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  23 anti-smog guns, 150 tankers in Delhi to combat dust pollution

  India | November 22, 2020 18:52 IST

  ​The Delhi government has installed 23 anti-smog guns at key intersections and construction sites across the city in a bid to combat dust pollution. A total of 150 water tankers have been deployed for sprinkling water, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said.

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  Air pollution level deteriorates in Delhi on Diwali night

  News | November 15, 2020 7:58 IST

  The nation celebrated Diwali on November 14. Delhiites burst firecrackers on the festival despite of the ban.

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  Frothing in Yamuna: DPCC seals two polluting units, orders closure of 15 others

  India | November 13, 2020 11:31 IST

  The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has sealed two polluting units and ordered closure of 15 others which may have caused frothing in the Yamuna.

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  Moradabad suffers due to toxic air

  News | November 12, 2020 11:17 IST

  A layer of haze lingered in Moradabad's skies on the morning of November 12. A local said, "Feeling a little difficulty in breathing".

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  Kanpur student develops 'air purifier robot' amid rising pollution

  News | November 10, 2020 17:20 IST

  In the midst of rising air pollution in several states of India, a student of class 11 from Kanpur has developed a unique robot that soaks up pollutants from the air and acts as a purifier.

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  Air Quality 'Poor': Here’s how to protect yourself

  Health | November 09, 2020 19:06 IST

  Doctors are seeing a surge in the number of patients suffering from respiratory problems as the air quality in Delhi, and the adjoining National Capital Region continues to deteriorate. Here’s how to protect yourself

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  Some relief for traders in Haryana as state partially allows bursting crackers

  News | November 09, 2020 16:42 IST

  Country is dipped in festive mood ahead of Diwali, however, ban on firecrackers has irked many. Haryana has given some relief, as the state allowed use of firecrackers between 8 pm till 10 pm on Diwali.

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  Delhiites suffer from 'poor' air quality, Yamuna exudes toxic froth

  News | November 04, 2020 18:04 IST

  Delhiites continued to breathe poor air quality. As on November 04, the quality index stood in 'poor' category, according to Central Pollution Control Board. Layer of smog engulfed ITO area.

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  Delhi govt to launch 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' anti-pollution campaign from Nov 2

  India | October 28, 2020 18:21 IST

  The Delhi government is all set to launch the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign in all the 272 wards here from November 2 in a move to reduce pollution in the national capital.

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  Delhi air pollution spike again as stubble burning continues

  News | October 22, 2020 20:32 IST

  Delhi's pollution levels remained in the 'poor' category on Thursday morning with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 254. The politics over stubble burning and subsequent air pollution in Delhi has heated up once again.

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  COVID-19 vaccine should be free from all complications: Health Expert

  News | October 20, 2020 16:43 IST

  Speaking to ANI, the Senior Director and HOD of chest and respiratory diseases in BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Dr Sandeep Nayar spoke on COVID-19 update and its impact in coming winter season.

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  Ban on diesel gensets: People in NCR's highrise societies appeal to rethink move

  News | October 19, 2020 22:41 IST

  In a bid to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR, a complete ban on use of diesel generators has been imposed including in Noida, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Faridabad, Gurugram. However, the ban will not be imposed on essential and emergency services.

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  Air Pollution: Most common questions answered

  Science | October 19, 2020 22:00 IST

  As winters are approaching, metro cities and other cities, towns, villages around them have started witnessing a rise in air pollution. Air pollution may cause severe health issues when exposed repeatedly. We answer some of the FAQs surrounding the topic.

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  Residents in high rises suffer as Delhi-NCR face diesel gensets ban to curb pollution

  India | October 19, 2020 22:52 IST

  In a bid to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR, a complete ban on use of diesel generators has been imposed including in Noida, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Faridabad, Gurugram. However, the ban will not be imposed on essential and emergency services. Though the intent to ban diesel power generators is to curb pollution, the move has also led a lot of people to suffer who are residing in societies of Indirapuram and Ghaziabad.

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  90% of city-specific clean air plans including Delhi have no budget outlines: Study

  India | June 11, 2020 8:21 IST

  Only nine among 102 approved city-specific clean air plans have a budget outline for the execution of proposed air pollution mitigation activities, while the rest of them, including Delhi, lack it, a new study has found.

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  Unintended lockdown benefit: Study says PM 2.5 down by over 50% in Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad

  India | April 11, 2020 20:53 IST

  ​The pollution level in India’s five most-polluted cities, which are also in the top 10 globally, came down by over 50 per cent during the first 10 days of the lockdown imposed to combat COVID-19 outbreak, a new Greenpeace India analysis has found.

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  Coronavirus lockdown improves quality of Delhi air, pollution levels drastically down

  India | March 26, 2020 20:14 IST

  The pollution levels in Delhi have recorded a drastic reduction over the last two days, since a nationwide lockdown was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as part of the government's effort to check the spread of coronavirus in the country

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  Local pollutants major contributor to Delhi's foul air, reveals study

  India | January 10, 2020 13:20 IST

  Local sources of pollution such as traffic, construction, and domestic heating contribute significantly to the Delhi National Capital Region's high concentrations of harmful air pollutants, a new comprehensive study suggests.

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  Not just humans, air pollution linked to heart issues in animals too

  Health | December 16, 2019 17:05 IST

  Researchers have found that air pollution is associated with detrimental impacts on human and animal health, including increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

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  Air quality in national capital remains in "very poor" category

  India | December 09, 2019 11:29 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.