Smog
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Finish construction of smog towers in 10 months, says Supreme Court
India | Sep 03, 2020, 02:02 PM ISTThe Supreme Court on Thursday in a stern message made it clear that there has been "huge unjustified delay" in the construction of smog towers in the national capital and the project should be positively completed within 10 months, failing which contempt orders can be passed.
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Install smog towers at Connaught Place, Anand Vihar in three months: SC
India | Jan 15, 2020, 10:42 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has given three months to the Centre and Delhi government for the pilot project of setting up a 'smog tower' at Connaught Place and Anand Vihar here, while issuing a slew of directions to combat the menace of air and water pollution.
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Delhi smog: Drizzle delays recovery, relief by Sunday
India | Nov 15, 2019, 05:44 PM ISTThe air quality index in the national capital stood at 463 at 4 pm, with Dwarka Sector 8 being the most-polluted area with an AQI of 495. Most of the air quality monitoring stations recorded an AQI above 450.
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Twitter presents Delhi in pics -- before and after Diwali. No kidding
offbeat | Nov 01, 2019, 05:52 PM ISTThese photos of Delhi before and after Diwali tell the tale of how polluted the air in the city is.
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Post-Diwali pollution in Delhi likely to be lower than last 3 years
India | Oct 27, 2019, 06:54 PM ISTThe post-Diwali pollution levels in Delhi are likely to be the lowest as compared to the past three years as favourable wind speed would possibly negate the impact of firecracker emissions and stubble burning, according to a government air quality monitor.
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Pollution levels peak on Diwali day, air quality 'severe' in many part
India | Oct 27, 2019, 03:41 PM ISTPollution levels in the national capital shot up on Sunday and are expected to enter the "severe" category tonight due to firecracker emissions, unfavourable weather and a significant spike in stubble burning, according to government agencies.
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This new computer model can predict India's pollution levels months earlier
Jul 30, 2019, 12:24 PM ISTWith the 'smog season' in northern Indian states just a few months away, US and Chinese scientists have developed a novel computer model that can help accurately predict air pollution levels in the region a season in advance.
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Beijing air pollution: Chinese experts blame hair spray, perfume for dreaded smog
World | Oct 22, 2018, 06:26 PM ISTChinese experts have blamed the volatile organic compounds in hair spray, perfume and air refreshers for the recurring air pollution in the country as the dreaded smog returned to haunt the Beijing city on Monday.
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Danger in the Air: 8 million babies in India might be affected by toxic air pollution, says UNICEF official
Lifestyle | Dec 07, 2017, 10:18 AM ISTThere is need for action by all countries so children are born and grow up in an environment that is healthy
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10 trains cancelled, 20 delayed owing to fog in several parts of north India
India | Dec 06, 2017, 11:41 AM ISTAround 10 trains were cancelled, 20 delayed, and at least five rescheduled due to fog in several parts of northern India, ANI reported.
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Smog-filled Indian cities could turn into dangerously unhealthy 'snow globes': NOAA
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Smog-filled Indian, Pak cities could turn into unhealthy 'snow globes': US body
World | Nov 16, 2017, 04:54 PM ISTA 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 smog: Ban on entry of trucks, parking fee hike withdrawn as air quality improves
India | Nov 16, 2017, 03:41 PM ISTSmog continued to envelope Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, with air quality still falling under 'Hazardous' category at some places.
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Smog continues in Delhi-NCR despite improvements in air quality, 7 trains cancelled
India | Nov 15, 2017, 11:25 AM ISTSmoggy conditions continued to prevail in Delhi and National Capital Region on Wednesday morning despite a slight improvement in the air quality.
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Delhi Pollution: 'Will take all possible steps to tackle situation', says Kejriwal after meeting Khattar
National | Nov 15, 2017, 04:03 PM ISTAir quality in the national capital remained 'very poor' on Tuesday despite showing a marked improvement.
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Delhi pollution: Light rains likely to clear smog, air quality expected to improve
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Odd even: Kejriwal govt withdraws petition for modifications; NGT wants 'logical explanations' if approached again
India | Nov 14, 2017, 02:20 PM ISTWhile hearing the review petition, the green tribunal asked the Delhi government as to why it can't run ladies only buses to solve the problem of transport during odd-even scheme.
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Delhi smog: AAP govt moves NGT seeking review of directives on Odd-Even, hearing likely tomorrow
India | Nov 13, 2017, 05:29 PM ISTA thick smog has covered Delhi for a week with the air quality staying in hazardous zone which environmental agencies consider unfit for inhalation even by healthy people.
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Air quality worsens, Gurugram shuts schools for one more day
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Dense smog continues to choke Delhi-NCR; eight trains cancelled, 21 rescheduled
India | Nov 12, 2017, 10:42 AM ISTDense smog continued to cover Delhi-NCR for the sixth day today, leaving people gasping for breath during the morning hours.