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Is April 2018 date to roll out BS-VI fuel in Delhi feasible?
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 16 (ANI): As a measure to reduce the toxicity in Delhi's air, which rises every year during the winters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government on Wednesday advanced rolling out of Bharat Stage (BS)-VI fuel in the national capital by two years to April 2018. Read More
Ireland ranked worst country in Europe for action on climate chang
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], Nov 16 (ANI): According to the 2018 Climate Change Performance Index, Ireland is the worst performing country in Europe in terms of taking concrete action to tackle climate change.
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Ban on trucks in Delhi to be lifted as air quality 'improves'
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] November 16 (ANI): The Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) on Thursday directed Delhi government to remove the ban on entry of trucks, construction works in Delhi and also to withdraw four-time hike in parking fees, as air quality has improved.
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'Delhi, We Need to Talk': Kohli urges people to battle toxic smog
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): Raising concern over the toxic blanket that enshrouds Delhi and the surrounding areas over the last few days, Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli has urged the public to do something about pollution in the national capital region rather than playing
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Clean UP: Adityanath directs measures to be taken to curb pollutio
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday, in a cleanliness drive, directed the municipal corporation of the state to implement complete ban on garbage burning in urban areas.
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Gujarat polls: BJP to declare list of nominees 'at the right time'
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov.15 (ANI): Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Wednesday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will announce its list of nominees for the Gujarat Assembly elections 'at the right time'.
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Kejriwal, Khattar promise to jointly address smog situation
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Haryana/Punjab) [India], Nov 15 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Haryana counterpart, Manohar Lal Khattar, on Wednesday promised to jointly address the toxic smog situation that has beset the northern India.
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Centre to prepone introduction of BS-VI grade auto fuels in NCT De
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 15 (ANI): Amid serious pollution levels in Delhi and adjoining areas, the Petroleum Ministry on Wednesday decided to prepone introduction of BS-VI grade auto fuels in National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi with effect from April 1, 2018 instead of April 1, 2020.
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Pollution can increase risk of infertility in both men, women
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 15 (ANI): Delhi is reeling under extreme levels of pollution currently. The air quality index has reached an all-time high of 451, which is way beyond the acceptable limits.
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Sycophancy! BJP workers give foot massage to 'tired' UP minister
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Nov.14 (ANI): In what can be termed as a case of sycophancy, a video of Uttar Pradesh Minister has surfaced on media taking foot massage from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers after campaigning for the civic polls.
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AQI of Delhi-NCR in 'very unhealthy' category
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 14 (ANI): The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Tuesday evening released the new air quality index (AQI) data of Delhi-NCR, with the pollution level hovering in 'very unhealthy' category.
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Steyn to return from injury lay-off in Ram Slam T20 Challenge
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], November 14 (ANI): South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn is all set to make a return from a long injury-lay off after being named in the 'quality' Titans squad this week in the Ram Slam T20 Challenge.
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