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Protest Against Toxic Air In Delhi Turns Violent, Cops Hit With Pepper Spray
A group of protesters demonstrating at the India Gate over rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR allegedly attacked police personnel with pepper spray while being removed from the site on Sunday, an official said.
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Why Doesn't India Report Air Quality (AQI) Measure Beyond 500?
The air quality index (AQI) is a public health tool designed to communicate air pollution levels or the quality of air in simple terms.
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Anti-Pollution Protesters Meet Minister, Discuss How To Improve Delhi's Air
After weeks of parents, students and residents taking to the streets over Delhi's choking air, the city government on Wednesday finally opened its doors to those leading the protest.
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Blog | Well Done, Delhi. You've Turned Lung Sacrifice Into A Badge Of Honour
Till some years back, Delhiites would ask angry questions to those in power about the capitals annual tryst with toxic air. This has changed. Those in the driving seat dont see the need to answer now.
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"Health Emergency, Not Blame Game": Delhi Air Pollution Protesters Detained
Scores of people staged a protest near India Gate on Sunday, holding placards that read "Smog se Azadi!" and "Breathing is killing me" as Delhi's AQI touched 370.
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"Every 3rd Child Has Damaged Lungs": Protest Over Air Pollution In Delhi
Scores of people, including parents and environmental activists, staged a protest at the India Gate on Sunday against the worsening air quality in the national capital.
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BJP Lawmakers Enter Delhi Assembly With Oxygen Cylinders. Here's Why
The three-day session of the Delhi assembly began on Monday with BJP MLAs carrying oxygen cylinders inside the House to protest against alleged inaction of the AAP government to prevent air pollution.
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Delhi Asks Centre To Use Stubble Decomposing Chemical As Farm Fires Start
In view of Delhi's annual health emergency caused by stubble burning and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar proposing the use of a novel chemical that decomposes crop residue.
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Hundreds Gather At India Gate To Protest Against Delhi Air Pollution
Hundreds of people today evening gathered at India Gate in the national capital to carry out a ''citizens' protest'' against the severe air pollution and alleged ''government inaction'' over the matter.
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"As Citizen, Mother...:" Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Backs Delhi Shutdown Call
As Delhi chokes and suffers under a toxic and poisonous haze, calls for a #DelhiBandh have begun doing the rounds on social media, urging people to boycott work and stay indoors on Monday
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Hours After Arvind Kejriwal Letter To PM, Lt Governor's Meet On Pollution
Hours after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's appeal for Prime Minister's intervention in what he calls the Delhi bureaucrats' strike, Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal held a meeting to address the toxic-level pollution in Delhi. Environment Minister Imran Husaain claimed the meeting's timing clashed with one he scheduled at 3 pm. He eventually atten...
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Delhi Lawmakers Tie Protective Mask On Mahatma Gandhi's Statue
Two Delhi MLAs today tied a protective mask on the statue of Mahatma Gandhi here, registering their protest against the Delhi government's "nonutilisation" of environment fund to combat air pollution.
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'Never Seen Something Like This': Foreign Media On Delhi Smoke Cloud
Mask-wearing protesters took to the streets of the Indian capital on Sunday as the city remained blanketed under a cloud of toxic smoke that has lingered for a week and sparked anger at the government's slow response.
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Hundreds Protest Over Delhi's Poor Air Quality At Jantar Mantar
Hundreds of people, including children on Sunday staged a protest at Jantar Mantar over the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, demanding the government to take effective initiatives to curb the rising air pollution.
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Pollution Issue in Supreme Court Again, Petition in Name of Toddlers
Parents of three toddlers have approached the Supreme Court in the name of their children, protesting that no action is being taken to keep Delhi's air clean and specifically seeking redress against fireworks during Diwali.
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Protest Against Toxic Air In Delhi Turns Violent, Cops Hit With Pepper Spray
A group of protesters demonstrating at the India Gate over rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR allegedly attacked police personnel with pepper spray while being removed from the site on Sunday, an official said.
-
Why Doesn't India Report Air Quality (AQI) Measure Beyond 500?
The air quality index (AQI) is a public health tool designed to communicate air pollution levels or the quality of air in simple terms.
-
Anti-Pollution Protesters Meet Minister, Discuss How To Improve Delhi's Air
After weeks of parents, students and residents taking to the streets over Delhi's choking air, the city government on Wednesday finally opened its doors to those leading the protest.
-
Blog | Well Done, Delhi. You've Turned Lung Sacrifice Into A Badge Of Honour
Till some years back, Delhiites would ask angry questions to those in power about the capitals annual tryst with toxic air. This has changed. Those in the driving seat dont see the need to answer now.
-
"Health Emergency, Not Blame Game": Delhi Air Pollution Protesters Detained
Scores of people staged a protest near India Gate on Sunday, holding placards that read "Smog se Azadi!" and "Breathing is killing me" as Delhi's AQI touched 370.
-
"Every 3rd Child Has Damaged Lungs": Protest Over Air Pollution In Delhi
Scores of people, including parents and environmental activists, staged a protest at the India Gate on Sunday against the worsening air quality in the national capital.
-
BJP Lawmakers Enter Delhi Assembly With Oxygen Cylinders. Here's Why
The three-day session of the Delhi assembly began on Monday with BJP MLAs carrying oxygen cylinders inside the House to protest against alleged inaction of the AAP government to prevent air pollution.
-
Delhi Asks Centre To Use Stubble Decomposing Chemical As Farm Fires Start
In view of Delhi's annual health emergency caused by stubble burning and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar proposing the use of a novel chemical that decomposes crop residue.
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Hundreds Gather At India Gate To Protest Against Delhi Air Pollution
Hundreds of people today evening gathered at India Gate in the national capital to carry out a ''citizens' protest'' against the severe air pollution and alleged ''government inaction'' over the matter.
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"As Citizen, Mother...:" Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Backs Delhi Shutdown Call
As Delhi chokes and suffers under a toxic and poisonous haze, calls for a #DelhiBandh have begun doing the rounds on social media, urging people to boycott work and stay indoors on Monday
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Hours After Arvind Kejriwal Letter To PM, Lt Governor's Meet On Pollution
Hours after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's appeal for Prime Minister's intervention in what he calls the Delhi bureaucrats' strike, Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal held a meeting to address the toxic-level pollution in Delhi. Environment Minister Imran Husaain claimed the meeting's timing clashed with one he scheduled at 3 pm. He eventually atten...
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Delhi Lawmakers Tie Protective Mask On Mahatma Gandhi's Statue
Two Delhi MLAs today tied a protective mask on the statue of Mahatma Gandhi here, registering their protest against the Delhi government's "nonutilisation" of environment fund to combat air pollution.
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'Never Seen Something Like This': Foreign Media On Delhi Smoke Cloud
Mask-wearing protesters took to the streets of the Indian capital on Sunday as the city remained blanketed under a cloud of toxic smoke that has lingered for a week and sparked anger at the government's slow response.
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Hundreds Protest Over Delhi's Poor Air Quality At Jantar Mantar
Hundreds of people, including children on Sunday staged a protest at Jantar Mantar over the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, demanding the government to take effective initiatives to curb the rising air pollution.
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Pollution Issue in Supreme Court Again, Petition in Name of Toddlers
Parents of three toddlers have approached the Supreme Court in the name of their children, protesting that no action is being taken to keep Delhi's air clean and specifically seeking redress against fireworks during Diwali.
