Tag: Air Pollution
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Adults living in high air pollution areas at higher risk of long-term health conditions
Study conducted to examine whether air pollution exposure is linked with the occurrence of multiple long-term health conditions.
December 2, 2022 -
Delhi air continued to languor in ‘Very poor’ category with AQI at 317
This morning, the AQI was 348 (very poor) at the Delhi University area, whereas the air quality at the IIT Delhi was under 'poor' at 273.
November 28, 2022 -
When will Delhi-NCR breathe clean air: NHRC poser to states
The chief secretaries of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh were asked to submit a detailed report on how to prevent air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region on November 25.
November 19, 2022 -
Air Pollution: Over 5,800 vehicles challaned in Delhi
With the aim to curb pollution levels in the National Capital, recently in a review meeting, the city government's transport department decided to keep the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in stage-III for the next few days.
November 12, 2022 -
CAQM to tap expertise of reputed technical institutions to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR
Specific time limits along with budgetary allocations have also been set for each of the projects to be carried out for identification and resolution of problems surrounding the air quality of NCR.
November 11, 2022 -
Delhi schools reopen as AQI improves slightly
The Delhi government had shut primary schools in capital and restricted outdoor activities for secondary school students in view of pollution in capital.
November 9, 2022 -
Seven UP cities record ‘poor’ air quality
With air quality index (AQI) of 357, Noida topped the chart in the state followed by Muzaffarnagar (332), Ghaziabad (322) and Greater Noida (312).
November 6, 2022 -
Poster comparing Kejriwal to Adolf Hitler put up outside BJP headquarters in Delhi
A poster comparing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to Adolf Hitler was put up by BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga outside the party's headquarters in the national capital on Saturday.
November 5, 2022 -
Delhi remains under smog blanket for 3rd straight day, AQI “Severe”
Noida and Gurugram at 7 am this morning recorded an AQI of 529 and 478 respectively both in the highly toxic 'severe'.
November 5, 2022 -
Delhi-NCR air pollution: NHRC to have meeting Chief Secretaries of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi
Article 47 of the Constitution reposes the duty upon the state to raise the standard of living and to improve public health, says NHRC.
November 4, 2022 -
Air pollution: Kejriwal wants Centre to lead from the front
Taking responsibility for stubble burning in Punjab, the Delhi chief minister pointed out that the problem of pollution is not confined to Delhi, but it concerns the entire North India.
November 4, 2022 -
SC agrees to hear on Nov 10 plea raising air pollution issue in Delhi
A lawyer mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Chief Justice U.U. Lalit and sought an urgent hearing in the matter.
November 4, 2022 -
Delhi wakes up to thick smog, air quality index dips to ‘severe’
Unfavorable meteorological conditions with slower wind speed and sudden spike in farm fire incidents are attributed to the dip in air quality. An AQI between 401 and 500 is categorized as severe.
November 3, 2022 -
Air pollution in Delhi reaches alarming level
The pollution in and around Delhi has reached an alarming level as the air quality index (AQI) has been recorded as very poor on Wednesday.
November 2, 2022 -
Delhi air pollution at “Hazardous” level with AQI 718
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi stood at 396 at 10am, worsening from 357 at 4pm on Friday. It was 354 on Thursday, 271 on Wednesday, 302 on Tuesday and 312 on Monday (Diwali).
October 29, 2022 -
Air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category in Delhi, AQI at 349
According to data from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), the AQI stood at 357 (under very poor category) at Anand Vihar on 12 p.m., ITO registered an AQI of 259, Lodhi Road (195) under the moderate category, Patparganj (268) AQI under poor category.
October 26, 2022 -
Fire crackers ban: revelers flout norms with impunity
According to a police source, a ban on bursting fire crackers is underway in the National Capital, failing to which, the violators were to be fined or jailed. But, despite the provision of punishment the implementation failed miserably.
October 25, 2022