Environment

Patriot Bureau -November 15, 2023

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates yet again, inches closer to ‘severe’ category

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates yet again, inches closer to ‘severe’ category

According to a report compiled by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) in August, air pollution is shortening lives by almost 12 years in Delhi

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -November 14, 2023

Tulip to soon bloom New Delhi’s cultivation gardens

Tulip to soon bloom New Delhi’s cultivation gardens

This is a step towards achieving the goals of tulip production in India, which has been achieved under supervision of LG and his constant guidance and support to NDMC, the municipality said

Patriot Bureau -November 14, 2023

Delhi’s air quality worsens again

Delhi’s air quality worsens again

Based on data provided by nine out of the 40 monitoring stations in Delhi, the capital's air quality index stood at 363 -- very poor category-- at 8 am

Patriot Bureau -November 13, 2023

Over 700 vehicles challaned on Diwali for lack of PUC certificates

Over 700 vehicles challaned on Diwali for lack of PUC certificates

Under the Motor Vehicles Act, the operation of old diesel or petrol vehicles and trucks carrying non-essential goods in the national capital results in a Rs 20,000 fine

Tej Prakash Bhardwaj  -November 10, 2023

Severe air quality grips Delhi-NCR amid surge in stubble burning 

Severe air quality grips Delhi-NCR amid surge in stubble burning 

New analysis reveals an alarming 81% wind carriage of pollution, despite a 47.8% Dip in Punjab farm fires; Odd-Even makes a return

Tej Prakash Bhardwaj  -November 6, 2023

Thick blanket of haze shrouds Delhi as air quality hits ‘severe’ levels

Thick blanket of haze shrouds Delhi as air quality hits ‘severe’ levels

With AQI above 400, toxic smog envelops the Capital, prompting emergency measures and health concerns

Patriot Bureau -November 4, 2023

Delhi’s air quality remains in ‘severe’ category for second day

Delhi’s air quality remains in ‘severe’ category for second day

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 407 at 9 am

Tej Prakash Bhardwaj  -November 3, 2023

‘Severe’ AQI at Delhi’s pollution hotspots even before onset of winter

‘Severe’ AQI at Delhi’s pollution hotspots even before onset of winter

Despite several measures, air quality in the national Capital has plummeted to the ‘severe’ category even before the winter; Patriot visits Delhi’s hotspots where a constant rise in cases of respiratory illnesses is taking a toll on its residents