Page 19 - Delhi Pollution

India's no-no capital

Delhi used to be a city of clearly defined seasons. It is now a year-round health hazard that visitors shun like the plague

NGT lifts construction, truck ban in Delhi, says no to industrial activity

The tribunal also directed the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to submit their action plan on steps taken to curb pollution within two weeks.

'India has become a threat to my health': Costa Rica ambassador quits Delhi

According to reports, Costa Rican Ambassador to India Mariela Cruz Alvarez has developed a respiratory illness and has said that she has had to move to Bengaluru to recover

From smog cutters to diet tips: Vadra, Kohli and other celebs on Delhi smog

SAFAR has forecast that air quality may dip over the weekend due to incursion of moisture and fall in inversion layer, which will keep pollutants trapped near the surface

Delhi: 2 MLAs tie mask on Gandhi statue, protest against unused green fund

Sirsa, a SAD-BJP MLA, said that it was "shocking" that the Kejriwal government collected Rs 787 crore of environment cess but spent only Rs 93 lakh out of it

Only God can save us, say officials as BJP, AAP, Cong spar over Delhi smog

An estimated $600 mn is needed to provide farmers with alternatives, but the BJP of PM Narendra Modi and Opposition parties in power in New Delhi and nearby Punjab are squabbling over who will pay

Delhi pollution: How does govt intend to spend green cess money, asks HC

The DPCC also informed the court that quadrupling of parking fare in Delhi had been done away with

Delhi smog: Power plants to mix coal with 10% straw to curb pollution

The move may also help cut down the burning of farm stubble which is a major source of the current acute air pollution in Delhi

BS poll: 80% say they would consider leaving Delhi because of air pollution

The results of a social media poll conducted by Business Standard point towards how tough life has been for residents with air pollution reaching severe levels

Delhi smog: Kejriwal, Khattar join hands; Amarinder raises 'stubble' alarm

Farmers of Punjab and Haryana have been blamed for the rising air pollution level in northern states including Delhi triggered by their stubble burning.

Meeting with Kejriwal on Delhi pollution meaningless: Punjab CM

Delhi pollution: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh rejects Kejriwal's meeting plea

Delhi smog: From Dabur to Coke, NGT order hits manufacturing plants in NCR

Consumer good majors like Dabur, Coca-Cola and Perfetti Van Melle have suspended operations in their plants in the Delhi-NCR region.

Delhi smog: #PledgeAgainstPollution trends as air quality still 'severe'

Users tweeted about taking a pledge to make the air fresh and healthier by working together

Escaping the gas chamber: Helpless residents now start Quit Delhi campaign

As the pollution in the city has hit 70 times the World Health Organisation's safe limit, doctors have advised people to wear N90 masks whenever they go out

Delhi smog: SC to hear today plea against rising pollution in NCR

'We cannot ignore the pollution' the bench said adding that it will hear the plea today itself after finishing the matters listed on its board

Delhi smog: Decision on odd-even today, air quality severe as schools reopen

Odd-even scheme put on hold; Kejriwal urges NGT to exempt women, 2-wheelers

Better solutions needed

The three chief causes of pollution are automobiles, industrial emissions and stubble burning

Delhi need not panic over pollution: Environment minister

A task force has been set up to review the air quality in Delhi-NCR well in advance: Harsh Vardhan

Pollution smog-asbord

Maybe Delhi's air needs a brand manager

Delhi govt should sprinkle water on roads to curb pollution: Harsh Vardhan

Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan should also join hands in fighting pollution, says Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan