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3,746 Challaned, 61,000 PUCs Issued On Day 1 Of 'No PUC, No Fuel' In Delhi
Delhi's 'No PUC, No Fuel' directive came into force across the national capital on Thursday amid claims of strict enforcement
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Mist Sprayers, Police Cases: Delhi's 'Toughest' Anti-Pollution Drive Yet
The Delhi government on Thursday rolled out its "toughest-ever" anti-pollution drive in the capital -- deploying mist spray technology, tightening enforcement, and warning officials of strict action.
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Delhi Sees Over 2 Lakh Respiratory Cases In 6 Major Hospitals In 3 Years
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has disclosed that six major central government hospitals in Delhi recorded a staggering 2,04,758 cases of acute respiratory illness (ARI) presenting to emergency departments between 2022 and 2024.
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Government Reveals Data On Delhi's Toxic Air Crisis: Over 2 Lakh Acute Respiratory Cases In 6 Major Hospitals In Just 3 Years
An Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) multi-city study across five sites found that spikes in pollution levels were directly linked to higher emergency room footfall for respiratory complaints.
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Delhi India Gate Protest: 3 Protestors Sent To Police Custody
A Delhi court on Monday remanded three protesters to three days of police custody in a case relating to the alleged use of pepper spray on police personnel during a demonstration at the India Gate over pollution last month.
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"Insulated From Crisis": Delhi Resident Films Government Official Using Air Purifier In Car Amid High AQI
The user noted how those in power and the wealthy are largely shielded from air pollution's devastating effects.
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Delhi's Air Quality May Worsen Further Due To Volcanic Ash Drift From Ethiopia
Delhi has already been reeling with air pollution for a month; the volcanic ash drifting from Ethiopia may further degrade the national capital's air quality, raising serious health concerns, said health experts here on Tuesday.
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60% Rise In Stubble Burning In 6 States In 24 Hours: Delhi Gasps For Air
The number of stubble burning incidents reported from six states -- Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh -- increased from 568 on November 7 to 911 a day later, as per the satellite remote sensing data.
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'Only 9 Delhi AQI Posts Worked On Diwali': Top Court Told Of 'Missing Data'
Only nine of Delhi's 37 air quality monitoring stations were working on Diwali when the city was covered by a toxic smog of chemicals from 'green' firecrackers, vehicular pollution, and particulate matter from farm fires Supreme Court was told.
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75% Delhi-NCR Homes Report One Flu Case Each As Polluted Air Chokes Delhi
As toxic haze envelops Delhi-NCR, hospitals are seeing a surge in the number of patients with complaints of throat irritation, worsening of existing health conditions, wheezing, and chest tightness.
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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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Air Pollution May Be Fuelling Rise In Rheumatoid Arthritis Cases In Delhi NCR
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) cases seem to be rising in Delhi-NCR, and experts suggest that prolonged exposure to toxic air, especially PM2.5, nitrogen oxides and ozone, may be the triggers.
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"Delhi, Centre May Not Fight But...": Top Court During Hearing On Pollution
A double-engine government in Delhi may not translate to positive action to end air pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court said today in a moment of light-hearted exchange.
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In Delhi Pollution Case, Court Commissioners Claim Threat, Bench Responds
Coming down heavily on Delhi and other NCR states for not paying an allowance to labourers after construction activities were halted due to air pollution, the Supreme Court today said ball starts rolling only when it summons officers
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Not Just Smog, Delhi Also Fighting "Walking Pneumonia" Cases This Season
The Delhi air crisis has led to hospitals in the capital seeing an increase in patients with respiratory ailments linked to severe air pollution in the city.
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3,746 Challaned, 61,000 PUCs Issued On Day 1 Of 'No PUC, No Fuel' In Delhi
Delhi's 'No PUC, No Fuel' directive came into force across the national capital on Thursday amid claims of strict enforcement
-
Mist Sprayers, Police Cases: Delhi's 'Toughest' Anti-Pollution Drive Yet
The Delhi government on Thursday rolled out its "toughest-ever" anti-pollution drive in the capital -- deploying mist spray technology, tightening enforcement, and warning officials of strict action.
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Delhi Sees Over 2 Lakh Respiratory Cases In 6 Major Hospitals In 3 Years
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has disclosed that six major central government hospitals in Delhi recorded a staggering 2,04,758 cases of acute respiratory illness (ARI) presenting to emergency departments between 2022 and 2024.
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Government Reveals Data On Delhi's Toxic Air Crisis: Over 2 Lakh Acute Respiratory Cases In 6 Major Hospitals In Just 3 Years
An Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) multi-city study across five sites found that spikes in pollution levels were directly linked to higher emergency room footfall for respiratory complaints.
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Delhi India Gate Protest: 3 Protestors Sent To Police Custody
A Delhi court on Monday remanded three protesters to three days of police custody in a case relating to the alleged use of pepper spray on police personnel during a demonstration at the India Gate over pollution last month.
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"Insulated From Crisis": Delhi Resident Films Government Official Using Air Purifier In Car Amid High AQI
The user noted how those in power and the wealthy are largely shielded from air pollution's devastating effects.
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Delhi's Air Quality May Worsen Further Due To Volcanic Ash Drift From Ethiopia
Delhi has already been reeling with air pollution for a month; the volcanic ash drifting from Ethiopia may further degrade the national capital's air quality, raising serious health concerns, said health experts here on Tuesday.
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60% Rise In Stubble Burning In 6 States In 24 Hours: Delhi Gasps For Air
The number of stubble burning incidents reported from six states -- Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh -- increased from 568 on November 7 to 911 a day later, as per the satellite remote sensing data.
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'Only 9 Delhi AQI Posts Worked On Diwali': Top Court Told Of 'Missing Data'
Only nine of Delhi's 37 air quality monitoring stations were working on Diwali when the city was covered by a toxic smog of chemicals from 'green' firecrackers, vehicular pollution, and particulate matter from farm fires Supreme Court was told.
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75% Delhi-NCR Homes Report One Flu Case Each As Polluted Air Chokes Delhi
As toxic haze envelops Delhi-NCR, hospitals are seeing a surge in the number of patients with complaints of throat irritation, worsening of existing health conditions, wheezing, and chest tightness.
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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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Air Pollution May Be Fuelling Rise In Rheumatoid Arthritis Cases In Delhi NCR
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) cases seem to be rising in Delhi-NCR, and experts suggest that prolonged exposure to toxic air, especially PM2.5, nitrogen oxides and ozone, may be the triggers.
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"Delhi, Centre May Not Fight But...": Top Court During Hearing On Pollution
A double-engine government in Delhi may not translate to positive action to end air pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court said today in a moment of light-hearted exchange.
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In Delhi Pollution Case, Court Commissioners Claim Threat, Bench Responds
Coming down heavily on Delhi and other NCR states for not paying an allowance to labourers after construction activities were halted due to air pollution, the Supreme Court today said ball starts rolling only when it summons officers
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Not Just Smog, Delhi Also Fighting "Walking Pneumonia" Cases This Season
The Delhi air crisis has led to hospitals in the capital seeing an increase in patients with respiratory ailments linked to severe air pollution in the city.
