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'Green' Crackers Failed. Delhi Suffers Worst Post-Diwali Air In 5 Years
Despite a 77.5 per cent drop in stubble burning, i.e., agricultural waste - normally a significant reason for air pollution in Delhi during the winter - AQI in the national capital plummeted to a five-year post-Diwali low Tuesday morning.
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AAP Mocks Rekha Gupta Over Delhi Pollution, BJP Blames Citizens, Farm Fires
AAP MLA Gopal Rai accused the Delhi government of "making excuses" and not taking action to prevent the pollution.
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'Supreme Court Chose Right To Burn Crackers Over Right To Live': Amitabh Kant
Amitabh Kant, Sherpa of the 2023 G20 Summit in India and former CEO of Centre's think tank NITI Aayog, has said Delhi's air quality "lies in shambles" and only "ruthless and sustained execution" of pollution control can save Delhi
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Alarming AQI: Air Pollution Rising Amid Diwali Celebrations; Here's How To Stay Safe
Diwali celebrations lead to air pollution due to the burning of crackers and the climactic change. Read on as we discuss impact of high AQI on health and how to stay safe.
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Cracker Ban Goes Up In Smoke, Delhi World's Most Polluted City Post-Diwali
The air quality index in most of the 40 monitoring stations in Delhi remained in the "very poor" category.
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Delhi Seeks Total Ban On Crackers Across NCR Region In Meet With Centre
In a joint meeting of states with the Centre on Friday, the Delhi government urged the Union environment ministry to impose a complete ban on firecracker burning and the movement of diesel buses across the National Capital Region.
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7 Killed In Explosion At Tamil Nadu Firecracker Unit
At least seven people were killed in a fire at a crackers manufacturing unit in Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. Fifteen others have suffered burn injuries.
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BJP MP Rita Joshi's Granddaughter, 6, Dies In Fire Accident
BJP MP Rita Bahuguna Joshi's six-year-old granddaughter died of burn injuries early this morning in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. The child suffered burns reportedly from crackers on Monday.
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Cracker Ban Defied On Diwali, Air Pollution Soars In Delhi, Nearby Areas
A day after millions celebrated Diwali across the country, pollution levels in Delhi and its neighbouring areas soared as people defied the ban on firecrackers. The air quality in the national capital plunged to "severe category", worsening the pollution caused by burning farm waste in neighbouring states.
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Odisha Bans Sale, Use Of Firecrackers From November 10-30
Considering the potentially harmful consequences of burning of crackers amid the Covid-l9 pandemic situation and approaching winter, the Government of Odisha has prohibited the sale and use of firecrackers from November 10 to 30 in the public interest.
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'Green' Crackers Failed. Delhi Suffers Worst Post-Diwali Air In 5 Years
Despite a 77.5 per cent drop in stubble burning, i.e., agricultural waste - normally a significant reason for air pollution in Delhi during the winter - AQI in the national capital plummeted to a five-year post-Diwali low Tuesday morning.
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AAP Mocks Rekha Gupta Over Delhi Pollution, BJP Blames Citizens, Farm Fires
AAP MLA Gopal Rai accused the Delhi government of "making excuses" and not taking action to prevent the pollution.
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'Supreme Court Chose Right To Burn Crackers Over Right To Live': Amitabh Kant
Amitabh Kant, Sherpa of the 2023 G20 Summit in India and former CEO of Centre's think tank NITI Aayog, has said Delhi's air quality "lies in shambles" and only "ruthless and sustained execution" of pollution control can save Delhi
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Alarming AQI: Air Pollution Rising Amid Diwali Celebrations; Here's How To Stay Safe
Diwali celebrations lead to air pollution due to the burning of crackers and the climactic change. Read on as we discuss impact of high AQI on health and how to stay safe.
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Cracker Ban Goes Up In Smoke, Delhi World's Most Polluted City Post-Diwali
The air quality index in most of the 40 monitoring stations in Delhi remained in the "very poor" category.
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Delhi Seeks Total Ban On Crackers Across NCR Region In Meet With Centre
In a joint meeting of states with the Centre on Friday, the Delhi government urged the Union environment ministry to impose a complete ban on firecracker burning and the movement of diesel buses across the National Capital Region.
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7 Killed In Explosion At Tamil Nadu Firecracker Unit
At least seven people were killed in a fire at a crackers manufacturing unit in Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. Fifteen others have suffered burn injuries.
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BJP MP Rita Joshi's Granddaughter, 6, Dies In Fire Accident
BJP MP Rita Bahuguna Joshi's six-year-old granddaughter died of burn injuries early this morning in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. The child suffered burns reportedly from crackers on Monday.
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Cracker Ban Defied On Diwali, Air Pollution Soars In Delhi, Nearby Areas
A day after millions celebrated Diwali across the country, pollution levels in Delhi and its neighbouring areas soared as people defied the ban on firecrackers. The air quality in the national capital plunged to "severe category", worsening the pollution caused by burning farm waste in neighbouring states.
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Odisha Bans Sale, Use Of Firecrackers From November 10-30
Considering the potentially harmful consequences of burning of crackers amid the Covid-l9 pandemic situation and approaching winter, the Government of Odisha has prohibited the sale and use of firecrackers from November 10 to 30 in the public interest.
