Pollution
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World Earth Day 2024: The cost of Climate Change | How it affects our economy and health
News | Apr 22, 2024, 03:03 PM ISTWorld Earth Day 2024: Every year on April 22nd, we observe World Earth Day. This day reminds us to think about the environment and how we can help. This year’s theme, "Planet vs. Plastics," focuses on the problem of plastic pollution.
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Yoga: How is bad lifestyle affecting your liver and kidneys?
Lifestyle | Apr 01, 2024, 03:05 PM ISTYoga: How is bad lifestyle affecting your liver and kidneys?
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Indonesian fishing village grapples with piles of trash amid erratic high tides I PICS INSIDE
World | Mar 18, 2024, 05:14 PM ISTA pile of trash, most of which are plastics and domestic waste, near fishing boats that are stranded as high tides brought by erratic weather hit and sweep the trash to the shore, on a beach in Teluk fishing village, in Pandeglang regency, Banten province, Indonesia.
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GRAP Stage-III restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect amid improved air quality
Delhi | Jan 18, 2024, 05:20 PM ISTGRAP Stage III had initially imposed restrictions on all construction and demolition activities, excluding only essential government projects, mining, and stone crushing. The recent decision removes these limitations.
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6 ways to safeguard your children from cold and pollution
Health | Dec 19, 2023, 11:46 AM ISTIt is vital to protect children from the impacts of cold weather and pollution due to their developing respiratory systems and limited immune resilience. Implementing proactive measures, such as appropriate dressing and ensuring indoor air quality, is essential.
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Delhi: Several areas still record ‘Severe’ air quality, some witness slight improvement
Delhi | Nov 26, 2023, 10:46 AM ISTSeveral areas in Delhi woke up to 'Severe' air quality while some others witnessed 'Very Poor' AQI, slight improvement from yesterday.
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Delhi’s air quality unchanged, falls under ‘Very Poor’ category for fourth day
Delhi | Nov 21, 2023, 01:28 PM ISTDelhi woke up to fourth morning in a trot with 'Very Poor' air quality on Tuesday. The city's AQI has been hovering around the below 400 mark for the last few days.
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Delhi air pollution: AQI continues to stay in 'Severe' category post Diwali festivities
Delhi | Nov 15, 2023, 09:05 AM ISTDelhi air pollution: CAQM official said that stringent measures, including a ban on construction work and the entry of polluting trucks in the national capital, under the final stage of the central government's air pollution control plan called the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) will continue.
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Delhi pollution control body reports 45 per cent increase in PM2.5 on Diwali compared to last year
Delhi | Nov 13, 2023, 07:52 PM ISTDelhi's 24-hour average PM10 concentration on Diwali (Sunday) stood at 430 micrograms per cubic meter, an increase from 322 micrograms per cubic meter last year, and 748 micrograms per cubic meter in 2021, the DPCC report showed.
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Bihar: BSPCB urges strict enforcement to tackle poor air quality as AQI crosses 300
Bihar | Nov 12, 2023, 05:29 PM ISTThe BSPCB's proactive measures underline the urgency of addressing the air quality crisis in the state and reflect a commitment to mitigating the health risks associated with poor air quality.
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Bihar govt to 'name and shame' farmers parctising stubble burning to curb air pollution
Bihar | Nov 11, 2023, 10:47 PM ISTBihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) chairman Devendra Kumar Shukla said the decisions were taken to discourage farmers from stubble burning and harming the environment.
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Bombay HC reduces time for bursting firecrackers on Diwali | Check details
Maharashtra | Nov 10, 2023, 06:25 PM ISTThe Bombay High Court also formed a three member committee to moniter and provide suggestions to the working bodies in order to curb pollution levels in the country.
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Stage 4 of GRAP activated in Delhi-NCR as air quality deteriorates further
Delhi | Nov 05, 2023, 05:58 PM ISTThe air quality index in Delhi worsened from 415 at 4 pm on Saturday to 463 at 3 pm on Sunday. Unfavorable meteorological conditions and an increase in stubble-burning incidents in neighboring states have contributed to the escalating pollution levels.
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Delhi schools shut for two days as air pollution hits severe mark
Delhi | Nov 03, 2023, 12:10 AM ISTEarlier in the day, Centre imposed Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as the air quality in the city deteriorated and entered the 'severe' category.
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Lung Health and AQI: How To Protect Your Lungs Amid Bad Air Quality? India TV News
News | Nov 02, 2023, 01:39 PM ISTDelhi’s AQI dipped to its lowest in October this year, ahead of the festive season. However, this air quality can have a bad impact on your lung health. In this video, we underline all the health concerns that you need to be aware of. Also, Dr Shiba Kalyan Biswal, Sr. Consultant, Dept. of Pulmonary
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Important that future generations live without fear: Rohit Sharma on Mumbai's poor air quality
Cricket | Nov 02, 2023, 08:00 AM ISTThe pollution in most cities of India is at its highest and Mumbai too has been affected by the same as the air quality in the last month or so in the financial capital hasn't been great and since coming to the city ahead of the World Cup 2023 match, skipper Rohit Sharma has been vocal about it.
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Delhi air quality: AQI improves to 'Moderate' category in national capital
Delhi | Oct 25, 2023, 08:25 AM ISTThe 'Moderate' category indicates that the air quality poses no immediate risk to the general population and is suitable for outdoor activities, as well as for people with respiratory conditions, although caution is still advised.
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Haryana CM Khattar rides motorcycle on car-free day in Karnal to check pollution | WATCH VIDEO
India | Sep 26, 2023, 01:27 PM ISTThis comes after he announced earlier this month that Tuesdays will now be designated as 'car-free' days in Karnal in a bid to check pollution.
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'No crackers this Diwali', Delhi government reimposes ban on sale, use of firecrackers | DETAILS
Delhi | Sep 11, 2023, 05:01 PM ISTDelhi: Last year, the government had announced that bursting firecrackers on Diwali in the city would attract a jail term up to six months and a fine of Rs 200.
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Delhi govt bans production, storage, sale, use of firecrackers to curb pollution in winter
Delhi | Sep 11, 2023, 01:53 PM ISTDelhi government banned the manufacturing, sale, storage and use of firecrackers in the national capital.