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Delhi’s air quality has hit alarming levels, forcing authorities to implement Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Tuesday after the AQI surged from 362 on Monday to 425 by 9 A.M. Calm winds, a stable atmosphere, and cold weather trapped pollutants near the surface, triggering a public health crisis, according to…
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday invoked stricter anti-pollution measures under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR after the city’s air quality slipped into the ‘severe’ category.The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said the decision was taken after Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) surged from 362 on Monday…
NEW DELHI: Quality control orders (QCOs) are not just meant to help improve standards within the country but have also emerged as tools to help govt get foreign countries to open the doors for Indian exports, officials said. They cited the instance of European Union, which was not allowing Indian fisheries exports for nine years,…
Delhi smog and Jonty Rhodes NEW DELHI: Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes has triggered a wave of reactions on social media after highlighting the alarming rise in Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI), which plunged into the ‘severe’ category over the weekend. As thick smog blanketed the national capital, Rhodes — who spends considerable time…
NEW DELHI: The Centre is set to check proliferation of quality control orders (QCOs) and ease implementation pangs amid widespread criticism by industry, especially from those dependent on imported inputs. Besides, there are multiple complaints of a bunch of “consultants” operating to facilitate clearances. Currently, there are 191 QCOs, covering 773 products, ranging from furniture…
NEW DELHI: The national capital on Saturday entered the “red zone” after the air quality index (AQI) crossed 400-mark, making the situation adverse for Delhiites and the citizens in the national capital region.With a 24-hour average AQI of 361, Delhi became the country’s second most polluted city, according to CPCB data. Several areas, including Wazirpur…
With growing concern about indoor air quality, more people are investing in devices designed to create a healthier, more comfortable home environment. Among the most popular options are air purifiers and humidifiers, both of which improve indoor conditions but serve entirely different purposes. Air purifiers focus on cleaning the air by removing pollutants, allergens, and…
Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category with an AQI of 301, marred by technical glitches that disrupted data updates NEW DELHI: The capital’s air quality continued to hover in the very poor category on Monday, with an AQI of 301 recorded at 4pm, considered the day’s standard reading when Central Pollution Control…
KULLU/Raipur: Close on the heels of deaths of over 20 children in MP after allegedly consuming toxic cough syrup, as many as 112 drug samples from across India have failed the quality test by Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), report Rohit Mullick & Partha Behera. Of these, 49 are from Himachal alone, including two…
Shibani Dandekar and Farhan Akhtar are enjoying a beach vacation abroad, sharing romantic moments and beautiful pictures. Shibani posted snapshots of their time together, calling them “forever memories.” Married since February 2022, the couple’s affectionate photos have gone viral, inspiring fans with their love story. Shibani Dandekar and Farhan Akhtar have traveled abroad to relax…
