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Long-term respiratory health effects on children

Delhi Air Quality: How receding AQI levels affect children’s respiratory health?

AQI levels and children’s health: Air pollution was the second leading risk factor for death among children under five in…

October 28, 2024 12:09 IST

Delhi Air Pollution: National Capital AQI hits 264! Several areas remain in ‘very poor’ category ahead of Diwali

Delhi Air Pollution Air Quality Index Noida Delhi NCR: The pollution crisis extends beyond the capital, with nearby regions like…

October 28, 2024 10:46 IST

Let’s take a look at how the smog wrapped itself around the cities. (Images: Screengrab)

Smog envelops Indian cities! Rising pollution levels grip Delhi, Mumbai – Watch videos

At 7 am today, the most polluted area in Delhi was Jahangirpuri, which recorded an AQI of 408 (severe).

October 27, 2024 11:51 IST

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Delhi Air Pollution: Health Ministry urges people to limit outdoor activities, use public transportation

Those experiencing worsening symptoms or discomfort due to poor air quality should seek immediate medical attention, Health Ministry said in…

October 25, 2024 12:13 IST

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Gopal Rai urges centre to greenlight artificial rain initiative for Delhi

Given the possibility that the air quality may deteriorate to extreme levels in November, Rai suggested that all parties should…

October 23, 2024 18:44 IST

Extra metro trips to dust control – Delhi environment minister announces anti-pollution measures as AQI dips to ‘very poor’

Key measures include the deployment of 1,800 extra traffic personnel at 97 congestion hotspots across Delhi to ease traffic flow…

October 22, 2024 16:26 IST

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Delhi Air Pollution: As air quality continues to deteriorate, doctors warn against risk of developing chronic respiratory diseases

Delhi Air Pollution: In the short term, people may experience symptoms like coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, sudden decrease in…

October 22, 2024 15:53 IST

Delhi pollution: GRAP stage II imposed in NCR; tougher restrictions imposed on construction and vehicles – Here’s list of do’s, don’ts

An 11-point action plan under Stage II will be rolled out across the NCR. Among the new measures is an…

October 21, 2024 22:06 IST

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Delhi Air Pollution: 15 percent rise in respiratory illnesses due to air pollution in Delhi, doctor says

Air Pollution in Delhi: The air pollution levels seem to be rising faster than before, which has increased the number…

October 21, 2024 18:09 IST

Anti-pollution plan’s Stage 1 activated in Delhi-NCR – What measures will come into effect now?

Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) stood at 234 as of 4 pm on Monday, according to the Central Pollution Control…

October 14, 2024 21:03 IST

No data to establish correlation of death exclusively due to air pollution: Govt tells Rajya Sabha

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the National Clean Air programme in 2019 as a national-level strategy…

August 1, 2024 17:08 IST

How to apply or renew your PUC?

Vehicular pollution contributes to 20-30% of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 in India. Hence, a PUC certificate is a document which…

May 19, 2024 12:02 IST

Delhi world’s most polluted capital city again, India ranks 3rd in worst air quality

Delhi, the national capital with the poorest air quality, saw a deterioration from 89.1 to 92.7 micrograms per cubic meter…

Updated: March 19, 2024 10:40 IST

Air pollution: NGT questioned states about how they used NCAP funds – roads and drains listed among answers

A total of 131 cities got funds under NCAP or grants sanctioned by the 15th FC for air quality improvement.

March 4, 2024 12:43 IST

Biting cold grips Delhi as minimum temperature drops to 3.3 degrees Celsius

GRAP 3 norms reinforced in Delhi NCR: All you need to know

Vehicles in Delhi NCR are now being checked by officials under the implementation of GRAP 3 norms.

January 15, 2024 11:05 IST

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Tackling stubble burning: It is a recent problem that arose from combine harvesters replacing human ones

But there are many easy solutions, from corporates and non-profits

December 2, 2023 06:00 IST

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With rising air pollution across cities, what steps can organisations take to protect their employees?

There are some important proactive and reactive steps that organisations can take to mitigate the impact of rising air pollution…

November 26, 2023 14:33 IST

What pollutes India?: Biomass burning remains the biggest contributor, but its share is falling because of PMUY

About 48% of these emissions come from the use of biomass, such as fuelwood and dung cakes, for cooking and…

November 23, 2023 06:00 IST

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Coal ministry reviews 15% VGF cap for gasification projects

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Coal ministry reviews 15% clause in viability gap funding for coal gasification projects, considering changes in funding model. Three categories of projects receive grants up to Rs 1,350 crore, Rs 1,000 crore, and Rs 100 crore respectively. Cross-ministry collaboration for by-product utilization being discussed. Ministry promoting gasification with Rs 8,500 crore incentive scheme.

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