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Did Delhi's Green Diwali Work? Air Quality Data From Last Year Shows...
The air is hazy, heavy, and hard to ignore. The national capital recorded the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 350 at 8 am.
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Festive Season: Superfoods To Cure Post-Diwali Bloating
Bloating: In this article, we list superfoods you should add to your diet post-Diwali to overcome Diwali-binge issues.
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Ahead Of Diwali, Anti-Pollution Body Meets To Discuss Course Of Action
The Central Pollution Control Board has asked agencies to ensure effective ground-level action against sources that cause air pollution, especially road dust, open dumping, burning of waste, construction among others.
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Senior Police Officer In Delhi Apologises After Tweet On Cracker Ban
Delhi's Deputy Commissioner of Police (southwest) Devendra Arya has apologised for his comments in the social media, criticising the Supreme Court's decision to ban the sale and production of firecrackers that cause pollution.
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A Day After Diwali, Thick Layer Of Smog Engulfs Delhi-NCR
The air quality in the national capital reached the 'hazardous' level a day after the auspicious occasion of Diwali, as Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog leading to low visibility.
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Delhi's Air Quality Is Worst Of Year After Supreme Court Order Defied On Diwali
Delhi has failed spectacularly in preventing the air quality from falling into the "severe-plus emergency" category the morning after Diwali. The national capital recorded its worst air quality of the year today with the overall index rising to 574, which falls in the "severe-plus emergency" category, according to data by the centre-run SAFAR.
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Delhi Environment Minister Asks People To Celebrate Cracker-Free Diwali
Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain today appealed to people to help in reducing local sources of pollution by celebrating a cracker-free Diwali.
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6 Homemade Drinks to Soothe a Scratchy Throat Post Diwali
If you've been dealing with an itchy and scratchy throat due to the post Diwali smog, here are some hot beverages you can make at home to get relief.
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As Delhi Dodged Diwali Cracker Ban, Pollution Soared 5 Times Safe Limit
Though the air was cleaner this Diwali compared to last year when the government had to declare an "emergency situation", the air pollution in the national capital on Thursday soared to alarming levels, reaching as much as five times over the safe limit due to bursting of firecrackers despite a Supreme Court ban on their sale in Delhi-NCR, accordin...
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Delhi's Air Quality Status Report After Diwali is 'Very Poor': 10 Points
Delhi woke up on Friday morning to a thick, toxic haze after a night of fireworks to celebrate Diwali despite ban ordered on their sales by the Supreme Court. Air pollution was 18 times the healthy limit in some places and residents complained of eyes watering and aggravated coughs as levels of PM 2.5, tiny particulate matter that reaches deep into...
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Love Diwali, Hate The Pollution: 5 Ways To Help Your Lungs Cope
Save yourself from the ordeal of visiting the doctor by implementing some of these things in your life.
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Delhi Braces For Pollution 'Airpocalypse' As Smog Looms
As India celebrates Diwali this week, scientists fear a ban on sale of firecrackers and other emergency anti-pollution measures deployed by authorities may not be enough to prevent a repeat of last year's "airpocalypse" in Delhi.
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Air Quality Still Severe In Delhi: SAFAR
The city's overall air quality remained 'severe' two days after Diwali festivities, although the smog lifted a little and pollutants dispersed marginally in few areas.
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Delhi Roads To Be Vacuum Cleaned Weekly, Says Manish Sisodia
The Delhi government on Tuesday said roads in the capital will be vacuum cleaned every week to check dust and air pollution - which has increased post Diwali as toxic matter was released due to setting off of firecrackers.
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Manish Sisodia Calls High-Level Meeting To Discuss Pollution In Delhi
With pollution levels crossing the dangerous mark in the city, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia today called a high-level meeting will all departments concerned to discuss steps to combat it on a "war footing".
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Did Delhi's Green Diwali Work? Air Quality Data From Last Year Shows...
The air is hazy, heavy, and hard to ignore. The national capital recorded the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 350 at 8 am.
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Festive Season: Superfoods To Cure Post-Diwali Bloating
Bloating: In this article, we list superfoods you should add to your diet post-Diwali to overcome Diwali-binge issues.
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Ahead Of Diwali, Anti-Pollution Body Meets To Discuss Course Of Action
The Central Pollution Control Board has asked agencies to ensure effective ground-level action against sources that cause air pollution, especially road dust, open dumping, burning of waste, construction among others.
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Senior Police Officer In Delhi Apologises After Tweet On Cracker Ban
Delhi's Deputy Commissioner of Police (southwest) Devendra Arya has apologised for his comments in the social media, criticising the Supreme Court's decision to ban the sale and production of firecrackers that cause pollution.
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A Day After Diwali, Thick Layer Of Smog Engulfs Delhi-NCR
The air quality in the national capital reached the 'hazardous' level a day after the auspicious occasion of Diwali, as Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog leading to low visibility.
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Delhi's Air Quality Is Worst Of Year After Supreme Court Order Defied On Diwali
Delhi has failed spectacularly in preventing the air quality from falling into the "severe-plus emergency" category the morning after Diwali. The national capital recorded its worst air quality of the year today with the overall index rising to 574, which falls in the "severe-plus emergency" category, according to data by the centre-run SAFAR.
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Delhi Environment Minister Asks People To Celebrate Cracker-Free Diwali
Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain today appealed to people to help in reducing local sources of pollution by celebrating a cracker-free Diwali.
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6 Homemade Drinks to Soothe a Scratchy Throat Post Diwali
If you've been dealing with an itchy and scratchy throat due to the post Diwali smog, here are some hot beverages you can make at home to get relief.
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As Delhi Dodged Diwali Cracker Ban, Pollution Soared 5 Times Safe Limit
Though the air was cleaner this Diwali compared to last year when the government had to declare an "emergency situation", the air pollution in the national capital on Thursday soared to alarming levels, reaching as much as five times over the safe limit due to bursting of firecrackers despite a Supreme Court ban on their sale in Delhi-NCR, accordin...
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Delhi's Air Quality Status Report After Diwali is 'Very Poor': 10 Points
Delhi woke up on Friday morning to a thick, toxic haze after a night of fireworks to celebrate Diwali despite ban ordered on their sales by the Supreme Court. Air pollution was 18 times the healthy limit in some places and residents complained of eyes watering and aggravated coughs as levels of PM 2.5, tiny particulate matter that reaches deep into...
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Love Diwali, Hate The Pollution: 5 Ways To Help Your Lungs Cope
Save yourself from the ordeal of visiting the doctor by implementing some of these things in your life.
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Delhi Braces For Pollution 'Airpocalypse' As Smog Looms
As India celebrates Diwali this week, scientists fear a ban on sale of firecrackers and other emergency anti-pollution measures deployed by authorities may not be enough to prevent a repeat of last year's "airpocalypse" in Delhi.
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Air Quality Still Severe In Delhi: SAFAR
The city's overall air quality remained 'severe' two days after Diwali festivities, although the smog lifted a little and pollutants dispersed marginally in few areas.
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Delhi Roads To Be Vacuum Cleaned Weekly, Says Manish Sisodia
The Delhi government on Tuesday said roads in the capital will be vacuum cleaned every week to check dust and air pollution - which has increased post Diwali as toxic matter was released due to setting off of firecrackers.
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Manish Sisodia Calls High-Level Meeting To Discuss Pollution In Delhi
With pollution levels crossing the dangerous mark in the city, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia today called a high-level meeting will all departments concerned to discuss steps to combat it on a "war footing".
