Environment

Saurav Gupta -November 28, 2025

Delhi: Residents near waste-to-energy plants say they breathe toxic air every day

Delhi: Residents near waste-to-energy plants say they breathe toxic air every day

Communities around Okhla, Ghazipur, Tehkhand and Narela-Bawana describe constant smoke, illness and official apathy

Tahir Bhat -November 27, 2025

80% of Delhi-NCR families planning to move out amid severe pollution: survey

80% of Delhi-NCR families planning to move out amid severe pollution: survey

A new survey shows families across Delhi-NCR reconsidering their future as toxic air, rising health issues and high expenses push many toward relocation

Saurav Gupta -November 21, 2025

Delhi’s air-quality picture remains hazy as on-ground readings differ from official dashboards

Delhi’s air-quality picture remains hazy as on-ground readings differ from official dashboards

As a thick smog layer lingers over Delhi, checks by Patriot across multiple neighbourhoods found malfunctioning monitors, inaccessible stations and inconsistent readings, raising concerns about the reliability of real-time air-quality data during the city’s peak pollution period

Saurav Gupta -November 16, 2025

Delhi’s air pollution may be 20% worse than recorded: Study 

Delhi’s air pollution may be 20% worse than recorded: Study 

A new study reveals that Delhi’s pollution levels could be underestimated by up to 20% due to hygroscopic particle growth and calls for urgent recalibration of monitoring systems

Saurav Gupta -November 7, 2025

Experts warn MCD’s move to send firecracker waste to WtE plants may worsen Delhi’s pollution

Experts warn MCD’s move to send firecracker waste to WtE plants may worsen Delhi’s pollution

Environmentalists and doctors urge segregation and scientific disposal of post-Diwali waste containing heavy metals

Kushan Niyogi -November 6, 2025

Civic body accused of dumping construction waste in East Delhi amid pollution crisis

Civic body accused of dumping construction waste in East Delhi amid pollution crisis

Residents allege MCD lorries routinely unload debris near homes as citywide recycling targets remain unmet

Saurav Gupta -November 3, 2025

Toxic waste choking Western Yamuna Canal in Bawana

Toxic waste choking Western Yamuna Canal in Bawana

Environmental group exposes unchecked industrial dumping and sewage discharge along Delhi’s key water channel, warning of severe health and ecological risks

Kushan Niyogi -October 31, 2025

Delhi’s crackdown on old vehicles intensifies as pollution crisis deepens

Delhi’s crackdown on old vehicles intensifies as pollution crisis deepens

Over 19,000 end-of-life vehicles seized as Delhi struggles to meet clean-air targets