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Dense Smog Returns To Delhi, Air Quality Turns 'Severe', Flight, Train Ops Hit
The national capital, Delhi, once again woke up to a thick layer of smog blanketing the city with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 402, falling under the 'severe' category at 7 am.
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Air Quality Dips In Kolkata, Howrah, Environmentalists Blame Firecrackers
Kolkata and Howrah's air quality deteriorated sharply on Kali Puja night as firecrackers were burst beyond the permissible hours of 8 pm to 10 pm, defying guidelines issued by the West Bengal Pollution Control Board and police, environmentalists said
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How To Manage Lung Health: Preventive Care For Polluted Times
In this article, we will discuss the importance of lung health in polluted environments, the impact of air pollution across different age groups, and preventive measures that can help protect your lungs from the harmful effects of pollution.
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Harrdy Sandhu Reschedules Gurugram Show Due To 'Rising Pollution Levels'
The poisonous haze blanketing Delhi thickened on Wednesday, with the air quality standing close to the "severe" category amid unfavourable meteorological conditions.
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3 Indian Cities Among World's Most Polluted Today, Smog Chokes Delhi
New Delhi was wrapped in a thick layer of toxic haze as air quality continued to remain in the "severe category". The Indian capital, along with Kolkata and Mumbai, is among the world's most polluted cities today.
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A First: Kolkata Puja, 190 Years Old, Immerses 'Durga' In Artificial Tank
In a bid to curb pollution, the idol of a 190-year-old Durga Puja was immersed in an artificial tank instead of a water body, setting a new trend among the 'Bonedi Baris' of Kolkata.
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1 Death Per 1000 Persons Attributable To PM2.5 Pollution In Delhi: Report
Delhi and Kolkata reported 106 and 99 deaths per 1 lakh population in 2019 which could be attributed to PM2.5 pollution, according to a new report published by US-based Health Effects Institute on Wednesday.
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One Lakh Excess Premature Deaths Linked To Air Pollution In 8 Indian Cities
Exposure to air pollution has been linked to 100,000 excess premature deaths in the Indian cities of Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Surat, Pune and Ahmedabad between 2005 and 2018, according to a study.
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Kolkata's Air Quality Improves By 80-90% After Cyclone-Induced Rain
Kolkata's air quality improved by around 80-90 per cent after Cyclone Jawad-induced rain lashed the city in the last couple of days, pollution control board officials and environmentalists said on Tuesday.
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Coal Power Plant Pollution Could Lead To More Premature Deaths In 6 Cities, Finds Study
A recent study shows that the number of premature deaths due to coal-fired thermal power plant pollution has increased by 60 per cent in cities including Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi/NCT and Bengaluru.
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Kolkata's Air Quality Drops To 'Very Poor' In Most Parts, 'Severe' In Some
The air quality in most parts of Kolkata deteriorated to ''very poor'', while it turned ''severe'' in the northern parts of the metropolis on Friday, a West Bengal Pollution Control Board (PCB) official said.
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Air Quality In Parts Of Kolkata, Howrah Turn Poor
Air quality in certain areas of the metropolis and neighbouring Howrah city turned poor since Wednesday for the first time in past seven months.
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Delhi World's Most Polluted City, Three Indian Cities In Top 10: Report
New Delhi is the most polluted city in the world with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 527, according to a report by private weather forecasting agency Skymet
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Delhi Is The Most Polluted City In The World Today, Says Air Quality Report
New Delhi today topped the list for being the most polluted city in the world, according to a real-time air quality ranking report by IQ Air Visual, a portal that tracks air quality and air pollution across the globe.
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Fumes From Garbage Dump Makes Kolkata Raise Red Flag Against Pollution
Kolkata pollution has turned into a great leveler. The man on the street is choking on vehicular pollution and residents of upmarket apartments from noxious fumes from garbage dumps on the city's eastern edge that some say are set on fire, others say, self-ignite.
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Dense Smog Returns To Delhi, Air Quality Turns 'Severe', Flight, Train Ops Hit
The national capital, Delhi, once again woke up to a thick layer of smog blanketing the city with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 402, falling under the 'severe' category at 7 am.
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Air Quality Dips In Kolkata, Howrah, Environmentalists Blame Firecrackers
Kolkata and Howrah's air quality deteriorated sharply on Kali Puja night as firecrackers were burst beyond the permissible hours of 8 pm to 10 pm, defying guidelines issued by the West Bengal Pollution Control Board and police, environmentalists said
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How To Manage Lung Health: Preventive Care For Polluted Times
In this article, we will discuss the importance of lung health in polluted environments, the impact of air pollution across different age groups, and preventive measures that can help protect your lungs from the harmful effects of pollution.
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Harrdy Sandhu Reschedules Gurugram Show Due To 'Rising Pollution Levels'
The poisonous haze blanketing Delhi thickened on Wednesday, with the air quality standing close to the "severe" category amid unfavourable meteorological conditions.
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3 Indian Cities Among World's Most Polluted Today, Smog Chokes Delhi
New Delhi was wrapped in a thick layer of toxic haze as air quality continued to remain in the "severe category". The Indian capital, along with Kolkata and Mumbai, is among the world's most polluted cities today.
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A First: Kolkata Puja, 190 Years Old, Immerses 'Durga' In Artificial Tank
In a bid to curb pollution, the idol of a 190-year-old Durga Puja was immersed in an artificial tank instead of a water body, setting a new trend among the 'Bonedi Baris' of Kolkata.
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1 Death Per 1000 Persons Attributable To PM2.5 Pollution In Delhi: Report
Delhi and Kolkata reported 106 and 99 deaths per 1 lakh population in 2019 which could be attributed to PM2.5 pollution, according to a new report published by US-based Health Effects Institute on Wednesday.
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One Lakh Excess Premature Deaths Linked To Air Pollution In 8 Indian Cities
Exposure to air pollution has been linked to 100,000 excess premature deaths in the Indian cities of Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Surat, Pune and Ahmedabad between 2005 and 2018, according to a study.
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Kolkata's Air Quality Improves By 80-90% After Cyclone-Induced Rain
Kolkata's air quality improved by around 80-90 per cent after Cyclone Jawad-induced rain lashed the city in the last couple of days, pollution control board officials and environmentalists said on Tuesday.
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Coal Power Plant Pollution Could Lead To More Premature Deaths In 6 Cities, Finds Study
A recent study shows that the number of premature deaths due to coal-fired thermal power plant pollution has increased by 60 per cent in cities including Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi/NCT and Bengaluru.
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Kolkata's Air Quality Drops To 'Very Poor' In Most Parts, 'Severe' In Some
The air quality in most parts of Kolkata deteriorated to ''very poor'', while it turned ''severe'' in the northern parts of the metropolis on Friday, a West Bengal Pollution Control Board (PCB) official said.
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Air Quality In Parts Of Kolkata, Howrah Turn Poor
Air quality in certain areas of the metropolis and neighbouring Howrah city turned poor since Wednesday for the first time in past seven months.
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Delhi World's Most Polluted City, Three Indian Cities In Top 10: Report
New Delhi is the most polluted city in the world with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 527, according to a report by private weather forecasting agency Skymet
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Delhi Is The Most Polluted City In The World Today, Says Air Quality Report
New Delhi today topped the list for being the most polluted city in the world, according to a real-time air quality ranking report by IQ Air Visual, a portal that tracks air quality and air pollution across the globe.
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Fumes From Garbage Dump Makes Kolkata Raise Red Flag Against Pollution
Kolkata pollution has turned into a great leveler. The man on the street is choking on vehicular pollution and residents of upmarket apartments from noxious fumes from garbage dumps on the city's eastern edge that some say are set on fire, others say, self-ignite.
