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Delhi to conduct cloud seeding trials in September to combat air pollution: Environment Minister
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2026 FIFA World Cup's contingency plans for wildfire smoke remain unclear
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Heart ailments not just occupational, but lifestyle related: Jayadeva director
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Delhis refuelling ban: simple policy, but imprecise
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In defence of Delhis old-vehicle ban
End-of-life vehicles make a significant contribution to air pollution in the city and its neighbourhood; though a rollba
Air Pollution and Mental Health: WHO Links Poor Air Quality to Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression continue to be two of the major mental health issues that the world is dealing with. Surprisingly
Study links air pollution to preterm births, low birth weight in India
The study has also found that Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh bear the brunt of the reproductive consequences
Delhis bold plan: cloud seeding to fight air pollution
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CAQM reviews air pollution mitigation actions and strategies with haryana and punjab governments
Controlling Air Pollution with Air Pollution Tolerant Plants
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India's health survey data reveals 13% children born prematurely, 17% with low birth weight
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Air pollution is a greater threat than tobacco, says doctor
He said the rise of non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders has overtaken commu
CHANDIGARH: Demanding the declaration of No-Go-Area zones for waste dumping, burning and landfills, over 100 geo-tagged
Delhi: Artificial rain project postponed to August-end amid monsoon
Delhi's cloud seeding project is now delayed. It was planned to combat air pollution. The new schedule is from August 30
Delhi: No sale of diesel, petrol to vehicles above 10, 15 years of age from tomorrow
New Delhi: Starting Tuesday, the Delhi government is planning to stop the sale of petrol and diesel to end-of-life (EoL)
Delhi-NCR: Delhiites gear up for FIRST-EVER artificial rain from..., know how it will work
In a first, the Delhi government is gearing up for artificial rain through cloud seeding, aiming to reduce air pollution
Delhi to Get First Artificial Rain in July
Cloud seeding trial from July 411 aims to combat air pollution; IIT Kanpur leads project with IMD and DGCA coordination.
If successful, this initiative could become a regular method to fight pollution in Delhi and possibly other cities in In
Delhi to see its first-ever artificial rain to combat air pollution in July
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Wealth from waste: how crop residue can provide nutritious cattle fodder, make farming eco-friendly
Burning of agricultural residue is a major cause of air pollution in the country, but what if the waste material could b
Starting July 1, Delhi will ban older vehicles (diesel over 10 years, petrol over 15) from refueling, enforced by ANPR c
Study on air pollution in 15 community kitchens in DK was done by Mangalore University, IIT Bombay and University of Mia
Delhi spent only one-third of funds received under NCAP to fight air pollution: Govt data
A total of 14 cities and urban agglomerations have spent less than 50% of the funds they received under the programme
Delhi Spent Just One-Third Of Funds Received Under NCAP To Fight Air Pollution: Government Data
Environment ministry data showed that Delhi spent just Rs 13.94 crore, 32.65% of the Rs 42.69 crore released to it under
Trouble for Elon Musk's xAI? NAACP, SELC plan to sue AI facilityover...
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C&D Waste Compounds Hyderabads Air Pollution
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Indias home season: Kolkata, Delhi swap Tests against West Indies and South Africa
It is understood that air pollution levels in mid-November in the National Capital Region become a health hazard like it
A Toxic Illusion: Will Cleaning Indias Air Really Worsen the Heat?
Experts question the role of air pollution in India's slow warming trend.
Go Electric, Go Now Message From G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant To Tackle Delhi Pollution
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Former Supreme Court judge Abhay S Oka says environmental issues impact human lives. He links environmental protection t
Study reveals biological process of how air pollution increases premature birth risk
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Air Pollution May Increases The Risk Of Premature Births, Says Study; How To Stay Safe
The study published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal identified two substances 'cortexolone' and 'lys
Is your vehicle Delhi-ready? Only BS6, CNG or EV commercial vehicles allowed from November 1
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled the Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025, restricting entry to BS-VI, CNG, and e
Year-round action needed to tackle air pollution, says CM
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Air Quality Body Takes Steps In Punjab, Haryana To Fight Air Pollution In And Around Delhi
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Anti-Smog Guns, Artificial Rain: CM Rekha Gupta Unveils Vision To Make Delhi Pollution-Free
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Anti-Smog Guns On High-Rises, Artificial Rain Project: Delhi's Clean Air Plan
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Wildfire smoke exposure may shorten lung cancer survival
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Cancer is on the rise in India: could air pollution be a factor?
India reports about 75,000 new cases of lung cancer each year, this is projected to go up to 1 lakh cases, calling for u
Bicycle is the common mans ride
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Govt. will reverse 27 years of misrule in 5 years: CM
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Delhi mandates anti-smog guns on high-rises: Can misting machines clean the capitals air?
To combat hazardous air pollution, Delhi mandates anti-smog guns for high-rise commercial, institutional, and hospitalit
Nearly 1300 modified silencers seized, destroyed in Rachakonda
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Traffic chaos in Jangammet, residents urge police intervention
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PM e-drive: Centre sanctions 2000 electric buses for Hyderabad
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Delhi- NCR news: GRAP stage I curbs revoked after decrease in air pollution
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Stage-I GRAP measures revoked across NCR following subsequent decrease in air pollution levels
Dust in Delhi leads to spike in air pollution, political blame game
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The study, on Indian children under five, found that higher intake of certain antioxidant nutrients such as vitamins A,
Around 7 pc of India's greenhouse gas emissions from industrial boilers: Report
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Why the mighty Himalayas are getting harder and harder to see
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Battle Against Air Pollution: Delhi Okays Rs 3.21 Crore For Five Cloud-Seeding Trials Across NCR
Cloud seeding is a scientific weather modification technique that involves dispersing agents like silver iodide into moi
Delhi Cabinet Approves Cloud-Seeding Trial Proposal To Tackle Air Pollution
The Delhi Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to conduct five cloud-seeding trials to be overseen by IIT-Kanpur.
Here's How Exposure To Air Pollution Constantly Affects Your Health
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IIT research recommends use of desulphurisation technology at thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR
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Manjinder Sirsa orders crackdown on polluters amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has ordered a crackdown on polluting industries, institutions, and cons
Mumbais Air Pollution Isnt Just A Winter Problem, Breaches Safe Limits In Summer Too: Study
In 2024, Malad West recorded a sharp spike in PM10 levels, rising to 154.5 g/m , a nearly 50 per cent increase from the
A 'sound' decision: New law being mulled for car horns on Indian roads, announces Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is proposing a new law to replace current vehicle horns with sounds from Indian musical ins
Fires at Dumping Yard Trigger Health Risks in Karimnagar
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Emissions Could Be Making Rains More Acidic, Study Shows
Air pollution could be making rainfall more acidic in cities such as Vishakhapatnam, Allahabad, Mohanbari (Assam), while
Over 10,000 Paryavaran Sakhis to save rural environment in Uttar Pradesh
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Bryan Johnson Raises Alarm Over India's Air Pollution In New Video
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Indoor air pollution: Can better design in urban infrastructure help combat this growing problem?
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Illnesses, income woes: Delhi's outdoor workers reel under heatwave
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Delhi government to control dust at construction sites, clean trees regularly to curb pollution
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SC upholds firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR
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Indias vital efforts to tackle air pollution could worsen warming
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GHMC chief calls for reducing air pollution in Hyderabad
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Delhi Government Tightens Pollution Control Measures, Announces EV Push
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'No safe level of air pollution', experts warn as India refuses to link pollution to deaths
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WHO conference: Over 50 countries pledge to reduce air pollution health impacts by 50% by 2040
More than 50 countries, cities and organisations announced major commitments to tackle air pollution and safeguard healt
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Delhi Budget Session To Begin Today, CM Rekha Gupta To Table 'Viksit Delhi' Budget Tomorrow
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