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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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With AQI At 74, Delhi Air Quality At Its Best In A Decade: Delhi Chief Minister
Citing the latest Air Quality Index of 74, CM Rekha Gupta highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to reduce the city's pollution, and claimed that for the first time in a decade, the index has come down to such a satisfactory level.
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Delhi Records Cleanest July In A Decade, Air Quality At 67
Delhi recorded its cleanest July in ten years on Wednesday, with the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 67, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board. The reading falls in the 'Satisfactory' category.
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Delhi To Offer Rs 50 Lakh For Innovation To Cut Pollution From Heavy Vehicles
The Delhi government is planning on rolling out a competition to find retrofit solutions, offering a top prize of ₹50 lakh for workable technology that can upgrade older trucks to BS-VI standards.
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding And Why Delhi Plans To Do It In September
Cloud seeding is the process of adding special substances to clouds to make it rain or snow in areas experiencing water scarcity, less snowfall, or to reduce hail and clear fog.
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Delhi Breathes Easy: 5 Pollution Hotspots Log 'Good' AQI For 1st Time In July
In a big shift for Delhi's air quality this monsoon, five of Delhi's 13 pollution hotspots recorded 'Good' Air Quality Index (AQI) readings on Thursday - a first for the month of July.
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Public Anger Wins, Delhi Government Says Won't Scrap Old Cars And Bikes
The Delhi government has rolled back a contentious order denying fuel to 'end of life' cars - the term for petrol vehicles registered over 15 years ago and diesel vehicles more than 10 years.
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Thunderstorm With Light Rain Likely In Delhi; Air Quality Satisfactory
The city recorded a minimum temperature of 25.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, with the weather office predicting light to moderate rain.
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding, Why Is Delhi Spending Over Rs 3 Crore On It
Cloud seeding is generally considered moderately effective, with studies and real-world programmes showing it can increase rainfall under the right conditions.
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Delhi To See Its First-Ever Artificial Rain To Combat Air Pollution In July
In a first for the national capital, Delhi is set to witness artificial rain aimed at reducing air pollution, with cloud seeding scheduled between July 4 and 11, subject to weather conditions, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said.
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Thunderstorm With Rain Expected In Delhi Today: Weather Office
Thunderstorm and rain likely in Delhi on Friday, says India Meteorological Department, with minimum temperature stood at 29 degrees Celsius. Maximum may hit 37 degrees Celsius. AQI at satisfactory level, reading 95.
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Delhi Govt Rolls Out SOPs For Fuel Ban On Old Vehicles From July 1
According to the CAQM, end-of-life vehicles will be prohibited from being refueled in Delhi.
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Only 3% Of Hours A Year Offer Clean Air, Comfortable Conditions In Delhi: Study
Only three per cent of the hours in a year in Delhi offer both clean air and thermally comfortable conditions necessary for safe natural ventilation, according to a new study.
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Delhi, South Korea Discuss Clean Energy, Air Quality Projects
Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa met South Korean officials to explore green industry cooperation between the two countries.
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"Go Electric, Go Now" Message From G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant To Tackle Delhi Pollution
Delhi becomes unlivable for three months a year, noted G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, underlining the severe economic and health burden of air pollution.
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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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With AQI At 74, Delhi Air Quality At Its Best In A Decade: Delhi Chief Minister
Citing the latest Air Quality Index of 74, CM Rekha Gupta highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to reduce the city's pollution, and claimed that for the first time in a decade, the index has come down to such a satisfactory level.
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Delhi Records Cleanest July In A Decade, Air Quality At 67
Delhi recorded its cleanest July in ten years on Wednesday, with the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 67, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board. The reading falls in the 'Satisfactory' category.
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Delhi To Offer Rs 50 Lakh For Innovation To Cut Pollution From Heavy Vehicles
The Delhi government is planning on rolling out a competition to find retrofit solutions, offering a top prize of ₹50 lakh for workable technology that can upgrade older trucks to BS-VI standards.
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding And Why Delhi Plans To Do It In September
Cloud seeding is the process of adding special substances to clouds to make it rain or snow in areas experiencing water scarcity, less snowfall, or to reduce hail and clear fog.
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Delhi Breathes Easy: 5 Pollution Hotspots Log 'Good' AQI For 1st Time In July
In a big shift for Delhi's air quality this monsoon, five of Delhi's 13 pollution hotspots recorded 'Good' Air Quality Index (AQI) readings on Thursday - a first for the month of July.
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Public Anger Wins, Delhi Government Says Won't Scrap Old Cars And Bikes
The Delhi government has rolled back a contentious order denying fuel to 'end of life' cars - the term for petrol vehicles registered over 15 years ago and diesel vehicles more than 10 years.
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Thunderstorm With Light Rain Likely In Delhi; Air Quality Satisfactory
The city recorded a minimum temperature of 25.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, with the weather office predicting light to moderate rain.
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding, Why Is Delhi Spending Over Rs 3 Crore On It
Cloud seeding is generally considered moderately effective, with studies and real-world programmes showing it can increase rainfall under the right conditions.
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Delhi To See Its First-Ever Artificial Rain To Combat Air Pollution In July
In a first for the national capital, Delhi is set to witness artificial rain aimed at reducing air pollution, with cloud seeding scheduled between July 4 and 11, subject to weather conditions, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said.
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Thunderstorm With Rain Expected In Delhi Today: Weather Office
Thunderstorm and rain likely in Delhi on Friday, says India Meteorological Department, with minimum temperature stood at 29 degrees Celsius. Maximum may hit 37 degrees Celsius. AQI at satisfactory level, reading 95.
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Delhi Govt Rolls Out SOPs For Fuel Ban On Old Vehicles From July 1
According to the CAQM, end-of-life vehicles will be prohibited from being refueled in Delhi.
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Only 3% Of Hours A Year Offer Clean Air, Comfortable Conditions In Delhi: Study
Only three per cent of the hours in a year in Delhi offer both clean air and thermally comfortable conditions necessary for safe natural ventilation, according to a new study.
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Delhi, South Korea Discuss Clean Energy, Air Quality Projects
Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa met South Korean officials to explore green industry cooperation between the two countries.
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"Go Electric, Go Now" Message From G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant To Tackle Delhi Pollution
Delhi becomes unlivable for three months a year, noted G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, underlining the severe economic and health burden of air pollution.
