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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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Delhi AQI Locked In 'Very Poor' Category, Expected To Turn 'Severe' Soon
Delhi's air quality remained locked in the 'very poor' category on Monday, with the air quality index (AQI) staying above 300, while forecasts suggest that pollution levels are likely to deteriorate further.
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Cold Wave, Toxic Air: Why Delhi's Pollution Peaks in November-December
Every winter, Delhi's air turns toxic, and this year is no exception. After the monsoon, pollution levels rise, but the real crisis begins when temperatures plunge.
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Government Reveals Data On Delhi's Toxic Air Crisis: Over 2 Lakh Acute Respiratory Cases In 6 Major Hospitals In Just 3 Years
An Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) multi-city study across five sites found that spikes in pollution levels were directly linked to higher emergency room footfall for respiratory complaints.
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Delhi High Court Court To Hear Plea Seeking Steps To Control Air Pollution Tomorrow
The Delhi High Court will hear on Wednesday a plea seeking urgent steps to control hazardous air pollution levels in the national capital.
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Eye Care For Contact Lens Users In High Pollution: Specialist Shares Do's And Don'ts
In metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, or Bangalore, where AQI often spikes to alarming levels, contact lens wearers report redness, grittiness, blurred vision, and discomfort far more frequently.
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Farm Fires In Punjab, Haryana Lowest In 5 years: Air Quality Body
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said on Monday that incidents of farm fires in Punjab and Haryana reached their lowest levels during the 2025 paddy harvesting season.
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Not Just High Uranium: Delhi's Groundwater Has More Toxic Chemicals, Says New Report
The latest Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) survey finds that 13-15% of Delhi's groundwater samples exceed safe uranium limits, but that's not all. Many wells also show high nitrate, fluoride, lead, salinity and dissolved-solid levels, posing risks
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Uranium Found Rising In Delhi's Groundwater: What It Means For Your Health
New government testing shows that uranium levels are rising in Delhi's groundwater, with 1315% of samples showing elevated levels.
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Delhi Air Quality Shifts From "Very Poor" To "Poor," Smog Persists
Delhi witnessed a slight improvement in the air quality on Sunday morning as the Air Quality Index (AQI) level shifted from 'very poor' to 'poor' category according to the data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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No Respite In Sight For Delhi Pollution, Chief Justice Of India Weighs In
The pollution level in Delhi and National Capital Region set to continue for at least another week, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has expressed serious concern on the matter.
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Schools Across India Prepare For Holidays Amid Rising Air Pollution And Cyclone Senyar Threat
Uttar Pradesh and Jammu Kashmir have announced winter vacations extending into early 2026, with staggered dates for different class levels amid cold weather conditions.
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Delhi Pollution Protest: Court Sends 17 Protesters To 3-Day Judicial Custody
A Delhi court on Monday sent to three days' judicial custody 17 people arrested on charges of obstructing police personnel and assaulting them during a protest at the India Gate over rising air pollution levels in the national capital.
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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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15 Arrested For Using Pepper Spray On Delhi Cops During Air Pollution Protest
Students detained during demonstrations against rising pollution levels in the Delhi-NCR region were taken to the Parliament Street Police Station, where they are undergoing medical examinations, officials said on Monday.
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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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Delhi AQI Locked In 'Very Poor' Category, Expected To Turn 'Severe' Soon
Delhi's air quality remained locked in the 'very poor' category on Monday, with the air quality index (AQI) staying above 300, while forecasts suggest that pollution levels are likely to deteriorate further.
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Cold Wave, Toxic Air: Why Delhi's Pollution Peaks in November-December
Every winter, Delhi's air turns toxic, and this year is no exception. After the monsoon, pollution levels rise, but the real crisis begins when temperatures plunge.
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Government Reveals Data On Delhi's Toxic Air Crisis: Over 2 Lakh Acute Respiratory Cases In 6 Major Hospitals In Just 3 Years
An Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) multi-city study across five sites found that spikes in pollution levels were directly linked to higher emergency room footfall for respiratory complaints.
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Delhi High Court Court To Hear Plea Seeking Steps To Control Air Pollution Tomorrow
The Delhi High Court will hear on Wednesday a plea seeking urgent steps to control hazardous air pollution levels in the national capital.
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Eye Care For Contact Lens Users In High Pollution: Specialist Shares Do's And Don'ts
In metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, or Bangalore, where AQI often spikes to alarming levels, contact lens wearers report redness, grittiness, blurred vision, and discomfort far more frequently.
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Farm Fires In Punjab, Haryana Lowest In 5 years: Air Quality Body
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said on Monday that incidents of farm fires in Punjab and Haryana reached their lowest levels during the 2025 paddy harvesting season.
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Not Just High Uranium: Delhi's Groundwater Has More Toxic Chemicals, Says New Report
The latest Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) survey finds that 13-15% of Delhi's groundwater samples exceed safe uranium limits, but that's not all. Many wells also show high nitrate, fluoride, lead, salinity and dissolved-solid levels, posing risks
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Uranium Found Rising In Delhi's Groundwater: What It Means For Your Health
New government testing shows that uranium levels are rising in Delhi's groundwater, with 1315% of samples showing elevated levels.
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Delhi Air Quality Shifts From "Very Poor" To "Poor," Smog Persists
Delhi witnessed a slight improvement in the air quality on Sunday morning as the Air Quality Index (AQI) level shifted from 'very poor' to 'poor' category according to the data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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No Respite In Sight For Delhi Pollution, Chief Justice Of India Weighs In
The pollution level in Delhi and National Capital Region set to continue for at least another week, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has expressed serious concern on the matter.
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Schools Across India Prepare For Holidays Amid Rising Air Pollution And Cyclone Senyar Threat
Uttar Pradesh and Jammu Kashmir have announced winter vacations extending into early 2026, with staggered dates for different class levels amid cold weather conditions.
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Delhi Pollution Protest: Court Sends 17 Protesters To 3-Day Judicial Custody
A Delhi court on Monday sent to three days' judicial custody 17 people arrested on charges of obstructing police personnel and assaulting them during a protest at the India Gate over rising air pollution levels in the national capital.
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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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15 Arrested For Using Pepper Spray On Delhi Cops During Air Pollution Protest
Students detained during demonstrations against rising pollution levels in the Delhi-NCR region were taken to the Parliament Street Police Station, where they are undergoing medical examinations, officials said on Monday.
