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Air Quality Body Urges Punjab To Curb Stubble Burning Incidents
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday called for urgent and coordinated action by Punjab to curb stubble burning incidents, even as it said that Haryana has shown a significant decline in such cases
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Cleaner Start To November, Yet Delhi's Air Far From Safe, Data Shows
Delhi's air may be showing signs of improvement compared to last year, but it's still far from clean.
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"Visible Change Needed": Delhi Minister Pulls Up Civic Body Over Pollution
Amid Delhi's air quality concerns, Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday pulled up the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for what he called a lack of "visible change" on the ground in curbing pollution.
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As Winter Looms, Pollution Body Takes Steps To Curb Stubble Burning
Aiming to eradicate stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana, which is a major cause of pollution in the national capital in winter, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has launched flying squads to patrol districts that are hotspots.
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Pollution Body Admits No Research Has Been Done Behind Overage Vehicle Ban
Air Quality Management Commission admitted it has not conducted any research or study on pollution caused by diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, which form the basis of the overage vehicle ban in Delhi-NCR.
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Air Quality Body Takes Steps In Punjab, Haryana To Fight Air Pollution In And Around Delhi
Considering the perennial issue of north India's smog-choked winter, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is striking at two major pollution culprits - paddy stubble burning and open municipal solid waste (MSW) fires.
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India's Air Quality Far Short Of United Nations' Standards: Official
India's air quality is far short of WHO standards and more than 40 per cent of its population still relies on biomass fuels, leading to deaths every year, an official from the United Nations body has said.
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Chandni Chowk Was Among Least Polluted In Delhi For 2 Days. Here's Why
Chandni Chowk was among the least polluted spots in Delhi on Monday and Tuesday, data provided by pollution monitoring bodies showed.
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'Severe' Air Quality In Delhi Today An "Episodic Event": Pollution Body
Residents in Delhi and its adjoining areas saw a thick layer of smog covering the region, significantly dropping the air quality to the 'Severe' category after the Air Quality Index crossed the 400 mark and disrupted flight operations .
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Boeing Suspends 777X Flight Tests After Parts Connecting Engine To Plane Fail
Boeing has suspended flight testing of its new 777X wide-body jet after identifying the failure of a part connecting the engine to the body of the aircraft, the latest in a long line of quality control issues for the troubled US aerospace giant.
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End Of Tandoori Kebabs In Lucknow? New Proposal Sparks Row
Lucknow, known for its delectable kebabs and tandoori cuisine, is witnessing a shift away from the coal-fired tandoors towards gas- powered ones. The city civic body has proposed a transition towards gas tandoors to curb air pollution in the UP.
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Anti-Pollution Restrictions Eased In Delhi As Air Quality Improves
The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), a statutory body responsible for formulating strategies to combat pollution in the region, met on January 1 following improvement in air quality.
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Air Pollution Can Impair Brain Activity In Just 2 Hours: Study
The changes in the brain were only temporary and the brain connectivity went back to normal after the exposure.
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Mumbai Air Quality Worsens, Civic Body Releases Pollution Control Norms
With tair quality deteriorating in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday warned it would stop construction anywhere, may it be private site or government project, if dust and pollution control measures are not being taken.
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Air Pollution: These 4 Warrior Foods Will Protect Your Body From The Adverse Effects Of Pollutants
Air pollution can lead to health issues like sore throat, irritation in the eyes, respiratory issues and much more. A healthy and immunity boosting diet can help fight these adverse effects. Here are some foods you can add to your diet.
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Air Quality Body Urges Punjab To Curb Stubble Burning Incidents
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday called for urgent and coordinated action by Punjab to curb stubble burning incidents, even as it said that Haryana has shown a significant decline in such cases
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Cleaner Start To November, Yet Delhi's Air Far From Safe, Data Shows
Delhi's air may be showing signs of improvement compared to last year, but it's still far from clean.
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"Visible Change Needed": Delhi Minister Pulls Up Civic Body Over Pollution
Amid Delhi's air quality concerns, Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday pulled up the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for what he called a lack of "visible change" on the ground in curbing pollution.
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As Winter Looms, Pollution Body Takes Steps To Curb Stubble Burning
Aiming to eradicate stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana, which is a major cause of pollution in the national capital in winter, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has launched flying squads to patrol districts that are hotspots.
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Pollution Body Admits No Research Has Been Done Behind Overage Vehicle Ban
Air Quality Management Commission admitted it has not conducted any research or study on pollution caused by diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, which form the basis of the overage vehicle ban in Delhi-NCR.
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Air Quality Body Takes Steps In Punjab, Haryana To Fight Air Pollution In And Around Delhi
Considering the perennial issue of north India's smog-choked winter, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is striking at two major pollution culprits - paddy stubble burning and open municipal solid waste (MSW) fires.
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India's Air Quality Far Short Of United Nations' Standards: Official
India's air quality is far short of WHO standards and more than 40 per cent of its population still relies on biomass fuels, leading to deaths every year, an official from the United Nations body has said.
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Chandni Chowk Was Among Least Polluted In Delhi For 2 Days. Here's Why
Chandni Chowk was among the least polluted spots in Delhi on Monday and Tuesday, data provided by pollution monitoring bodies showed.
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'Severe' Air Quality In Delhi Today An "Episodic Event": Pollution Body
Residents in Delhi and its adjoining areas saw a thick layer of smog covering the region, significantly dropping the air quality to the 'Severe' category after the Air Quality Index crossed the 400 mark and disrupted flight operations .
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Boeing Suspends 777X Flight Tests After Parts Connecting Engine To Plane Fail
Boeing has suspended flight testing of its new 777X wide-body jet after identifying the failure of a part connecting the engine to the body of the aircraft, the latest in a long line of quality control issues for the troubled US aerospace giant.
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End Of Tandoori Kebabs In Lucknow? New Proposal Sparks Row
Lucknow, known for its delectable kebabs and tandoori cuisine, is witnessing a shift away from the coal-fired tandoors towards gas- powered ones. The city civic body has proposed a transition towards gas tandoors to curb air pollution in the UP.
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Anti-Pollution Restrictions Eased In Delhi As Air Quality Improves
The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), a statutory body responsible for formulating strategies to combat pollution in the region, met on January 1 following improvement in air quality.
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Air Pollution Can Impair Brain Activity In Just 2 Hours: Study
The changes in the brain were only temporary and the brain connectivity went back to normal after the exposure.
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Mumbai Air Quality Worsens, Civic Body Releases Pollution Control Norms
With tair quality deteriorating in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday warned it would stop construction anywhere, may it be private site or government project, if dust and pollution control measures are not being taken.
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Air Pollution: These 4 Warrior Foods Will Protect Your Body From The Adverse Effects Of Pollutants
Air pollution can lead to health issues like sore throat, irritation in the eyes, respiratory issues and much more. A healthy and immunity boosting diet can help fight these adverse effects. Here are some foods you can add to your diet.
