Page 17 - Delhi Pollution

Vehicles with children, two-wheelers exempted from Delhi's odd-even scheme

The chief minister announced that he and his ministers and officers of his government will not be exempted from the odd-even formula

Collective Diwali, laser crackers: Highlights of Kejriwal's plans for Delhi

The Delhi chief minister said the main challenge would come up in October when stubble burning begins in neighbouring states, adding that it wasn't impossible to control it

Delhiites may have to pay Rs 20,000 fine for violation of odd-even scheme

However, a final decision on the size of penalty has not been made since the notification of compoundable offences under the amended MV Act is yet to be notified by the Delhi government

Crop residue burning emissions responsible for Delhi air pollution: Study

In India, crop residue burning occurs after harvest, which typically occurs in October/November for wheat, and in April/May for rice

Green tribunal fines Delhi govt Rs 250 mn for failing to curb air pollution

Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party hit back by saying that the uproar on the issue of air pollution has been restricted to Delhi

Delhi govt imposes fine of Rs 50,000 each on contractors for dust pollution

Delhi has witnessed 'very poor' air quality since Monday

Delhi's air quality worst in 2016, reduced life expectancy by 10 yrs: Study

India is today the world's second most-polluted country, trailing only Nepal

Ban non-CNG private vehicles to ease Delhi pollution, advises green panel

After receiving light showers on early Wednesday morning, the air pollution level in the national capital has further worsened due to an increase in the moisture

Heavy vehicles, construction to be allowed in daytime in Delhi: CPCB

The CPCB-led task force has also directed enforcement agencies to keep "strict vigil and ensure firm actions against the violators"

Monitoring Delhi pollution, will impose emergency measures if needed: EPCA

Under the GRAP, stringent actions are implemented based on the air quality of the city

Despite SC order, 5 mn kg of crackers burnt in Delhi on Diwali: Report

It equates to 1,50,000 kg of the mass of PM2.5

Delhi's air quality expected to remain 'severe' for next two days: Report

A new SAFAR report said the severe conditions would prevail for the next two days

If Los Angeles and Beijing can fix their air quality, why can't Delhi?

Business Standard takes stock of the things Delhi-NCR has done and needs to do in order to control air pollution

Delhi air pollution: We have a system in place; it's time for action now

This year there is a comprehensive action plan for pollution control in the National Capital Region

How rampant urbanization in Delhi is causing pollution, housing shortages

India's capital chronicles the extremes of a story that is playing out around the world as a flood of people in countries poor and rich move to the biggest cities

Advisory to Delhiites: Do not burn incense stick, avoid outdoor activity

Eighteen areas in Delhi recorded 'severe' air quality with the highest AQI at 4 PM recorded at Anand Vihar at 467, according to a data by the CPCB

Delhi's AQI slips to very poor, firefighting continues at Bhalswa landfill

On Saturday, a haze had engulfed the national capital and the worst air quality of this season was recorded at 324

Little hope for Delhi air as Punjab farmers 'cannot stop stubble burning'

They have not provided us with any relief. So we are still burning stubble, say farmers

Delhi pollution: SDMC asks NBCC to halt construction at Pragati Maidan

The SDMC said it has taken several measures in view of the deteriorating air quality in the city over the last one week

Climate change: Delhi air quality becoming hazardous, haze envelopes Mumbai

The climate change has also adversely affected the snow-laden peaks and landscapes of Himachal Pradesh