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AAP says there is no data to identify the prime source of pollution in Delhi after blaming stubble burning in Punjab for years
AAP has repeatedly blamed stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana for the deteriorating pollution in Delhi.
AAP Government in Delhi demands joint meeting of NCR states on stubble burning issue
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The Delhi government has written to the Centre to conduct a joint meeting of the NCR states on stubble burning.
USA: Massive chemical spill after train derailment in Ohio, toxic vinyl chloride and other carcinogens trigger fears of large environmental disaster
As the cars were at risk of explosion, the authorities pierced the containers, thinking of carrying out a 'controlled release' of the chemical. But the chemical started burning, releasing toxic fumes into the air and into a town that has a population of 5000 people.
Delhi had 1,096 hours of ‘good’ air quality in 2022, that is 45 out of 365 days
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The IMD said it was a better 2022 compared to 2021 in overall AQI.
New CJI Justice Chandrachud dismisses urgent listing of petition against stubble burning saying it won’t end pollution: Here are the facts
CJI said that the e matter of stubble burning is not judicially amendable, and therefore the court can’t take it up immediately.
Air pollution worsens in Delhi with increasing stubble burning, demand to shut down schools grows as average AQI nears 500
People in Delhi complain of respiratory illness due to air pollution as AQI plunges to 'severe' and ‘hazardous’ categories
BJP leader Kapil Mishra recreates Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ song to highlight pollution in Delhi due to a ‘useless CM’. Listen to the song
In a tweet, Mishra exposes the apathy of Delhi government as well as Punjab government to control the stubble burning fires which lead to intense pollution over the northern India, particularly the national capital region.
Delhi: #DhuaHuaKejriwal trends as netizens share pictures of firecrackers being burst on Diwali defying ban by Arvind Kejriwal govt
It appears like it has been a very happy Diwali for Delhi residents this time, despite the firecracker ban.
‘Environment Canada’ singles out Diwali fireworks for poor air quality, retracts statement later
The contentious observation by Environment Canada and Ontario's Ministry of the Environment had raised fear of backlash among the local Hindus.
Arvind Kejriwal pats himself on the back for ‘least polluted air on Diwali in 7 years’ but does not give the full picture. Here...
Due to the monsoon rains and delay in stubble burning activities, the air quality in Delhi was better off, unlike the previous years.