Page 11 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
'Bureaucracy has developed inertia': SC on Delhi pollution
People sitting in 5-star and 7-star facilities in Delhi keep accusing the farmers, says SC judge
 "'Bureaucracy has developed inertia': SC on Delhi pollution")
How toxic Delhi air is leaving businesses in the capital gasping for breath
The nip in the air brings pollutants and smoke with it in Delhi. At a time when we are seeing post-pandemic economic rebound, let's examine how air pollution affects the capital's business climate
 "How toxic Delhi air is leaving businesses in the capital gasping for breath")
Delhi's AQI dips to 396 on Tuesday, remains in 'very poor' category
The effective farm fire count for yesterday was 3125, contributing to 10 per cent of Delhi's PM2.5.
 "Delhi's AQI dips to 396 on Tuesday, remains in 'very poor' category")
We are here to play cricket: Rahul on air pollution threat to first T20I
'We are here to play cricket,' said India's T20 vice-captain K L Rahul when asked about the rising air pollution levels in the city ahead of the series opener against New Zealand
 "We are here to play cricket: Rahul on air pollution threat to first T20I")
Govt claim of farm fires contributing 10% of pollution makes no sense: Rai
Gopal Rai sought to know the source of the Centre's data that stubble burning accounts for only 10% of the city's PM2.5 pollution and said its share rose to a high of 48% in the last 10 days
 "Govt claim of farm fires contributing 10% of pollution makes no sense: Rai")
Air pollution: Supreme Court asks Centre to hold emergency meeting
The Supreme Court directed the Centre to hold an emergency meeting on the pollution crisis and decide on steps
Delhi's air very poor; no improvement in sight for another 3 days
Delhi's air quality deteriorated marginally on Monday and no improvement is predicted over the next three days, authorities said.
 "Delhi's air very poor; no improvement in sight for another 3 days")
24% drop in stubble burning, but Haryana is an exception, shows data
SC had recently said it has become a fashion to blame the farmers from neighbouring states and their practice of stubble burning for all the pollution in Delhi
 "24% drop in stubble burning, but Haryana is an exception, shows data")
Delhi's air quality improves; govt to submit lockdown proposal to SC
The national capital recorded a 24-hour average AQI of 330 on Sunday as against 437 the previous day as emissions from farm fires in Haryana and Punjab dropped significantly
 "Delhi's air quality improves; govt to submit lockdown proposal to SC")
India needs collaboration, continuity to solve air pollution: Experts
The worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR forced the apex court of the country to step in and take cognizance of the national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) on Saturday
 "India needs collaboration, continuity to solve air pollution: Experts")
LIVE: India needs collaboration to solve air pollution problem, say experts
Latest live news: India's environment and climate minister says the phrase reflects the "national circumstances of emerging economies.
Delhi air quality plunges to 'severe' category as AQI drops to 499
The air quality in the national capital plunged to the 'severe category' leaving Delhiites gasping for fresh air
LIVE: 'Sacrifices will not go in vain,' says Shah on Manipur terror attack
Sources say unregulated crypto markets cannot be allowed to be money laundering, terror financing avenues
 "LIVE: 'Sacrifices will not go in vain,' says Shah on Manipur terror attack")
On brink of 'Emergency': Delhi-NCR air quality index season's worst at 471
People advised to limit outdoor activities, offices told to cut vehicle use by 30%
 "On brink of 'Emergency': Delhi-NCR air quality index season's worst at 471")
Smog tightens its grip on Delhi-NCR; AQI season's worst at 471
The layer of smog lingering over Delhi-NCR thickened on Friday, lowering visibility to 200 metres at several places in the region reeling under hazardous pollution levels since early November
 "Smog tightens its grip on Delhi-NCR; AQI season's worst at 471")
Lahore most polluted city in the world, as per US Air Quality Index
Lahore is on top of the list of the most polluted cities in the world, according to air pollution data released by the US Air Quality Index.
 "Lahore most polluted city in the world, as per US Air Quality Index")
Air pollution severe in Delhi, leads to call public health emergency
A layer of smog covered Delhi-NCR and partially blotted out sun on Chhath Puja as the air quality slipped back to severe with unfavourable meteorological conditions aiding accumulation of pollutants
 "Air pollution severe in Delhi, leads to call public health emergency")
Delhi in grip of season's first smog episode, likely to be longest in 4 yrs
This analysis is based on the real time data available from the current working air quality monitoring stations in Delhi-NCR and the larger Indo-Gangetic Plain
 "Delhi in grip of season's first smog episode, likely to be longest in 4 yrs")
Cases of sore throat, breathing issues up due to poor air quality: Doctors
Delhi recorded "severe" on the air quality index (AQI) for three days on the trot till Sunday due to emissions accumulating from fireworks on Diwali and stubble burning
 "Cases of sore throat, breathing issues up due to poor air quality: Doctors")
Agra's AQI stands at 500 plus despite major efforts to check pollution
The overall situation in the 10,400 sq km eco-sensitive Taj Trapezium Zone remains alarming as the Taj city is grappling with 500 plus AQI
 "Agra's AQI stands at 500 plus despite major efforts to check pollution")
