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  India records 19 per cent drop in particulate pollution in 2022, boosting life expectancy: Report

  India | August 28, 2024 13:30 IST

  India achieved a 19.3% reduction in particulate pollution in 2022, the second-largest global decrease after Bangladesh, according to the "Air Quality Life Index" 2024 report by EPIC. This drop has increased the average life expectancy of Indians by one year.

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  Yoga, 11 Aug 2024: AQI decreased, then why is breathing at risk...Mystery will be revealed in some time

  Yoga | August 11, 2024 9:49 IST

  Yoga, 11 Aug 2024: AQI decreased, then why is breathing at risk...Mystery will be revealed in some time

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  No data to establish correlation of death or disease exclusively due to air pollution: Govt

  India | July 30, 2024 16:17 IST

  The NCDC under the MOHFW issues health advisories every year to states and Union Territories to address the health concerns of the masses, including those of children, said Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel.

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  Yoga: Obesity, smoking, pollution, high blood pressure..Know how to cure it?

  Yoga | June 23, 2024 11:24 IST

  Yoga: Obesity, smoking, pollution, high blood pressure..Know how to cure it?

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  International Skin Pigmentation Day: Tips to protect yourself from pollution-induced pigmentation

  Beauty | May 25, 2024 16:44 IST

  Every year, International Skin Pigmentation Day raises awareness about various pigmentation concerns. This year, let's focus on a growing threat: pollution-induced pigmentation. Airborne pollutants can wreak havoc on our skin, leading to uneven skin tone, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation.

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  World Earth Day 2024: The cost of Climate Change | How it affects our economy and health

  News | April 22, 2024 15:03 IST

  World Earth Day 2024: Every year on April 22nd, we observe World Earth Day. This day reminds us to think about the environment and how we can help. This year’s theme, "Planet vs. Plastics," focuses on the problem of plastic pollution.

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  Yoga: How is bad lifestyle affecting your liver and kidneys?

  Lifestyle | April 01, 2024 15:05 IST

  Yoga: How is bad lifestyle affecting your liver and kidneys?

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  Indonesian fishing village grapples with piles of trash amid erratic high tides I PICS INSIDE

  World | March 18, 2024 17:14 IST

  A pile of trash, most of which are plastics and domestic waste, near fishing boats that are stranded as high tides brought by erratic weather hit and sweep the trash to the shore, on a beach in Teluk fishing village, in Pandeglang regency, Banten province, Indonesia.

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  GRAP Stage-III restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect amid improved air quality

  Delhi | January 18, 2024 17:20 IST

  GRAP Stage III had initially imposed restrictions on all construction and demolition activities, excluding only essential government projects, mining, and stone crushing. The recent decision removes these limitations.

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  6 ways to safeguard your children from cold and pollution

  Health | December 19, 2023 11:46 IST

  It is vital to protect children from the impacts of cold weather and pollution due to their developing respiratory systems and limited immune resilience. Implementing proactive measures, such as appropriate dressing and ensuring indoor air quality, is essential.

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  Delhi: Several areas still record ‘Severe’ air quality, some witness slight improvement

  Delhi | November 26, 2023 10:46 IST

  Several areas in Delhi woke up to 'Severe' air quality while some others witnessed 'Very Poor' AQI, slight improvement from yesterday.

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  Delhi’s air quality unchanged, falls under ‘Very Poor’ category for fourth day

  Delhi | November 21, 2023 13:28 IST

  Delhi woke up to fourth morning in a trot with 'Very Poor' air quality on Tuesday. The city's AQI has been hovering around the below 400 mark for the last few days.

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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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  Delhi pollution control body reports 45 per cent increase in PM2.5 on Diwali compared to last year

  Delhi | November 13, 2023 19:52 IST

  Delhi'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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  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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  Bihar govt to 'name and shame' farmers parctising stubble burning to curb air pollution

  Bihar | November 11, 2023 22:47 IST

  Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) chairman Devendra Kumar Shukla said the decisions were taken to discourage farmers from stubble burning and harming the environment.

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  Bombay HC reduces time for bursting firecrackers on Diwali | Check details

  Maharashtra | November 10, 2023 18:25 IST

  The Bombay High Court also formed a three member committee to moniter and provide suggestions to the working bodies in order to curb pollution levels in the country.

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  Stage 4 of GRAP activated in Delhi-NCR as air quality deteriorates further

  Delhi | November 05, 2023 17:58 IST

  The air quality index in Delhi worsened from 415 at 4 pm on Saturday to 463 at 3 pm on Sunday. Unfavorable meteorological conditions and an increase in stubble-burning incidents in neighboring states have contributed to the escalating pollution levels.

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  Delhi schools shut for two days as air pollution hits severe mark

  Delhi | November 03, 2023 0:10 IST

  Earlier in the day, Centre imposed Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as the air quality in the city deteriorated and entered the 'severe' category.

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  Lung Health and AQI: How To Protect Your Lungs Amid Bad Air Quality? India TV News

  News | November 02, 2023 13:39 IST

  Delhi’s AQI dipped to its lowest in October this year, ahead of the festive season. However, this air quality can have a bad impact on your lung health. In this video, we underline all the health concerns that you need to be aware of. Also, Dr Shiba Kalyan Biswal, Sr. Consultant, Dept. of Pulmonary