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Turn fight against pollution into mass movement: Kejriwal to Delhiites

New Delhi, June 5 (UNI) On World Environment Day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday called on Delhiites to turn the fight against pollution into a mass movement.
Recognising the urgency of the situation, the CM emphasised the need for collective action to create an environment where citizens can thrive in a state of well-being, enjoying clean air and pure water. He expressed his gratitude to Delhiites for their dedicated efforts over the past year, which has resulted in a remarkable achievement — the simultaneous progress of rapid development and a significant reduction in pollution levels, the Chief Minister’s office communiqué said.
Kejriwal announced that the levels of PM-2.5 and PM-10 pollutants in the national capital have witnessed a remarkable 30 percent decline in 2022 when compared to 2016, reflecting the effectiveness of the city's pollution control measures.
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SC issues contempt notice to DDA vice-chairman for unauthorised tree felling

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New Delhi, Apr 24 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a show-cause notice to the vice-chairman of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for the felling of more than 1,000 trees for construction of an approach road between Chattarpur Road and SAARC University near Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.

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Rubber farmers accuse tyre manufacturers of issuing Electoral Bonds to shield cartelisation

25 Apr 2024 | 2:04 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (UNI) The All India Kisan Sabha and Kerala Karshaka Sangham have joined the rubber farmers and filed an intervention petition in the Supreme Court against the monopoly and Cartelisation of the tyre companies disregarding the interests of consumers and farmers.

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Giridhar Aramane to attend SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Kazakhstan

Giridhar Aramane to attend SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Kazakhstan

24 Apr 2024 | 8:21 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (UNI) A delegation, led by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane will be leaving for Astana, Kazakhstan, to participate in the Annual Meeting of the Defence Ministers' of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States.

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Need to be self-reliant in war fighting platforms and systems: Gen Pande

Need to be self-reliant in war fighting platforms and systems: Gen Pande

24 Apr 2024 | 5:47 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (UNI) Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pande on Wednesday underlined the vital need of being self-reliant in war fighting platforms and systems, besides achieving self-sufficiency in critical technologies through indigenous Research & Development.

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BJP slams Sam Pitroda over  'inheritance tax' remark

BJP slams Sam Pitroda over 'inheritance tax' remark

24 Apr 2024 | 5:28 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (UNI) BJP on Wednesday slammed senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda for his "inheritance tax" remark saying "the intentions of Congress are dangerous and it wants to destroy the heritage of India".

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