Tag: Air
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Punjab’s Farm Fires Major Reason Behind Delhi-NCR’s Air Pollution; Centre to Send Flying Squads to Monitor Situation
[ad_1] The Centre will send flying squads to Punjab and Haryana for monitoring stubble burning cases and submitting daily reports amid information which suggested that the crop burning in Punjab is the major reason behind Delhi-NCR’s air pollution. This decision was taken at a meeting chaired by the cabinet secretary on Wednesday. In attendance at…
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We found the best Walmart Black Friday air fryer deal: How to shop it early
[ad_1] Walmart Black Friday 2023 is coming early this year with the Walmart Black Friday sale. There are tons of deals available to shop for Walmart+ members starting Wednesday, Nov. 8. The shopping experts at CBS Essentials (that’s us!) have scoured the sale to find the hottest deals for you to shop. One of our favorite deals…
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Will odd-even rule help to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR?
[ad_1] Delhi government has implemented the odd-even rule in the city as air pollution remains at a ‘severe’ level even on the fourth day. There are summer holidays, winter holidays, and Diwali holidays. Similarly, pollution holidays fall in Delhi in October-November. That means Pollution Vacation which has already started in Delhi. When children across the…
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Air No Care! 1 in 3 of Delhi-NCR Families Likely to Burn Firecrackers this Diwali, Finds LocalCircles Survey
[ad_1] Published By: Local Circles Last Updated: November 06, 2023, 20:41 IST People visit the Humayun Tomb amid low visibility due to smog, in New Delhi, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (PTI Photo) LocalCircles survey: Of the 9,836 respondents to this query, 43% stated that they “will not be burning any crackers as they cause pollution,…
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Air quality of Chandigarh drops to ‘poor’ category | Chandigarh News
[ad_1] The air quality of Chandigarh has dropped to “poor” category (206) as the pollution contents, including particulate matter PM10 and PM2.5, reached alarming figures in the last 24 hours here. “Poor” category (201-300) air causes breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure.
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Joro spiders are an invasive species known for parachuting through the air. Here’s why you shouldn’t fear them.
[ad_1] Halloween may be over, but that doesn’t mean that scary-looking spiders are done for the year. A large yellow spider known as the Joro spider that’s been found in several states is expected to continue spreading along the East Coast, according to a scientist at Clemson University. The spiders are sometimes called parachuting spiders…
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‘Young and the Restless’ star Eric Braeden lays into ‘dismal’ Air Canada – National
[ad_1] The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden had some choice words for Air Canada, ripping into the airline over social media about his son’s recent “dismal” flying experience. Braeden took to X, formerly Twitter, on Monday to blast the airline after his son was told by company staff that he was too late…
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Delhi primary schools shut for 2 days as air quality turns ‘severe’
[ad_1] At least 18 out of 37 monitoring stations in Delhi recorded Air Quality Index (AQI) in the ‘severe’ category. All government and private primary schools in Delhi will remain closed for the next two days in view of rising pollution levels, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced Thursday night. Pollution levels in the national capital…
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Poor Air Quality Heightens Stroke Risk: DAK
[ad_1] DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan Srinagar, Oct 29: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Sunday said exposure to air pollution increases the risk of stroke.“Poor air quality heightens your chances of getting a stroke,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan on world stroke day.Dr Hassan said, according to a new study published in…
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BMC issues fresh guidelines for construction sites to tackle air pollution
[ad_1] According to BMC guidelines, BMC asked construction sites to ensure that at least 35 feet high tin/metal sheets are erected around the periphery of construction projects having a height of more than 70 mtr. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued new guidelines on Wednesday to curb air pollution from construction sites in Mumbai. The…