From The Economic Times
Center-Right Owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co.Congress slams Modi govt for being in 'denial' on impact of air pollution on mortality
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The Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs had planned to hear views of the Ministry of Home Affairs and agencies concerned, but the hearing on NCR pollution was removed from its agenda. Meanwhile Delhi’s average AQI is 299, though 31 of 59 stations report higher pollution; the IIT Delhi station recorded a maximum of 389 AQI at 6 pm, followed by 381 at Pusa Institute and 380 at Chandni Chowk. Doctors have advised N95 masks, indoor exercise and air purifiers amid the high pollution.
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Congress leader seeks restoration of November 17 discussion, says Delhi’s pollution crisis requires urgent parliamentary scrutiny
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the BJP government of failing to tackle Delhi's worsening air pollution, questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi over unspent environmental funds and missing PM2.5 readings at monitoring stations. He demanded accountability, citing pollution-linked…
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Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh condemned the Modi government for denying air pollution's significant mortality impact. He referred to a FICCI-EY report indicating around 2 million death cases linked to pollution in 2023. The report urges reforms like tightening PM2.5 and ozone standards to…
