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Page 29 - Delhi Air Quality

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
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:03 PM IST

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
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:03 PM IST

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
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 11:22 AM IST

Provide incentives to farmers for not burning stubble: LS members tell govt

Shashi Tharoor said the government should follow a legislative approach to implement the national clean air programme

Provide incentives to farmers for not burning stubble: LS members tell govt
Updated On : 21 Nov 2019 | 9:23 PM IST

Delhi pollution: AQI slips to very poor category as wind speeds drop in NCR

Experts said the situation is likely to worsen in the next 24 hours, while some relief is expected on Saturday

Delhi pollution: AQI slips to very poor category as wind speeds drop in NCR
Updated On : 21 Nov 2019 | 9:22 PM IST

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
Updated On : 21 Nov 2019 | 7:16 PM IST

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
Updated On : 21 Nov 2019 | 7:59 AM IST

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

Air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to decline as wind speed comes down
Updated On : 20 Nov 2019 | 8:45 AM IST

Top news today: Protest against Amazon, Flipkart, Cong-NCP meeting & more

From protest against e-commerce firms Amazon and Flipkart to meeting of a parliamentary committee on the issue of air pollution, here are the top news events of the to watch out for

Top news today: Protest against Amazon, Flipkart, Cong-NCP meeting & more
Updated On : 20 Nov 2019 | 8:21 AM IST

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

Not just health, Delhi's air is also toxic for economy facing a slowdown
Updated On : 20 Nov 2019 | 12:12 AM IST

Delhi pollution: Parliament panel meets again on Nov 20 to discuss issue

Only four MPs of a 28-member parliamentary panel attended a key meeting to discuss the air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR on November 15

Delhi pollution: Parliament panel meets again on Nov 20 to discuss issue
Updated On : 19 Nov 2019 | 9:14 PM IST

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
Updated On : 18 Nov 2019 | 1:02 PM IST

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
Updated On : 18 Nov 2019 | 7:50 AM IST

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

Air pollution: Govt to hold high-level meeting with top officials on Monday
Updated On : 17 Nov 2019 | 7:42 PM IST

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

Punish cos for not complying with air quality norms: CII-Niti Aayog report
Updated On : 17 Nov 2019 | 5:17 PM IST

Ban lifted on non-PNG industries in Delhi, coal-based units in NCR

The air quality index in Delhi read 357 at 4pm on Saturday, over 100 notches less than Friday as strong winds abated the smog lingering over the NCR for the past four days

Ban lifted on non-PNG industries in Delhi, coal-based units in NCR
Updated On : 16 Nov 2019 | 9:12 PM IST

Delhi air pollution: Smog dissipates as high-velocity winds bring relief

Schools in Delhi and neighbouring Ghaziabad, Noida and Greater Noida also reopened on Saturday after remaining shut for two days in view of a harmful spike in air pollution.

Delhi air pollution: Smog dissipates as high-velocity winds bring relief
Updated On : 16 Nov 2019 | 6:23 PM IST

Dean of Diplomatic Corps frets over Delhi air quality, lauds odd-even

Amid the pollution crisis, the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in India, Ambassador Castellanos of Dominican Republic, expressed concern over the air quality in Delhi.

Dean of Diplomatic Corps frets over Delhi air quality, lauds odd-even
Updated On : 16 Nov 2019 | 6:13 PM IST

Time to shun politics and curb air pollution jointly: Kejriwal to Javadekar

The national capital witnessed a dip in pollution levels on Saturday morning even as the air quality in the city remained in the "severe" category.

Time to shun politics and curb air pollution jointly: Kejriwal to Javadekar
Updated On : 16 Nov 2019 | 4:17 PM IST

Delhi's air quality still in 'severe' category

An AQI between 201 and 300 is considered 'poor', 301-400 'very poor' and 401-500 'severe'.

Delhi's air quality still in 'severe' category
Updated On : 16 Nov 2019 | 12:06 PM IST