Air Quality
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Delhi air quality: Anti-pollution curbs under GRAP stage 3 lifted as AQI 'improves'
Jan 15, 2023, 06:41 PM ISTDelhi air quality: Curbs under Stage III included a ban on non-essential construction and demolition, closure of stone crushers and mining activities in Delhi-National Capital Region.
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Delhi air quality dipped to 'severe' category 6 times this year | Details
India | Dec 31, 2022, 08:26 PM ISTIn December, Delhi's AQI slipped into the 'severe' category on two days, the lowest in the month since 2017.
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Delhi's air quality shows marginal improvement; AQI at 368
India | Dec 05, 2022, 11:23 AM ISTDelhi air quality: AQI in the national capital read 363 at 8.10 am. An AQI between 201 and 300 is considered ''poor'', 301 and 400 ''very poor'', and 401 and 500 ''severe''.
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Centre's air quality panel issues order to phase out diesel autos in NCR by 2026
India | Dec 01, 2022, 06:23 PM ISTDiesel autos in NCR: Issuing the order, the Commission for Air Quality Management said the target was that only CNG and e-autos ply in the NCR from January 1, 2027.
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Delhi records season's lowest temperature at 11.3 degrees Celsius
India | Nov 17, 2022, 06:45 PM ISTThe air quality in Delhi and NCR has improved following strong winds in the region causing a fall in temperature.
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Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' category, AQI at 236; minimum temperature at 15.4°C
India | Nov 15, 2022, 10:56 AM ISTDelhi air quality: The city's 24-hour average AQI stood at 303 on Sunday, as was on Saturday. It was 346 on Friday and 295 on Thursday. An AQI between 201 and 300 is considered poor, 301 and 400 very poor, and 401 and 500 severe.
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Buying Guide: 5 air purifiers to save you from contaminated air
Technology | Nov 14, 2022, 09:15 AM ISTThe air purifier has become a must-have gadget for every household today. It is capable to clean the air and remove dangerous toxins, making it safe to breathe and keep healthy. Here is the list of the best air purifiers to invest in to keep you safe from contaminated air.
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Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' category, AQI dips to 295
India | Nov 13, 2022, 10:21 AM ISTDelhi Air Quality: An AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor, and 401 and 500 severe.
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Delhi-NCR air quality continues to remain in 'very poor' category as layer of haze covers region
India | Nov 09, 2022, 08:17 AM ISTDelhi AQI: The national capital's air quality was recorded at 339. Meanwhile, Noida recorded at 371 in the 'very poor' category, 338 in the 'very poor' category and 433 near Dhirpur in the 'severe' category.
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'Delhi will be traffic jam free...': Union Minister Nitin Gadkari explains Centre's plan
India | Nov 08, 2022, 09:41 PM ISTMinister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that the pollution issue can be solved in stakeholders come together keeping politics aside.
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Delhi air quality recorded at 326; to deteriorate further, says forecast
India | Nov 07, 2022, 12:31 PM ISTDelhi Air Quality: Air Quality Index from 0 to 100 is considered as good, while from 100 to 200 it is moderate, from 200 to 300 it is poor, and from 300 to 400 it is said to be very poor and from 400 to 500 or above it is considered as severe.
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Air Pollution: All schools in Noida and Gr Noida to hold online classes till November 8
India | Nov 03, 2022, 11:28 PM ISTAir Pollution: The schools have also been asked to hold classes for students of Class 9 to 12 online as far as possible, said the order issued by Gautam Buddh Nagar's District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) Dharmveer Singh.
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Poison of pollution is flowing in the air of Delhi NCR, Delhi's Air Quality Index reaches dangerous
News | Nov 03, 2022, 07:48 AM ISTDelhi air quality: People of Delhi are responsible for bad air quality of the national capital, said Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday (November 2).I appeal to people if possible work from home and avoid taking out private vehicles. 50% of the pollution is from vehicles. People shouldn't burst crackers, Rai told media. The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'very poor' category on Wednesday morning as the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city stood at 354.#delhipollution #delhiairquality #indiatv
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Shut down Delhi schools in best interest of children, says Child rights body as air quality worsens
India | Nov 02, 2022, 10:04 PM ISTNCPCR wrote a letter to the Chief Secretary asking the government to "consider taking a decision to close down schools till the time the air quality of National Capital improves, in view of the best interest for the children."
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Air quality continues to dip in Delhi-NCR; Noida’s AQI at 444, Gurugram 391, national capital 385
India | Nov 01, 2022, 08:43 AM ISTAir quality in Delhi-NCR: Delhi received its second-best air quality in October since 2015 owing to a prolonged spell of rain early this month.
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Delhi-NCR's air quality in 'very poor' category for 5th consecutive day, AQI remains over 309
India | Oct 29, 2022, 09:44 AM ISTDelhi Air Pollution: The capital witnessed a clear morning on Saturday with the minimum temperature settling a notch below normal at 18 degrees Celsius.
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Delhi records best AQI in last 5 years after Diwali, claims Environment Minister Gopal Rai
India | Oct 25, 2022, 03:42 PM ISTDelhi AQI: Environment minister Gopal Rai stated that the air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 323 a day after Diwali, as compared to 462 in 2021.
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One day before Diwali, AQI still in red at 266; govt puts strict pollution curbs in place
India | Oct 23, 2022, 09:18 AM ISTDelhi air quality: Since the government had earlier predicted that the air quality in Delhi-NCR would nosedive by Saturday, the Commission for Air Quality Management on Wednesday directed authorities to enact stage two of GRAP.
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Air pollution: Delhi High Court rejects plea against absolute 'firecracker ban' on Diwali
India | Oct 20, 2022, 02:16 PM ISTDelhi air pollution: The court, however, said the petitioners were free to initiate appropriate proceedings under the law to seek redressal of their grievances.
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'Very poor' AQI by Saturday; govt bans coal, firewood in Delhi-NCR eateries
India | Oct 19, 2022, 08:14 PM ISTDelhi-NCR Poor AQI: The use of diesel generators, except for essential services, is also banned under stage two of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) which is a set of anti-air pollution measures followed in the capital and its vicinity according to the severity of the situation.