Page 17 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Decoded: How Graded Response Action Plan will tackle air pollution
Business Standard decodes the action plan now in place to tackle air pollution, the restrictions from it and what citizens could do
 "Decoded: How Graded Response Action Plan will tackle air pollution")
Share of paddy stubble in Delhi air jumps from 1% to 6% in 24 hours
The surge in the share of smoke from stubble burning over Delhi's air could be attributed to sudden increase in fire events in Punjab, Haryana and western UP
 "Share of paddy stubble in Delhi air jumps from 1% to 6% in 24 hours")
Delhi records very poor air quality for 2nd time this week, Gr Noida worse
A noxious haze hung over the national capital as its air turned foul and the quality index mounted to 'very poor' category, for the second time this week
 "Delhi records very poor air quality for 2nd time this week, Gr Noida worse")
Delhi air quality hits 'very poor' level: Govt measures, other key updates
The national capital's air quality was in the very poor category on Tuesday morning, the first time this season, with calm winds and low temperatures allowing accumulation of pollutants
 "Delhi air quality hits 'very poor' level: Govt measures, other key updates")
Delhi pollution level jumps to 'very poor' category amid stubble burning
People in Delhi are gasping for a breath of fresh air as the air quality of the national capital has reached the 'very poor' category on Tuesday
 "Delhi pollution level jumps to 'very poor' category amid stubble burning")
Delhi: Air quality in Wazipur, Jahangirpuri enter 'poor' category
As monsoon season withdrew from Delhi and the minimum temperatures are dropping, the air quality in various parts of the national capital has started deteriorating
Delhi records 'moderate' air quality, may turn 'poor' by Monday
The national capital recorded its air quality in the "moderate" category on Saturday morning, while a government forecasting agency predicted that it will turn "poor" by Monday
Farm fires started, to have minimal impact on Delhi for next 3 days: SAFAR
Farmers in Punjab and Haryana have started burning crop residue, but its impact on Delhi's air quality will be minimal for the next three days, SAFAR said
Covid-19 lockdown-like steps may help combat air pollution: Scientists
The lockdown has also resulted in effects that people cannot see, like the gradual repair of the ozone hole, point out scientists
 "Covid-19 lockdown-like steps may help combat air pollution: Scientists")
India breathes easy as 88 cities record minimal pollution due to lockdown
The national capital witnessed a slight dip in air quality after the effect of rain subsided but it remained in the satisfactory category.
 "India breathes easy as 88 cities record minimal pollution due to lockdown")
India breathes easy in lockdown: 90 cities record dip in air pollution
The government has urged people to avoid unnecessary travelling, significantly reducing the traffic movement across the country.
 "India breathes easy in lockdown: 90 cities record dip in air pollution")
Lockdown reduces pollution; AQI in Delhi turns 'good' from 'hazardous'
The national capital on Saturday witnessed cleanest air quality of the year so far with the overall AQI at 42, under the 'good' category
Delhi most polluted capital, India has 21 of top 30 worst AQI ranked cities
While Ghaziabad topped the list of most polluted regional cities (110 PM2.5), India ranked sixth on the list of 98 countries in PM2.5 concentration just behind Pakistan
 "Delhi most polluted capital, India has 21 of top 30 worst AQI ranked cities")
Pollution regulator threatens to shut 14 thermal plants over emission norms
The pollution watchdog has asked thermal stations in six states to respond within 15 days why these plants should not be closed down
 "Pollution regulator threatens to shut 14 thermal plants over emission norms")
On a cloudy day, air quality falls to 'very poor' in Delhi; AQI at 336
The temperature is expected to hover between seven and 22 degrees Celsius
 "On a cloudy day, air quality falls to 'very poor' in Delhi; AQI at 336")
Gautam Gambhir to unveil giant air purifier ahead of Delhi elections
Purifier will be a 20-foot-long prototype air purifier which Gambhir's office claims will be a "first-of-its-kind" that will be inaugurated on Friday in Lajpat Nagar's Central Market
 "Gautam Gambhir to unveil giant air purifier ahead of Delhi elections")
Delhi air quality improves from 'severe' to 'very poor' today morning
On Tuesday also the pollution level of the national capital remained in the 'severe' category
 "Delhi air quality improves from 'severe' to 'very poor' today morning")
Delhi continues to shiver under severe cold; 34 trains running late
As many as 34 trains are running late due to low visibility in the Northern Railway region
 "Delhi continues to shiver under severe cold; 34 trains running late")
Will make Delhi pollution-free in next 5 years if re-elected: Kejriwal
Addressing his third town hall meeting at Durgapuri chowk in West Jyothi Nagar, Kejriwal said his government took a number of steps to tackle pollution and managed to reduce it by 25 per cent
 "Will make Delhi pollution-free in next 5 years if re-elected: Kejriwal")
Delhi reports coldest day of winter; air quality falls to 'unhealthy'
Gurgaon in Haryana and Noida in Uttar Pradesh-two cities that ring Delhi, reported 7 degrees Celsius and 'very unhealthy' air pollution
 "Delhi reports coldest day of winter; air quality falls to 'unhealthy'")
