Tag: smog
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NGT nod to odd-even rule; no exemptions for women, two-wheelers
The National Green Tribunal on Saturday approved to implement odd-even vehicle rationing scheme from 13 to 17 November in New Delhi. Under the vehicle scheme, private vehicles in Delhi are allowed to run based on the last number of their licence plates. Odd-numbered vehicles are allowed to run on odd dates, while even-numbered vehicles can …
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November 11, 2017 -
Delhi Smog: AAP Punjab blames industrial and vehicular pollution
Under fire for supporting stubble burning in Punjab, leader of Opposition and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Sukhpal Khaira on Friday said the smog in Delhi is being caused by industrial and vehicular pollution. “The burning of stubble in Amritsar and Gurdaspur doesn’t reach Delhi. There are other causes of huge smog in Delhi. This smog is …
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November 10, 2017 -
Bengal CM Mamata defends Delhi CM over pollution
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday suggested the Central government open a dialogue with chief ministers of neighbouring states to flesh out a solution to Delhi’s pollution problem instead of blaming her Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal. “Global warming is a problem. Delhi pollution a disaster. Instead of blaming each other, I suggest Centre …
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November 10, 2017 -
Air pollution in Delhi: Half Marathon to shift to new window
The alarming levels of pollution in the national capital has forced the organisers of the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon to consider shifting the event to a new window. “There is a possibility to shift this event to a new window… we may organise the event earlier or later. We have the option of the alternative …
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November 10, 2017 -
Centre forms team to find solutions for Delhi’s air pollution
As Delhi’s air quality reeled under “emergency or severe-plus” category, the Union Environment Ministry on Thursday formed a seven-member committee to work out short and long -term measures to fight air pollution. The Union Ministry held a meeting headed by Environment Secretary CK Mishra along with the Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority …
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November 9, 2017 -
All you need to know about odd-even car scheme
After pollution levels in Delhi reached ‘severe’ level, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gehlot on Thursday announced the implementation of third phase of odd-even car scheme from 13-17 November, to counter rising pollution levels in the capital. Here are some salient points of the odd-even scheme The odd-even scheme was first implemented by the Arvind Kejriwal-led …
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November 9, 2017 -
Odd-even car policy from 13-17 Nov: Delhi transport minister
The odd-even car rationing scheme will be enforced in Delhi for a five-day period from 13 November, said Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Thursday. The odd-even scheme will be implemented from 8 am to 8 pm for five days. The decision comes as air pollution levels have reached ‘severe’ level in Delhi-NCR region. The air quality index …
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November 9, 2017 -
Smog in Delhi forces UP to downsize bus fleet on the route
With thick smog descending over New Delhi and neighbouring areas of the National Capital Region (NCR) and sharply cutting down visibility levels, the Uttar Pradesh government has cancelled four dozen buses plying from the state to the union capital, an official said on Thursday. Officials said that the number of passengers has seen a steady …
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November 9, 2017 -
Noxious neglect
There is little “capital” to a city condemned to breathe putrid air as a result of the collective failure of elected governments, bureaucrats, expert panels ~ and even the judiciary to an extent ~ to mount a concerted exercise to counter the pollution that literally chokes at this time of the year. Every year. The …
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November 9, 2017 -
Pollution effect: All schools in Punjab to remain closed for 3 days
The Punjab government on Wednesday ordered closure of all government, private, aided and recognised schools throughout the state for three days owing to accidents taking place due to dense fog and inclement weather. “The schools would remain shut from November 9 till 11th,” state Education Minister Aruna Chaudhary said in a statement. Eight students were …
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November 8, 2017 -
Health advisory: Avoid outdoor activities as pollution rises
Doctors on Wednesday issued a health advisory asking people to avoid outdoor activities like jogging and cycling as high levels of air pollution in Delhi and NCR can cause chronic lung and heart diseases and also affect the health of expectant mothers. The smog that has enveloped the region for the past two days can …
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November 8, 2017 -
All schools, colleges in Delhi to remain closed till Sunday: Deputy CM Manish Sisodia
All schools and colleges in the capital will remain shut till Sunday due to alarming levels of pollution, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced on Wednesday. Manish Sisodia, who is also Delhi Education Minister, wrote on Twitter saying, “Delhi’s air quality is getting worse. In this situation, there can be no compromise on children’s health.” …
November 8, 2017 -
Smog turns Delhi into ‘gas chamber’, primary schools to remain closed today
A combination of smoke from stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana and moisture turned Delhi, India’s capital city, into a “gas chamber” on Tuesday, prompting authorities to announce a series of preventive measures including a four-fold hike in parking fees and slashing of metro fares. The smog brought down visibility levels, affecting flight and train …
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November 8, 2017 -
Capital’s pollution a ‘public health emergency’: IMA
With a “severely polluted” smog blanketing the national capital and its adjoining region on Tuesday, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) described the prevailing air pollution in Delhi-NCR as a “public health emergency”, urging the people not to go outdoors and demanding the shutting of schools. IMA president Dr K K Aggarwal said the Air Quality …
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November 8, 2017 -
Stay indoors, advise doctors
With toxic smog engulfing the Capital on Tuesday, doctors advised people not to go out, particularly in the morning and evening hours. They suggested that people should also avoid physical activities like cycling or jogging as it leads to inhalation of greater volumes of minute pollutants. Dr Puneet Khanna, Senior Consultant of Department of Interventional …
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November 8, 2017 -
School timings changed in smog-hit Gurugram
As Gurugram was engulfed in smog on Tuesday, the Education Department issued a notice asking all private and government schools to change their timings to 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. An official in the Met Department said apart from vehicular pollution, burning of crop stubble and low velocity wind during the past few days had contributed …
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November 8, 2017 -
Cancel half marathon, urges IMA as Delhi air quality worsens
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for the cancellation of Airtel’s Delhi Half Marathon in view of the alarmingly high levels of air pollution. “There is need for immediate cancellation of the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon to be held at 7 a.m on Sunday, November 19, 2017 in view of the alarmingly high levels …
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November 7, 2017