Page 20 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Air quality in Delhi-NCR remains in 'poor' category, may get worse
The concentration of particlate matter (PM) 2.5 was at 96 while the PM10 level was recorded at 154
 "Air quality in Delhi-NCR remains in 'poor' category, may get worse")
Stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana up by 4% between 2003-17: Govt
It has been found that AOD, PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations are higher over Indo-Gangetic Plains covering parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar during October and November, govt said
 "Stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana up by 4% between 2003-17: Govt")
Delhi pollution: AQI inches closer to 'severe', relief likely on Saturday
Experts said the situation is likely to worsen in the next 24 hours, while some relief is expected on Saturday
 "Delhi pollution: AQI inches closer to 'severe', relief likely on Saturday")
SC slams Punjab, Haryana for stubble burning despite its orders
"Why people are in this gas chamber? You better finish them all. This wrong is going on for long," the Court said
 "SC slams Punjab, Haryana for stubble burning despite its orders")
Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' category, aided by moderate wind speed
Pollution levels in Delhi-NCR further dropped on Sunday with moderate winds sweeping the region.
 "Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' category, aided by moderate wind speed")
Delhi's air quality records marginal improvement due to high wind speed
The overall air quality index in the city read 340 at 9 am, down from 360 at 4 pm on Friday
 "Delhi's air quality records marginal improvement due to high wind speed")
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Top events today: Govt panel to visit JNU, Congress-Sena meet, and more
From pollution levels in Delhi turning severe to PM Sheikh Hasina visiting Kolkata, Business Standard brings you the top events for the day
 "Top events today: Govt panel to visit JNU, Congress-Sena meet, and more")
Air pollution: Comprehensive plan for Delhi-NCR identified, says Javadekar
Rajya Sabha took up air pollution calling attention notice when it reconvened at 2 pm after an adjournment.
 "Air pollution: Comprehensive plan for Delhi-NCR identified, says Javadekar")
Farmer arrested, 15 others fined in UP's Shamli for stubble burning
During the checking, 15 farmers in Shamli's Kairana tehsil were fined Rs 2,500 each for stubble burning
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Air quality in Delhi-NCR turns 'very poor', likely to worsen on Friday
The national capital's air quality index (AQI) was 312 at 7 am on Thursday, up from 304 at 4 pm on Wednesday
 "Air quality in Delhi-NCR turns 'very poor', likely to worsen on Friday")
Air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to decline as wind speed comes down
Calm winds and low ventilation index are predicted for the next two days and the condition is conducive for the sudden accumulation of pollutants in the Delhi region
Not just health, Delhi's air is also toxic for economy facing a slowdown
India's losses from air pollution increased more than four times to $560 billion between 1990 and 2013, according to the World Bank
Air pollution: AirAsia has masks for those flying to Delhi from 4 cities
In the winters, there is a dip in the minimum temperature that makes the air cold and heavy, making it easier for accumulation of pollutants close to the ground, the airline said.
 "Air pollution: AirAsia has masks for those flying to Delhi from 4 cities")
Ola, Microsoft to measure real-time street level air quality data in Delhi
The project is set to begin this month and is expected to collect millions of data points over the course of one year to complete the spectrum of variation in Delhi's air-pollution.
The sky is clear now, there is no need of odd-even scheme: Kejriwal
The Delhi government brought the scheme into effect from November 4 as the city's air quality plunged into the "severe" category
 "The sky is clear now, there is no need of odd-even scheme: Kejriwal")
Delhi-NCR air quality improves to 'poor', bringing relief after weeks
The air quality in Delhi-NCR is expected to remain in the 'moderate' and 'poor' categories for the next two days.
 "Delhi-NCR air quality improves to 'poor', bringing relief after weeks")
Air pollution: Govt to hold high-level meeting with top officials on Monday
Officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs will also be present, who will put forth measures required for more effective traffic management
Give Rs 2,500 per acre to Haryana farmers for not burning stubble: Hooda
Burning of crop residue by farmers in Haryana and Punjab is being stated to be one of the major reasons behind the severe pollution levels in Delhi-NCR
 "Give Rs 2,500 per acre to Haryana farmers for not burning stubble: Hooda")
Punish cos for not complying with air quality norms: CII-Niti Aayog report
Key anthropogenic activities addressed in this report include fugitive emissions from construction, demolition and allied activities
