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Car-Pooling App, Smog-Eating Surfaces: Inside Delhi's Pollution Control Plan
The Delhi government will overhaul the Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) system with third-party monitoring, develop a car-pooling app to reduce vehicular congestion, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced.
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Delhi Bans Coal Tandoors As Pollution Rises. Will Tandoori Food Taste Different Now?
Tandoori dishes are a staple of Delhi's dining and evening snack culture, especially across neighbourhood markets and street-side stalls.
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Amid High Pollution, Delhi Bans Coal, Firewood In All Restaurant Tandoors
Amid high pollution levels in the capital, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has issued directions mandating a strict ban on the use of coal and firewood in tandoors across all hotels, restaurants and open eateries in the city.
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All Potholes In Delhi-NCR To Be Filled In 72 Hours To Curb Pollution: Minister
All potholes should be repaired in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) within 72 hours, Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced today as the region finds innovative ways to fight air pollution.
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Video: Opposition Leaders Enter Parliament Wearing Gas Masks To Protest Against Air Pollution
Opposition leaders have asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take the lead in tackling the crisis.
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Offices To Work At 50% Strength, WFH For Rest As Toxic Air Chokes Delhi
Government and private offices in Delhi have been told to work at 50 per cent strength on site and the rest in work-from-home mode due to rising air pollution in the national capital.
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"This Government Doesn't Hide Reports": Delhi Minister To AAP On Yamuna Revival
Delhi's political temperature soared on Saturday after the Delhi Pollution Control Committee reported worsening water quality in the Yamuna, just ahead of Chhath Puja, when thousands of devotees are expected to take a holy dip.
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Delhi Trains Over 170 Officials To Tackle Dust Pollution Ahead Of Winter
As Delhi gears up for the winter pollution season, over 170 officials from 15 government agencies were trained on dust control and sustainable road design during a one-day workshop organised by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)
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Major Improvement In Water Quality Of Yamuna River In July: Minister
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday said the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has reported a significant improvement in the water quality of the Yamuna river in July.
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641 Million Litres Of Untreated Sewage Entering Yamuna From Delhi Each Day
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has estimated that 641 million litres of untreated sewage per day enter the Yamuna from the capital, worsening pollution in the key water body.
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Delhi Pollution Control Panel Submits Yamuna Rejuvenation Plan To PM's Office
With the change in government in the national capital, an action plan to rejuvenate the Yamuna river has been submitted to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), focusing on boosting sewage treatment capacity and other critical measures, officials said.
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Dust Pollution Control Self-Assessment Portal Launched For Construction Projects In Delhi
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has launched a "Dust Pollution Control Self-Assessment" portal mandating all construction and demolition projects in the national capital to register on it and upload regular dust control audits.
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Delhi Pollution Body Bans Idol Immersion In Water Bodies Ahead Of Festivals
The DPCC has prohibited the immersion of idols in the Yamuna and other water bodies and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on violators, ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi and Durga Pooja celebrations.
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Arvind Kejriwal Recommends Suspension Of Delhi Pollution Panel Chief
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday made a recommendation to the National Capital Civil Services Authority for the suspension of senior IAS officer and Delhi Pollution Control Committee Chairman Ashwani Kumar.
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Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking To Set Up Expert Panels For Pollution
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking the setting up of a permanent expert committee at the district level for assessment of pollution.
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Car-Pooling App, Smog-Eating Surfaces: Inside Delhi's Pollution Control Plan
The Delhi government will overhaul the Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) system with third-party monitoring, develop a car-pooling app to reduce vehicular congestion, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced.
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Delhi Bans Coal Tandoors As Pollution Rises. Will Tandoori Food Taste Different Now?
Tandoori dishes are a staple of Delhi's dining and evening snack culture, especially across neighbourhood markets and street-side stalls.
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Amid High Pollution, Delhi Bans Coal, Firewood In All Restaurant Tandoors
Amid high pollution levels in the capital, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has issued directions mandating a strict ban on the use of coal and firewood in tandoors across all hotels, restaurants and open eateries in the city.
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All Potholes In Delhi-NCR To Be Filled In 72 Hours To Curb Pollution: Minister
All potholes should be repaired in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) within 72 hours, Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced today as the region finds innovative ways to fight air pollution.
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Video: Opposition Leaders Enter Parliament Wearing Gas Masks To Protest Against Air Pollution
Opposition leaders have asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take the lead in tackling the crisis.
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Offices To Work At 50% Strength, WFH For Rest As Toxic Air Chokes Delhi
Government and private offices in Delhi have been told to work at 50 per cent strength on site and the rest in work-from-home mode due to rising air pollution in the national capital.
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"This Government Doesn't Hide Reports": Delhi Minister To AAP On Yamuna Revival
Delhi's political temperature soared on Saturday after the Delhi Pollution Control Committee reported worsening water quality in the Yamuna, just ahead of Chhath Puja, when thousands of devotees are expected to take a holy dip.
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Delhi Trains Over 170 Officials To Tackle Dust Pollution Ahead Of Winter
As Delhi gears up for the winter pollution season, over 170 officials from 15 government agencies were trained on dust control and sustainable road design during a one-day workshop organised by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)
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Major Improvement In Water Quality Of Yamuna River In July: Minister
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday said the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has reported a significant improvement in the water quality of the Yamuna river in July.
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641 Million Litres Of Untreated Sewage Entering Yamuna From Delhi Each Day
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has estimated that 641 million litres of untreated sewage per day enter the Yamuna from the capital, worsening pollution in the key water body.
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Delhi Pollution Control Panel Submits Yamuna Rejuvenation Plan To PM's Office
With the change in government in the national capital, an action plan to rejuvenate the Yamuna river has been submitted to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), focusing on boosting sewage treatment capacity and other critical measures, officials said.
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Dust Pollution Control Self-Assessment Portal Launched For Construction Projects In Delhi
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has launched a "Dust Pollution Control Self-Assessment" portal mandating all construction and demolition projects in the national capital to register on it and upload regular dust control audits.
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Delhi Pollution Body Bans Idol Immersion In Water Bodies Ahead Of Festivals
The DPCC has prohibited the immersion of idols in the Yamuna and other water bodies and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on violators, ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi and Durga Pooja celebrations.
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Arvind Kejriwal Recommends Suspension Of Delhi Pollution Panel Chief
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday made a recommendation to the National Capital Civil Services Authority for the suspension of senior IAS officer and Delhi Pollution Control Committee Chairman Ashwani Kumar.
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Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking To Set Up Expert Panels For Pollution
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking the setting up of a permanent expert committee at the district level for assessment of pollution.
