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Air pollution increases stroke risk in youngsters

Experts are concerned about the fact that air quality in Delhi-NCR is already very toxic with change in weather condition.

30 Oct 2018 1:02 AM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: PTI)

Delhi CM blames Centre, Punjab and Haryana for city pollution

Delhi govt failed to carry out basic measures: Vardhan

30 Oct 2018 12:59 AM

The findings, published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, suggests car emissions and other types of pollution may be a significant source (Photo: AFP)

Air pollution can be blamed for millions of asthma attacks across the globe annually

About half of the asthma emergency room visits attributed to dirty air were estimated to occur in South and East Asian countries.

29 Oct 2018 8:25 PM

The Central Pollution Control Board of India announced it would warn people to avoid jogging outdoors in the early morning and after sunset.

India’s air quality sinks to worst category possible, people advised to wear masks

Most recent air pollution data from World Health Organisation released said India was one of the world's 10 most polluted countries.

29 Oct 2018 8:59 AM

Findings indicate that the negative effects of air pollution may have been overestimated in studies which fail to concurrently consider noise exposure.

Air pollution, noise putting you at risk of heart attacks, diabetes

Study looked at the combined effects of air pollution and transportation noise for heart attack mortality.

26 Oct 2018 8:36 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air pollution, noise putting you at risk of cardiovascular diseases

New study looked at the combined effects of air and noise pollution for heart attack mortality.

25 Oct 2018 3:54 PM

According to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 337. (Photo: AP)

Delhi air quality falls to 'very poor', Mumbai shows slight improvement

Air quality is predicted to remain 'very poor', for next two days. Experts say stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana is increasing pollution.

25 Oct 2018 11:18 AM

The Environment Protection Control Authority had last week held a meeting with officials of Punjab, Haryana and Delhi governments to discuss the pollution situation. (Representational image)

Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' category, may deteriorate again

Air quality improved from 'very poor' to 'poor' Monday, but experts said it can deteriorate due to toxic air from fire at Bhalswa landfill.

23 Oct 2018 3:26 PM

After medical experts urged the cancelling of last year's race, marathon organisers responded by bringing the race date forward to October, away from Diwali in November when the firecrackers are set off. (Representational Image)

Half-marathon in Delhi uses radio waves to clean smoggy air for runners

Pictures of the event, which began at 5 am showed relatively clear skies, with the early morning sun visible through a sight haze.

21 Oct 2018 5:45 PM

The scourge is compounded as farmers -- rushing to ready their fields for next season's wheat crop -- use fire to quickly and cheaply clear their land. (Photo: AFP)

Delhi holds breath as burning farms herald pollution season

Every November, air pollution in north India reaches high levels, forcing schools shut and filling hospital wards with patients.

21 Oct 2018 9:14 AM

According to the latest Air Quality Index (AQI) data, the air quality of Delhi's Lodhi Road area showed levels of prominent pollutants PM (particulate matter) 2.5 and PM 10 at 226 and 267 respectively. (Representational image)

No respite as air quality in Delhi remains in 'poor' category

Stubble burning in neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana is taking a toll on the city's atmosphere.

20 Oct 2018 11:47 AM

As per the latest Air Quality Index (AQI) data, the air quality of Delhi's Lodhi Road area on Thursday morning showed levels of prominent pollutants PM (particulate matter) 2.5 and PM 10 at 224 and 272 respectively. (Photo: File | AFP)

Delhi's air quality continues to remain poor

Despite being prohibited from burning the farm residue, farmers continue to do so, owing to the lack of feasible alternatives.

18 Oct 2018 1:47 PM

On Wednesday, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 380, Dwarka Sector 8 registered AQI of 376, ITO recorded 295 and Jahangirpuri recorded an AQI of 349, Rohini an AQI of 353, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

Delhi's air quality reaches 'very poor', inches towards 'severe' category

Overall Air Quality Index of Delhi was recorded at 309, according to data of the Centre-run System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research.

17 Oct 2018 4:28 PM

On Monday, as the air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category but deteriorated compared to Sunday.

Badarpur power plant shut as air turns toxic

The plan came into force even as Delhi already encountered 9 days of ‘poor’ air quality in the first two weeks of October.

16 Oct 2018 1:51 AM

Currently, the air quality is in the poor category but authorities have predicted that it would reach the ‘very poor’ category in the next couple of days.

Air poor, emergency plan kicks in

On Sunday, the air quality improved a bit from Saturday as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 204, as against Saturday’s 246.

15 Oct 2018 2:05 AM

Report by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicted that if climatic change continues, people will be at greater risk of injury, disease and even death due to more intense heat waves and fires. (Representational image | PTI)

Delhi air quality above hazardous levels, haze envelopes Mumbai

Air Quality Index in Delhi on Saturday is 699 which is much higher than 'severe' level. Mumbai continues to have haze cover the skyline.

13 Oct 2018 1:43 PM

GRAP has an advisory for each category of air pollution — emergency, severe, very poor, poor, and moderate. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

41 teams to check pollution violations

Officials said this is the first time that the teams were fanned in the NCR regions too. Earlier, they used to be deployed only in Delhi.

12 Oct 2018 2:21 AM

The main stubble-burning season normally begins after October 15 and continues for around a month.

Nasa photos show pollution in city, India to worsen this winter

Sharp jump in crop residue burning in Punjab, Haryana in last 10 days.

12 Oct 2018 2:14 AM

Kidneys which have a large volume of blood flowing through them are the first ones to sense the effect of particulate matter in the circulatory system.

Air pollution harms your kidneys, too

The harmful toxins in polluted air increases the risk of developing chronic kidney disease and are now being considered as a major risk factor.

08 Oct 2018 12:20 AM

Of the 13 major cities surveyed, only Moscow's air was more polluted. (Photo: Pixabay)

Paris bans cars on first Sunday of every month to improve air quality

The capital of France, which already holds an annual car-free day, is the most polluted city in Western Europe.

04 Oct 2018 5:36 PM

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