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Air Pollution: India again tops dubious global list

Air Pollution: India again tops dubious global list

March 19, 2021

The latest index of air pollution around the world again puts an uncomplimentary spotlight on South Asia, notably India as the country has 9 of the 10 as well as 35 of the 50 most polluted cities in the world. China, by comparison, has only 7, while Pakistan 5 and Bangladesh has ...

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Nationwide lockdown- A mantra to heal the Nature?

Nationwide lockdown- A mantra to heal the Nature?

March 30, 2020

With the entire nation locked down in the fight against a deadly virus, several reports of clean air, reduced pollution levels and threatened species re-emerging have surfaced. Is a pandemic the only way nature can heal? Painted in the shades of light blue, the sky of Delhi is ma...

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Battling air pollution

Battling air pollution

November 18, 2019

Breathing in India’s national is getting bad to worse with the onset of winter. As stakeholders grapple with different solutions, air in Delhi reaches toxic level pushing Delhites to a brink of health disaster.

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NGT issues disposable plastic ban in Delhi NCR

NGT issues disposable plastic ban in Delhi NCR

December 3, 2016

Alongside recommendations for green waste management practices, the National Green Tribunal on Friday banned the use of disposable plastic in Delhi NCR from next year.

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Noise annoying New Delhi

Noise annoying New Delhi

June 14, 2016

The increasing noise pollution in the capital is affecting lives of people here. Even the ‘Silence Zones’ do not match safety standards.

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Air and water Pollution

Air and water Pollution

April 29, 2016

  According to Central Pollution Control Board, India’s large metro cities and 41 tier-II cities are facing high air and water pollution. As per the findings of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), metro cities and around 41 tier-II cities including Tezpur, Rishikes...

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