Stop 'hue and cry' over stubble burning without basis: Supreme Court tells Centre over air pollution
The bench, also comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and Surya Kant, said that construction, industry, transport, power and vehicular traffic are the major culprits in causing pollution and asked the Centre to take steps regarding these factors.
Nov 15, 2021, 19:28 PM IST
Delhi air pollution: Hospital sees 10% rise in respiratory problem patients post diwali
Dr Suresh Kumar said that the hospital every day have 10-12 patients visiting the hospital with breathing problems.
Nov 14, 2021, 20:47 PM IST
Use public vehicle at least 1 day every month to make Delhi pollution free: Sisodia urges citizens
"It is our collective duty to reduce pollution by coming forward at an individual and community level. To make Delhi pollution-free, every citizen has to take their share of responsibility to reduce pollution," said Sisodia in a statement.
Nov 14, 2021, 18:58 PM IST
Air purifiers’ sales soar as pollution reaches alarming levels in Delhi NCR
This season, manufacturers have lined up new models and claiming to get a reprieve, not from poor air quality but also threat from the SARS COV-2 virus besides other smart features.
Nov 14, 2021, 17:04 PM IST
Noida ‘most polluted’ city in country, Ghaziabad air quality 'severe'
Noida also continued to remain the ''most polluted city'' in the country with the AQI recorded 464 in the severe category. In a bid to check rising air pollution, the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board has slapped a cumulative fine of Rs 66.5 lakh on eight major polluters on Saturday.
Nov 14, 2021, 09:46 AM IST
Limit outdoor activities: Delhi-NCR air quality on brink of ‘emergency’
According to an analysis by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, people in Delhi breathe the worst air between November 1 and November 15 every year. The city has recorded severe air quality on six of the last eight days after Diwali.
Nov 12, 2021, 23:31 PM IST
Air quality, fog condition to improve once wind speed picks up; expert's view on Delhi's air pollution
According to the experts, the air quality turned severe owing to unfavourable meteorological conditions -- calm winds, low temperature and low mixing height -- and a poisonous cocktail of emissions from firecrackers.
Nov 05, 2021, 14:10 PM IST
From PM Modi’s Kedarnath visit to Delhi’s hazardous air quality after Diwali, here is your news capsule
Nov 05, 2021, 07:23 AM IST
Delhi wakes up to 'hazardous' air quality after people burst firecrackers on Diwali
Several people here complained of itchy throat and watery eyes after a thick blanket of smog shrouded the skies of Delhi.
Nov 05, 2021, 06:40 AM IST
Breaking News: Even before Diwali, the air is bad in Delhi
The air in Delhi is very bad even before Diwali. Once again the air of Delhi is crossing all the levels of pollution. Delhi's Bawana is the most polluted area
Nov 03, 2021, 12:00 PM IST
Delhi's air quality slips into red zone as stubble burning picks up
Stubble burning accounted for six per cent of PM 2.5 pollution in Delhi. The rest of the pollution is due to local sources.
Nov 02, 2021, 19:02 PM IST
75% of children in Delhi experience breathlessness due to toxic air: Study
The TERI report states that air in Delhi has a high concentration of major pollutant PM2.5, which it claimed is pushing Delhiites, especially children, towards respiratory and heart diseases.
Oct 15, 2021, 21:08 PM IST
22 of world's 30 most polluted cities are in India, Delhi 'most polluted capital city’ globally
Besides Delhi, the 21 other Indian cities among the 30 most polluted cities in the world are Ghaziabad, Bulandshahar, Bisrakh Jalalpur, Noida, Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Agra and Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, Bhiwari in Rajasthan, Faridabad, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad, Bandhwari, Gurugram, Yamuna Nagar, Rohtak and Dharuhera in Haryana, and Muzaffarpur in Bihar.
Mar 17, 2021, 08:16 AM IST
NGT extends ban on sale, use of firecrackers amid decline in air quality
The NGT ban will also be applicable in all cities/towns in the country where the ambient air quality falls under the ‘poor’ and above category, the order said.
Dec 02, 2020, 14:33 PM IST
No respite from air pollution in Delhi-NCR; air quality still 'very poor'
The Air quality of Delhi is recorded 'very poor' with AQI clocking at 323 on Friday (November 27).
Nov 27, 2020, 10:03 AM IST
Corona cases cross 78.14 lakhs in the country
Corona cases in the country have crossed 78.14 lakhs on one hand, on the other hand Delhi's AQI has increased to 364. Watch this report
Oct 24, 2020, 14:44 PM IST
Delhi air quality deteriorates, AQI settles in 'Poor' category; shallow fog predicted
The AQI was recorded the highest in Chandni Chowk at 302, followed by Mathura Road at 290, Dhirpur at 273, Delhi University at 248, Ayanagar at 244, Lodhi Road at 222, Airport (T3) at 214, IIT Delhi at 206 and Pusa at 175. The AQI in Noida stood at 311 and Gurugram at 258.
Jan 09, 2020, 07:30 AM IST
Dip in Delhi air quality, AQI settles in 'Very Poor' category; light hail storm predicted
The air pollution level in the national capital and areas around it deteriorated on Tuesday morning with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching the lower end of the 'Very Poor' category. In the morning, the AQI in Delhi docked at 314, according to the Center-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
Jan 07, 2020, 06:54 AM IST
Delhi's air quality improves to moderate category, AQI drops to 115
SAFAR has advised those in the 'Sensitive Group' to consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion.
Dec 15, 2019, 12:20 PM IST
Foggy morning in Delhi, but air quality improves marginally after increase in wind speed
The pollution level of the national capital is under 'poor' as of now overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 280. Major pollutants PM10 and PM 2.5 were at 108 and 70, respectively. The AQI in Delhi's Lodhi Road plunged to 'very poor' category at 306. However, in other areas, it was under 'poor' category. The AQI was 146 in Dhirpur at 8:30 am and it dipped to the 'poor' category at 276 in Mathura Road area. AQI near Pusa Road, Airport, Terminal 3, IIT, and Delhi University stood at 290, 235, 273, and 266, respectively.
Dec 14, 2019, 10:17 AM IST
