Page 18 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2019: Delhi govt drops odd-even rule for Nov 11, 12
The decision has been taken so that there is no disturbance in celebrations of birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, Kejriwal said at a press conference.
 "Guru Nanak Jayanti 2019: Delhi govt drops odd-even rule for Nov 11, 12")
Delhi air pollution: Odd-even scheme not a solution, says Supreme Court
SC said that despite the implementation of the scheme, the pollution levels have continued to increase
 "Delhi air pollution: Odd-even scheme not a solution, says Supreme Court")
Cold wave grips Delhi; air quality slips to 'very poor' category
The weatherman has forecast mainly clear skies for the day with moderate fog on Tuesday morning.
 "Cold wave grips Delhi; air quality slips to 'very poor' category")
NGT asks authorities to curtail vehicle registration if no parking space
In case the number of vehicles exceed the capacity, there should be an action plan for providing adequate additional parking space, the tribunal said.
 "NGT asks authorities to curtail vehicle registration if no parking space")
India's crumbling cities: Ageing Kolkata bent by pollution, poor infra
The second of a five-part series highlights serious pollution, poor infrastructure, and rising sea levels as the ills of urbanisation that afflict the city
 "India's crumbling cities: Ageing Kolkata bent by pollution, poor infra")
SC partially lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR region
The apex court perused the affidavit filed by CPCB which said however that no construction should be permitted during 6 PM to 6 AM
 "SC partially lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR region")
Air purifier: An investment in health where price point takes a backseat
Air quality impacts not just the lungs but other organs too, apart from devastating overall well-being. Choose an air purifier that specifically addresses the requirements of your living space
 "Air purifier: An investment in health where price point takes a backseat")
Delhli continues to suffer as air quality slips to very poor category
The overall air quality in the city was 370 at 9.45 am; it was 'severe' with an AQI of 404 at 4 pm Friday
 "Delhli continues to suffer as air quality slips to very poor category")
States, UTs given Rs 118 cr in 2009-19 period to tackle air pollution: Govt
Funding details of New Delhi were missing from the data shared by the ministry
 "States, UTs given Rs 118 cr in 2009-19 period to tackle air pollution: Govt")
No Indian study has shown pollution reduces life:Javadekar tells Lok Sabha
Indian studies have not shown a correlation between shortening of life and pollution, the Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change said.
 "No Indian study has shown pollution reduces life:Javadekar tells Lok Sabha")
Air quality nears 'very poor' levels as mercury drops to season's lowest
Further deterioration to the 'very poor' category is forecast for December 3
 "Air quality nears 'very poor' levels as mercury drops to season's lowest")
Best of BS Opinion: Delhi air pollution, a retreat from RCEP, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Delhi air pollution, a retreat from RCEP, and more")
Air pollution: Dushyant Chautala writes to PM, suggests cloud seeding
Stubble burning by farmers in Punjab and Haryana is said to be one of the major reasons behind severe pollution levels in Delhi and its adjoining areas.
 "Air pollution: Dushyant Chautala writes to PM, suggests cloud seeding")
Merkel braves Delhi air, vows 1 billion euros for green urban mobility
Delhi's air quality drops to 'emergency' category first time since January
 "Merkel braves Delhi air, vows 1 billion euros for green urban mobility")
Don't tell govts to buy 'inefficient' smog towers: Environmentalists to SC
Earlier this week, the apex court asked the Centre to take concrete decision within 10 days on having smog towers in Delhi-National Capital Region to combat pollution
 "Don't tell govts to buy 'inefficient' smog towers: Environmentalists to SC")
Dyson Pure Hot + Cool air purifier review: Expensive but worth every penny
Struggling for a breath of fresh air in a polluted city? The Dyson Pure Hot + Cool all-season air purifier may be a worthy product, but does it justify its premium price tag of Rs 54,900?
 "Dyson Pure Hot + Cool air purifier review: Expensive but worth every penny")
Haryana reduced stubble burning by 45%, complete prevention in 2 yrs
Stubble burning in Haryana and Punjab in October-November is considered one of the major reasons behind the annual episodes of smog in Delhi-NCR
 "Haryana reduced stubble burning by 45%, complete prevention in 2 yrs")
Delhi-NCR's air quality best in 55 days, slight dip likely on Friday
Most of the 37 air quality monitoring stations in Delhi recorded AQI in the 'satisfactory' category. Pusa registered the best AQI of 64
Delhi breathes easy as rains, wind bring air quality to 'moderate' level
The national capital and its suburbs recorded light rains on Wednesday. A few areas in the region also received hail
Get explosives, better kill all in one go: SC to states on toxic air
The bench said "not only the state machinery is responsible but farmers are also responsible for this"
 "Get explosives, better kill all in one go: SC to states on toxic air")
