Two large US studies published in The BMJ find that both short- and long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution significantly increase hospitalisation risk for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, suggesting no safe threshold exists.
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday that the government is working 12 months a year, seven days a week, to control pollution in Delhi-NCR, and that a comprehensive, time-bound plan is underway to counter the challenge. Short-term and long-term plans have been prepared and are under effective implementation, she said after.
New Delhi: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Sunday that the government is preparing a comprehensive, year-round strategy to combat air pollution through science-backed interventions, advanced technology and coordinated governance. As part of this approach, the Delhi Government is exploring a potential collaboration with IIT Kanpur to leverage Artificial Intelligence and advanced air.
Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa ordered the closure of all illegal industries and warned of strict action against private companies violating work-from-home norms under GRAP-4 as pollution levels remain severe.
New Delhi: With Delhi choking under toxic air for over a week, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has demanded accountability from Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena for leaving the capital in crisis while enjoying a cricket match in Ahmedabad. According to a release from the party, AAP Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj, joined by senior.
New Delhi: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday expressed disappointment that Parliament failed to discuss air pollution in the Winter Session, which concluded earlier in the day, saying the issue deserved urgent attention and should be scheduled in the next session. “It could not be discussed, but it should have been discussed. I have.
