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Centre Opposes GST Cut On Air Purifiers, Says 'Pandora's Box Will Open'
The government on Friday opposed tax relief for air purifiers - a plea made to the Delhi High Court citing the horrid toxic smog that has blanketed the city over the past few weeks.
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Air Pollution India's Biggest Health Crisis Since Covid, Warn Doctors
Air pollution is arguably the biggest public health crisis India has faced since the pandemic and will continue to worsen each year unless urgent action is taken, a UK-based Indian-origin pulmonologist warned.
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"Provide Clean Air Or...": Delhi High Court's GST And Air Purifier Demand
'Either provide citizens with fresh air or reduce GST on air purifiers' - the Delhi High Court handed down this ultimatum to the government Wednesday, as the national capital and surrounding regions continue to choke under a blanket of toxic smog.
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Not Just Your Lungs, That Smog Is Affecting Your Joints Too; Doctor Explains How
Air pollution doesn't just harm the lungs. Doctors warn that chronic smog exposure triggers systemic inflammation, worsening joint pain and accelerating damage, especially in shoulders and hips.
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Smog Engulfs Mumbai As Air Quality Worsens, Civic Body Plans GRAP-4 Measures
Mumbai witnessed a thick blanket of smog on Tuesday as citywide air-quality readings surged into poor and severe categories, prompting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to step up emergency measures.
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Air Emergency: Delhi, Nearby Areas Gasped For Breath All Through November
India is battling for one of its most fundamental needs - clean air. In Delhi, residents have been protesting against toxic smog as the city's air quality has remained in the 'very poor' to 'severe' category for weeks.
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"Health Emergency, Not Blame Game": Delhi Air Pollution Protesters Detained
Scores of people staged a protest near India Gate on Sunday, holding placards that read "Smog se Azadi!" and "Breathing is killing me" as Delhi's AQI touched 370.
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Delhi's Toxic Air Hides Another Health Crisis: 'Sunshine Vitamin' Deficiency
As air quality across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) worsens, a hidden health concern is emerging - a surge in vitamin D deficiency. With thick smog cutting off sunlight, doctors are now urging residents to take supplements.
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"Really Suffocating": Pakistan Emerges From "Worst" Winter Smog
Tens of millions of Pakistanis spent at least four months breathing toxic air pollution 20 times above safe levels, in the worst winter smog season for several years, according to data analysed by AFP.
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Cloud Seeding Not Feasible: Pollution Control Board Amid Delhi's Smog Crisis
The Central Pollution Control Board has said feasibility of cloud seeding as an emergency measure to battle winter pollution in northern India will be limited, citing insufficient moisture, reliance on pre-existing clouds, an RTI query has revealed.
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50% Of Delhi Government Employees To Work From Home Amid Severe Pollution
The Delhi government announced today that 50 per cent of its staff will work from home today as the national capital continues to grapple with severe air pollution.
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Atishi Targets Centre On Stubble Burning Amid Delhi's Air Emergency
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi hit out at the central government Monday, accusing it of failing to act and practicing "politics on pollution" after the national capital region woke this morning choking under a layer of toxic smog and an AQI of 481.
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Artificial Rain In Delhi On November 20-21? IIT Team's Plan To Tackle Smog
The Arvind Kejriwal government is planning a spell of artificial rain in Delhi on November 20-21 to provide relief to residents gasping due to a sharp dip in air quality over the past one week.
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Not Just Delhi, Satellite Pics Show Smog From Punjab To Bay Of Bengal
New Delhi's pollution levels continue to be in the severe category forcing authorities to impose emergency measures, including traffic curbs and shutting schools.
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Students Ordered To Wear Masks In Pakistan's Smog-Hit Lahore
Authorities in Pakistan ordered schoolchildren in the smog-smothered city of Lahore to wear masks during lessons starting Thursday, an effort to protect against hazardous levels of polluted air.
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Centre Opposes GST Cut On Air Purifiers, Says 'Pandora's Box Will Open'
The government on Friday opposed tax relief for air purifiers - a plea made to the Delhi High Court citing the horrid toxic smog that has blanketed the city over the past few weeks.
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Air Pollution India's Biggest Health Crisis Since Covid, Warn Doctors
Air pollution is arguably the biggest public health crisis India has faced since the pandemic and will continue to worsen each year unless urgent action is taken, a UK-based Indian-origin pulmonologist warned.
-
"Provide Clean Air Or...": Delhi High Court's GST And Air Purifier Demand
'Either provide citizens with fresh air or reduce GST on air purifiers' - the Delhi High Court handed down this ultimatum to the government Wednesday, as the national capital and surrounding regions continue to choke under a blanket of toxic smog.
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Not Just Your Lungs, That Smog Is Affecting Your Joints Too; Doctor Explains How
Air pollution doesn't just harm the lungs. Doctors warn that chronic smog exposure triggers systemic inflammation, worsening joint pain and accelerating damage, especially in shoulders and hips.
-
Smog Engulfs Mumbai As Air Quality Worsens, Civic Body Plans GRAP-4 Measures
Mumbai witnessed a thick blanket of smog on Tuesday as citywide air-quality readings surged into poor and severe categories, prompting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to step up emergency measures.
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Air Emergency: Delhi, Nearby Areas Gasped For Breath All Through November
India is battling for one of its most fundamental needs - clean air. In Delhi, residents have been protesting against toxic smog as the city's air quality has remained in the 'very poor' to 'severe' category for weeks.
-
"Health Emergency, Not Blame Game": Delhi Air Pollution Protesters Detained
Scores of people staged a protest near India Gate on Sunday, holding placards that read "Smog se Azadi!" and "Breathing is killing me" as Delhi's AQI touched 370.
-
Delhi's Toxic Air Hides Another Health Crisis: 'Sunshine Vitamin' Deficiency
As air quality across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) worsens, a hidden health concern is emerging - a surge in vitamin D deficiency. With thick smog cutting off sunlight, doctors are now urging residents to take supplements.
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"Really Suffocating": Pakistan Emerges From "Worst" Winter Smog
Tens of millions of Pakistanis spent at least four months breathing toxic air pollution 20 times above safe levels, in the worst winter smog season for several years, according to data analysed by AFP.
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Cloud Seeding Not Feasible: Pollution Control Board Amid Delhi's Smog Crisis
The Central Pollution Control Board has said feasibility of cloud seeding as an emergency measure to battle winter pollution in northern India will be limited, citing insufficient moisture, reliance on pre-existing clouds, an RTI query has revealed.
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50% Of Delhi Government Employees To Work From Home Amid Severe Pollution
The Delhi government announced today that 50 per cent of its staff will work from home today as the national capital continues to grapple with severe air pollution.
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Atishi Targets Centre On Stubble Burning Amid Delhi's Air Emergency
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi hit out at the central government Monday, accusing it of failing to act and practicing "politics on pollution" after the national capital region woke this morning choking under a layer of toxic smog and an AQI of 481.
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Artificial Rain In Delhi On November 20-21? IIT Team's Plan To Tackle Smog
The Arvind Kejriwal government is planning a spell of artificial rain in Delhi on November 20-21 to provide relief to residents gasping due to a sharp dip in air quality over the past one week.
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Not Just Delhi, Satellite Pics Show Smog From Punjab To Bay Of Bengal
New Delhi's pollution levels continue to be in the severe category forcing authorities to impose emergency measures, including traffic curbs and shutting schools.
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Students Ordered To Wear Masks In Pakistan's Smog-Hit Lahore
Authorities in Pakistan ordered schoolchildren in the smog-smothered city of Lahore to wear masks during lessons starting Thursday, an effort to protect against hazardous levels of polluted air.
