M6.3 – SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA
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PANASONIC SUGGESTS WAYS TO IMPROVE AIR BEHIND THE DOORS
Panasonic suggests ways to improve air behind the doors
According to World Health rganization estimates, 300 million people suffer from asthma and it’s the most common chronic disease among children. With the rapid increase in the pollution in the country, the rate of allergy and asthma cases are on rise in India, especially the metros. In second half of 2016, Delhi experienced the worst hit with the city choking under record pollution levels and a spell of smog that has been declared as the worst in 17 years by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). So much so, the Delhi government declared it as an ‘emergency situation’.
As many would not be aware, but the indoor air is 3-5 times more polluted than the outdoor air because it is a mix of outdoor pollution that comes in through windows and doors as well as indoor pollutants like dust, cooking fumes, allergens, incense, cigarette smoke and pet dander. So many potentially harmful contaminants get trapped inside our homes, and we can’t even open a window to get some fresh air! We spend 90 percent of our time indoors, and thus, it is important to take note of how clean the air is behind our doors. The air-pollution might have gone down over the period, but it is important to maintain the air-quality inside our houses and offices.
With this year’s theme – ‘Better Air, Better Breathing’, Panasonic has curated a list of measures to purify the air at home and your workplace. With these measure you can stop the poisonous intruders enter your home and move towards a ‘Better Life, Better World’. After all, breathing in clean air should be a priority.
Mr. Syed Moonis Alvi, General Manager, Water Purifier & Air Purifier, Panasonic India said, “With increasing prevalence of asthma among people, there is a need to increase awareness regarding the disease as well as the preventive measures. As air-pollution is one of the major cause for Asthma, one should keep a check on the quality of indoor air. Dust and other particles are everywhere around us. There is no way to prevent them from coming inside our homes, but there is a way of keeping our homes clean. At Panasonic, it is our continuous endeavour to enhance the quality of life of our consumers as it is core to our principle values. Addressing the extent of air pollution in the country and the severity of augmenting levels of PM 2.5 air pollutants, our air-purifier range improves the indoor air-quality and provide a healthy and safe environment to breathe in.”
If in a quest of clean air, follow the below steps:
Monitor indoor pollution
To improve the air-quality, it is important to first monitor it and then tale actions. One can download a pollution mapping mobile application to monitor air inside the house. Also, keep your windows and doors closed in the wee hours and early morning, as that is the time when pollution is at its worst. In addition, air-purifiers are equipped with technology to monitor the air quality and function accordingly. Econavi technology present in Panasonic air-purifiers helps to monitor the requirement and function accordingly.
Activated Charcoal
Who though an activated charcoal will help to purify indoor air. The odourless element is highly-absorptive and works wonders with eliminating toxins from the air.
Use Chimney to filter cooking fumes
Researchers have established that cooking fumes are cancerous and contribute greatly to contaminating indoor air. While cooking, always keep the exhaust fan on (and use chimney). Also, it is important to clean grease traps on regular intervals.
Air-purifier
Addressing the severity of air pollution in the country and the critical effect of the increasing levels of PM2.5 air pollutant, specially designed air-purifiers have come up in the market. These purifiers combat poisonous particles in the air, providing a healthy and safe environment to breathe in. The right home air purifier can help us sleep better and prevent sinus and breathing problems as it will remove dust and allergens from the air and leave us breathing easier and even reduce snoring. Panasonic recently introduced new range of affordable and colourful air-purifiers from Rs. 11,995 onwards.
In summers, as one uses air-conditioner, Panasonic also introduced their advanced air purification system nanoe-G in their recently launched Elite Inverter SKY Series air-conditioners. It purifies down the air to the smallest details and removes the airborne particles including the particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers in size (PM2.5). Moreover, the SKY Series comes with the innovative DUST SENSOR which automatically switches on nanoe-G to purify the air whenever a high level of particle concentration is detected. This results in preventing health problems and improving the quality of indoor air.
Keep Air-purifying Plants
Houseplants can help you purify indoor air. They absorb particulates in the air and then process it into oxygen via photosynthesis. Plants like chrysanthemum (Garden mum), spider plant, weeping fig and peace lily are some of the indoor plants you can consider keeping at your home. It’s suggested that you have at least one plant per 100 square feet of home for efficient air cleaning to be accomplished.
Essential Oils
In the presence of essential oils like cinnamon, oregano, rosemary, thyme, grapefruit lemon, clove, tea tree – viruses, fungi, bacteria and even mold cannot survive. Studies from Weber State University show that Thieves Oil has a 99.96% kill rate against airborne bacteria. It is an antiseptic blend of pure essential oils including pine needle, cinnamon, thyme, eucalyptus, lemon and grapefruit which helps keep the home free from germs and purifies the air. You can add it to soaps and detergents to breathe fresher, cleaner air.
Change Bed Linen regularly
Change your bed sheet and pillow covers at least twice a week and always use clean blankets. Regularly washing curtains is also a healthy practice to prevent indoor air pollution.
Avoid moisture from getting trapped
Clean your house well and prevent moisture since dust and mites strive on moisture. High moisture inside the house leads to mold growth and is also associated with respiratory issues. Use exhaust fan while cooking and even in the bathroom after shower; put the clothes’ dryer outside, don’t put too much water in houseplants and make sure there are no leaky plumbing to prevent mold. Get your electronic devices, especially air conditioners serviced regularly and use dehumidifier.
A few Quick Tips
- Quit smoking or smoke outside the house, and prevent guests from smoking inside your house
- Clean leaves of the plants regularly to get rid of dirt
- Take off your shoes outside/entrance of the house as they carry dirt and other harmful particles including fungal spores, lead dust, pollen, wood smoke, industrial toxins and mites among others
- Resist the temptation to open windows and doors as there is no fresh air outside
- Let dry-cleaned items air outdoors before bringing them inside in order to prevent chemicals from entering your home.
- Clean your air conditioner to help keep asthma triggers away from your house
- Get the drips and leaks fixed as soon as possible
- Clean all the hidden corners of your house and use vacuum cleaners to suck all the dangerous particles
- Groom your pets regularly
About Panasonic India
Panasonic makes available in India & South Asia its wide range of consumer electronics, home appliances like LED & DVD players, Home Theatre Systems, Cameras, Camcorders, Car Audio Systems, Air Conditioners, Washing Machines, Refrigerators, Microwave Ovens, Automatic Cookers, Vacuum Cleaners and an extensive range of system products including communication like Phones, High Definition Videoconferencing, Professional Audio Video products like Broadcast Cameras, Projectors and Displays, Business Solutions including Printers, Whiteboards and Security solutions. The company currently has a workforce of about 13,000 in India & South Asia. For more information on the company and the Panasonic brand in India, please visit http://panasonic.co.in
INDIA-CYPRUS SIGN FOUR MOUS
NARESH KUMAR SAGAR
In order to develop more trade and prosperity of economy, India and Cyprus recently has signed four agreements including memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in Executive Programme on Culture, Education and Scientific Cooperation for 2017-2020; Work Plan under programme of Cooperation in Agriculture for 2017-2018, Merchant Shipping Agreement and Air Aviation Agreement.
India and Cyprus recently signed four MoUs to further strengthen the relations between the two countries. This meeting was yet another stepping stone in the countries’ common history and has provided an opportunity to take stock of bilateral relations and explore concrete ways in which to take these relations forward, by identifying specific areas to work together to modernize the relationship and amplify the benefits for both sides.
The agreements the two countries signed furthered enhance the long-standing relations between India and Cyprus, and add to the extensive existing legal framework, which included 16 bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding. The two countries stand ready to explore enhanced cooperation in fields such as renewable energy, solar energy, information technology, and innovation where India is a pioneer.
DELHI HIGH COURT QUASHES FALSE FIR AGAINST DELHI CANTT MLA
- Delhi Police had falsely alleged in 2015 that the MLA had assaulted a NDMC employee
Hon’ble Delhi High Court has quashed the FIR, which was wrongly registered by the Delhi Police in August 2015 solely with the motive of implicating Delhi Cantt MLA Commando Surinder Singh on the false allegation that he had assaulted a NDMC employee and had abused him.
Given below is the link of the High Court order :
Not only was this false FIR registered against Commando Surinder, but Delhi Police had gone ahead and even arrested him.
Aam Aadmi Party has consistently stated that the Delhi Police, under political pressure implicated elected MLAs to defame them and the party.
Quashing of the FIR by the hon’ble High Court is another tight slap on the face of Delhi Police, which should now learn a lesson and desist from troubling elected MLAs
GAIL AWARDS PIPELINE LAYING WORK CONTRACTS FOR ANOTHER 131 KM IN KERALA
75 % of Kochi – Koottanad – Mangaluru Pipeline now in Construction Phase
New Delhi, May 1, 2017: Carrying forward the momentum for Natural Gas pipeline works in Kerala, GAIL (India) Limited has awarded Contracts for Pipeline Laying works of the Kochi – Koottanad – Mangaluru Pipeline for another 131 Km section from Areacode (Malappuram) to Kurumathoor (Kannur) at a cost of approx. Rs 200 Crore. The balance 111 Km stretch in Malappuram, Kannur and Kasargod districts will be awarded by July 2017.
Construction works from both the ends of the Kochi – Koottanad – Mangaluru Pipeline i.e., in the 91 Km Kochi – Koottanad Section as well as in the 105 Km Perole (Kasargod) – Mangaluru Section are already in full swing. With today’s award of contracts, over 75% of the Kochi – Koottanad – Mangaluru Pipeline will be in the Construction Phase.
GAIL has been able to make substantial progress in acquisition of Right of User due to the continued support of the State Government, Administration, Police and the public at large. The Kochi – Koottanad – Mangaluru Pipeline is likely to give a major economic boost to the state of Kerala by way of environmentally benign industrial development.
GAIL is targeting to complete the entire Kochi – Koottanad – Mangaluru Pipeline by December 2018.
