Pollution
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Delhi government writes to Haryana over pollution
India | June 22, 2022 11:46 ISTIn a June 15 letter to Haryana Transport Dept Principal Secy Navdeep Singh Virk, Delhi’s Transport Special Commissioner OP Mishra has said the situation has attracted the attention of Supreme Court and the CAQM.
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Pollution claimed 90 lakh lives globally in 2019, India tops list with over 23.5 lakh deaths
India | May 18, 2022 13:57 ISTThe majority of air pollution related deaths- 9.8 lakh- in India were caused by ambient PM2.5 pollution- tiny pollution particles in air that are two and one half microns or less in width, the researchers said.
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With audiometers, Noida cops check loud music including at religious places
India | April 21, 2022 15:58 ISTMentioning the Allahabad High Court ruling and the state government's instructions, cops are issuing notices and warning people to keep the noise down in religious place in Noida and Greater Noida or face action over non-compliance of noise pollution-related guidelines.
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Delhi government issues 21 notices under anti-open burning drive
India | April 20, 2022 7:33 IST''So far around 1,915 garbage burning sites and landfill sites have been inspected by the teams deployed under the Anti-Open Burning Campaign. Along with this 21 notices/challan have been issued to individuals,'' Gopal Rai said.
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Pollution due to cremation: NGT asks states to explore viability of electric, PNG crematorium
India | April 17, 2022 17:14 ISTThe NGT directed the Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam to expedite the process of remediating the legacy waste scientifically and to ensure prompt handling and disposal of current waste, ascertaining management status in terms of waste processing and resultant gap.
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Exposure to pollution during pregnancy can have adverse effects on children, reveals study
Health | April 10, 2022 23:56 ISTResearchers have found associations between fine particulate pollution and increased odds of respiratory diseases, but less work has been done on ultrafine pollutants, and no health standards currently exist for this smallest category.
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World Health Day 2022: 6 foods you should add to your diet that may help you fight pollution
Food | April 06, 2022 11:15 ISTIn order to keep yourself healthy and devoid of any disease, it's important to build a strong immune system. As this year's theme for World Health Day is 'Our Planet, Our Health', let's have a look at six must-have food items in your diet.
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Ghazipur landfill fire: Delhi Police registers FIR against unknown persons
India | March 29, 2022 21:24 ISTNo casualty has been reported in the incident, according to officials. According to data shared by the fire department, a total of four such incidents at landfill sites two each at Bhalswa and Tughlakabad took place till Sunday this year.
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Does pollution age your skin prematurely?
Beauty | February 16, 2022 14:12 ISTA clean diet and healthy lifestyle can help address some of the damage caused by pollution, intense hydration and topical antioxidants make a huge difference in combating pollution.
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Delhi Air Pollution: Panel issues new orders on tackling deteriorating air quality | Check Details
India | December 03, 2021 14:37 ISTThe panel stopped the entry of trucks in Delhi, except the electric ones and those running on Compressed Natural Gas, besides trucks carrying essential commodities.
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Pollution: SC re-imposes ban on construction in Delhi-NCR, asks states to pay affected workers
India | November 25, 2021 13:07 ISTThe order took note of the submissions of solicitor general Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, that a plan for graded response has been prepared in pursuance of which measures are identified to be taken progressively on the basis of worsening levels of ambient air pollution.
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Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category today, AQI at 332
India | November 19, 2021 10:31 ISTThe entry of trucks in Delhi except those carrying essential commodities has been stopped till November 21, 2021.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 15, 2021
India | November 16, 2021 3:31 ISTIndia's Number One and the most followed Super Prime Time News Show ‘Aaj Ki Baat – Rajat Sharma Ke Saath was launched just before the 2014 General Elections.
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Diwali after effects: Ayurveda recommended tips to keep check on your lung health
Health | November 13, 2021 18:25 ISTPost Diwali pollutions levels are on the rise with many facing breathing problems. At this point, everybody is on the lookout for various measures to combat the ill effects of pollution. Here are some Ayurveda recommended tips to keep a check on your lung health
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Vehicles accounted for 50 per cent Delhi pollution in early winter: Report
India | November 12, 2021 13:33 ISTDuring Nov 2-6, the contribution of pollution sources in NCR dominated the initial phase- going up to 70-80 per cent.
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Delhi air quality turns hazardous, crosses 600-mark at several places
India | November 05, 2021 11:59 ISTAccording to the latest update by System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the air quality in several areas in Delhi was recorded in the "very poor" category with AQI ranging around 400
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Noida's plan to curb pollution: 10-yr-old diesel, 15-yr-old petrol vehicles to be impounded
India | October 10, 2021 18:30 ISTAccording to 'winter action plan' issued by Gautam Buddh Nagar district administration, 'police have been asked to ensure that vehicles not destined for Noida or Greater Noida use bypasses or peripheral expressways.'
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Delhi government to enhance greenery to reduce dust pollution: Officials
India | October 10, 2021 16:40 ISTThe move comes after Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal last month directed PWD officials to improve greenery to reduce dust pollution in the city.
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Delhi's air quality to deteriorate again around Oct 10: CM Kejriwal
News | September 13, 2021 16:20 ISTDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that there are chances that the air quality could deteriorate again from October 10.
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Delhi, neighbouring states asked to 'refine, update' action plan to tackle stubble burning
India | September 07, 2021 23:05 ISTThe central panel had in June asked Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to prepare comprehensive action plans to "completely eliminate the practice of stubble burning".
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