | Nov 14, 2024, 08:23 PM ISTIn 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 | Nov 13, 2024, 12:19 PM ISTDelhi 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 | Nov 10, 2024, 09:05 AM ISTDelhi 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 | Nov 09, 2024, 04:47 PM ISTDelhi 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 | Nov 07, 2024, 07:04 PM ISTThe 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 | 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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Increasing Black Smoke can cause risk of heart attack, know how to prevent it from doctor
Health | Nov 07, 2024, 08:13 AM ISTPeople 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 | Nov 05, 2024, 10:17 AM ISTDelhi 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 | Nov 04, 2024, 06:16 AM ISTDelhi 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 | Nov 03, 2024, 01:50 PM ISTA 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 | Nov 02, 2024, 09:45 AM ISTPollution 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 | 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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Yoga, 01 Nov 2024: Red alert of pollution in Delhi-NCR... 10 ways to keep your lungs perfect with yoga?
Yoga | Nov 01, 2024, 11:35 AM ISTRed 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 | Oct 28, 2024, 11:53 PM ISTThe 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 | Oct 23, 2024, 12:55 PM ISTA 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 | Oct 23, 2024, 12:13 PM ISTFroth 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 | Oct 22, 2024, 08:36 PM ISTDelhi 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 | Oct 22, 2024, 03:40 PM ISTDelhi 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 | Oct 21, 2024, 06:50 PM ISTDelhi 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.