NEW DELHI: The health ministry has asked all states and Union territories to formulate district- and city-level action plans to address air pollution and its impact on health of people. It has also instructed expansion of the sentinel hospital network to monitor illnesses linked to pollution.Short-term exposure to high levels of pollutants can result in … Read more
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha have sparked online chatter once again after a video of the couple cycling in Delhi went viral. The clip posted by the paparazzi on their Instagram account has the pair enjoying their ride while cruising near Raisina Hill, a high-security zone. Delhi’s AQI is alarming nowadays, and … Read more
Nov 19, 2024 04:29 PM IST The decision to conduct classes online comes after the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi & NCR deteriorated to an alarmingly high index, informed the university Delhi University (DU) in an official notice informed that due to the air pollution classes have been decided to be conducted in the … Read more
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In a decisive move to combat the choking smog that engulfs the capital each winter, the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government has slammed the brakes on fireworks until January 1, 2025. On Monday, Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced a complete ban on the manufacturing, storage, sale, and usage of firecrackers in Delhi, just ahead of the … Read more
NEW DELHI: Residents in India’s capital New Delhi again woke under a blanket of choking smog on Friday (Nov 15), a day after authorities closed primary schools and imposed measures aimed at alleviating the annual crisis. Delhi and the surrounding metropolitan area, home to more than 30 million people, consistently tops world rankings for air pollution … Read more
Last Updated:November 11, 2024, 16:50 IST The project will feature eight intermediate stations and is expected to cost around Rs 15,000 crore. The proposed plan includes two distinct lines, starting from Palam Vihar in Gurugram, to improve regional connectivity.(Representational image) The National Capital Region (NCR) is set to receive a significant boost in transportation with … Read more
The planned work on a helicopter company’s facility — and its lease renewal — was OK’d by airport commissioners, but the LA City Council gets the final say. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: November 8, 2024 at 10:39 AM PST Read original article here Denial … Read more
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Particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 pose significant health risks including stroke. Preventive action is essential to reduce the harmful effects of air pollution, particularly for vulnerable populations by identifying the sources of particulate matter pollution, we can strive for cleaner air and improved health outcomes. read more Exposure to air pollution has been recognised as … Read more
CHILDREN PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE On Saturday, the concentration of deadly PM2.5 pollutants – fine particulate matter in the air that causes most damage to health – was more than 40 times the level deemed acceptable by the WHO. PM2.5 levels on Sunday morning exceeded that before decreasing slightly. Last week, the provincial environmental protection agency announced … Read more
LAHORE: Air pollution in Pakistan’s second biggest city Lahore soared on Saturday (Nov 2), with an official calling it a record high for the smog-choked mega city. For days, the city of 14 million people has been enveloped by smog, a mix of fog and pollutants caused by low-grade diesel fumes, smoke from seasonal agricultural burning … Read more
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