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Green Panel Suggests Action Plan For Air Pollution In Coming Years
The Supreme Court-mandated EPCA has suggested stricter implementation of the top court's directions to curb stubble burning, implementation of parking policy and massive augmentation of public transport in Delhi-NCR to control air pollution in the coming years.
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Step Up Surveillance, Enforcement For Predicted Dip In Air Quality, Delhi Told
The Supreme Court-mandated anti-pollution authority, EPCA, on Monday asked Delhi and NCR states to step up surveillance and enforcement to check local sources of pollution and crop burning in view of a predicted dip in air quality in the next two-three days.
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Delhi Air Pollution: Schools In Delhi Shut For Next Two Days Amid High Air Pollution
Delhi Pollution: Schools in Delhi have been advised to remain shut for the next two days due to the spike in the pollution level in and around the national capital. The Environment Pollution Prevention and Control Authority (EPCA) has also asked industries not running on clean fuels to remain closed till Friday.
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Green Panel Shuts Dirty Fuel-Based Industries In Delhi, Suburbs Till November 11
The Supreme Court-mandated anti-pollution authority Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority or EPCA today said dirty fuel-based industries in Delhi and its suburbs will remain shut till November 11.
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"Can't Happen In Civilised Country": Top Court Fumes Over Delhi Pollution
People are losing precious years of their lives due to pollution, the Supreme Court said on Monday as Delhi and nearby areas face a public health emergency due to severe air pollution. The top court pulled up the centre and the Delhi government, saying "there is passing of buck" and that it "can't happen in a civilised country".
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Delhi Air Quality Index Improves To 407, But Pollution Remains "Severe"
Pollution levels in parts of Delhi remain in the "severe+" category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 500 early today morning according to data gathered from the Lodhi Road area of the national capital
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Supreme Court To Consider Pollution Control Report, Stubble Burning Issue On November 4
As the Delhi-NCR faces a public health emergency due to severe deterioration in air quality, the Supreme Court will consider on Monday a special pollution control report filed by a panel appointed by it, the EPCA, and other issues including pollution caused by stubble-burning in the neighbouring states.
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As Delhi Air Quality Remains Severe, Entry Of Trucks Banned For 24 Hours
Entry of trucks to Delhi would be stopped for 24 hours starting 11 pm Friday in view of the severe pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court-appointed EPCA has instructed authorities.
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Delhi Air Quality Slips To Severe Category, To Be Monitored For 48 Hours
Delhi's air quality worsened further and slipped into 'severe' category Monday as heavy stagnant air prevented dispersion of pollutants, according to authorities.
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"Can't Tolerate Garbage Burning": Top Court Panel On Delhi Pollution
Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution Control Authority Chairperson Bhure Lal Saturday said he visited various pollution hotspots in Delhi and found rampant illegal polluting activities especially garbage burning taking place in these areas.
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Shift To Natural Gas: Green Panel To Meet Delhi Industries
Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) will call a meeting specifically for industries in Delhi to discuss the progress from shifting from coal to natural gas, as it noted that the "ease of breathing" cannot be compromised for the "ease of business".
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More Stubble Burning This Year Compared To Last Year: Green Panel Chief
More cases of stubble burning in the neighbouring states were recorded this time as compared to last year despite a strict enforcement, Supreme Court-appointed EPCA chairperson Bhure Lal said today as he stressed on the need to bring a change in the mentality of people so that they look at the alternatives to this practice.
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Delhi Air Drops To Severe; Environment Body Lifts Ban On Trucks Entry
The Supreme Court-appointed EPCA lifted the ban on the entry of heavy vehicles into Delhi on Tuesday even as a thick haze engulfed the city with the air quality remaining in the "severe" category with the authorities saying that rains in some parts of the national capital has made the air heavier and increased pollution.As the overall air quality i...
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EPCA Proposes Ban On All Non-CNG Vehicles In Delhi To Check Pollution
Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) on Monday has notified that it may impose a complete ban on the use of non-CNG private as well as commercial vehicles in the Delhi-NCR region if the air quality continues to deteriorate.
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Construction Activities In Delhi Only During Daytime: Environment Body
Construction activities will be permitted only during the daytime from 6 am to 6 pm, the Supreme Court-appointed EPCA has directed authorities. It also said heavy vehicles stationed at the Delhi border will not be charged any toll tax till Tuesday. Environment Pollution Control Authority Chairperson Bhure Lal responded to the viability of the recom...
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Green Panel Suggests Action Plan For Air Pollution In Coming Years
The Supreme Court-mandated EPCA has suggested stricter implementation of the top court's directions to curb stubble burning, implementation of parking policy and massive augmentation of public transport in Delhi-NCR to control air pollution in the coming years.
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Step Up Surveillance, Enforcement For Predicted Dip In Air Quality, Delhi Told
The Supreme Court-mandated anti-pollution authority, EPCA, on Monday asked Delhi and NCR states to step up surveillance and enforcement to check local sources of pollution and crop burning in view of a predicted dip in air quality in the next two-three days.
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Delhi Air Pollution: Schools In Delhi Shut For Next Two Days Amid High Air Pollution
Delhi Pollution: Schools in Delhi have been advised to remain shut for the next two days due to the spike in the pollution level in and around the national capital. The Environment Pollution Prevention and Control Authority (EPCA) has also asked industries not running on clean fuels to remain closed till Friday.
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Green Panel Shuts Dirty Fuel-Based Industries In Delhi, Suburbs Till November 11
The Supreme Court-mandated anti-pollution authority Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority or EPCA today said dirty fuel-based industries in Delhi and its suburbs will remain shut till November 11.
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"Can't Happen In Civilised Country": Top Court Fumes Over Delhi Pollution
People are losing precious years of their lives due to pollution, the Supreme Court said on Monday as Delhi and nearby areas face a public health emergency due to severe air pollution. The top court pulled up the centre and the Delhi government, saying "there is passing of buck" and that it "can't happen in a civilised country".
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Delhi Air Quality Index Improves To 407, But Pollution Remains "Severe"
Pollution levels in parts of Delhi remain in the "severe+" category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 500 early today morning according to data gathered from the Lodhi Road area of the national capital
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Supreme Court To Consider Pollution Control Report, Stubble Burning Issue On November 4
As the Delhi-NCR faces a public health emergency due to severe deterioration in air quality, the Supreme Court will consider on Monday a special pollution control report filed by a panel appointed by it, the EPCA, and other issues including pollution caused by stubble-burning in the neighbouring states.
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As Delhi Air Quality Remains Severe, Entry Of Trucks Banned For 24 Hours
Entry of trucks to Delhi would be stopped for 24 hours starting 11 pm Friday in view of the severe pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court-appointed EPCA has instructed authorities.
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Delhi Air Quality Slips To Severe Category, To Be Monitored For 48 Hours
Delhi's air quality worsened further and slipped into 'severe' category Monday as heavy stagnant air prevented dispersion of pollutants, according to authorities.
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"Can't Tolerate Garbage Burning": Top Court Panel On Delhi Pollution
Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution Control Authority Chairperson Bhure Lal Saturday said he visited various pollution hotspots in Delhi and found rampant illegal polluting activities especially garbage burning taking place in these areas.
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Shift To Natural Gas: Green Panel To Meet Delhi Industries
Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) will call a meeting specifically for industries in Delhi to discuss the progress from shifting from coal to natural gas, as it noted that the "ease of breathing" cannot be compromised for the "ease of business".
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More Stubble Burning This Year Compared To Last Year: Green Panel Chief
More cases of stubble burning in the neighbouring states were recorded this time as compared to last year despite a strict enforcement, Supreme Court-appointed EPCA chairperson Bhure Lal said today as he stressed on the need to bring a change in the mentality of people so that they look at the alternatives to this practice.
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Delhi Air Drops To Severe; Environment Body Lifts Ban On Trucks Entry
The Supreme Court-appointed EPCA lifted the ban on the entry of heavy vehicles into Delhi on Tuesday even as a thick haze engulfed the city with the air quality remaining in the "severe" category with the authorities saying that rains in some parts of the national capital has made the air heavier and increased pollution.As the overall air quality i...
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EPCA Proposes Ban On All Non-CNG Vehicles In Delhi To Check Pollution
Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) on Monday has notified that it may impose a complete ban on the use of non-CNG private as well as commercial vehicles in the Delhi-NCR region if the air quality continues to deteriorate.
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Construction Activities In Delhi Only During Daytime: Environment Body
Construction activities will be permitted only during the daytime from 6 am to 6 pm, the Supreme Court-appointed EPCA has directed authorities. It also said heavy vehicles stationed at the Delhi border will not be charged any toll tax till Tuesday. Environment Pollution Control Authority Chairperson Bhure Lal responded to the viability of the recom...
