Page 23 - Air Pollution
Delhi leading fight against pollution; neighbour states not serious: Rai
AAP govt is taking the lead in fight against air pollution in Delhi, but neighbouring states are still "not serious" about the issue despite it becoming "more dangerous" due to Covid, Gopal Rai said
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Anti-pollution plan by SC-appointed body to come in force from Oct 15
A Supreme Court-mandated pollution control authority on Thursday said stricter measures to fight air pollution will come into force in Delhi and its neighbourhood from October 15
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No viable solution is in sight for stubble burning
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Pollution plan to come in force from Oct 15 in Delhi, adjoining areas
Pollution control authority said stricter measures to fight air pollution will come into force from October 15 in Delhi and its neighbourhood as part of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
Delhi gets 'green war room' to monitor steps to fight pollution this winter
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday inaugurated a 'green war room' at the Delhi Secretariat to monitor steps being taken to bring down pollution levels in the city this winter
Have political will to take bold steps to curb air pollution in Delhi: CM
He said the Delhi government has in the past five years taken several measures to tackle the twin problems of climate change and air pollution
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CPCB writes to Delhi govt for urgent action on major polluting sources
Expressing concern over air pollution in Delhi during winters, the CPCB has asked the government to take action on major pollution sources like construction, demolition activities and garbage dumping
Delhi govt to spray bio-decomposer in fields to prevent stubble burning
Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Delhi government will start spraying bio-decomposer solution prepared by Pusa Research Institute from October 11 to prevent stubble burning
Delhi: Air quality in Wazipur, Jahangirpuri enter 'poor' category
As monsoon season withdrew from Delhi and the minimum temperatures are dropping, the air quality in various parts of the national capital has started deteriorating
Air Quality Index at poor category in Rohini, Jahangirpuri areas of Delhi
The Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 206 in Rohini and at 230 in the Jahangirpuri area here on Saturday, both in 'poor' category, according to Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) data.At Anand Vihar are the AQI was at 178 which is in the moderate category, as per Central Pollution Control Board.As per Central Pollution Control Board, the 'Poor category' means "breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure."The 'Moderate category' means "breathing discomfort to the people with lungs, asthma and heart diseases.
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Environment ministry makes action plan for tackling winter pollution
UP, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan to focus on hotspots, CPCB to do ground monitoring of stubble burning
LIVE: Congress burns Yogi's effigy for stopping Rahul en route to Hathras
Hathras gang rape and murder case: Borders of Hathras are sealed. Section 144 of CrPC has been imposed in the district. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news
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Punjab appoints 8k officers, to give agri-machines to check stubble burning
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh appealed to farmers not to burn crop residue, as it could aggravate Covid-19 conditions apart from leading to pollution
Delhi air pollution during winter likely to aggravate Covid situation: Docs
Every winter, Delhi's air quality dips to a dangerous low due to many reasons, including the city's geographic location, unfavourable weather, stubble burning and local sources of pollution
Top headlines: Tata-Mistry shares' dispute, India trials for Russia vaccine
Business Standard brings you the top headlines of the day
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North India's clean air days may be numbered as farmers clear fields
The toxic air costs the country as much as 8.5% of its GDP, according to World Bank calculations, besides shortening the lives of citizens
'Without legal mandate, funding & coordination, clean air plans won't work'
India launched its National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in January 2019 with the aim to achieve a 20-30% reduction in particulate matter (PM) concentration by 2024
Mumbai traffic, Railway earnings: What weekly indicators tell about economy
Economic activity that ground to a halt with the shutdown for the coronavirus has now begun to slowly come back
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Special campaign being worked out to reduce pollution in 100 cities: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that a special campaign was being worked out to reduce pollution in 100 selected cities of the country.
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Health Mission to Covid-19 vaccine: Key takeaways from PM's I-Day speech
Prime Minister Modi also informed the country of a new Cyber Security Policy
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