Delhi Air Pollution
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Delhi pollution control body reports 45 per cent increase in PM2.5 on Diwali compared to last year
Delhi | November 13, 2023 19:52 ISTDelhi's 24-hour average PM10 concentration on Diwali (Sunday) stood at 430 micrograms per cubic meter, an increase from 322 micrograms per cubic meter last year, and 748 micrograms per cubic meter in 2021, the DPCC report showed.
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India TV Poll: Does govt need to take more stringent steps because of rising pollution in Delhi-NCR?
India | November 13, 2023 14:18 ISTDelhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai called a meeting with the officers of the Department at the Secretariat to review the pollution, a day after the Diwali celebrations in the city.
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Delhi: Gopal Rai calls review meeting, accuses BJP of 'inciting' people to burst crackers
Delhi | November 13, 2023 10:53 ISTDiwali was celebrated with fervour across the country on Sunday. The sky in the national capital was seen in smog this morning, pushing back the 'Poor' air quality to 'Very Poor' category.
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Delhi: Dense smog engulfs national capital post Diwali celebrations, AQI in 'Severe' category
Delhi | November 13, 2023 13:15 ISTAfter Diwali, it is now quite likely that the city will once again see an increase in pollution levels, making it difficult for the residents of the city to breathe.
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Delhi wakes up to Diwali morning with ‘Poor’ air quality for second straight day
Delhi | November 12, 2023 10:52 ISTDiwali is being celebrated today with fervour and bliss all across the country. Delhi entered this auspicious day with the 'Poor' air quality, witnessing no significant change since yesterday. Some areas of the national capital also witnessed 'Moderate' air quality.
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Delhi sees significant air quality improvement, drops to ‘Poor’ category
Delhi | November 11, 2023 12:57 ISTDelhi had been engulfed in thick smog for over a week, however, after the rain lashed the city and nearby areas on early Friday, the situation improved significantly with AQI now dropping to the 'Poor' category.
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Delhi air pollution | Kejriwal govt defers implementation of odd-even scheme in city: Here's why
Delhi | November 10, 2023 17:09 ISTDelhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the decision has been taken as there has been a notable improvement in the city's air quality due to rain.
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'Pollution level must come down, it cannot await tomorrow': Supreme Court's key observations
India | November 10, 2023 15:27 ISTThe Supreme Court talked tough over the issue of air pollution and asked the governments to take immediate measures to stop farm fires and bring down the pollution levels in the national capital region. Delhi had been covered under thick mist since last week. The rain improved the situation today.
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Delhi air pollution: People cannot be made to die, farm fires must be stopped, says Supreme Court
Delhi | November 10, 2023 13:52 ISTDelhi air pollution: During the hearing, the top court made it clear that the farm fires must stop in states. The apex court also set the date of the next hearing on November 21.
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Delhi chokes as 'severe' AQI continues, LG blames AAP for misleading people by odd-even scheme
Delhi | November 08, 2023 9:49 ISTDelhi air pollution levels can be high during the winter months for a number of reasons, including dust and vehicular pollution, dry-cold weather, stubble burning, burning crop residues after the harvest season, and commuting. Cold air is denser and moves slower than warm air, so it traps pollution.
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Kejriwal recommends immediate suspension of Delhi Pollution Control Committee chairman to LG
Delhi | November 07, 2023 18:46 ISTDPCC chairman Ashwani Kumar came under attack after the smog tower installed at Connaught Place was found non-functional. Kejriwal recommended the suspension after Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai wrote to the CM to take action against Kumar.
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Supreme Court pulls up Punjab over stubble burning: 'Don't know how you do it, but must be stopped'
India | November 07, 2023 13:05 ISTDelhi has been reeling under 'Severe' category air pollution for several days. The Supreme Court directed the Punjab government to take steps "immediately" to stop the stubble burning in the state.
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Delhi’s air quality improves slightly to fall under ‘Very poor’ category, AQI at 393
Delhi | November 07, 2023 10:17 ISTThe national capital has been gasping for breath for the last several days as the air quality fell under the 'Severe' category. Delhi's AQI improved slightly on Tuesday, bringing it down to 'Very poor' category.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Why is pollution not being controlled in the delhi?
Aaj Ki Baat | November 06, 2023 23:45 ISTDelhi Air Pollution Updates: All the government efforts to control pollution in Delhi are proving to be in vain... In the last 24 hours, the average air quality index of Delhi has been 421, which is said to be extremely bad.
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Delhi pollution crisis: Odd-Even vehicle system to be implemented for a week | Check dates
Delhi | November 06, 2023 14:56 ISTDelhi has been witnessing air pollution levels falling under the 'Severe' category. Thick layer of mist has surrounded the city for nearly a week. Arvind Kejriwal held a review meeting today in connection with the pollution.
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AAP blames Khattar govt as Delhi continues to choke, says ‘Punjab 500 km away, Haryana just 100’
Delhi | November 06, 2023 13:33 ISTDelhi has been witnessing thick cover of mist for the last one week, compelling the residents to be left gasping for breath while also triggering severe health concerns. The doctors have urged the people to take precautions while moving out and put on mask to avoid problems. AAP has blamed Haryana.
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Can air pollution cause cancer? Here’s what AIIMS doctor said
India | November 06, 2023 7:46 ISTThe air quality in the national capital has remained in the 'Severe' category for several days, triggering health concerns among people, especially among the youth and the elderly. The doctors have also expressed concerns over the issue.
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Delhi: Primary schools to remain shut till November 10 due to 'severe' air pollution
Education | November 05, 2023 11:03 ISTThe primary schools will remain shut till November 10, Delhi Education Minister Atishi announced on Sunday. The air quality in the city remained in the 'Severe' category for the sixth consecutive day as the AQI was recorded at 410.
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Delhi sees another day of ‘severe’ air pollution, Minister blames stubble burning in Haryana, UP
Delhi | November 05, 2023 12:10 ISTThick layer of haze engulfed the national capital for the sixth consecutive day as the city woke up to yet another morning of toxic air with an AQI falling under the 'Severe' category. The persistent air pollution has risen the health concerns for the people.
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World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh cancel training due to Delhi air pollution
Cricket | November 04, 2023 16:51 ISTSri Lanka and Bangladesh clash in the very crucial World Cup 2023 match at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday (November 6) but both teams cancelled their training session due to increased air pollution.
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