air pollution

Patriot Bureau -November 14, 2024

Delhi Pollution: Govt directs strict implementation of GRAP II measures

Delhi Pollution: Govt directs strict implementation of GRAP II measures

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi on Thursday morning was in the 'severe' category with a reading of 428 at 9 am. The AQI on Wednesday was reported as the worst in the country, plunging into the 'severe' category for the first time this season.

PTI -November 13, 2024

Season’s first dense fog hits Delhi, visibility plunges to zero at IGI airport

Season’s first dense fog hits Delhi, visibility plunges to zero at IGI airport

The weather department has forecast shallow fog for the day, with the maximum temperature expected to settle at 32 degrees Celsius

Saurav Gupta -November 2, 2024

Delhi Pollution: Indoor plants to naturally purify air

Delhi Pollution: Indoor plants to naturally purify air

Not only these plants beautify our spaces, but many indoor plants also have air-purifying qualities, filtering out harmful toxins and improving oxygen levels.

Saurav Gupta -October 26, 2024

Top strategies to combat indoor air pollution

Top strategies to combat indoor air pollution

While outdoor air pollution gets plenty of attention, indoor air can also contain allergens, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other pollutants that impact our health.

Saurav Gupta -October 23, 2024

NDMC doubles parking fees as Delhi’s air quality deteriorates to ‘very poor’

NDMC doubles parking fees as Delhi’s air quality deteriorates to ‘very poor’

As air quality in the national capital plummets further, parking fees for four-wheelers and two-wheelers have been doubled to discourage private vehicle use and mitigate bad air

Saurav Gupta -October 23, 2024

Delhi-NCR chokes under ‘very poor’ air quality, GRAP Stage 2 enforced

Delhi-NCR chokes under ‘very poor’ air quality, GRAP Stage 2 enforced

As air pollution surges in the National Capital Region, authorities enforce more stringent measures to address deteriorating air quality during the winter months and protect public health

Patriot Bureau -October 22, 2024

Delhi air pollution: Govt urges UP, Haryana, Rajasthan to restrict plying diesel buses to capital

Delhi air pollution: Govt urges UP, Haryana, Rajasthan to restrict plying diesel buses to capital

Rai announced a slew of measures, including enhanced water sprinkling to control road dust, use of dust suppressants and deployment of additional traffic personnel to ease traffic congestion, among others

Saurav Gupta -October 1, 2024

Delhi’s Air Pollution: Experts demand long-term solutions over quick fixes

Delhi’s Air Pollution: Experts demand long-term solutions over quick fixes

Environmentalists says air pollution crisis in the city demands more than costly quick fixes, and call for comprehensive, long-term strategies to address root causes and ensure sustainable improvements