Page 24 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
AAP must tell how many CPCB norms on air pollution it has met: Javadekar
Responding to questions over rising air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, Javadekar said his ministry has already held several meetings with the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana
 "AAP must tell how many CPCB norms on air pollution it has met: Javadekar")
Delhi pollution: Odd-even scheme starts as AQI hits 708, schools shut
In the National Capital Region (NCR), Noida (720) and Gurugram (833), also breathed extremely polluted air
 "Delhi pollution: Odd-even scheme starts as AQI hits 708, schools shut")
Odd-even scheme: Kejriwal carpools with ministers, Sisodia rides a bicycle
The anti-pollution measure kicked in from 8 am in Delhi and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged people to follow the scheme for the sake of their family and children.
 "Odd-even scheme: Kejriwal carpools with ministers, Sisodia rides a bicycle")
NHAI fined over Rs 6 cr for causing air pollution via construction in UP
The authority has also been instructed to sprinkle water wherever construction work is being undertaken around Agra, they said
 "NHAI fined over Rs 6 cr for causing air pollution via construction in UP")
It's public health emergency in Delhi but hardly a solution in sight
The share of stubble burning from the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana in Delhi's pollution rose to 46% on Friday, the highest this year
 "It's public health emergency in Delhi but hardly a solution in sight")
Air quality turns 'severe' in Delhi-NCR; public health emergency declared
The EPCA asked implementing agencies to take immediate stringent action to stop stubble-burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana
 "Air quality turns 'severe' in Delhi-NCR; public health emergency declared")
'Hazardous' pollution levels choke Delhi, schools closed till Nov 5
Earlier in the day, the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority declared a public health emergency stating that the air quality in Delhi NCR is now at Severe+ level
 "'Hazardous' pollution levels choke Delhi, schools closed till Nov 5")
Delhi sees haze-filled Friday morning, air quality in 'severe' zone at 425
At 6:30 am, Delhi's overall air quality index (AQI) was 425, according to SAFAR India. Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad too recorded 'severe' overall air quality
 "Delhi sees haze-filled Friday morning, air quality in 'severe' zone at 425")
Life expectancy in Gangetic Plain down 7 years over poor air quality: Study
From 1998-2016, the Indo-Gangetic Plain region experienced particulate pollution that was about twice as high as the rest of the country
With toxic haze lingering, Delhi air quality still in 'severe' category
Anand Vihar continued to be the most-polluted area with an AQI of 466, followed by Wazirpur with an AQI of 453.
 "With toxic haze lingering, Delhi air quality still in 'severe' category")
Unsatisfactory progress
Air quality in the capital remains unhealthy
Bad air quality may force Indian cricketers to hit the gym before Delhi T20
Team India is set to arrive on October 31 and have two training sessions planned. Both the sessions on November 1 and 2 are from 2 pm to 5 pm But it could turn into optional sessions
 "Bad air quality may force Indian cricketers to hit the gym before Delhi T20")
Greens urge BCCI to shift IND vs BAN T20 as Delhi air quality deteriorates
The rapid spike in the pollution level after Diwali has become a cause for concern ahead of the international match at Feroz Shah Kotla Ground on November 3.
 "Greens urge BCCI to shift IND vs BAN T20 as Delhi air quality deteriorates")
Nasa images show increased stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana: Delhi govt
Wind direction shows stubble plume could increase from Punjab and Haryana, and Delhi facing adverse air quality despite the cleanest Diwali night in the last many years, says Delhi govt
Delhi air quality plunged to 'severe' in many parts this afternoon: SAFAR
At 12.30 pm, the city's overall air quality index was 390 -- marginally better than Monday's high of 397 at 8 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board
Delhi air quality 'very poor' after Diwali, but not as bad as last year
The city's air quality index (AQI) stood at 368, a huge improvement over last year when it touched as high as 642, according to data from CPCB and DPCC
 "Delhi air quality 'very poor' after Diwali, but not as bad as last year")
Delhi air quality after Diwali: Very poor but better than last three yrs
Delhi sprung a surprise with air quality sensors recording only a marginal increase in pollution levels even though people continued bursting crackers until late on Sunday night
 "Delhi air quality after Diwali: Very poor but better than last three yrs")
Not the first time: Days before Diwali, Delhi air quality worst this season
The city's overall air quality index (AQI) fluctuated between 315 and 284 on Friday, while it was 311 on Thursday evening
 "Not the first time: Days before Diwali, Delhi air quality worst this season")
Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' from 'very poor' with AQI at 128
SAFAR predicts marginal improvement in air quality during the evening on Saturday
 "Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' from 'very poor' with AQI at 128")
Delhi's air quality improves a bit, but still at 'very poor' levels
SAFAR has predicted a marginal improvement in air quality for the rest of the day
