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  Odd-even will be implemented without any exemptions, Delhi govt tells NGT

  India | December 06, 2017 19:21 IST

  The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government on Wednesday submitted an action plan to the National Green Tribunal, saying that the odd-even scheme will be implemented in Delhi without any exemptions.

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  As Delhi air worsens, docs ask traffic cops to wear pollution masks during duty

  India | December 05, 2017 15:56 IST

  Delhi's traffic cops have been advised to wear pollution masks while performing duty, do 'pranayam' and breathing exercises, try meditation and eat healthy food.

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  Air pollution rises in Delhi-NCR as stubble burning goes on

  India | November 30, 2017 23:33 IST

  On Thursday, the average value of major pollutant PM2.5 -- or particles in the air with diameter less than 2.5 micrometers -- was 227 units across Delhi-NCR at 7 p.m, which is nine times higher than the safe limit.

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  Submit action plan on air pollution before December 4: NGT tells Delhi govt

  India | November 28, 2017 20:29 IST

  A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar ordered the AAP government and states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to positively submit their plan before December 4.

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  Delhi-NCR air quality still toxic as stubble burning on, winds slow

  India | November 25, 2017 22:16 IST

  The stubble burning, which according to the farmers is in the last phase, however continued in Delhi for the third day and in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh since last week.

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  Delhi-NCR air quality still very poor as stubble burning reaches Delhi

  India | November 23, 2017 23:05 IST

  As stubble burning increases and spreads across districts of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, satellite images showed cases of crop-residue burning in north Delhi towards Haryana border where farming community resides.

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  Delhi-NCR air quality drops, may worsen as stubble burning increases in neighbouring states

  India | November 22, 2017 22:51 IST

  According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the air quality of Delhi-NCR is likely to worsen over the next three days.

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  Air quality in Delhi best in over a month: CPCB

  India | November 19, 2017 7:19 IST

  Air quality in Delhi on Saturday was the best in over a month as drizzle coupled with bright sun and wind helped disperse particulates, an official said.

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  Delhi's air quality deteriorates, becomes 'very poor'

  India | November 18, 2017 22:38 IST

  The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Saturday recorded the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi-NCR at 301 and Delhi recorded 308 at 7 p.m.

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  Delhi Pollution: Air quality improves to 'poor' level after overnight rain

  India | November 18, 2017 12:08 IST

  Experts say the rain in the national capital on Friday night and early Saturday morning was responsible for the improvement in air quality.

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  NGT lifts ban on construction in Delhi as air quality improves, defers decision on odd-even

  India | November 17, 2017 22:48 IST

  The major pollutant PM2.5 or particles with diameter less than 2.5 micro meter, recorded 299 units - putting it in "poor" category while PM10 concentration was found at 202 units - considered as "poor".

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  NGT bans parking in Sarojini Nagar market, any violation to attract Rs 5k fine

  India | November 17, 2017 16:16 IST

  The green panel directed shopkeepers and shoppers to park their vehicles in the multi-level parking lot, constructed by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), which will remain open round-the-clock.

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  Air pollution: Will consider lifting ban on construction in NCR, says National Green Tribunal

  India | November 17, 2017 7:49 IST

  On November 14, the NGT had expressed concern over the high pollution level, terming it as an "environmental and health emergency". The city should "not gift infected lungs to its children", it had observed.

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  To check air pollution, Centre to buy parali from farmers and use it with coal as fuel to generate power

  India | November 17, 2017 6:54 IST

  The Power Ministry today cleared a proposal to use parali with coal as fuel in thermal power stations to generate electricity.

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  Steps taken to mitigate poor air quality ‘woefully inadequate’, says Delhi HC

  India | November 16, 2017 20:27 IST

  Delhi government told HC that its hospitals, dispensaries and mohalla clinics were ready deal with any health issues posed by the poor air quality.

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  Delhi smog: Dust storm in West Asia precipitated crisis, says SAFAR

  India | November 16, 2017 14:40 IST

  Centre-run monitoring agency SAFAR has identified a West Asian dust storm as the chief trigger behind the recent smog episode in the region.

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  Smog-filled Indian, Pak cities could turn into unhealthy 'snow globes': US body

  World | November 16, 2017 16:54 IST

  A top US atmospheric organisation has warned that smog-filled cities in north India and Pakistan could turn into dangerously unhealthy "snow globes".

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  'Delhi, We Need to Talk': Virat Kohli urges people to battle toxic smog

  Cricket | November 16, 2017 13:54 IST

  Virat Kohli urged people to share their rides or prefer public transport at least once a week if they want to see a difference in the current situation.

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  Delhi smog: Ban on entry of trucks, parking fee hike withdrawn as air quality improves

  India | November 16, 2017 15:41 IST

  Smog continued to envelope Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, with air quality still falling under 'Hazardous' category at some places.

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  NGT directs AAP govt to seize 10-year old diesel taxis

  India | November 15, 2017 23:55 IST

  A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar asked the city government to expeditiously take such vehicles off the roads.