The Supreme Court asked the Centre to ensure that there is no smog in Delhi-NCR as it was informed that the commission for air quality management will start functioning from today
The national capital recorded its air quality in the very poor category, while government agencies said it is likely to improve slightly in the next 24 hours
The national capital's air quality improved marginally due to favourable meteorological conditions, but was still in the "poor" category
The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category for the fourth consecutive day, as per the data from Central Pollution Control Board
Delhi's 28 million people haven't had a single day of clean air since early September, according to World Air Quality Index
Pollution in NCR needs an expansive response
Pollution levels in the national capital dipped on Monday with high wind speed aiding dispersion of pollutants, even as farm fires continued to rage in neighbouring states
The air quality improved marginally but remained 'very poor' in Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Faridabad in the NCR on Saturday, according to a government agency
Average air pollution this month hit its worst in two years after farmers made an early start on burning crop stubble left in their fields after harvests
The ordinance entails setting up a commission with 18 members with legal powers to tackle the menace in the region
Air quality in Delhi-NCR remains 'very poor', with PM2.5 level at 308
Top court keeps earlier decision on one-man panel to monitor stubble burning in abeyance
The national capital's air quality was recorded in the 'very poor' category morning and the share of stubble burning in the city's PM2.5 pollution is likely to increase
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) on Saturday deteriorated to the 'severe' category, which is likely to affect people's health, according to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee data (DPCC)
Delhi's pollution levels remained in the 'poor' category on Thursday morning with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 254, government agencies said
The city recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 232 at 8:45 am on Monday. The 24-hour average AQI was 254 on Sunday
The national capital's air quality was recorded in the 'poor' category on Saturday morning but is likely to improve slightly due to favourable wind speed, according to government agencies
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The apex court says NCR citizens have the 'right to breathe' and there needs to be some monitoring of stubble burning before it assumes unhealthy proportions
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