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Ozone becoming more widespread in Delhi-NCR across all seasons: Study

An analysis said that contrary to the notion that ozone is predominantly a summer phenomenon, the gas has emerged as an equally strong concern during winter as well

3 min read30 Jul 2021
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NGT directs CPCB to finalise emergency plans for storage, handling of hazardous

The issue was taken up after taking cognisance off media reports about storage of more than 700 tonnes of the ammonium nitrateThe Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board told the NGT that total of 37 containers with 697 Tonnes of ammonium nitrate were sent

1 min read25 Aug 2020
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Over 1.60 lakh healthcare facilities in country operating without permission

In its starling claims, CPCB apprised NGT that over 1.6 lakh HFCs are working without requisite permitsOnly 1,11,122 units have applied for authorization and 1,10,356 HCFs have obtained authorization as of now

3 min read21 Jul 2020
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Restaurants, roadside eateries at Murthal operating without approval, CPCB tells NGT

The body also recommended that the units should properly channelise the fugitive emissions, including emissions from cooking and kitchen operationsThe apex pollution monitoring body which along with Haryana state pollution control board and the municipal corporation inspected the eating outlets

2 min read24 Feb 2020
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Delhi may face power shortage as CPCB threatens to shut coal-fired plants in NCR

The move comes as New Delhi, other nearby cities have been struggling with some of the worst air pollution levels on earthThe proposed action could be the strictest action yet on non-compliant utilities, which had already won an extension on a Dec 2017 deadline to meet emissions standards

2 min read28 Nov 2019
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Act against officials who skipped pollution meet: Jagdambika Pal asks Speaker

The officers named in the letter include commissioners of the municipal corporations, DDA VC and Secretary of Ministry of EnvironmentEarlier today, Secretary of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change CK Mishra held a high-level meeting on air pollution

1 min read19 Nov 2019
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Delhi recovering from air pollution emergency, thanks to increased wind speed

The air quality index dropped on Tuesday from 365 at 9.45 am to 331 at 3.45 pm, according to Central Pollution Control BoardThe India Meteorological Department said winds gusting up to 25 kmph were flushing out pollutants faster

1 min read5 Nov 2019
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As winds blow away haze, pollution levels in Delhi-NCR dip but still 'severe'

The cloud cover over Delhi and the neighbouring areas also dissipated, revealing the sun that caused the air close to the ground to rise up and flush out pollutantsDelhi's air quality index at 4 pm read 416, which is still in the 'severe' category, according to Central Pollution Control Board

1 min read4 Nov 2019
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Delhi AQI moderates by Saturday evening as stubble burning dips

The AQI reading for Delhi, which was 435 on Saturday morning, reduced somewhat to 410 by the eveningHowever, the AQI for Noida was still higher at 432 while Fatehabad and Hisar in Haryana reported dangerous levels of pollution at 493 and 490, respectively

1 min read2 Nov 2019
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CPCB joins fight against the use of firecrackers this Diwali

A green logo has been designed to help consumers to differentiate between green and conventional crackersAir Quality levels remain in the upper-end of poor category in Delhi/NCR on Friday

1 min read18 Oct 2019
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