The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a petition moved by an LLM student who sought compensation of Rs 15 lakh and Health Insurance of Rs 25 Lakh from the Central and Delhi government on account of air pollution in the national capital. The petitioner claimed that air pollution affects […]
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Fatal heart rhythm disorder linked to air-pollution: Study
Arrhythmias are life-threatening and occur very commonly on days with highly polluted air (ESC), according to new research by the scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology. The study was carried out on patients who had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), allowing the researchers to track the occurrence of arrhythmias […]
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NCR air pollution: CAQM release new guidelines, directs to stop entry of trucks
Amid the rising concerns over air pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Thursday released new guidelines to prevent further deterioration of the environment and air quality in the national capital. The directions which were given earlier related to industrial pollution shall also continue to be in force along […]
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Delhi’s contribution to air pollution just 31 percent, rest 69 pc from outside: Gopal Rai
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said that Delhi’s contribution to air pollution is 31 percent and the remaining 69 percent of the pollution is from outside Delhi, adding that it is impossible to curb pollution without a joint-action plan by the Centre. Minister quoted a report published by […]
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All schools, educational institutions in Delhi-NCR to remain closed amid worsening air pollution
In wake of air pollution, all government and private schools, colleges and educational institutions in Delhi-NCR including Gurugram will remain closed till further orders. The move came after the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining Areas (CAQM) order issued on Tuesday. “All private and public Schools, Colleges, and Educational Institutions […]
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Delhi CM calls emergency meet to tackle air pollution
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called an emergency meeting to tackle air pollution in the national capital on Saturday evening. According to Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the meeting will begin at 5 pm today. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satendra Jain, Environment Minister Gopal Rai and Chief Secretary will attend the meeting. The air quality in […]
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Arvind Kejriwal blames neighbouring states for rise in Delhi air pollution
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday hit out at the neighbouring states of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana and blamed them for the rise in pollution in the national capital and appealed to them to “understand” their responsibility and help the farmers dispose of their stubble. Inaugurating a hospital […]
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Air pollution hits alarming levels in Nepal
Nepal has ordered schools to close for four days after air pollution climbed to hazardous levels, forcing millions of students to stay home across the country. Air pollution is a chronic problem in the rapidly growing capital city of Kathmandu and an additional headache for the government that is struggling […]
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Air pollution can lead to violent crimes, says American research
American researchers have established a possible link between air pollution and violent crime with a study showing that exposure to higher levels of particulate matter and ozone corresponded to a rise in incidents such as assaults. The study uncovers a new, immediate risk factor associated with a problem that has […]
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Air pollution in Delhi has gone beyond peak levels in the past few days. Residents across Delhi-NCR have been sharing their plight on how high levels of pollution have created thick blankets of smog. Air pollution continues to remain severe across every part of Delhi-NCR. The AQI (Air Quality Index) in […]