9 h. ago India trials Delhi cloud seeding to clean air in world’s most polluted city

India trials Delhi cloud seeding to clean air in world’s most polluted city  The Guardian

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35 h. ago Delhi pollution: Indian capital's air has become toxic once again

Delhi pollution: Indian capital's air has become toxic once again  BBC

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63 h. ago Toxic Haze Covers Delhi For 2nd Straight Day, Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor'

Delhi air quality: Of the total 38 monitoring stations, 34 were in the 'red zone', indicating 'very poor' to 'severe' air quality.

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3 d. ago AAP Trying To "Defame Diwali": Delhi Minister Amid Toxic Politics Over Pollution

Diwali and the traditional beginning of the smog season in Delhi has also marked the beginning of the expected big fight between the ruling BJP and the Opposition Aam Aadmi Party.

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3 d. ago AAP Mocks Rekha Gupta Over Delhi Pollution, BJP Blames Citizens, Farm Fires

AAP MLA Gopal Rai accused the Delhi government of "making excuses" and not taking action to prevent the pollution.

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3 d. ago Delhi pollution: Day after Diwali, India capital wakes up to toxic haze

Delhi pollution: Day after Diwali, India capital wakes up to toxic haze  BBC

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3 d. ago Why Diwali Is Also the Start of Air Pollution Season in New Delhi

Why Diwali Is Also the Start of Air Pollution Season in New Delhi  The New York Times

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3 d. ago Did Delhi's Green Diwali Work? Air Quality Data From Last Year Shows...

The air is hazy, heavy, and hard to ignore. The national capital recorded the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 350 at 8 am.

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3 d. ago Delhi's Air Quality 'Very Poor' After Night Of Fireworks On Diwali

The national capital Delhi woke up to 'very poor' air after a night of fireworks on Diwali, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 347 at 7am.

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4 d. ago Rekha Gupta Urges Delhiites To Use Green Crackers, Celebrate Diwali Safely

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta appealed to the people of Delhi to protect the city from pollution by using only green firecrackers during Diwali.

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4 d. ago 'Drink It If It's Clean': AAP Dares BJP Over Yamuna's Cleanliness Claim

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has challenged the BJP-led government to prove Yamuna is clean ahead of Chhath Puja, daring Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Parvesh Verma to "drink a litre of...

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5 d. ago GRAP Stage 2 Curbs Kick In As Delhi Air Turns 'Very Poor' Ahead Of Diwali

Under Stage II, several curbs and intensified actions include daily mechanical or vacuum sweeping and water sprinkling on identified roads, preferably before peak traffic hours, to control dust.

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8 d. ago 'Green' A 'Misnomer', Crackers Will Cause Pollution: Chest Surgeon To NDTV

Green crackers are less polluting than traditional firecrackers, but they still add to pollution, said Arvind Kumar, Delhi's top chest surgeon, labelling green crackers a "misnomer."

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8 d. ago Pollution May Be Fuelling Rise In Rheumatoid Arthritis Cases In Delhi NCR

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) cases seem to be rising in Delhi-NCR, and experts suggest that prolonged exposure to toxic air, especially PM2.5, nitrogen oxides and ozone, may be the triggers.

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1 week ago Late Payment Charges On Water Bills In Delhi To Be Waived Off Till Jan 31

In a major relief for Delhi residents, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced a complete waiver of water bill late payment surcharges running into over Rs 11,000 crore for domestic...

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1 week ago Delhi Air Pollution: Got A Solution? Win Rs 50 Lakh In Innovation Contest

Under the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) Innovation Challenge, the government is trying to tackle Delhi's worsening air quality.

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2 w. ago 'Less Bad': Green Crackers Cut Certain Emissions But Still Release Harmful Gases, Say Experts

With Diwali approaching, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Monday that the government will move the Supreme Court for approval to use certified green crackers.

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2 w. ago Delhi Wants Green Firecrackers This Diwali. What The Law Says

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said her government will go to the Supreme Court to seek permission for the use of green firecrackers during Diwali in the national capital.

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2 w. ago "Brahmins Ignite Flame Of Knowledge In Society": Rekha Gupta's Caste Remark

In a remark likely to draw strong reactions, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said Brahmins "ignite the flame of knowledge in our society", and every government should work for the welfare of this...

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3 w. ago Delhi Trains Over 170 Officials To Tackle Dust Pollution Ahead Of Winter

As Delhi gears up for the winter pollution season, over 170 officials from 15 government agencies were trained on dust control and sustainable road design during a one-day workshop organised by the...

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