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  Delhi Pollution: National capital chokes again after brief respite; AQI crosses 300 in several areas

  Delhi | December 01, 2025 9:12 IST

  With the Parliament Winter Session beginning today, the Opposition parties are likely to raise the issue of pollution. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday demanded a detailed discussion in the House on the issue of air pollution in the national capital.

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  Delhi pollution woes: Parents urge schools to move online amid deteriorating air quality

  India | November 03, 2025 23:10 IST

  On Monday, a dense haze blanketed the city, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) categorising the air quality as 'very poor.' Experts have warned that it could reach the 'severe' level by Tuesday.

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  Delhi air quality improves after rain, AQI drops to ‘poor’ from 'very poor'

  Delhi | December 09, 2024 7:03 IST

  Light rain in Delhi improves air quality, pushing AQI from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ at 273. Know more about AQI trends, CPCB classifications, and forecasts for air quality.

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  Delhi: GRAP-IV restrictions to be implemented from today as AQI breaches 460 | Know restrictions

  Delhi | November 18, 2024 0:04 IST

  The Air Quality Index in Delhi reached 468 at 9 PM on Sunday. This marks the worst air quality in the national capital this season. The Delhi govt has subsequently announced to shut the physical classes in school, except for classes 10 and 12.

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  Delhi air quality alert: AQI in ‘severe’ category as smog engulfs national capital

  Delhi | November 16, 2024 21:13 IST

  Delhi AQI Alert: Air quality worsened with smog covering the national capital. CPCB reports ‘Very Poor’ AQI levels, posing serious health risks. Read about measures and impacts.

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  Delhi air quality shows slight improvement ahead of Diwali, AQI still in 'poor' category

  Delhi | October 29, 2024 10:27 IST

  The AQI in Delhi dropped to 272 on Tuesday morning. 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 weather update: IMD issues yellow alert, showers expected today | DETAILS

  Delhi | August 07, 2024 8:21 IST

  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, predicting light to moderate rainfall over the next two days. The rainfall is expected to bring relief from the rising temperatures, with the maximum temperature recorded at 35.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.

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  Delhi weather update: Chilly morning in national capital as temperature takes a dip, AQI improves

  Delhi | December 20, 2023 10:07 IST

  Delhi's AQI last entered the "poor" zone on December 6, recording a reading of 286. The city has not encountered a "severe" air day since November 24, when the AQI reached 415.

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  Delhi air pollution: AQI continues to stay in 'Severe' category post Diwali festivities

  Delhi | November 15, 2023 9:05 IST

  Delhi air pollution: CAQM official said that stringent measures, including a ban on construction work and the entry of polluting trucks in the national capital, under the final stage of the central government's air pollution control plan called the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) will continue.

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  Bihar: BSPCB urges strict enforcement to tackle poor air quality as AQI crosses 300

  Bihar | November 12, 2023 17:29 IST

  The BSPCB's proactive measures underline the urgency of addressing the air quality crisis in the state and reflect a commitment to mitigating the health risks associated with poor air quality.

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  Delhi in grip of cold waves, AQI remains below par

  News | December 30, 2020 12:06 IST

  Dense fog and cold waves engulfed parts of the national capital on December 30. Intense cold waves have disrupted normal life out of gear in northern India.

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  Sheet of dense fog engulfs Delhi

  News | December 15, 2020 12:20 IST

  Delhiites woke up to a foggy morning on December 15 with a dense fog engulfing parts of North India. The IMD predicted dense fog in isolated areas over Delhi today. Temperature dipped to 5.6 degrees Celsius early morning.

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  Delhiites wake up to hazy morning

  News | November 18, 2020 10:52 IST

  On Nov 18, Delhiites woke up to hazy morning. A thick layer of smog was seen in several parts of the national capital. According to CPCB, AQI of Delhi is between 'moderate and poor' category today.

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  Layer of haze lingers Delhi sky, air quality stands in 'poor' category

  News | October 17, 2020 13:59 IST

  Air pollution levels are a grave concern as India continued to battle deadly virus.

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  Meteorological conditions unfavourable in Delhi for dispersion of pollutants: CPCB

  News | October 16, 2020 19:04 IST

  The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on October 16 stated that meteorological conditions in Delhi have been "extremely unfavourable" for dispersion of pollutants since this September as compared to last year.

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  Revise mechanism for setting up, expansion of industries in polluted areas, NGT directs CPCB

  India | November 20, 2019 14:59 IST

  According to the media report, the state pollution control committees and the CPCB had conducted surveys in 2009-10 to check pollution levels in the 88 notified industrial clusters. Thereafter, the CPCB had ranked these clusters under 'critical' and 'serious' categories.

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  Rs 10 crore penalty on 3 Gurgaon builders: NGT refuses to review order

  India | July 16, 2019 18:37 IST

  The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday refused to review its order imposing an interim penalty of Rs 10 crore on three builders in Gurgaon for violation of environmental norms and damaging the environment.

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  CPCB Recruitment 2019: Apply before July 21 for Consultant, Research Associate posts

  Career | July 15, 2019 12:32 IST

  CPCB Jobs Recruitment 2019: The Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi (CPCB) has invited applications for 42 Posts of Consultant and Research Associate. Aspirants can apply for the recruitment process on or before July 21 through the official website of CPCB i.e, cpcb.nic.in. Here we give you the details about the posts, eligibility and application process.

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  CPCB pulls up traffic police, civic bodies for not timely addressing air pollution complaints

  India | January 16, 2019 20:38 IST

  In five different notices issued to the Delhi Traffic Police, Delhi Development Authority, Muncipal Corporation Gurgaon, East Delhi Municipal Corporation and South Delhi Municipal Corporation, CPCB chairperson S P S Parihar said it is the responsibility of concerned public agencies to take measures to mitigate air pollution issues in a time bound manner.

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  NGT directs CPCB to launch prosecution against builder in Gurgaon for flouting norms

  India | January 14, 2019 17:18 IST

  The National Green Tribunal has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to launch prosecution and issue directions for closure of Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd's Sushant Lok-Phase I residential complex in Gurgaon for violation of environmental norms.