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Thick layer of smog covers NCR, AQI under ‘severe’ category

Nov 03, 2019

Ghaziabad/ Noida (Uttar Pradesh)/ Nov 03 (ANI): The air quality of National Capital Region (NCR) took a hit due to a combination of stubble burning, firecracker emissions and unfavourable meteorological conditions in past few weeks. A thick layer of smog continued to cover the sky in the NCR region on November 03. A public health emergency has been declared in the Delhi-NCR region due to rising pollution. Residents of Ghaziabad have complained of a spike in respiratory problems, allergies and other health issues. According to the National Air Quality Index (NAQI) data, major pollutants in Noida are PM 2.5 at 486 and PM 10 at 459 both in 'severe' category. On November 01, the Supreme Court-mandated Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) declared public health emergency due to rising air pollution levels. Higher value of AQI indicates greater level of air pollution and health concern.
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Chhath Puja: Devotees offer prayers to sun god on final day

Nov 03, 2019

Pune woman takes handicraft paintings to new height by using human hair

Pune woman takes handicraft paintings to new height by using human hair

Nov 03, 2019

Pune (Maharashtra), Nov 3 (ANI): A woman from Maharashtra’s Kolhapur is taking her love for handicrafts to new heights by using human hair. Asmita Potdar made...
President Kovind arrives in Sikkim on 2-day visit

President Kovind arrives in Sikkim on 2-day visit

Nov 03, 2019

Gangtok (Sikkim), Nov 3 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind along with first lady arrived in Sikkim for a two-day visit. Governor Ganga Prasad and CM Prem...
164 soldiers recruited into Ladakh Scouts Regiment

164 soldiers recruited into Ladakh Scouts Regiment

Nov 02, 2019

Leh (Ladakh), Nov 03 (ANI): Attestation Parade was held on November 2 at the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre in Leh to mark the entry of 164...
Rs 6.4 crore worth fake notes seized in Telangana's Khammam, 5 arrested

Rs 6.4 crore worth fake notes seized in Telangana's Khammam, 5 arrested

Nov 02, 2019

Khammam (Telangana), Nov 02 (ANI): Telangana Police on Saturday arrested five persons in Khammam district for cheating public in guise of exchanging Rs. 2,000 denomination currency...
Vigilance Awareness Week-2019: Delhi Police organized sensitization workshop

Vigilance Awareness Week-2019: Delhi Police organized sensitization workshop

Nov 02, 2019

New Delhi, Nov 02 (ANI): On the occasion of 'Vigilance Awareness Week-2019', Delhi Police organized a one-day sensitization workshop for Delhi police personnel on the...
German Chancellor Angela Merkel meets electric-rickshaw operators in Delhi

German Chancellor Angela Merkel meets electric-rickshaw operators in Delhi

Nov 02, 2019

New Delhi, Nov 02 (ANI): Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel met electric-rickshaw operators at Dwarka Sector-21 metro station on November 02. She also had a small...
B S Hooda appointed as leader of Haryana Congress Legislature Party: Congress

B S Hooda appointed as leader of Haryana Congress Legislature Party: Congress

Nov 02, 2019

New Delhi, Nov 02 (ANI): Former chief minister of Haryana and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda appointed as the leader of the Haryana Congress...
EDMC sprinkles water in Delhi's Geeta Colony to control air pollution

EDMC sprinkles water in Delhi's Geeta Colony to control air pollution

Nov 02, 2019

New Delhi/ Gurugram (Haryana), Nov 02 (ANI): The East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) sprinkled water on roads in Geeta Colony area of the national capital on...
Except Shiv Sena, BJP all political parties are talking to each other: Sanjay Raut

Except Shiv Sena, BJP all political parties are talking to each other: Sanjay Raut

Nov 02, 2019

Mumbai, Nov 02 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Mumbai on November 02, Shiv Sena veteran leader Sanjay Raut spoke on his meeting with Nationalist...
Rather than choosing job for money, choose it for happiness: K Sivan at IIT Delhi

Rather than choosing job for money, choose it for happiness: K Sivan at IIT Delhi

Nov 02, 2019

New Delhi, Nov 02 (ANI): Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman, K Sivan attended the 50th convocation of IIT Delhi on November 02. “There is one life...
PM Modi departs for Thailand

PM Modi departs for Thailand

Nov 02, 2019

New Delhi, Nov 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for to Thailand on November 02. He will be on 3-day visit to the country. PM...
Locals wear mask during exercise, AQI under ‘severe’ category in NCR

Locals wear mask during exercise, AQI under ‘severe’ category in NCR

Nov 02, 2019

Ghaziabad/ Noida (Uttar Pradesh)/ Ambala (Haryana), Nov 02 (ANI): The air quality of National Capital Region (NCR) took a hit due to a combination of stubble...