From The New Indian Express
Center Owned by Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.Delhi: 4.5 per cent dip in emergency calls this Diwali, minor cases only
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Demand for indoor air‑purifying plants is rising as air pollution wreaks havoc across Indian cities, according to the Deccan Chronicle. Advocates have approached the National Green Tribunal, urging it to take suo motu cognizance of the toxic air in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, describing the deteriorating air quality there as a public health emergency. Meanwhile, the Hindu reports that Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has questioned the government’s handling of the recurring pollution crisis in Delhi and the National Capital Region, saying it reflects a failure to address the problem.
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NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded a 4.5% decline in emergency calls on Diwali this year, with the number falling from 269 in 2025 to 257 in 2026. Fire department officials said no major fire incidents were reported this year, with all calls relating to minor or moderate incidents. Of the total calls, 24…
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NEW DELHI: Delhi's air quality improved marginally to enter the 'poor' category on Tuesday, with the AQI settling at 299, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. On Monday, the day after Diwali, the capital's average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 376, in the 'very poor' category. The…
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NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded a 4.5% decline in emergency calls on Diwali this year, with the number falling from 269 in 2025 to 257 in 2026. Fire department officials said no major fire incidents were reported this year, with all calls relating to minor or moderate incidents. Of the total calls, 24…
