Environment

-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

-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

-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

-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

-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

-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

-November 3, 2023

Delhi air quality worsens to ‘severe plus’ category, primary schools shut for two days

Delhi air quality worsens to ‘severe plus’ category, primary schools shut for two days

The city's AQI skyrocketed from 351 at 10 am on Thursday to 471 at 9 am on Friday and the worsening air quality has prompted authorities to close primary schools for two days

-November 2, 2023

Delhi’s air quality now severe amid farm fires surge

Delhi’s air quality now severe amid farm fires surge

The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 351 at 10 am