Page 10 - Air Pollution
Delhi air quality 'very poor' as govt bans entry on trucks, construction
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was 362 --'very poor'-- at 8 am on Thursday
 "Delhi air quality 'very poor' as govt bans entry on trucks, construction")
Air pollution: Following ban, Delhi Police checks trucks entering capital
Trucks entering the national capital were checked by Delhi police after state government's order to curb air pollution
 "Air pollution: Following ban, Delhi Police checks trucks entering capital")
What is Air Quality Index? What does it tell about the condition of air?
The sky turned grey and the air started smelling of soot in Delhi last week. We were told that the AQI levels had gone past the dangerous level. What does Air Quality Index indicate? Let us find out
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Noida Police issues traffic advisory as Delhi bans entry of goods vehicles
Diversions of heavy and medium goods vehicles from Chilla, DND, Kalindi Kunj, Ashok Nagar and Jhandupura borders to other places via Delhi have been changed
 "Noida Police issues traffic advisory as Delhi bans entry of goods vehicles")
How toxic Delhi air is leaving businesses in the capital gasping for breath
The nip in the air brings pollutants and smoke with it in Delhi. At a time when we are seeing post-pandemic economic rebound, let's examine how air pollution affects the capital's business climate
 "How toxic Delhi air is leaving businesses in the capital gasping for breath")
Air Pollution: Odd-even rule in 4 Haryana districts from next week
The Haryana government has announced to impose odd-even rule in four districts -- Gurugram, Faridabad, Jhajjar and Sonipat -- from next week
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CIL efforts to curb environmental pollution result in significant CO2 cut
State-owned CIL on Wednesday said its efforts to curb environmental pollution through the implementation of mechanised coal transportation and loading
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Delhi air pollution: Schools, colleges to remain shut till further orders
The Delhi govt has decided to shut schools and other educational institutions, and ban the entry of vehicles from outside, except for essential services, till further orders amid rising pollution
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'Bureaucracy has developed inertia': SC on Delhi pollution
People sitting in 5-star and 7-star facilities in Delhi keep accusing the farmers, says SC judge
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Air pollution didn't drop during Covid lockdown in India as thought: Study
A new study claims that air pollutants did not decrease as thought during COVID pandemic-induced lockdwon, rather ozone levels increased
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Gopal Rai to chair meeting over panel's suggestion on Delhi pollution today
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will chair a high-level meeting of departments concerned with regard to the latest directions issued by CAQM to contain air pollution
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UP says will take steps for air pollution, but won't lock down cities
The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government is taking steps to control the air pollution levels in the state but is not keen on imposing any lockdown.
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Centre proposes slew of measures to reduce air pollution in Delhi-NCR
The Centre on Wednesday proposed a slew of measures in the Supreme Court to reduce air pollution in Delhi-NCR
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No relief for Delhi-NCR residents from air pollution likely till Sunday
Delhi-NCR recorded its air quality in the very poor category on Wednesday morning
 "No relief for Delhi-NCR residents from air pollution likely till Sunday")
Six thermal plants around Delhi to shut down to curb air pollution
Supreme Court has called for urgent restrictions on vehicular movement and industrial activities in and around the city.
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Work from home, shut schools: Panel suggestions to ease Delhi air pollution
The CAQM issued directions like a ban on construction work, shutting of public schools, work from home, among other measures to control air pollution in Delhi NCR.
 "Work from home, shut schools: Panel suggestions to ease Delhi air pollution")
Delhi air quality 'very poor'; schools, colleges shut till further notice
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was 379 --'very poor'-- at 8 am on Wednesday
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TMS, Ep 44: Delhi pollution, Udaan Q&A, markets, and flex-fuel vehicles
How's air pollution affecting Delhi's business climate? Will flex-fuel engines be able to cut dependence on petrol? How does co-founder Sujeet Kumar see competition benefitting Udaan? All answers here
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Delhi air 'very poor' as centre, states hold emergency meeting on SC order
The national capital's AQI stood at 8 am at 331, in the 'very poor' category on Tuesday.
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Delhi air quality in severe category, again; states meet to check pollution
The Supreme Court, which had instructed the Commission For Air Quality Management to hold the joint meeting regarding the pollution levels in Delhi, will hear the matter on Wednesday
