pollution

Air pollution slightly less in Delhi, but concerns persist

The past 24 hours have brought some relief to the people residing in the national capital and its adjoining areas such as Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad a...

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 9:55 AM

State governments responsible, Supreme Court on air pollution in Delhi NCR

Supreme Court on Monday held the state governments responsible for the current situation of air pollution prevailing in Delhi-NCR and remarked that "t...

Monday, November 4, 2019 4:32 PM

It's hard to shoot here: Priyanka on Delhi's air pollution

Priyanka Chopra's latest post on Instagram is a proof that Bollywood celebrities are equally affected by climate change. As the actor is shooting for...

Monday, November 4, 2019 3:56 PM

Delhi: Vijay Goel protests against car rationing scheme, drives odd-numbered vehicle on even day

BJP leader Vijay Goel on Monday drove an odd-numbered vehicle on the roads of Delhi in protest against the provisions of the odd-even scheme which has...

Monday, November 4, 2019 1:43 PM

Traffic exhaust found to increase risk of stroke

As the number of vehicles on roads is on a rise, so is the traffic. And this can elevate an individuals' risk of getting a stroke even in low-pollutio...

Monday, November 4, 2019 12:35 PM

Delhi: Odd-even scheme invokes mixed reactions, violators plead ignorance after being penalised

With an aim to combat air pollution, Delhi government's odd-even scheme was launched in the national capital on Monday with common citizens giving a m...

Monday, November 4, 2019 12:30 PM

Delhi: Thick smog blankets parts of Delhi, AQI crosses severe level

There is no respite for Delhiites from the hazardous air quality as the Delhi-NCR region was engulfed in a thick blanket of smog on Monday morning.

Monday, November 4, 2019 10:18 AM

Delhi: Odd-even scheme begins, CM Kejriwal urges citizens to follow rules, use carpooling

Delhi Government's odd-even scheme has come into implementation from 8 AM on Monday morning with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urging all citizens to...

Monday, November 4, 2019 9:52 AM

HC disposes off pleas against odd-even scheme, asks Delhi govt to consider petitioners' representati...

The Delhi High Court on Friday disposed off pleas challenging the odd-even scheme and directed the state government to consider the petitioners' repre...

Friday, November 1, 2019 1:52 PM

Delhi-NCR battles for breath as AQI remains in 'severe' category for third consecutive day

The air quality in several parts of the national capital and its adjoining areas remained 'hazardous' for the third consecutive day, said the Center-r...

Thursday, October 31, 2019 1:29 PM

Air Quality slips into 'severe' category in several parts of Delhi

The air quality in New Delhi continues to deteriorate and slip into the 'severe' category in several places across the city.

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 9:47 AM

Delhi records 'very poor' air quality post Diwali

The morning after Diwali, Delhiites woke up to a thick cloud of smog as the air quality dipped to 'very poor' category following the festival of light...

Monday, October 28, 2019 10:18 AM

Delhi chokes again day ahead of Diwali, likely to worsen tomorrow

Just a day ahead of Diwali, Delhi's air quality dropped to season's worst on Saturday, due to decrease speed of the wind affecting the dispersion of d...

Saturday, October 26, 2019 12:08 PM

Air pollution leaves Delhi gasping for breath ahead of Diwali

Just two days ahead of Diwali, the air quality of the national capital plunged to a 'very poor' category. At 8:30 am, the air quality index was dockin...

Friday, October 25, 2019 11:03 AM

Air quality in Delhi improves slightly today, concerns persist

The past 24-hours have brought relief to the people residing in Delhi and its adjoining areas such as Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad as the...

Saturday, October 19, 2019 10:06 AM

Kejriwal: Odd-even to be implemented only on 'non-transport four-wheeled vehicles'

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said that the odd-even vehicle rationing scheme will only be implemented on "non-transport four-wheel...

Thursday, October 17, 2019 1:50 PM

Delhi air quality poor for fourth consecutive day

Delhi air quality remained poor for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday with overall Air Quality Index (AQI) docking at 266.

Sunday, October 13, 2019 10:58 AM

Delhi's air quality takes a hit, particulate matter level shoots up

Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi took a hit on Friday as the concentration of the particulate matter -- PM 2.5 and PM 10 -- levels in the air shot up.

Friday, October 11, 2019 11:23 AM