Delhi air pollution

Patriot Bureau -December 16, 2024

Centre’s air quality panel for Delhi-NCR invokes anti-pollution measures under GRAP III

Centre’s air quality panel for Delhi-NCR invokes anti-pollution measures under GRAP III

The Delhi and NCR state governments have also been directed to stagger timings for public offices and municipal bodies under stage III

Patriot Bureau -November 23, 2024

Street animals, pets suffer as pollution levels rise in Delhi

Street animals, pets suffer as pollution levels rise in Delhi

Delhi has been grappling with a severe pollution crisis over the past few days, with a thick layer of smog enveloping the city particularly during early mornings and evenings

Patriot Bureau -November 21, 2024

Delhi Air Pollution: Centre announces staggered work timings for employees

Delhi Air Pollution: Centre announces staggered work timings for employees

The Centre suggested government employees to use carpool and take public transport as much as possible to minimise air pollution, officials said

Patriot Bureau -November 21, 2024

Delhi pollution curbs boost demand for CNG, BS-6 vehicles amid wedding rush

Delhi pollution curbs boost demand for CNG, BS-6 vehicles amid wedding rush

Travel agencies report a sharp rise in demand for BS-6 and CNG vehicles, including cars like Ertiga, Innova, and traveller buses, as they scramble to meet commitments made before the ban

PTI -November 19, 2024

Pollution crisis: Delhi govt wants artificial rain, seeks PM’s intervention; AQI still in ‘severe+’ zone

Pollution crisis: Delhi govt wants artificial rain, seeks PM’s intervention; AQI still in ‘severe+’ zone

Out of the 32 air monitoring stations in the capital city, 23 reported Air Quality Index (AQI) above 450, which denotes the highest severe-plus category

Patriot Bureau -November 19, 2024

Delhi gasps for breath as air quality remains in ‘severe plus’ category

Delhi gasps for breath as air quality remains in ‘severe plus’ category

Out of the 32 monitoring stations in the capital, 31 recorded AQI levels exceeding 480. Two stations, Alipur and Sonia Vihar, maxed out at 500

Patriot Bureau -November 19, 2024

Delhi’s severe pollution takes centre stage at COP29

Delhi’s severe pollution takes centre stage at COP29

Children in cities have 40 per cent lower lung capacity compared to those in rural areas, Co-Founder of Breathe Mongolia said

Patriot Bureau -November 18, 2024

Flight disruptions in Delhi amidst severe fog: 15 diversions, over 100 delays

Flight disruptions in Delhi amidst severe fog: 15 diversions, over 100 delays

Airlines informed passengers through X that flights may be affected due to poor visibility conditions in the national capital, which is also grappling with high pollution levels.