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Kushan Niyogi -November 29, 2024

Air quality drops in Delhi’s hotspots: Industrial areas hit hardest

Air quality drops in Delhi’s hotspots: Industrial areas hit hardest

The Capital’s highest AQI of the season — 494 — was recorded on November 18, and in some of the 13 pollution hotspots, the reading was as high as 1700

Kushan Niyogi -November 29, 2024

Over 20,000 complaints received by Delhi’s Green War Room; GRAP-IV violations see an uptick

Over 20,000 complaints received by Delhi’s Green War Room; GRAP-IV violations see an uptick

Authorities struggle to enforce pollution-control measures as construction activities continue unbated across key residential and industrial areas in the city

Saurav Gupta -November 21, 2024

Delhi Metro gives boost to govt’s push for public transport amid worsening air quality

Delhi Metro gives boost to govt’s push for public transport amid worsening air quality

While the Delhi Metro is running more trips, DTC is facing hurdles in increasing bus services due to fleet and traffic constraints

Saurav Gupta -November 15, 2024

Delhi’s quick fix for pollution: Can 10,000 volunteers bring about an effective change?

Delhi’s quick fix for pollution: Can 10,000 volunteers bring about an effective change?

As the air quality crisis deepens, experts question whether deploying untrained volunteers can really combat pollution in the national capital

Kushan Niyogi -November 11, 2024

Stuck in second gear: Only one of city’s 5 major railway stations is disabled-friendly

Stuck in second gear: Only one of city’s 5 major railway stations is disabled-friendly

Except Anand Vihar Railway Station, no other major railway station in the nation capital has the basic infrastructure needed to facilitate the movement of people with mobility impairment, leaving them at the mercy of others

Saurav Gupta -November 4, 2024

Mothers step up as air pollution endangers children’s health

Mothers step up as air pollution endangers children’s health

With air pollution taking a toll on the health of their children, mothers’ collectives, such as ‘Warrior Moms’, are stepping up and demonstrating that government agencies take urgent action before the ongoing crisis take a turn for the worse

Saurav Gupta -October 25, 2024

Delhi: Authorities intensify efforts as air quality dips into “very poor” category

Delhi: Authorities intensify efforts as air quality dips into “very poor” category

City agencies, led by Chief Minister Atishi, introduce stricter regulations to fight rising dust pollution

Kushan Niyogi -September 30, 2024

Dellhi: Three dead from electrocution amid waterlogging in Kirari; police say nothing can be done

Dellhi: Three dead from electrocution amid waterlogging in Kirari; police say nothing can be done

As this report was prepared, multiple transformers in the area were partially submerged under flooded roads