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Air pollution linked to high blood pressure, heart diseases in children; study addresses
A meta-analysis of 14 air pollution studies from around the world found that exposure to high levels of air pollutants…
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Air Quality Commission directs strict enforcement of dust control measures to curb Air Pollution
The Commission of Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas reviewed the deteriorating air quality situation and has directed…
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Principal Secretary to PM reviews situation arising out of severe air pollution in NCR and other parts of North India
The Principal Secretary to PM, Shri P.K. Mishra, today reviewed at a high-level meeting, the situation arising out of severe…
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Principal Secretary to PM holds a high level meeting with the States of Punjab, Haryana and Delhi to tackle air pollution
Posted On: 03 NOV 2019 7:05PM by PIB Delhi Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Dr. P. K. Mishra held a…
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Prime Minister Chairs National Ganga Council Meet Via Video Conferencing
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi chaired the National Ganga Council meeting held on 30th December 2022 via video conferencing…
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Historic resolution on Plastic Pollution adopted by 175 countries at the fifth United Nations Environment Assembly
Addressing plastic pollution is recognized as a global environmental challenge. The resumed session of the fifth UNEA 5.2 held from…
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Air pollutants and meteorological variables influence pollen concentration: study
Scientists have found that air pollutants influence pollen concentration and different types of pollens have a unique response to weather…
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Indian Railway
ER BHARAT SCOUTS & GUIDES’ ELABORATE CAMPAIGN FOR CRACKER, NOISE & POLLUTION FREE DIWALI
ER Bharat Scouts & Guides has made recently elaborate campaign for cracker free, noise free & pollution free Diwali. With…
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Finance Commission holds meeting with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Issues Related to Air Quality in Urban Areas
The 15th Finance Commission headed by Sh. N. K. Singh and including its Members and senior officials held a detailed meeting…
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India has led through vision and action in meeting climate change challenges – Environment Minister Bhupender Singh Yadav
Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change (EF & CC) Shri Bhupender Singh Yadav today called for a concerted…
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Health News
Studies show Regular exercise even in polluted areas can lower the risk of death
The findings of the study were published in the 'Canadian Medical Association Journal'. "Habitual exercise reduces the risk of death…
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Ministry of Power decides to set up a National Mission on the use of Biomass in coal-based thermal power plants
In order to address the issue of air pollution due to farm stubble-burning and to reduce carbon footprints of thermal…
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Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Nandura to Chikhli section on National Highway 53 worth Rs.800 crore at Malkapur in Buldhana district, Maharashtra
Shri Nitin Gadkari today inaugurated the quadranglement of the Nandura to Chikhli section of 45 km length on National Highway 53…
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Cabinet approves “PM-e-Bus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operations; priority to cities having no organized bus service
The Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a bus scheme “PM-e-Bus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operation by…
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First Mile Connectivity to Revolutionize Coal Transportation Leading to a Cleaner and Healthier Environment
To strengthen India’s energy security and realize the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat by reducing the reliance on imported coal, the Ministry of…
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NLCIL Thermal Units and Mines Complying with Environmental Stipulations
NLCIL Thermal Units and Mines are certified for Environmental Management System ISO:14001, complying with the environmental stipulations
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Paddy Straw Management Workshop identified strategies and solutions for achieving the target of zero stubble burning
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of India, the state of Punjab and PAU organised a workshop on 'Paddy…
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Health News
On the occasion of World Health Day, Union Health Ministry organises a Walkathon event in New Delhi
On the occasion of World Health Day, the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare organised a walkathon event in…
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