Ahead of Diwali, Delhi air quality reaches hazardous level; Anand Vihar most polluted
Ahead of Diwali celebrations, the air quality in the national capital has reached at the hazardous levels.
Oct 19, 2017, 11:28 AM ISTWon't burst crackers on Diwali, say 87% citizens of Delhi-NCR
With the air quality reduced to toxic levels – five times the safe levels set by the WHO – Delhi features in the list of the most polluted cities in the world.
Oct 18, 2017, 08:54 AM ISTEven in worst-case scenario, repetition of Diwali 2016 pollution unlikely: SAFAR
Delhi faced its worst air pollution and smog in 17 years the following day after Diwali 2016, with unabated and unchecked stubble burning in neighbouring states being coupled with additional emissions from Diwali firecrackers bought the PM2.5 volume to over 600 units.
Oct 17, 2017, 09:11 AM ISTAir quality worsens in Delhi, use of masks advised
Based on the major pollutant volume of PM2.5, or particles with diameter lesser than 2.5 mm, all the recorded regions in Delhi and NCR saw three to four times the safe limit of the pollutants.
Oct 16, 2017, 18:42 PM ISTDiwali 2017: Will Delhi choke again despite Diwali firecracker ban?
According to a study, people in Delhi smoke 30 cigarettes in a day – that's how polluted the air is at present.
Oct 16, 2017, 11:57 AM ISTDelhi's air quality worsens, to stay 'very poor' for 48 hours
With north-westerly winds blowing into Delhi from neighbouring states, air quality in the national capital worsened on Saturday and is set to remain `very poor` over the next 48 hours.
Oct 14, 2017, 21:21 PM ISTIndia: Air quality in Delhi likely to get worse during Diwali
Air quality in Delhi is already too bad and is likely to get worse during Diwali. Know the full report.
Oct 08, 2017, 10:13 AM ISTDelhi's air quality has seen improvement: Govt informs Rajya Sabha
He said the effort of any person doing at least one good task that helps in curbing pollution would be encouraged.
Jul 31, 2017, 18:38 PM ISTExceeding limits: Increasing noise pollution, particulate matter in Delhi creating havoc
The report added that the values of SO2 (sulphur dioxide) are within permissible limits for all locations monitored.
Apr 10, 2017, 22:39 PM ISTDelhi's air quality improves, cleaner than Mumbai's in past two weeks
According to a study by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), Delhi considered to be one of the most polluted cities in the world had cleaner air than Mumbai in past two weeks.
Mar 15, 2017, 09:30 AM ISTAfter two-day breather, Delhi's air quality plunges again
According to experts the rainfall that took place between January 25 to 27 was the reason behind the two-day breather.
Jan 30, 2017, 23:54 PM ISTDelhi air quality 'very poor', SC-appointed panel calls for tough action
Taking stock of the air pollution in Delhi and the neighbouring states, the Supreme Court appointed Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA) on Friday asked authorities to immediately enforce the graded response action under "very poor" category for Delhi and "moderate poor" for NCR.
Jan 21, 2017, 00:13 AM ISTDelhi's 'severe' air quality continues to plunge
Central Pollution Control Board's data of the Air Quality Index (AQI) shows that the air quality of Delhi is slowly deteriorating.
Dec 02, 2016, 00:30 AM ISTDelhi smog: SC to hear CSE plea on rising air pollution in national capital
The Supreme Court will on Thursday hear Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) director Sunita Narain`s plea over the rising levels of pollution in Delhi.
Nov 10, 2016, 09:02 AM ISTNational Green Tribunal bans all construction work in Delhi-NCR for a week
Taking a serious note of the deteriorating air quality in Delhi, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday banned all construction activities for one week in the Delhi-NCR region.
Nov 08, 2016, 20:05 PM ISTReal Estate industry opposes ban on construction work in Delhi-NCR
Realtors' body CREDAI today opposed the NGT order banning construction activities in Delhi-NCR saying this will not help in solving the pollution problem and rather impact adversely the delivery of real estate projects.
Nov 08, 2016, 20:01 PM ISTDelhi smog: LG orders strict implementation of action plan to curb air pollution; bans all construction, demolition activities
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung on Monday ordered the strict implementation of steps needed to be taken to check the rising air pollution in the national capital following a high-level meet in this regard.
Nov 07, 2016, 18:53 PM ISTDelhi air pollution level alarming, says foreign media as smog chokes capital
With the air quality dipping to alarming levels, the foreign media has also expressed grave concerns regarding the rising pollution in the national capital region post Diwali.
Nov 07, 2016, 14:46 PM ISTOdd-even: 3-tier air quality monitoring to be set up by Delhi govt
A three-tier air quality monitoring will be put in place by Delhi government during the second phase of the odd-even scheme with a special focus on the border areas of the national capital where particulate matters are recorded on the higher side.
Apr 04, 2016, 21:38 PM ISTCSE slams Jaguar and Land Rover; calls comment about its cars 'emitting air cleaner than Delhi air' irresponsible
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