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Pollution: 'You want to ban industries in Pakistan,' SC asks UP govt

CJI Ramana was responding to UP govt's assertion that pollution in north India is happening due to industries in Pakistan

Pollution: 'You want to ban industries in Pakistan,' SC asks UP govt
Updated On : 03 Dec 2021 | 4:05 PM IST

SC pulls up Delhi govt for opening schools amid rising air pollution level

The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up the Delhi government for opening of schools amid the rising air pollution levels in the city."When the government implemented work from home for adults then why children are being forced to go to school," the SC asked Delhi government.We feel there is nothing happening, in spite of air pollution levels rising in Delhi, the Court observed while hearing today.Delhi government reopened the schools on November 29 for all the classes despite the increasing air pollution level.

SC pulls up Delhi govt for opening schools amid rising air pollution level
Updated On : 02 Dec 2021 | 12:11 PM IST

Top headlines: RBI cautions firms on digital lending; Udaan eyes funding

Online retail B2B unicorn Udaan is planning to go for a fresh round of funding in the next two to three quarters. More on that in our morning wrap.

Top headlines: RBI cautions firms on digital lending; Udaan eyes funding
Updated On : 19 Nov 2021 | 7:28 AM IST

Pollution: Workers move SC seeking ex-gratia as capital bans construction

"Such absolute blanket bans unnecessarily trample upon rights and livelihoods of lakhs of building workers, without contributing even an iota towards reducing air pollution," the plea said.

Pollution: Workers move SC seeking ex-gratia as capital bans construction
Updated On : 17 Nov 2021 | 12:53 PM IST

Delhi air pollution: States to take urgent measures, inform Supreme Court

However, the decision arrived at has been kept under wraps as the officials felt that it needs to be informed in the Supreme Court first before making it public.

Delhi air pollution: States to take urgent measures, inform Supreme Court
Updated On : 17 Nov 2021 | 8:48 AM IST

Delhi's AQI dips to 396 on Tuesday, remains in 'very poor' category

The effective farm fire count for yesterday was 3125, contributing to 10 per cent of Delhi's PM2.5.

Delhi's AQI dips to 396 on Tuesday, remains in 'very poor' category
Updated On : 16 Nov 2021 | 12:57 PM IST

Live news: Two women journalists arrested in Tripura released on bail

Latest live news: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet chief ministers and state finance ministers; Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Bhopal's revamped railway station.

Live news: Two women journalists arrested in Tripura released on bail
Updated On : 15 Nov 2021 | 5:02 PM IST

Delhi's air quality improves; govt to submit lockdown proposal to SC

The national capital recorded a 24-hour average AQI of 330 on Sunday as against 437 the previous day as emissions from farm fires in Haryana and Punjab dropped significantly

Delhi's air quality improves; govt to submit lockdown proposal to SC
Updated On : 15 Nov 2021 | 12:56 AM IST

Use public vehicle at least a day every month: Sisodia to citizens

According to Sisodia, one needs to work at multiple levels to reduce pollution in Delhi.

Use public vehicle at least a day every month: Sisodia to citizens
Updated On : 14 Nov 2021 | 6:39 PM IST

Delhi's air quality improves slightly, moves to 'very poor' from 'severe'

The air quality of Delhi improved to 'very poor' from the 'severe' category on Sunday, with the AQI being recorded at 338.

Delhi's air quality improves slightly, moves to 'very poor' from 'severe'
Updated On : 14 Nov 2021 | 12:05 PM IST

On brink of 'Emergency': Delhi-NCR air quality index season's worst at 471

People advised to limit outdoor activities, offices told to cut vehicle use by 30%

On brink of 'Emergency': Delhi-NCR air quality index season's worst at 471
Updated On : 13 Nov 2021 | 12:22 AM IST

91% Delhi citizens blame authorities for air pollution: LocalCircles survey

4 out of 5 families suffering pollution related ailments, says a survey by LocalCircles

91% Delhi citizens blame authorities for air pollution: LocalCircles survey
Updated On : 08 Nov 2021 | 2:37 PM IST

Delhi air still 'severe' 2 days after Diwali, wind speed may ease pollution

Delhi's AQI improved slightly on Saturday due to higher wind speed, which is expected to flush out pollutants further over the next two days

Delhi air still 'severe' 2 days after Diwali, wind speed may ease pollution
Updated On : 06 Nov 2021 | 12:13 PM IST

Fireworks led to major changes in pollution levels on Diwali: DPCC

Fireworks led to major changes in PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations in Delhi, DPCC said

Fireworks led to major changes in pollution levels on Diwali: DPCC
Updated On : 05 Nov 2021 | 9:35 PM IST

Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category with AQI at 361

Delhi's overall air quality deteriorated on Tuesday but remained in the "very poor" category with six of the 38 stations recording "severe" air quality, government agencies said.

Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category with AQI at 361
Updated On : 24 Nov 2020 | 11:17 AM IST

Instead of gasping for breath, get yourself an air purifier this winter

The device is a boon especially for people with respiratory disorders

Instead of gasping for breath, get yourself an air purifier this winter
Updated On : 23 Nov 2020 | 11:34 AM IST

Air quality improves in Delhi, parts of city record 'moderate' AQI

Air pollution levels in the national capital significantly improved on Tuesday with several parts of the city reporting Air Quality Index in the 'satisfactory' category.

Air quality improves in Delhi, parts of city record 'moderate' AQI
Updated On : 17 Nov 2020 | 10:43 AM IST

Delhi paying price of Centre's negligence: Gopal Rai on rising pollution

Delhi government is running the 'Red Light Campaign' to put a check on the toxic emissions

Delhi paying price of Centre's negligence: Gopal Rai on rising pollution
Updated On : 10 Nov 2020 | 2:25 PM IST

Haze chokes Delhi; pollution levels highest since November last year

A layer of haze lingered over the national capital and its suburbs, with raging farm fires and a fall in the wind speed and temperatures pushing air quality to the worst levels in around a year

Haze chokes Delhi; pollution levels highest since November last year
Updated On : 05 Nov 2020 | 10:09 AM IST

Divergent air quality data puzzling you? Know why AQI varies within a city

Under the American system, only PM 2.5 values are taken to determine the level of pollution and the AQI number

Divergent air quality data puzzling you? Know why AQI varies within a city
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:11 PM IST