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Delhi registers drop in air pollution, records 'moderate' air quality

Residents in Delhi took a sigh of relief on Thursday as the air quality index in the National Capital. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Smog blankets Delhi, air quality remains 'very poor'

A thick layer of smog engulfed the national capital on Friday while the air quality index in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category, according to the CPCB. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Crisis, what crisis? Envt minister busy tweeting about Modi travels, tigers instead of pollution

The national capital’s air pollution crisis has continued to worsen, with at least 21 of the 38 air quality monitoring stations recording AQI levels of 490 or above Tuesday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

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14 Delhi-bound flights diverted due to low visibility

Amid enforcement of "low visibility procedures" at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, 14 Delhi-bound flights have been diverted to Jaipur and Dehradun so far on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi continues to choke as AQI remains above 300

Residents in Delhi urged the administration to check on the alarming level of pollution in the National Capital. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi struggles with air pollution as AQI remains 'very poor'

The air quality of Delhi continued to remain in the 'very poor category,' as several parts of the city witnessed smog. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi covered with smog; Air remains 'very poor'

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 358 as of today morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pakistan’s second-largest city shuts down schools with air pollution above dangerous levels

Lahore braces for worsening air quality while officials blame neighbouring India

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Delhi: Toxic foam surfaces in Yamuna River near Kalindi Kunj

Toxic foam was seen floating on the Yamuna River in the Kalindi Kunj. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi's air quality dips to 'very poor' category; Smog persists

Delhi's air quality dropped to the 'very poor' category on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Stay updated on Tamil Nadu news with the latest updates and stories from the region.

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No microplastics: new rules queer the pitch for ‘biodegradable’ plastics

Biodegradable plastics defined as materials capable of “degradation by biological processes in specific environment such as soil, landfill” without leaving “any microplastics”

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Mountains of plastic are choking the Himalayan States

Rapid and unplanned urbanisation and changing production and consumption patterns are responsible for the plastic waste crisis in the Indian Himalayan Region

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Understanding the world of the informal waste picker

The role of waste pickers in successful plastic management has emerged as a critical factor as India’s per capita plastic waste generation rises

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Delhi-NCR shivers in biting cold as temperature dips further, AQI remains 'very poor'

The cold wave continues to tightened its grip over Delhi-NCR with the minimum temperature recorded at 7.3 degrees on Thursday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Air Quality in Delhi remains 'poor', overall AQI at 276

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi, as per SAFAR-India (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research), was recorded at 276 on Thursday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Central Pollution Control Board estimates ₹4.8-crore environment compensation for improper disposal of demolition waste at Maradu

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has assessed an environment compensation of ₹4.8 crore for the improper management of construction and demolition waste following the controlled implosion of four high-rise buildings in Maradu on January 11, 2020.

The Hindu

NGT forms panel to analyse cause of sea turning red in Puducherry

NGT forms committee to investigate cause of sea turning red in Puducherry. Panel to comprise CPCB, PPCC, Marine Biology Dept. of University of Puducherry and senior scientist. Report suggests algal bloom or industrial pollution as possible causes. Samples collected on 3 days. Report to be submitted to NGT's southern zone…

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Delhi air quality dips to 'severe' category again

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), RK Puram recorded severe air quality with an AQI of 419 at 7:00 a.m. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi set to record 11th severe air day in November

Delhi's air quality stood in the "severe" category on Saturday morning with monitoring agencies pinning hopes on a western disturbance which may improve meteorological conditions starting Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Firecrackers ban flouted in Delhi; air quality dips post-Diwali

Post-Diwali, Delhi-NCR's air quality has significantly deteriorated, falling into the 'Poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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Air Quality Index in Chennai deteriorates to ‘poor’ category after Deepavali festival

Chennai's air quality deteriorated to 'poor' category on November 13 post Deepavali, with an AQI of 256. Manali recorded the highest AQI of 329, followed by Velachery (322), Alandur (267), Royapuram (237) and Arumbakkam (261). Prolonged exposure to 'poor' air quality may cause breathing discomfort & discomfort to people with…

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Air quality in Delhi remains in 'Poor' category for second day after rainfall

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in ‘poor’ category in the national capital on Sunday morning. Air quality across Delhi continues to be in the ‘Poor’ category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said.

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Air emergency in Delhi: City chokes on smog as AQI remains in 'severe' zone

According to the data shared by the CPCB, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi in the 'severe' category. Read further on Dynamite News

The Hindu

105 Urban Local Bodies registered for EPR with CPCB

105 ULBs in Karnataka register for EPR with CPCB; Kalaburagi & Belagavi to benefit from proximity to cement factories; BBMP also aiming to earn revenue; CMCs to generate data on plastic waste & update CPCB; Brand owners to pay fee for collection, segregation & processing; DWCC to play key role…

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