Delhi air pollution

No Respite From Pollution As Air Quality In Delhi Dips Into 'Severe' Category

As per the CPCB data recorded at 7:00 am, the AQI at Anand Vihar was 405, and in Jahangirpuri, it was 428. Similarly, AQI in Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium was recorded at 404 and in Dwarka Sector 8 at 403, all settling into 'severe category'.

Nov 22, 2023, 08:31 AM IST

HAWA BADLENGE: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW of UP Environment Minister Dayashankar Singh

HAWA BADLENGE: In Zee Media's special show on pollution, UP Environment Minister Dayashankar Singh said that now we have also taken BS-6 2300 buses.. In NCR, we are running buses only on green gas.. We are very We are making all the changes…we are running green buses in big cities, but now we are going to run electric buses in intercity also. He further said that we want to control the 10 districts of NCR. Just yesterday I have opened 38 scrap centers in Uttar Pradesh, along with this we have also brought a motor policy for 15 years whether it is a government vehicle or a private one. Dayashankar Singh further said that the farmers of our Uttar Pradesh are understanding the call of their Chief Minister...and the farmers have stopped burning stubble. we all have to work together on pollution. Attacking Kejriwal, he said that in Corona too, Kejriwal ji had sent people to the border. Now it is not that we can stop the pollution coming from Delhi, but we definitely make people aware.

Nov 21, 2023, 16:16 PM IST

Environment Minister Gopal Rai explains 5 Big Factors of Increasing Pollution

In Zee News' special event named 'Hawa Badlenge', Zee News raised the issue of increasing pollution in Delhi. During the event, Zee News' anchor Shobhana Yadav had an exclusive conversation with Environment Minister Gopal Rai. During the interview, Environment Minister explained 5 big factors of increasing pollution.

Nov 21, 2023, 15:12 PM IST

Zee Conclave: 'Reduced Stubble Burning By 50%...', Says Delhi Minister Gopal Rai

Attending Zee News' conclave on air pollution crisis, Rai said that there is an air shed of about 250 km in north India and the winds do not respect the state borders.

Nov 21, 2023, 14:15 PM IST

Delhi's Air Quality Worsens As Centre Relaxes GRAP Measures, AQI At 365

The suburbs of Delhi, such as Ghaziabad (340), Gurugram (324), Greater Noida (306), Noida (338) and Faridabad (336) also recorded ‘poor’ air quality. 

Nov 21, 2023, 10:23 AM IST

Delhi Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor', AQI At 310; Schools, Colleges Reopen Today

A day after restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) - 4 were lifted in Delhi following improvement in the air quality, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Sunday urged people to be careful and continue to follow the rules as stages 1, 2, and 3 of GRAP are still in place to tackle air pollution in the national capital.

Nov 20, 2023, 09:18 AM IST

Delhi Pollution Update: Air quality improves in Delhi, restrictions lifted

Delhi Pollution News: There is good news regarding pollution in Delhi. The air quality in Delhi is gradually improving. In view of this, the Commission for Air Quality is withdrawing the GRAP-4 phase. Let us tell you. The people of Delhi have been facing the brunt of pollution for the last several days.

Nov 19, 2023, 16:54 PM IST

Delhi Resumes Physical Classes For All Schools From Monday; Bars Outdoor Activities

The  Directorate of Education, Delhi has ordered the schools in the national capital not to organise any outdoor activities like morning assemblies and sports for a week.

Nov 18, 2023, 21:34 PM IST

Beijing vs New Delhi: A Tale of Two Cities And Their Air Pollution Challenges

Both Beijing and New Delhi have been struggling with severe air quality problems for years. However, while Beijing has improved its air quality significantly, New Delhi has not seen much progress. 

Nov 18, 2023, 13:55 PM IST

Delhi Air Pollution: Expert Shares Safety Tips To Protect Your Lungs

Dr Puneet Gupta, Head – Department of Pulmonology shares some effective measures to protect ourselves in the face of escalating air pollution. 

Nov 17, 2023, 19:44 PM IST

Delhi Govt Forms Special Task Force To Enforce GRAP 4 Measures To Curb Pollution

Making the announcement, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the STF will be headed by the special secretary of the environment department.

Nov 16, 2023, 17:20 PM IST

Delhi Minister Gopal Rai To Review Air Pollution Plan As City Chokes On Smog

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will convene a meeting with various departments on Thursday to ensure the effective implementation of measures outlined in the Centre’s air pollution control plan.

Nov 16, 2023, 10:33 AM IST

What steps have been taken to prevent pollution in Delhi?

Delhi government has been talking about eliminating pollution for the last several years. But could we reduce pollution?...To deal with this problem, willpower is needed, which China has shown...but no government is ready to tell when we will show it.

Nov 15, 2023, 23:58 PM IST

No Escape From Deadly Haze: Delhi’s Air Quality Nears Severe Category

According to a system developed by the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology to identify the contribution of different pollution sources, stubble-burning accounted for 12 per cent of the air pollution in the capital on Tuesday.

Nov 15, 2023, 10:02 AM IST

Delhi Air Quality Slips To 'Severe' Category Post-Diwali, Anti-Pollution Measures Intensify

Delhi Weather Report: The Central Pollution Control Board reported a significant escalation in the AQI, with areas such as RK Puram, Jahangirpuri, Punjabi Bagh, and IGI Airport registering levels over 400. Specifically, RK Puram recorded an AQI of 417, Punjabi Bagh at 410, ITO at 430, IGI Airport at 430, and Jahangirpuri at 428.

Nov 14, 2023, 09:39 AM IST

Gopal Rai makes huge remark over Delhi Pollution

Delhi government minister Gopal Rai makes huge tatement on pollution. and said that pollution in Delhi is a conspiracy. The smoke of firecrackers from Haryana-UP has reached the capital Delhi.

Nov 14, 2023, 08:40 AM IST

DNA: Who is responsible for pollution due to firecrackers in Delhi?

Despite the ban on firecrackers, firecrackers were burnt across Delhi NCR on Diwali. This was the first Diwali after the Corona epidemic, in which people celebrated Diwali without fear. Due to pollution in Delhi NCR, there was a ban on firecrackers. Firecrackers have been blamed for the sudden surge in AQI after Diwali. In this, Delhi government is blaming UP and Haryana for the increased AQI.

Nov 13, 2023, 23:32 PM IST

Delhi Minister Gopal Rai makes huge statement on Odd-Even Rule

Delhi Minister Gopal Rai makes huge statement on Odd-Even Rule.He said, if necessary, the Odd-Even Rule can be discussed again.

Nov 13, 2023, 16:04 PM IST

Blame-Game On As AAP, BJP Spar Over Delhi Pollution, Cracker Ban Violation

The BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party have accused each other for failing to control the air pollution in Delhi.

Nov 13, 2023, 16:00 PM IST

'UP, Haryana Responsible For Rising Pollution In Delhi; GRAP 4 Measures To Continue': Gopal Rai

Despite the AAP government's ban on firecrackers and the 'Diya Jalao, Patakhe nahi' campaign, visuals from various parts of Delhi, including Lodhi Road, RK Puram, Karol Bagh, and Punjabi Bagh, showed fireworks lighting up the night sky on Sunday.

Nov 13, 2023, 14:01 PM IST