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Ban on crackers, deregistration of old diesel vehicles: Delhi govt’s measures to tackle pollution 

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Delhi Lieutenant Government Najeeb Jung has directed agencies to ensure that immediate measures are taken to ensure the steps taken to mitigate Air Pollution in Delhi are strictly implemented. The Delhi government on Monday listed out measures which will … Continue reading →

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Indian government declares Delhi air pollution an emergency 

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Capital’s schools closed for three days and building work halted as harmful pollutants reach a level 15 times the safe limit The Indian government has declared severe levels of toxic air pollution in Delhi an “emergency situation” as administrators announce … Continue reading →

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Delhi Chokes On Air 14 Times More Polluted As Diwali Smog Clouds India

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

There is thick smog hanging over Delhi and parts of Uttar Pradesh on the morning after Diwali, with pollution at a dangerous “severe” at 7 am on Monday. Smoke from firecrackers has choked the air and also affected visibility. Data … Continue reading →

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Delhi: Air pollution is ‘severe’ three days before Diwali

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

The state government started the process of installing Radio Frequency Identification Devices and Weigh-in-Motion machines to curb pollution. The Air Quality Index indicated that pollution levels in Delhi were “severe” at many places on Thursday and prompted the government to … Continue reading →

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How are cities around the world tackling air pollution? 

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

More cycling, better public transport and car bans – cities from Delhi to Zurich are using a range of initiatives to lower traffic pollution and improve health Paris Paris bans cars in many historic central districts at weekends, imposes odd-even … Continue reading →

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No new registration of diesel cabs in Delhi: Supreme Court 

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

The apex court allowed existing All India Tourist Permit (AITP) diesel taxis to operate in the national capital till the expiry of their permit, which is issued for a period of five years, and said no renewal of the same … Continue reading →

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Delhi’s Air Quality Plunges 

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Delhi’s air quality plunged today with monitoring stations recording this month’s highest level surface-level ozone and a spike in respirable pollutants. The air quality across the national capital was ‘very poor’. According to SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather … Continue reading →

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Delhi on top of air pollution list according to WHO report 

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new World Health Organisation (WHO) report says an estimated 12.6 million or (1.26 crore) people are dying each year globally from ‘unhealthy environment’ alone. Air pollution woes in Delhi and other Indian cities stubbornly refuse to go away. A … Continue reading →

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