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 'Mil Kar Chale, Pradushan Se Lade' (let's fight against pollution together)".

‘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.

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 trucks other than electric and CNG ones into Delhi

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 "severe" category around 11 am

Delhi’s air quality in ‘severe’ zone

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

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 and use of firecrackers

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 13.