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Delhi's Toxic Winter Air May Carry Drug-Resistant Superbugs, Study Warns
A study by Jawaharlal Nehru University finds that Delhi's polluted winter air carries high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria or superbugs far above safe limits, posing public health risks, especially for vulnerable groups and those with chronic
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With 10 AQI, Shillong Breathes Easy: Lessons For India's Polluted Cities
Shillong's exceptionally low air pollution levels result from its highaltitude location, abundant greenery, limited industrial activity and active cleanliness initiatives, helping it rank among India's cities with the best air quality.
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Which Are India's Top 10 Polluted Cities? UP Accounts For 6 On The List
Ghaziabad was the most polluted city in India in November, with a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 224 microgram per cubic metre and air quality remaining above the national standards on all 30 days, according to a new analysis.
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As Delhi Chokes, AIIMS Doctor Says Masks Won't Help
Dr Anant Mohan said that masks and purifiers offer limited individual protection. AQI in many areas in Delhi stayed above 400.
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Delhi Hospitals See Surge In Burn Cases: Doctor's Advice On Keeping Kids Safe Post-Diwali
Children are particularly vulnerable to post-festive health issues because of their natural curiosity and limited understanding of danger.
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From Rockets In 1972 To Aircraft In 2025, Delhi's Cloud Seeding Dreams
In a city gasping for clean air, Delhi's latest attempt at cloud seeding - a technique to induce artificial rain - has once again ended in disappointment.
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Supreme Court Upholds Pollution Board's Powers, Empowered To Levy Damages
The Supreme Court has upheld the powers of the pollution control boards to impose restitutionary and compensatory damages for environmental harm, saying that prevention and remediation must be at the heart of environmental governance.
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Viral Map Shows Paris' Pollution Drop As City Trades Cars For Bike Lanes
Paris has traded automotive routes for bike lanes, adding green spaces and eliminating 50,000 parking spaces.
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Dermatologist Busts The Myth Of Natural Sugars Being Good For Skin
Dr. Jaishree Sharad talks about how one should limit the use of sugar rather than cheating themselves by having so-called "healthier" alternatives.
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Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Poor', Thin Layer Of Smog Limits Visibility
As the winter spell sets in for the season, the air quality in the national capital remains in the 'poor' category, with thin layer of smog covering parts of the metropolitan city and and limiting visibility.
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Cloud Seeding Not Feasible: Pollution Control Board Amid Delhi's Smog Crisis
The Central Pollution Control Board has said feasibility of cloud seeding as an emergency measure to battle winter pollution in northern India will be limited, citing insufficient moisture, reliance on pre-existing clouds, an RTI query has revealed.
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Telangana EV Policy 2024: Here's Everything You Need to Know
Telangana's new EV Policy 2024, announced by Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, offers 100% road tax and registration fee exemptions for EVs until 2026, removing previous caps on eligible vehicles. This move, alongside plans for better charging infrastructure and phasing out diesel buses, supports Hyderabad's goal of reducing air pollution. Citizens are ur...
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Delhi's Toxic Smog Exceeds 60 Times WHO Limit, Schools Go Online
New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice as worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.
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Pakistan Limits Outdoor Activities To Curb Air-Pollution Related Illness
Pakistan's Punjab province banned most outdoor activities and ordered shops, markets and malls in some areas to close early from Monday to curb illnesses caused by intense air pollution.
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Smog Towers, Cloud Seeding Not Solution To India's Air Pollution Problem: US Scientist
Richard Peltier said there is a good understanding that air pollution is "really quite bad" across India but precision is lacking due to the limited distribution of air pollution monitors.
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Delhi's Toxic Winter Air May Carry Drug-Resistant Superbugs, Study Warns
A study by Jawaharlal Nehru University finds that Delhi's polluted winter air carries high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria or superbugs far above safe limits, posing public health risks, especially for vulnerable groups and those with chronic
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With 10 AQI, Shillong Breathes Easy: Lessons For India's Polluted Cities
Shillong's exceptionally low air pollution levels result from its highaltitude location, abundant greenery, limited industrial activity and active cleanliness initiatives, helping it rank among India's cities with the best air quality.
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Which Are India's Top 10 Polluted Cities? UP Accounts For 6 On The List
Ghaziabad was the most polluted city in India in November, with a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 224 microgram per cubic metre and air quality remaining above the national standards on all 30 days, according to a new analysis.
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As Delhi Chokes, AIIMS Doctor Says Masks Won't Help
Dr Anant Mohan said that masks and purifiers offer limited individual protection. AQI in many areas in Delhi stayed above 400.
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Delhi Hospitals See Surge In Burn Cases: Doctor's Advice On Keeping Kids Safe Post-Diwali
Children are particularly vulnerable to post-festive health issues because of their natural curiosity and limited understanding of danger.
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From Rockets In 1972 To Aircraft In 2025, Delhi's Cloud Seeding Dreams
In a city gasping for clean air, Delhi's latest attempt at cloud seeding - a technique to induce artificial rain - has once again ended in disappointment.
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Supreme Court Upholds Pollution Board's Powers, Empowered To Levy Damages
The Supreme Court has upheld the powers of the pollution control boards to impose restitutionary and compensatory damages for environmental harm, saying that prevention and remediation must be at the heart of environmental governance.
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Viral Map Shows Paris' Pollution Drop As City Trades Cars For Bike Lanes
Paris has traded automotive routes for bike lanes, adding green spaces and eliminating 50,000 parking spaces.
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Dermatologist Busts The Myth Of Natural Sugars Being Good For Skin
Dr. Jaishree Sharad talks about how one should limit the use of sugar rather than cheating themselves by having so-called "healthier" alternatives.
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Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Poor', Thin Layer Of Smog Limits Visibility
As the winter spell sets in for the season, the air quality in the national capital remains in the 'poor' category, with thin layer of smog covering parts of the metropolitan city and and limiting visibility.
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Cloud Seeding Not Feasible: Pollution Control Board Amid Delhi's Smog Crisis
The Central Pollution Control Board has said feasibility of cloud seeding as an emergency measure to battle winter pollution in northern India will be limited, citing insufficient moisture, reliance on pre-existing clouds, an RTI query has revealed.
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Telangana EV Policy 2024: Here's Everything You Need to Know
Telangana's new EV Policy 2024, announced by Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, offers 100% road tax and registration fee exemptions for EVs until 2026, removing previous caps on eligible vehicles. This move, alongside plans for better charging infrastructure and phasing out diesel buses, supports Hyderabad's goal of reducing air pollution. Citizens are ur...
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Delhi's Toxic Smog Exceeds 60 Times WHO Limit, Schools Go Online
New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice as worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.
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Pakistan Limits Outdoor Activities To Curb Air-Pollution Related Illness
Pakistan's Punjab province banned most outdoor activities and ordered shops, markets and malls in some areas to close early from Monday to curb illnesses caused by intense air pollution.
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Smog Towers, Cloud Seeding Not Solution To India's Air Pollution Problem: US Scientist
Richard Peltier said there is a good understanding that air pollution is "really quite bad" across India but precision is lacking due to the limited distribution of air pollution monitors.
