For the second day in a row, a thick layer of smog enveloped the Nepal capital Kathmandu. Visibility in the valley went down dramatically in the last two days with the Air Quality Index shown by the US Embassy in the capital remaining over 300 which
An Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer sets up vertical gardens in Punjab's Ludhiana.
Air quality in the national capital is still in the 'very poor' category, even though stubble burning in neighbouring states has come down substantially.
Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on December 10 said that all agencies have to fight together to combat pollution and then only people of national capital will get relief.
Pollution remained a major challenge in the national capital.
Delhiites continued to breathe poor air quality. As on November 20, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood in 'very poor' category, according to Central Pollution Control Board.
After four days of breather, Delhi's air quality again deteriorated to poor-very poor category in various parts of the national capital, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Delhi's air quality continued to improve on November 17. According to Central Pollution Control Board's National Air Quality Index, most parts of the national capital recorded moderate category on air pollution index. Some of the areas like RK Puram
Air pollution level got increased in the national capital on the Diwali night. According to Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) data, air pollution level is in 'severe' category in parts of the national capital.
The nation celebrated Diwali on November 14. Delhiites burst firecrackers on the festival despite of the ban.
In order to curb air pollution, some state governments have put a ban on fire crackers.
Air Quality Index remained in the 'very poor' category in Delhi.
Pollution in national capital continues to rise. Thick layer of smog covered parts of capital leaving locals with breathing issues.
Delhi continues to choke due to air pollution on November 12. Thick layer of smog covered capital, leaving Delhiites with breathing issues.
Taj Mahal in Agra is surrounded by layer of pollutants. The city is hit by air pollution. People are facing breathing issues.
Smog continued to blanket the national capital. Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 369 in 'very poor' category in Patparganj, 404 in Anand Vihar, 414 in Najafgarh, both in and 364 in Mandir Marg, 397 in Ashok Vihar, both in 'very poor' category .
Addressing a joint press conference in the national capital on November 10, Director General (DG) of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Professor Balram Bhargava spoke about factors contributing to rise in COVID-19 cases in Delhi.
Thick layer of smog engulfed the national capital leading to reduced visibility in various areas. Air quality continues to deteriorate in Delhi due to the presence of pollutants and smog. In order to put some control on the increasing pollution
Thick layer of smog engulfed the national capital leading to reduced visibility in various areas.
Country is dipped in festive mood ahead of Diwali, however, ban on firecrackers has irked many. Haryana has given some relief, as the state allowed use of firecrackers between 8 pm till 10 pm on Diwali.
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