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November 13, 2023 11:22 AM

Three Indian cities among world’s 10 most polluted after Diwali

Two Indian cities joined New Delhi to be among the world's worst 10 for pollution on Monday morning, with smoke heavy in the air a day after revellers let loose with firecrackers for Diwali - the annual Hindu festival of light. The capital New Delhi...

November 8, 2023 11:06 PM

DMRC revises Delhi metro timings for Diwali; check details

In an official statement released on Wednesday, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced revised service timings for Diwali on Sunday, November 12.  The DMRC, through its X handle (earlier Twitter), conveyed that metro services will cl...

November 6, 2023 3:46 PM

Delhi govt restricts use of vehicles to combat air pollution

In a bid to combat the deteriorating air quality in Delhi, the government is set to reintroduce the odd-even vehicle scheme. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a high-level emergency meeting with State Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday, where...

November 2, 2023 2:22 PM

Delhi’s air turns hazardous, residents gasp for breath

Delhi’s air quality turned to “severe” on Thursday as toxic haze blanketed the national capital region, raising fears of another public health emergency. Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 415 on a scale of 500 in the capital's Anand Vihar area,...

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