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'I Love India But...': American Woman Reveals Truth About Living In India
Kristen Fischer admits that her experience living in India has not been perfect, but she added that individuals must find their own happiness.
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Immerse Ganesha Idols Upto 6 Feet High In Artificial Tanks: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on Thursday ordered the immersion of all idols of up to six feet in height in artificial tanks starting from the 10-day Ganesh festival being celebrated from August 27 this year.
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Top Court To Hear End-Of-Life Limit Plea For BS VI Vehicles In NCR On July 28
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on July 28 a plea questioning whether BS VI-compliant vehicles should have an end-of-life period of 15 years for petrol variants and 10 years for diesel variants in the National Capital Region.
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Delhi Records Cleanest July In A Decade, Air Quality At 67
Delhi recorded its cleanest July in ten years on Wednesday, with the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 67, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board. The reading falls in the 'Satisfactory' category.
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Heavy Rain In Delhi, Streets Waterlogged, Orange Alert Issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for Delhi, predicting moderate rain (5-15 mm per hour) along with thunderstorms.
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Siren Ban Order Issued Across Karnataka During VIP Movement
In a significant move to enhance public safety and reduce noise pollution, Karnataka Director General of Police Dr. M.A. Saleem has issued a statewide order prohibiting the use of sirens during VIP movement.
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Delhi To Replace Decades-Old Pipelines To Tackle Water Contamination: Minister
In order to tackle the rising complaints about water contamination in residential areas, the Delhi government will replace old water pipelines under a new Water Master Plan, Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma said on Saturday.
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Rs 24,000 Crore Plan Cleared To Tackle Delhi's Traffic Congestion
In a big step toward tackling Delhi's chronic traffic congestion, the Centre and Delhi government have cleared nine major infrastructure projects worth Rs 24,000 crore.
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding And Why Delhi Plans To Do It In September
Cloud seeding is the process of adding special substances to clouds to make it rain or snow in areas experiencing water scarcity, less snowfall, or to reduce hail and clear fog.
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How India's FGD Shift Will Cut Electricity Cost By 25-30 Paise Per Unit
The government's move to ease sulphur emission rules for most coal-fired power plants strikes a delicate balance between costs, climate and compliance and is expected to cut electricity costs by 25-30 paise per unit, officials said on Sunday.
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Amit Shah Chairs High-Level Meet On Yamuna Rejuvenation
Union Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in Delhi on the rejuvenation of Yamuna River, where he emphasised on cleaning the river and enhancing the capacity of Delhi's Sewage Treatment Plants.
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Delhi Breathes Easy: 5 Pollution Hotspots Log 'Good' AQI For 1st Time In July
In a big shift for Delhi's air quality this monsoon, five of Delhi's 13 pollution hotspots recorded 'Good' Air Quality Index (AQI) readings on Thursday - a first for the month of July.
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"I Stay In Delhi For 2-3 Days Only," Says Nitin Gadkari. Explains Why
Irked by increased pollution levels in Delhi, Union minister Nitin Gadkari, who is an MP from Nagpur, on Tuesday confessed that he does not feel like visiting the national capital where pollution is leading to decrease in life expectancy.
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"Fuel Ban On End-Of-Life Vehicles Not Feasible" Delhi Minister To Pollution Body
Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has written to the CAQM seeking a rollback of the End-of-Life vehicle impounding order, citing technological and logistical hurdles.
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Public Anger Wins, Delhi Government Says Won't Scrap Old Cars And Bikes
The Delhi government has rolled back a contentious order denying fuel to 'end of life' cars - the term for petrol vehicles registered over 15 years ago and diesel vehicles more than 10 years.
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'I Love India But...': American Woman Reveals Truth About Living In India
Kristen Fischer admits that her experience living in India has not been perfect, but she added that individuals must find their own happiness.
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Immerse Ganesha Idols Upto 6 Feet High In Artificial Tanks: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on Thursday ordered the immersion of all idols of up to six feet in height in artificial tanks starting from the 10-day Ganesh festival being celebrated from August 27 this year.
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Top Court To Hear End-Of-Life Limit Plea For BS VI Vehicles In NCR On July 28
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on July 28 a plea questioning whether BS VI-compliant vehicles should have an end-of-life period of 15 years for petrol variants and 10 years for diesel variants in the National Capital Region.
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Delhi Records Cleanest July In A Decade, Air Quality At 67
Delhi recorded its cleanest July in ten years on Wednesday, with the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 67, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board. The reading falls in the 'Satisfactory' category.
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Heavy Rain In Delhi, Streets Waterlogged, Orange Alert Issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for Delhi, predicting moderate rain (5-15 mm per hour) along with thunderstorms.
-
Siren Ban Order Issued Across Karnataka During VIP Movement
In a significant move to enhance public safety and reduce noise pollution, Karnataka Director General of Police Dr. M.A. Saleem has issued a statewide order prohibiting the use of sirens during VIP movement.
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Delhi To Replace Decades-Old Pipelines To Tackle Water Contamination: Minister
In order to tackle the rising complaints about water contamination in residential areas, the Delhi government will replace old water pipelines under a new Water Master Plan, Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma said on Saturday.
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Rs 24,000 Crore Plan Cleared To Tackle Delhi's Traffic Congestion
In a big step toward tackling Delhi's chronic traffic congestion, the Centre and Delhi government have cleared nine major infrastructure projects worth Rs 24,000 crore.
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding And Why Delhi Plans To Do It In September
Cloud seeding is the process of adding special substances to clouds to make it rain or snow in areas experiencing water scarcity, less snowfall, or to reduce hail and clear fog.
-
How India's FGD Shift Will Cut Electricity Cost By 25-30 Paise Per Unit
The government's move to ease sulphur emission rules for most coal-fired power plants strikes a delicate balance between costs, climate and compliance and is expected to cut electricity costs by 25-30 paise per unit, officials said on Sunday.
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Amit Shah Chairs High-Level Meet On Yamuna Rejuvenation
Union Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in Delhi on the rejuvenation of Yamuna River, where he emphasised on cleaning the river and enhancing the capacity of Delhi's Sewage Treatment Plants.
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Delhi Breathes Easy: 5 Pollution Hotspots Log 'Good' AQI For 1st Time In July
In a big shift for Delhi's air quality this monsoon, five of Delhi's 13 pollution hotspots recorded 'Good' Air Quality Index (AQI) readings on Thursday - a first for the month of July.
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"I Stay In Delhi For 2-3 Days Only," Says Nitin Gadkari. Explains Why
Irked by increased pollution levels in Delhi, Union minister Nitin Gadkari, who is an MP from Nagpur, on Tuesday confessed that he does not feel like visiting the national capital where pollution is leading to decrease in life expectancy.
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"Fuel Ban On End-Of-Life Vehicles Not Feasible" Delhi Minister To Pollution Body
Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has written to the CAQM seeking a rollback of the End-of-Life vehicle impounding order, citing technological and logistical hurdles.
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Public Anger Wins, Delhi Government Says Won't Scrap Old Cars And Bikes
The Delhi government has rolled back a contentious order denying fuel to 'end of life' cars - the term for petrol vehicles registered over 15 years ago and diesel vehicles more than 10 years.
