Page 13 - Delhi Pollution

Delhi's air quality improves due to high wind speed, but still 'poor'

Pollution levels in the national capital dipped on Monday with high wind speed aiding dispersion of pollutants, even as farm fires continued to rage in neighbouring states

Pollution hangs over Delhi as farm stubble fires rage; AQI worsens

Average air pollution this month hit its worst in two years after farmers made an early start on burning crop stubble left in their fields after harvests

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Modi govt brings Ordinance to fix air quality

The ordinance entails setting up a commission with 18 members with legal powers to tackle the menace in the region

About 79% Delhi-NCR residents want ban on sale of regular crackers: Survey

As the Delhi-NCR faces the double whammy of the surge in Covid-19 cases and pollution, about 79% of the residents want a ban on sale of regular crackers this Diwali, a survey revealed

Visibility reduces as air quality turns 'severe' in parts of Delhi

The air in the national capital further deteriorated with the rise of pollutants in the atmosphere.

Air quality turns 'severe' in Delhi as people face breathing problems

According to experts, the severe category affects the health of people and seriously impacts those with existing diseases

Delhi: People's health at risk as AQI deteriorates to 'severe' category

Delhi's air quality index (AQI) on Saturday deteriorated to the 'severe' category, which is likely to affect people's health, according to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee data (DPCC)

Kejriwal seeks meetings with Haryana, UP, Punjab CMs to curb air pollution

CM Arvind Kejriwal requested Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday to hold monthly meetings with the CMs of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and UP to curb air pollution

Delhi pollution: Air quality falls into 'poor' category, set to worsen

The city recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 232 at 8:45 am on Monday. The 24-hour average AQI was 254 on Sunday

SC sets up panel to monitor stubble burning; CPCB blames bad weather

The apex court says NCR citizens have the 'right to breathe' and there needs to be some monitoring of stubble burning before it assumes unhealthy proportions

Govt's war against winter smog in Delhi: Action plan and other key updates

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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

Latest news LIVE: Delhi-NCR shrouded by haze, air quality 'very poor'

Earlier in the day, Javadekar said that stubble burning is not a major factor for air pollution in Delhi-NCR. Stay tuned for thr latest news of the day:

Genset ban to CPCB vigil: What changes as Delhi moves to curb pollution

The Delhi government has banned use of diesel generators, except those needed for essential or emergency services like hospitals and railways

50 teams of CPCB to keep a check on polluting activities in Delhi-NCR: Govt

In order to step up efforts for ensuring better air quality in the upcoming winter season, strict vigil will be maintained against polluting activities in Delhi, the Ministry of Environment said

Delhi pollution body bans use of diesel generators till further orders

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on Wednesday issued directions banning the use of diesel generators in the national capital from Thursday under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)

Smoky haze envelopes national capital; air quality worst in eight months

A smoky haze shrouded the national capital as its air quality hit an eight-month low on Tuesday, largely due to calm winds and low temperature that allowed accumulation of pollutants

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

NCRTC fined Rs 50 lakh for violating air pollution norms:Minister Gopal Rai

The minister, who was on a visit to inspect demolition sites at Netaji Nagar and Kasturba Nagar, noticed uncovered mounds of dust at the NCRTC site near Vikas Sadan

Delhi to get Rs 20 crore smog tower in Connaught Place to curb pollution

The Delhi cabinet sanctioned Rs 20 crore for the installation of a first-of-its-kind smog tower at Connaught Place in the national capital to curb air pollution