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Kerala likely to file appeal against High Court order banning fireworks display at places of worship at odd hours

Govt to appeal against HC order banning fireworks at places of worship. Devaswom Minister K. Radhakrishnan says ban unfortunate; Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswoms to challenge order. Petitioners allege fireworks cause environmental pollution, threaten nearby buildings.

The Hindu

Delhi AQI: Centre issues strict pollution control measures for NCR as air quality worsens

NEW DELHI: Amidst growing concerns over deteriorating air quality in the national capital region (NCR), the Central government has directed Delhi-NCR to enforce stricter measures as part of the final stage of their pollution control plan.

The Times of India

Air pollution in Delhi puts Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Cricket World Cup match at risk

The match is currently scheduled to take place on Monday 6 November

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'It's not ideal, but we have no choice': Bangladesh's coach on Delhi's air pollution

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh and Sri Lanka find themselves in a challenging situation as they prepare to face each other in smog-choked New Delhi in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup. The Indian capital, with a population of 30 million, has once again topped the list of the world's most polluted…

The Times of India

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Air pollution in Delhi casts doubt over World Cup match

The World Cup clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the national capital is under a cloud of uncertainty becaue of severe air pollution. The well-being of the players may take precedence over the contest, as a thick layer of toxic haze has once again blanketed the city.

The Times of India

Delhi sees marginal dip in pollution level, air quality remains 'severe'; AQI at 410

Morning walkers in Delhi complained of difficulty in breathing due to an increase in pollution. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi: Primary schools to remain shut till Nov 10 amid severe air pollution

The Education Minister further informed that classes 6-12 may switch to online classes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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World Cup 2023: Sri Lankan cricket team cancels training session due to 'severe' air pollution in Delhi

NEW DELHI: After Bangladesh cricket team, Sri Lanka too had to call off their initial training session in the national capital Delhi on Saturday due to "severe" air pollution.

The Times of India

Lake Michigan brings comfort to migrant families from Venezuela

Asylum-seekers from Maracaibo reflect on more blissful times back home before their country was in crisis.

Chicago Sun-Times

Air Pollution: Delhi AQI at severe, citizens complain of breathing trouble

Air quality in Delhi remains 'severe' for 3rd straight day this week; AQI at 504. Read further in Dynamite News:

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Delhi air pollution: Marginal dip in pollution levels overnight as haze persists, health concerns rise

Pollution levels in Delhi and its surrounding areas dipped marginally overnight due to a relatively better wind speed, though the concentration of poisonous PM2.5 was still more than 80 times the healthy limit

The Hindu

“My eyes started burning…” CM Yogi Adityanath says of rising pollution in Delhi-NCR

Mr. Adityanath said that as soon as he landed in Ghaziabad from Lucknow, there was darkness everywhere.

The Hindu

Chemical recycling a dangerous deception

Most U.S. chemical recycling facilities turn plastics into fuel to be burned

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Bangladesh cancel training session in Delhi due to 'severe' air pollution

NEW DELHI: Already out of the semis race, the Bangladesh cricket team on Friday cancelled their training session in the national capital ahead of the World Cup clash against Sri Lanka due to deteriorating air quality and rising levels of air pollution.

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Delhi-NCR air pollution: Centre defers stricter curbs, says AQI declining

NEW DELHI: The central government on Friday deffered the enforcement of more stringent measures in the final stage of the air pollution control plan, citing that restrictions under Stage III were only put into effect a day ago.

The Conversation

When science showed in the 1970s that gas stoves produced harmful indoor air pollution, the industry reached for tobacco's PR playbook

In 1976, beloved chef, cookbook author and television personality Julia Child returned to WGBH-TV’s studios in Boston for a new cooking show, “Julia Child Company,” following her hit series “The French Chef.” Viewers probably didn’t know that Child’s new and improved kitchen studio, outfitted with gas stoves, was paid for…

The Times of India

Delhi LG says air pollution situation extremely worrisome, calls meeting with CM Arvind Kejriwal

NEW DELHI: Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, V K Saxena, expressed deep concern about the city's alarming air pollution situation and has called for a meeting with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Environment Minister Gopal Rai at Raj Niwas.

The Times of India

Delhi grappling with severe air pollution, CM Arvind Kejriwal indulging in 'political tourism': BJP

NEW DELHI: The Delhi BJP has criticized Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for engaging in "political tourism" while the city's residents grapple with severe air pollution.

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Dynamite News

Delhi Govt appeals to people to use public transport to check pollution in the capital

As air quality in Delhi-NCR plunged to the 'severe' category on Friday, people are advised to use public transport to minimize pollution. Read further on Dynamite News

The Times of India

Winter air pollution around Diwali and asthma: What you need to know

Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time for celebration in India, but it poses special difficulties for people with respiratory illnesses like asthma, COPD. Usually, the celebration falls around the start of winter, which coincides with a difficult time for people who have specific lung conditions. The increase in…

The Independent UK

New Delhi shuts schools and limits construction work to reduce severe air pollution

New Delhi’s government has shut primary schools and banned polluting vehicles and construction work in an attempt to reduce the worst haze and smog of the season

Al Jazeera

Schools shuttered, buses banned as Indian capital takes pollution crown

New Delhi authorities are mulling a halt to construction activities as toxic smog envelops the city.

Dynamite News

Doctors warn Delhi-NCR residents after air quality turns 'severe' in the region

As air quality in several parts of Delhi-NCR plunged to the 'severe' category on Friday morning, people said they experienced breathing problems and irritation in the eye among others.

Bangkok Post

BMA prepares to fight PM2.5 dust

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prepared measures to curb the hazardous ultra-fine PM2.5 dust pollution, which is expected to escalate to a high level from Friday until Sunday.

The Hindu

Congress seeks revamp of Air Pollution Act

Delhi’s air quality plummeted to the “severe plus” category on Friday morning, a stage at which all emergency measures, including a ban on polluting trucks, commercial four-wheelers, and all types of construction, are mandated to be initiated and enforced in the National Capital Region.

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