air pollution

Almost all of India breathes air that exceeds WHO’s PM2.5 guidelines

Almost all of India breathes air that exceeds WHO’s PM2.5 guidelines

Delhi-NCR is subjected to the highest exposure to pollution in the country, concludes an analysis conducted in the same report.

September 2, 2022

Delhi, Kolkata among top 4 most-polluted cities in Asia: Report

While Beijing in China had the highest PM2.5-attributable death rate of 124 in 2019, Delhi and Kolkata ranked sixth and…

August 17, 2022

MCD fined Rs 50 lakh for not taking proper steps to prevent the Bhalswa fire

In a blame game between the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Delhi Fire services regarding the fire that kept raging…

June 17, 2022

A dismal year for private schools

Worried about the low attendance in schools, educators fear long-term adverse effects on students due to the absence of proper…

December 24, 2021

Charging through costs

E-rickshaw drivers in the capital face a difficult time, balancing expenses while continuing to operate with high running costs, made…

December 17, 2021

Unfavourable weather conditions drive up air pollution levels in Delhi

Air pollution levels in Delhi worsened on Friday morning due to unfavourable meteorological conditions -- low temperature and slow wind…

November 26, 2021

Capital’s poor air quality to further increase risk of Covid complications

With deteriorating AQI in the Capital, people are flocking to hospitals complaining of respiratory illnesses. The problem is especially acute…

November 18, 2021

Who is to blame for Delhi’s poor air quality?

The main culprits behind the poor AQI in the capital  has been a constant source of debate, with the centre…

November 17, 2021

Right on track: How smartwatches make monitoring your health easy

With the increasing need to keep a track of your daily step count, workout and more -- here is your…

March 21, 2022