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Watch: UK Vlogger Travels All The Way To See Taj Mahal, Only To Find A 'Hazy' View
A UK traveller's video about running into a visibility problem when visiting the famous Taj Mahal in Agra has resonated with many. The post is also viral at a time when North India is facing serious air pollution concerns.
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In "Poison In Yamuna" Row, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi's "Nadir Shah" Jab At Lt Governor
The 'water war' between the AAP and BJP and Congress - ramped up Wednesday after Chief Minister Atishi's letter to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, in which she warned him not to "go down in the history of Delhi as someone with blood on their hands".
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In Pics: Taj Mahal Disappears Behind Thick Blanket Of Smog
Visuals showed the Taj Mahal, the UNESCO World Heritage site disappearing behind the smog, making it barely visible to tourists.
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Video: Taj Mahal Disappears Behind Blanket Of Smog
It was not the first time that the Taj Mahal -- one of the wonders of the World and the pinnacle of Mughal architecture -- has disappeared under a blanket of smog.
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Agra Records "Very Poor'' Air Quality After Diwali
Agra witnessed a rise in the number of people suffering from respiratory issues post Diwali even as the city recorded an air quality index at 380 on Saturday.
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Few Months After "Unlock", Taj Mahal Covered In Dust, Poisonous Gases
A few days after "unlock" the Taj Mahal in Agra is surrounded by clouds of dust and poisonous gases due to air pollution and construction work being done in the nearby areas.
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16 Farmers Arrested In Mathura For Stubble Burning
Sixteen farmers have been arrested for allegedly burning stubble, while two revenue officials suspended for dereliction of duty in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district, officials said on Tuesday.
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2 Air Purifiers Installed At Gates Of Taj Mahal As Pollution Levels Rise
The Agra District Administration has installed two air purifier machines at the gates of the Taj Mahal to combat air pollution in the region.
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Highway Authority Fined Rs 6.84 Crore For Causing Pollution in UP
The National Highways of India (NHAI) of India has been fined Rs 6.84 crore for polluting air due to consistent construction activity in Uttar Pradesh's Agra, officials said on Sunday.
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Air Purifier Van Deployed At Taj Mahal To Tackle Pollution
As north India battles severe levels of pollution, state authorities have deployed an air purifier at the Taj Mahal to save the iconic monument, officials said on Sunday.
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Greening Drive To Be Launched In Taj Trapezium Zone In UP's Agra
A massive greening drive is to be launched soon to curb environmental pollution in the eco-sensitive Taj Trapezium Zone of Agra spread over 10,400 sq km, said officials today.
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Taj Mahal's Colour Appears To Have Changed Due To Pollutants, Says Centre
Pollutants from various sources have been superficially depositing on the marble surface of Taj Mahal as particulate matter and due to scattering of light by these particles, the marble surface of Taj Mahal appears to have changed in colour.
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Document On Taj Mahal's Protection To Be Finalised Soon, Top Court Told
The School of Planning and Architecture or SPA in Delhi, which is preparing the vision document on how to protect Taj Mahal from pollution, on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that the process of the project is nearing finalisation and will be submitted to the Uttar Pradesh government within a few days.
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10 Projects Worth Rs 1,573 Crore Approved For Cleaning Of Ganga
The executive committee of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved ten projects worth Rs 1,573.28 crore, of which more than half the amount has been earmarked for Agra, the city of the iconic Taj Mahal, according to an official statement released on today.
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Green Court "Shocked" By Drainage System, Waste Disposal In Agra
The National Green Tribunal has termed as "shocking", the condition of drinking water supply, sewerage, drainage system and solid waste disposal in Agra and sought a report on the issue within two months.
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Watch: UK Vlogger Travels All The Way To See Taj Mahal, Only To Find A 'Hazy' View
A UK traveller's video about running into a visibility problem when visiting the famous Taj Mahal in Agra has resonated with many. The post is also viral at a time when North India is facing serious air pollution concerns.
-
In "Poison In Yamuna" Row, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi's "Nadir Shah" Jab At Lt Governor
The 'water war' between the AAP and BJP and Congress - ramped up Wednesday after Chief Minister Atishi's letter to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, in which she warned him not to "go down in the history of Delhi as someone with blood on their hands".
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In Pics: Taj Mahal Disappears Behind Thick Blanket Of Smog
Visuals showed the Taj Mahal, the UNESCO World Heritage site disappearing behind the smog, making it barely visible to tourists.
-
Video: Taj Mahal Disappears Behind Blanket Of Smog
It was not the first time that the Taj Mahal -- one of the wonders of the World and the pinnacle of Mughal architecture -- has disappeared under a blanket of smog.
-
Agra Records "Very Poor'' Air Quality After Diwali
Agra witnessed a rise in the number of people suffering from respiratory issues post Diwali even as the city recorded an air quality index at 380 on Saturday.
-
Few Months After "Unlock", Taj Mahal Covered In Dust, Poisonous Gases
A few days after "unlock" the Taj Mahal in Agra is surrounded by clouds of dust and poisonous gases due to air pollution and construction work being done in the nearby areas.
-
16 Farmers Arrested In Mathura For Stubble Burning
Sixteen farmers have been arrested for allegedly burning stubble, while two revenue officials suspended for dereliction of duty in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district, officials said on Tuesday.
-
2 Air Purifiers Installed At Gates Of Taj Mahal As Pollution Levels Rise
The Agra District Administration has installed two air purifier machines at the gates of the Taj Mahal to combat air pollution in the region.
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Highway Authority Fined Rs 6.84 Crore For Causing Pollution in UP
The National Highways of India (NHAI) of India has been fined Rs 6.84 crore for polluting air due to consistent construction activity in Uttar Pradesh's Agra, officials said on Sunday.
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Air Purifier Van Deployed At Taj Mahal To Tackle Pollution
As north India battles severe levels of pollution, state authorities have deployed an air purifier at the Taj Mahal to save the iconic monument, officials said on Sunday.
-
Greening Drive To Be Launched In Taj Trapezium Zone In UP's Agra
A massive greening drive is to be launched soon to curb environmental pollution in the eco-sensitive Taj Trapezium Zone of Agra spread over 10,400 sq km, said officials today.
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Taj Mahal's Colour Appears To Have Changed Due To Pollutants, Says Centre
Pollutants from various sources have been superficially depositing on the marble surface of Taj Mahal as particulate matter and due to scattering of light by these particles, the marble surface of Taj Mahal appears to have changed in colour.
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Document On Taj Mahal's Protection To Be Finalised Soon, Top Court Told
The School of Planning and Architecture or SPA in Delhi, which is preparing the vision document on how to protect Taj Mahal from pollution, on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that the process of the project is nearing finalisation and will be submitted to the Uttar Pradesh government within a few days.
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10 Projects Worth Rs 1,573 Crore Approved For Cleaning Of Ganga
The executive committee of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved ten projects worth Rs 1,573.28 crore, of which more than half the amount has been earmarked for Agra, the city of the iconic Taj Mahal, according to an official statement released on today.
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Green Court "Shocked" By Drainage System, Waste Disposal In Agra
The National Green Tribunal has termed as "shocking", the condition of drinking water supply, sewerage, drainage system and solid waste disposal in Agra and sought a report on the issue within two months.
