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Delhi Government Plans Themed Forests to Expand Urban Green Cover

New Delhi, March 21, 2026: The Delhi government is working on a new environmental initiative to develop themed forests across the city in a bid to significantly increase green cover and improve urban biodiversity. The proposal focuses on creating dedicated forest zones based on specific themes such as native plant species, medicinal plants, and ecological […]

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AIIMS Begins Major Study on Air Pollution and Rising Lung Cancer Cases

New Delhi, March 21: All India Institute of Medical Sciences has launched a comprehensive research initiative to investigate the connection between air pollution and the increasing incidence of lung cancer in the country. The study will focus on understanding how prolonged exposure to polluted air contributes to respiratory diseases, particularly among non-smokers who are increasingly […]

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Severe Air Pollution Chokes Delhi-NCR; AQI Touches 428, GRAP Stage-IV Measures Enforced

New Delhi, January 17: Air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR deteriorated sharply on Saturday evening, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to 428, prompting authorities to implement the strictest curbs under Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). According to official data, Delhi’s AQI stood at around 400 at 4 pm and worsened further […]

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Mist in the Air, Vision on the Ground: Minister Manjinder Singh Reviews high-tech Automatic Mist Systems to Tackle Delhi’s Air Pollution

TIT Correspondent info@impressivetimes.com New Delhi, 20th June: Hon’ble Minister for Environment Manjinder Singh Sirsa today conducted an on-ground inspection of the Automatic Misting System installed along Lodhi Road. Designed to suppress dust particles and reduce carbon emissions, these high-pressure mist sprayers are now operational not only in central Delhi but also on DDA-maintained roads in […]

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Delhi Police will deploy additional personnel at traffic-prone spots; Home Guards on standby if needed: CM Atishi

NEW DELHI , 15 Oct , 2024 : In response to the recent spike in air pollution levels, the Delhi Government will be strictly implementing a series of stringent measures under GRAP-1 to improve air quality in the national capital. The development came after Chief Minister Atishi took stock of the situation in a high-level […]

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