LG reviews preparedness to combat air pollution in winter
The Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena on Friday reviewed preparedness to deal with air pollution during the coming winter season in the national capital.
The Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena on Friday reviewed preparedness to deal with air pollution during the coming winter season in the national capital.
For the first time, a study on Thursday showed that ambient particulate matter air pollution is a top risk factor for subarachnoid haemorrhage -- a type of brain stroke -- at par with smoking.
As Delhi gears up for another Diwali season, the announcement of a renewed firecracker ban by the state government underscores the city’s continuing struggle against air pollution.
Lack of green spaces and long-term exposure to air pollution increase the risk of hospitalisation for respiratory conditions, a new study has said.
Yadav alleged tthat the people of Delhi no longer trust Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai’s hollow promises of combating air pollution.
The decision to announce early winter break in Delhi schools was taken during a meeting chaired by the Union Territory's Environment Minister Gopal Rai.
He says farm fires are down by 38 per cent.
The authorities of Gautam Budh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad ordered the suspension of physical classes, from pre-school up to class 9, till November 10.
Air pollution's grave impact on foetuses: preterm birth, low birth weight, and developmental concerns. Urgent call for cleaner air and awareness.
National capital Delhi and financial hub Mumbai has been reeling under high-levels of air pollution for the past one month. Kolkata is another Indian city in the list of world's most polluted.
