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Global Air Quality Rankings Only For Guidance, India Sets Own Standards: Government
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Global air quality rankings cited by various organisations are not conducted by any official authority, the government informed the Parliament on Thursday.
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Delhi Air Quality Slips Again To 'Very Poor', No Relief Till Dec 13
After two days' reprieve, Delhi's air quality again slipped to 'very poor' with a 24-hour average AQI of 307.
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India Sets Own Air Quality Standards, Global Rankings Not Official: Centre
The Ministry clarified that it has notified National Ambient Air Quality Standards for 12 pollutants in 2009 to protect public health and the environment, and these standards are tailored to India's specific conditions.
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Delhi AQI Locked In 'Very Poor' Category, Expected To Turn 'Severe' Soon
Delhi's air quality remained locked in the 'very poor' category on Monday, with the air quality index (AQI) staying above 300, while forecasts suggest that pollution levels are likely to deteriorate further.
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Arvind Kejriwal's Sharp Takedown Of Rekha Gupta's "AQI Is A Temperature" Remark
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's remarks about the government using mist sprayers to contain pollution at hotspots has drawn a stinging response from her predecessor Arvind Kejriwal.
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Where India Found Clean Air This Week: Top 5 Cities Ranked
These cities serve as examples of how natural surroundings and effective pollution control can contribute to cleaner air.
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"Friend, Philosopher, Guide": Minister As Delhi Forms 2 Pollution Panels
New Delhi: Two days after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a high-level review meeting, the Delhi government on Saturday formally notified the constitution of a new Expert Group on Air Pollution Mitigation and a High-Level Implementation Committee.
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'Celebrated Diwali, Maintained Air Quality': Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday claimed that the capital had "celebrated Diwali and maintained air quality."
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Cold Wave, Toxic Air: Why Delhi's Pollution Peaks in November-December
Every winter, Delhi's air turns toxic, and this year is no exception. After the monsoon, pollution levels rise, but the real crisis begins when temperatures plunge.
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Celebrity Fitness Coach Luke Coutinho Shares 5 Powerful Brews To Boost Lung Health
Fitness coach Luke Coutinho shares recipes for five healthy beverages that can help shield our lungs from pollution damage.
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80 Eminent Doctors Issue Public Health Advisory Over Air Pollution
India faces a severe public health emergency as air pollution worsens across major cities. Padma awardee doctors' issue urgent advisory and here is what you need to know to stay safe.
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Haryana Environment Minister Admits Air Quality Index Machines Show Incorrect Data
Rao Narbir Singh said that most devices cannot display readings beyond 500 AQI, even when the actual pollution may be far higher.
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"Children, Elderly Suffering": Sonia Gandhi Demands Action Against Pollution
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday asked the Centre to take action to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR, saying the children and elderly are suffering.
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Delhi's Air Quality Improves Marginally, Enters 'Poor' Category
Delhi's air quality improved significantly on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 299 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi Sees Over 2 Lakh Respiratory Cases In 6 Major Hospitals In 3 Years
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has disclosed that six major central government hospitals in Delhi recorded a staggering 2,04,758 cases of acute respiratory illness (ARI) presenting to emergency departments between 2022 and 2024.
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Global Air Quality Rankings Only For Guidance, India Sets Own Standards: Government
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Global air quality rankings cited by various organisations are not conducted by any official authority, the government informed the Parliament on Thursday.
-
Delhi Air Quality Slips Again To 'Very Poor', No Relief Till Dec 13
After two days' reprieve, Delhi's air quality again slipped to 'very poor' with a 24-hour average AQI of 307.
-
India Sets Own Air Quality Standards, Global Rankings Not Official: Centre
The Ministry clarified that it has notified National Ambient Air Quality Standards for 12 pollutants in 2009 to protect public health and the environment, and these standards are tailored to India's specific conditions.
-
Delhi AQI Locked In 'Very Poor' Category, Expected To Turn 'Severe' Soon
Delhi's air quality remained locked in the 'very poor' category on Monday, with the air quality index (AQI) staying above 300, while forecasts suggest that pollution levels are likely to deteriorate further.
-
Arvind Kejriwal's Sharp Takedown Of Rekha Gupta's "AQI Is A Temperature" Remark
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's remarks about the government using mist sprayers to contain pollution at hotspots has drawn a stinging response from her predecessor Arvind Kejriwal.
-
Where India Found Clean Air This Week: Top 5 Cities Ranked
These cities serve as examples of how natural surroundings and effective pollution control can contribute to cleaner air.
-
"Friend, Philosopher, Guide": Minister As Delhi Forms 2 Pollution Panels
New Delhi: Two days after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a high-level review meeting, the Delhi government on Saturday formally notified the constitution of a new Expert Group on Air Pollution Mitigation and a High-Level Implementation Committee.
-
'Celebrated Diwali, Maintained Air Quality': Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday claimed that the capital had "celebrated Diwali and maintained air quality."
-
Cold Wave, Toxic Air: Why Delhi's Pollution Peaks in November-December
Every winter, Delhi's air turns toxic, and this year is no exception. After the monsoon, pollution levels rise, but the real crisis begins when temperatures plunge.
-
Celebrity Fitness Coach Luke Coutinho Shares 5 Powerful Brews To Boost Lung Health
Fitness coach Luke Coutinho shares recipes for five healthy beverages that can help shield our lungs from pollution damage.
-
80 Eminent Doctors Issue Public Health Advisory Over Air Pollution
India faces a severe public health emergency as air pollution worsens across major cities. Padma awardee doctors' issue urgent advisory and here is what you need to know to stay safe.
-
Haryana Environment Minister Admits Air Quality Index Machines Show Incorrect Data
Rao Narbir Singh said that most devices cannot display readings beyond 500 AQI, even when the actual pollution may be far higher.
-
"Children, Elderly Suffering": Sonia Gandhi Demands Action Against Pollution
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday asked the Centre to take action to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR, saying the children and elderly are suffering.
-
Delhi's Air Quality Improves Marginally, Enters 'Poor' Category
Delhi's air quality improved significantly on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 299 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
-
Delhi Sees Over 2 Lakh Respiratory Cases In 6 Major Hospitals In 3 Years
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has disclosed that six major central government hospitals in Delhi recorded a staggering 2,04,758 cases of acute respiratory illness (ARI) presenting to emergency departments between 2022 and 2024.
