Air Pollution

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Delhi Continues To Breath Toxic Air With Worse AQI, Smog

A thick toxic haze or 'smog' continued to hang heavy over the national capital as the air quality remained in the 'severe' category on November 8. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shared the data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Anand Vihar was recorded at 452, while it was at 433, 460, 382, and 413 at RK Puram, Punjabi Bagh, Sri Aurobindo Marg and Shadipur, all in 'severe' category

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 12:35 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Delhi, AQI, Worst Category, Pollution, Central Pollution Board, Air Pollution

Firecrackers banned

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SC Orders On Firecracker Ban In Delhi's Neighbouring Rajasthan

Concerned about the rising pollution in Delhi, Mumbai and Haryana, the Supreme Court on November 7, said that its directives against the use of banned chemicals in firecrackers applied to all states and not just Delhi and its neighboring areas. The top court's clarification came during a hearing on an application seeking to direct Rajasthan to implement the court's order banning certian firecrackers and reducing air and noise pollution.

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 - 05:57 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Rajasthan, Firecracker Ban, Supreme Court, Pollution, Legal News

Courtesy: India Today

SC-Stubble burning

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SC Orders Punjab & Haryana To Stop Stubble Burning Amid Pollution

The Supreme Court in its order has directed that the state governments of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi to ensure that crop burning is stopped, for which a meeting will be convened tomorrow. It also added that the local Station House Officer (SHO) will be responsible for it under the overall supervision of the Chief Secretary. The decisiion after the Delhi AQI worsened.

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 - 12:39 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Environment news, Pollution, Stubble Burning, Supreme Court, delhi pollution

Courtesy: News 18

IIT Kanpur Pollution

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Kanpur Brings Artificial Rain To Combat Hazards Of Pollution

In an effort to combat the hazards of pollution amid stubble burning, Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur city is expected to have artificial rainfall this week. the Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K) is on the brink of deploying an innovative solution – creating artificial rain, by dispersing a blend of salts into clouds. However, according to the institute’s analysis, the implementation of this rain-inducing procedure is unlikely to occur… read-more

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 - 09:18 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Artificial Rain, IIT kanpur, Indian Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Courtesy: News 18

Mumbai Pollution

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Bombay HC Cracks Down On Mumbai Air Pollution

Cracking down on the rising air pollution in Mumbai, the Bombay high court has imposed a comprehensive ban on the transportation of construction debris to and from construction sites. In a bid to curtail particulate matter and dust emissions, all construction materials must now be transported in fully covered trucks or mixer plants, ensuring that the transportation process is environmentally responsible. The HC also banned all construction… read-more

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 06:07 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Bombay HC, Air Pollution, Construction Ban, Indian Court, Diwali

Delhi Earthquake

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Tremors Of Earthquake Felt In Delhi NCR, Gurgaon & Faridabad

Another earthquake of magnitude 5.6 on the Richter scale hit Nepal on November 6, evening as the Himalayan nation recovers from the deadly earthquake, which killed over 155 people. This is the third earthquake that has struck Nepal in the last four days. Tremors were also felt in parts of north India, including the Delhi-NCR region.  Monday's earthquake hit at a depth of 10km, said reports.

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 05:32 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: nepal earthquake, delhi ncr, Earthquake, reports, Delhi Cities

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Nepal Earthquake

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Nepal Hit By Another Earthquake After Recent 6.2 Magnitude One

Nepal was hit by a 5.6-magnitude earthquake on November 6, days after 157 people were killed and dozens injured when a strong quake struck the Himalayan country. The tremors were felt in neighboring India. The first earthquake this week occurred with a magnitude of 6.4, Nepal's National Seismological Centre said. The German Research Centre for Geosciences measured the quake at 5.7, downgrading it from 6.2.

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 05:18 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Earthquake, Nepal, environment, Natural Disaster, Kille

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Odd Even rule in Delhi

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Delhi To Implement Odd-Even Vehicle Rule To Curb Pollution

The odd-even scheme is back in Delhi to fight the growing air pollution and deteriorating air quality in the capital. The odd-even rule will be applicable from November 13-20 in Delhi. The announcement was made by Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai. "In view of air pollution, the Odd-Even vehicle system will be applicable for one week from November 13th to November 20th," said Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai.

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 01:52 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: environment, Delhi Rule, Odd-Even Rule, Pollution, Gopal Rai

Nepal Earthquake, officials trying to rescue people under debris

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Massive Earthquake Of 6.8 In Nepal Kills 128 People

The death toll in Nepal due to the powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake that struck late November 3 has reached 128, confirmed reports. Furthermore, over 140 people sustained injuries in the Jajarkot and Rukum districts of Western Nepal. Notablty, the epicentre of the quake was at the Lamidanda area in Jajarkot. PM Narendra Modi expressed grief  and said, India stands in solidarity and is ready to extend all possible assistance.

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 - 09:39 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Earthquake, Nepal, Death toll, PM Narendra Modi, Natural Disaster

Courtesy: India Today

AQI of Delhi

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Delhi AQI Is Worse, Triggers Ban On Non-Essential Construction, Closure Of Schools

Severe Air Quality of National Capital Region (NCR)-Delhi triggered a ban on construction works, and closure of schools. According to sources, the concerned authority expressed health concern, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) fell to very poor category, on November 2. Alarmed by the situation, Centre's pollution control panel ordered an immediate ban on non-essential construction work, stone crushing and mining, along with four-wheelers odd-… read-more

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 - 09:02 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Delhi, air quality index, Pollution, CM Arvind Kejriwal, Schools, construction