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Delhi sees surge in air pollution as AQI hits poor category after 112 days

Delhi sees surge in air pollution as AQI hits poor category after 112 days

According to the official data, this marks the first time since June 5, 2024, when the AQI reached 248, that…

September 25, 2024

Delhi: Winter Action Plan launched to combat air pollution with new initiatives

Launching the Winter Action Plan, which is based on 21 key focus areas, Rai said, "This year, our theme is…

September 25, 2024

‘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

Divert trucks on expressways to prevent jams at Capital’s border: Delhi Environment Min tells UP, Haryana

With pollution levels in the national capital worsening, the Centre's air quality panel had on Thursday banned the entry of…

November 5, 2022

Capital foe: The thick blanket of smog is back as pollution fills Delhi air

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, 24 of the 37 monitoring stations recorded the AQI in the…

November 5, 2022

Delhi’s air quality in ‘severe’ zone

Anand Vihar and Jahangirpuri were the most polluted places in the capital with AQI at 460

November 3, 2022

Ban on manufacturing, sale and use of all types of firecrackers in Delhi comes into effect today

The city administration and city police will have sufficient time to introduce a mechanism to supervise the illegal manufacturing, sale…

September 16, 2022

Air pollution: Delhi govt extends campaign against open burning till June 13

The Delhi government on Thursday extended its campaign to curb open burning of garbage to check air pollution till June…

May 12, 2022