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  Punjab shouldn't be blamed for Delhi's pollution: Amarinder Singh

  India | December 08, 2019 6:57 IST

  "You keep blaming Punjab for the pollution. This morning I couldn't come from Chandigarh by chopper because of the pollution in Delhi and Punjab had bright sunshine. So we are not giving any smoke from Punjab," Singh said at the 17th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit.

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  Delhi air 'very poor' for 3rd day, AQI crosses 350 mark

  India | December 06, 2019 11:11 IST

  The SAFAR model forecast suggests calm surface winds and a decrease in ventilation coefficient for the coming days and the condition was conducive for the pollutant accumulation.

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  Give number of idols immersed in artificial ponds on Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja: NGT panel to DPCC

  India | December 05, 2019 19:44 IST

  The Delhi government had created 89 artificial ponds for idol immersion across the city to check pollution of the Yamuna. 

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  Delhi's air 'very poor', AQI crosses 300 mark

  India | December 05, 2019 13:16 IST

  The air quality of the national capital remained 'very poor' for the second consecutive day on Thursday and is likely to further deteriorate to 'severe' category in some parts of the city on Friday.According to the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting (SAFAR), the overall air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 334 on Thursday morning.

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  H&M to offer apparel rental services with an aim to support sustainable fashion

  Fashion | December 03, 2019 17:51 IST

  In an attempt to promote sustainable fashion, H&M will soon be offering apparel rental services.

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  Lower air pollution levels linked to hospitalisation, WHO guidelines need change

  World | November 28, 2019 15:40 IST

  Short term exposure to fine particulate matter in the air is related to several new causes of hospital admissions, according to a study which suggests that even pollution levels below international air quality guidelines set by WHO may be hazardous to health.

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  Delhi's air quality improves to moderate category, AQI drops to 158

  India | November 27, 2019 12:45 IST

  An AQI between 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor' and 401-500 'severe'. An AQI above 500 falls in the 'severe plus' category. The city's air quality index was 254 at 9.42 am, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) on Tuesday.

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  Scientists make low-calorie sugar using bacteria

  Science | November 25, 2019 14:52 IST

  In the study published in the journal Nature Communications, the researchers described a process that may unlock the commercial potential of this low-calorie, low-glycemic sugar.

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  Pollution debate in Parliament gets musical, and a witty response to carrots and music suggestion

  India | November 21, 2019 23:56 IST

  A debate on pollution in Parliament went musical on Thursday with a union minister belting out a Bollywood number for clean air and a member echoing similar songs.

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  Rajya Sabha witnesses uproar over discussion on pollution in Delhi

  India | November 21, 2019 17:02 IST

  The Rajya Sabha on Thursday witnessed brief disruptions during the debate on pollution in Delhi and other parts of the country. Members from the BJP and the opposition led by the AAP and supported by Congress, SP and others were involved in heated exchanges for around 10 minutes, when Rajya Sabha assembled after lunch to discuss about rising pollution levels. 

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  This Pune sanitation worker is spreading awareness about waste management through Hindi songs

  November 21, 2019 15:59 IST

  A sanitation worker in Pune has been parodising Hindi songs in order to create awareness amongst people to do their bit for their country.

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  NGT slaps Rs 10 crore fine on UP govt, Rs 280 crore on tanneries

  India | November 19, 2019 11:47 IST

  The environment compensation of Rs 280.01 crore was also assessed by the state pollution control board. "Compensation has been assessed only in the year 2019 without it being clear whether there is a chance of actual recovery of the same. There is no explanation for earlier inaction by the State of UP and the UP Pollution Control Board (UPPCB)," the bench said.

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  Nodal officers to ensure farmers do not burn stubble in Haryana

  India | November 12, 2019 9:17 IST

  Nodal officers have been appointed across Haryana to ensure that farmers do not burn the crop residue, according to a statement issued on Monday. The Deputy Commissioner of every district has appointed one nodal officer per village for management of stubble burning

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  Dirty fuel-based industries in Delhi, its suburbs to remain shut till Nov 11

  India | November 09, 2019 16:25 IST

  Last week, the EPCA had declared a public health emergency in the Delhi-NCR region as a cocktail of emissions from crackers, stubble burning and unfavourable weather Delhi led to an alarming spike in pollution levels.

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  Punjab, the epicentre of crop burning fires, sees low pollution levels

  India | November 08, 2019 18:26 IST

  For a region that is the epicentre of crop fire burning, Punjab is exhibiting fairly comfortable levels of air quality index (AQI) while many parts of Delhi NCR, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh are showing elevated air pollution levels.  

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  Want medical advice on pollution? This app is offering free online consultation to pollution victims

  Health | November 07, 2019 13:50 IST

  Practo Health Insights on Wednesday announced free online consultation with qualified doctors to ensure prompt medical attention to pollution-stricken Delhi-NCR.

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  Air pollution makes Goddesses Durga and Kali in Varanasi temple wear masks

  November 07, 2019 16:36 IST

  At the famous Shiv-Parvati temple in downtown Sigra, the faces of Lord Shiva, Goddess Durga, Goddess Kali and Sai Baba have been covered with masks.

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  Delhi Air Emergency: Pollution levels drop, more relief in sight this week

  India | November 06, 2019 23:48 IST

  Pollution levels in the national capital dropped further on Wednesday as the impact of stubble burning on Delhi's air quality reduced significantly due to a change in wind direction. The trend is likely to continue over the next three to four days, a meteorological department official said.

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  Prof Swaminathan has THIS innovative idea to fight Delhi air pollution

  India | November 06, 2019 14:05 IST

  Father of the Green Revolution, Swaminathan recommended to adopt a do-ecology approach with farmers to convert rice stubble into income rather than making them agents of eco-disaster.

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  Anti-pollution masks save Gods from bad air at Varanasi temple

  India | November 06, 2019 11:34 IST

  With air quality worsening by the day, devotees in the holy city are helping gods avoid toxic air by covering the faces with anti-pollution masks.