air pollution

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 4, 2023

World Cup: Coughing Bangladeshis cancel practice due to severe pollution

Visitors don’t want to risk any illness ahead of a match against Sri Lanka, where they will play only for…

November 3, 2023

‘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…

November 3, 2023

Risk of type-2 diabetes likely to increase by pollution, Indian study says

The study conducted in Delhi and Chennai found that inhaling air with high amounts of fine pollution particles (PM2.5) --…

November 2, 2023

Only electric, CNG, BS-VI diesel buses from Haryana can enter Delhi from today

This measure is aimed at addressing air pollution caused by diesel-powered buses in the region, with the overarching goal of…

November 1, 2023

Delhi sees worst October air quality since 2020

In stark contrast to the preceding years, Delhi encountered only one day of rainfall (5.4 mm) in October 2023, while…

October 31, 2023

Delhi air quality continues to remain in ‘poor’ category, to worsen in days ahead

According to the Centre's Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, the city's air quality is likely to deteriorate to…

October 27, 2023

Delhi’s air quality turns ‘very poor’, Environment Minister Gopal Rai calls meeting

The capital's 24-hour average air quality index stood at 313 on Sunday, deteriorating from 248 on Saturday. Delhi last recorded…

October 23, 2023

To monitor air pollution, Delhi govt’s ‘Green War Room’ to function 24X7 from tomorrow

Established in 2020, the Green War Room boasts advanced air quality monitoring equipment and a team of experts, including scientists…

October 2, 2023