No Respite From Pollution As Delhi's Air Quality Remains In 'Very Poor' Category
As per the data from the CPCB recorded at 6:00 am on Thursday morning, the Air quality index at Anand Vihar was at 387 (very poor); At ITO, Delhi it was 343 (very poor) while the AQI at Wazirpur, Delhi, was 422 (severe), at RK Puram, it was 415 ( severe).
Nov 23, 2023, 08:40 AM IST
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
National Capital Revokes GRAP-IV As Air Quality Improves Slightly In Delhi-NCR
Delhi's air quality persisted in the 'very poor' category, registering an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 340.
Nov 18, 2023, 18:42 PM IST
SC Ban On Firecracker Flouted Openly In Delhi; Over 100 Fire-Related Cases Reported
Several fire-related incidents were reported across India on the occasion of Diwali this Sunday. However, there have been no reports of casualties in these incidents so far.
Nov 13, 2023, 09:34 AM IST
'Use Public Transport, Bicycles': Health Ministry's Advisory For Schools, Students Amid 'Air Emergency' In Delhi
The Health Ministry advisory encourages schools to promote bicycle usage among higher-grade students. Ensuring proper ventilation in classrooms and advocating for 'wet mopping' of floors are among the highlighted measures to enhance indoor air quality.
Nov 10, 2023, 13:54 PM IST
Delhi Govt Submits Report To SC, Claims Significant Reduction In Air Pollution
The Delhi government has decided to bear the entire cost of artificial rain to combat hazardous air pollution in the city and directed the chief secretary to present the government's views before the Supreme Court on Friday.
Nov 10, 2023, 10:34 AM IST
Delhi Govt Calls Meeting As Thick Smog, Severe Pollution Chokes National Capital
The meeting will be attended by Delhi's Finance and Revenue Minister Atishi, Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj, Transport Minister Kailash Gehlot, Social Welfare Minister Rajkumar Anand and Food and Supply Minister Imran Hussain. The meeting will be held at the Delhi Secretariat at 12:30 PM.
Nov 09, 2023, 10:52 AM IST
No Respite From Pollution, Toxic Smog As Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Severe', AQI Over 400
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in Anand Vihar at 432, in RK Puram at 453, in Punjabi Bagh at 444, and in ITO at 441.
Nov 09, 2023, 08:41 AM IST
Delhi Govt Calls Meeting To Ensure Compliance Of SC Order As Air Quality Remains 'Severe'
According to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), pollution peaks in the national capital from November 1 to November 15 when the number of stubble-burning incidents in Punjab and Haryana rises.
Nov 08, 2023, 11:42 AM IST
Schools In Gautam Budha Nagar To Hold Online Classes For Pre-School To Class 9 Till November 10 As Pollution Woes Continue
It may be noted that several schools in Delhi-NCR have switched to the online mode and banned all outdoor sports activities amid rising pollution in the national capital region.
Nov 07, 2023, 15:37 PM IST
Clear Blue Skies Of COVID-19 Lockdown Are Things Of Past As Air Pollution Grips Delhi-NCR
While several reasons contribute to air pollution, vehicular emission remains a major source of pollution in cities like Delhi. Vehicular emissions turn air toxic which has large-scale implications for the health of individuals.
Nov 07, 2023, 11:39 AM IST
Ban On Firecrackers To Continue; Supreme Court Says 'Curbing Pollution Not Just Court's Duty'
The Supreme Court has said that its 2018 order banning firecrackers will continue and shall be duly enforced.
Nov 07, 2023, 11:26 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: Analysing 'Lost Battle' Against Pollution In Delhi-NCR
In today's DNA, Zee News anchor Sourabh Raaj Jain analysed the recurring challenge of air pollution during the months of October and November, highlighting the governmental failure to devise effective strategies to address the declining air quality
Nov 06, 2023, 23:09 PM IST
Will Odd-Even Rule Make A Comeback As Air Quality Worsens In Delhi-NCR?
The odd-even scheme of the Delhi government is a traffic rationing measure under which private vehicles with registration numbers ending with an odd digit will be allowed on roads on odd dates and those with an even digit on even dates.
Nov 06, 2023, 11:38 AM IST
Schools In Gurugram, Faridabad Mulling Online Option As Air Quality Worsens, Outdoor Activities Closed In Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad Schools
Schools, especially in Noida and Delhi, have shut all kinds of outdoor activities such as morning assemblies and sports-related events. Some schools even stated that they have called off events such as annual sports days and inter-school competitions in the wake of the hazardous haze currently blanketing the region.
Nov 06, 2023, 08:58 AM IST
DNA Analysis Of Delhi-NCR Turning Into A Hazardous Gas Chamber
In Today's DNA, Zee News, anchor Sourabh Raaj Jain analysed how the issue of declining air quality isn't confined to Delhi alone; it's also affecting regions in other states.
Nov 04, 2023, 00:19 AM IST
Survey shows 4 out of 5 families facing pollution ailments in Delhi-NCR, many forced to leave
The responses were sought from the residents of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad. The survey also found that 80% of the surveyed families have at least one member who is experiencing some kind of respiratory problem due to air pollution.
Nov 05, 2022, 19:14 PM IST
Delhi Air Pollution: 'Wear masks, because Kejriwalji is busy MAKING...': Union Health Minister ATTACKS Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi-NCR AQI: Alarmed by dangerous pollution levels and health warnings, the Delhi government on Friday announced that primary schools will remain closed from Saturday and 50 percent of its employees will work from home
Nov 05, 2022, 10:05 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: Analysis of Delhi's poisonous air and political slugfest over pollution
In today's DNA, Zee News' Rohit Ranjan will analyse Delhi's biggest problem of air pollution and the blame game by political parties over it.
Nov 04, 2022, 22:54 PM IST
Delhi’s air quality turns ‘VERY POOR’ as people burst firecrackers flouting ban
Delhi AQI turns very poor: Delhi govt had last week warned that bursting firecrackers in the national capital on Diwali will attract a jail term of up to six months and a fine of RS 200. However, a large number of Delhiites were seen bursting high-decibel firecrackers on Diwali night flouting the ban imposed on these by the city government. In the neighbouring cities of Gurugram and Faridabad too, many people burst firecrackers.
Oct 25, 2022, 07:46 AM IST
