In view of air pollution, the administration of Khairthal-Tijara district in Rajasthan has suspended physical classes for 1 to 5. Now, all primary classes will resume online till further notice.
The Gurugram administration has issued a work-from-home advisory for private institutions and corporate offices amid rising air pollution. Read the advisory and guidelines effective November 20, 2024.
After taking several measures to curb air pollution, the authorities under GRAP-4, urged the elderly, children and those with respiratory, cardiovascular, or other chronic diseases to avoid outdoor activities and stay indoors, as much as possible.
The NCDC under the MOHFW issues health advisories every year to states and Union Territories to address the health concerns of the masses, including those of children, said Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel.
Delhi-NCR's air pollution is a silent killer that poses a significant threat to the health of pregnant women and infants. The toxic air not only affects their immediate health but can also have long-term consequences. It is high time that we take urgent action to address this issue.
The deteriorating air quality in Delhi-Noida is a serious concern that requires immediate attention. As responsible citizens, we must take necessary precautions and make smart choices to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the harmful effects of air pollution.
The study has provided strong evidence of the link between air pollution and type 2 diabetes. It has also shed light on the urgent need for immediate action to reduce air pollution levels and protect public health.
The study, which is the first of its kind in the world, provides fresh evidence supporting a connection between air pollution and cognition.
Parents, take note. If your child is exposed to air pollution, they may have a decline in thinking skills in later life, a study suggests.
Air pollution is an important cause of worsening of respiratory disorders, including sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, bronchitis and respiratory difficulty in those patients who do not smoke or have pre-asthmatic conditions.
The air quality remained 'very poor' in Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad on Friday while it was in the 'poor' zone in Faridabad and Gurgaon in the National Capital Region (NCR), according to a government agency.
A recent study suggests that breathing dirty air takes a heavy toll on gut bacteria, boosting risk of obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders and other chronic illnesses.
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