GRAP Stage-IV curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves

The GRAP-4 restrictions, which barred the entry of polluting vehicles from other states, mandated work from home for 50% employees and barred offline classes for primary school children, had came into effect on November 5

The National Zoological Park: A Haven for Wildlife Enthusiasts in the heart of the Capital

According to the Air Quality Index, the air in the national capital has deteriorated further after Diwali, necessitating extra care and attention for the animals inside the zoo

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

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

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 pride

‘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

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) -- 30 times thinner than a strand of hair -- led to high blood sugar levels and increased type-2 diabetes incidence.

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 transitioning to electric vehicles

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 2022 had six rainy days (129 mm) and October 2021 saw seven (123 mm)