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Delhi Pollution Control Committee has also directed the transport department and traffic police to intensify checking of polluting vehicles and control road congestion till November 10. (Representational Image)

Thick smog covers Delhi before Diwali, pollution 20 times over safe limit

On Monday, the levels of the pollutant PM2.5 was at a “severe” 644 or 20 times the safe limit prescribed by World Health Organisation.

05 Nov 2018 10:47 AM

Taking a dig at Kejriwal for his 'preposterous' logic that the satellite pictures of stubble burning in Punjab was the primary cause of Delhi's severe pollution, he said even a school kid would know better. (Photo: File)

Is he really an IIT graduate? Amarinder Singh jabs Arvind Kejriwal

Amarinder Singh presented certain figures to rubbish the claims and asked the Delhi chief minister to check facts before blaming Punjab.

04 Nov 2018 7:15 PM

The lungs in the installation are fitted with white Hepa Filters, which due to exposure to Delhi air will turn black, demonstrating the impact of air pollution on healthy lungs, a statement issued by Sir Ganga Ram hospital said. (Representational Image)

'Pollution in Delhi same as smoking 15-20 cigarettes a day,' says expert

To showcase the ill effects of air pollution, an installation depicting human lungs was unveiled at a city hospital Saturday.

03 Nov 2018 9:11 PM

Fashion students, wearing anti-pollution masks, pose in front of a statue of former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam for creating awareness on air pollution in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Authorities warn of severe deterioration from Monday

Authorities record stubble burning in UP for 1st time this season.

03 Nov 2018 12:52 AM

On Tuesday, Delhi's air quality slipped to the 'severe' category, prompting authorities to issue a slew of directions including ban on construction activities along with halting operations of industries using coal and biomass as fuel between November 1 and 10. (Photo: AP | File)

Delhi's air quality on the brink of turning 'severe', say authorities

Overall air quality index of Delhi was recorded at 392, which falls in the 'very poor' category and is just 8 points from turning severe.

01 Nov 2018 12:28 PM

Radio Jockey Rohan (left) distributes free masks to motorists during an awareness campaign in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

Air quality improves slightly, diesel curbs likely

Environment body urges Delhiites to use public transport from November 1 to 10.

01 Nov 2018 12:55 AM

Toxic smog has started to envelop vast swathes of the northern part of the country, including New Delhi, as it does each year when winter approaches and farmers burn off the residue of crops. (Photo: File)

May stop private vehicles in Delhi if pollution gets worse, says official

Delhi air quality turned 'severe' on Tuesday due to stubble burning, vehicular exhaust and a drop-off in wind speeds.

30 Oct 2018 5:43 PM

The Centre-run System of Air Quality Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) recorded the AQI at 410. (Photo: File)

Delhi air quality turns ‘severe’; pollution may rise ‘faster’ now: Official

The overall AQI was 401, falling in 'severe' category, the highest this season, Central Pollution Control Board said.

30 Oct 2018 5:22 PM

Vehicles ply at Rajpath as thick haze engulfs Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on Monday, October 29, 2018. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi air quality just 3 points below 'severe', worst pollution of season recorded

Air quality of Delhi was recorded at 397, just three points below severe level. Seventeen areas of Delhi recorded severe air quality.

30 Oct 2018 12:41 PM

Authorities attribute dip in air quality to localised factors like construction dust, vehicular pollution as well as regional factors like pollution due stubble burning from Punjab and Haryana. (Photo: File)

Delhi records worst air quality of season as thick haze engulfs city

The overall Air Quality Index of the national capital was recorded at 381 which falls in the very poor category

28 Oct 2018 1:44 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

Morning haze envelops the skyline on the outskirts of New Delhi on Wednesday. The Indian capital and large parts of north India gasp for breath for most of the year due to air pollution caused by dust, burning of crops, emissions from factories and the burning of coal and piles of garbage. (Photo: AP)

Air quality slips to ‘very poor’ again

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi at 328 at 4 pm.

25 Oct 2018 1:19 AM

Environment minister Imran Hussain also directed the municipal corporation to work on preventing landfill site fires.

Delhi’s air quality continues to be ‘poor’

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded the city’s overall AQI at 252 at 11 am.

24 Oct 2018 1:26 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

Further deterioration of air quality is forecast in the coming days with PM10 to reach 330 and PM2.5 to 151. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Delhi air ‘very poor’ first time this season

Wind now flowing from stubble burning areas in Punjab, Haryana.

18 Oct 2018 1:02 AM

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

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. (Photo: File | PTI)

As Delhi air quality worsens, emergency action plan to kick in tomorrow

Under the emergency plan called Graded Response Action Plan, stringent actions are implemented based on the air quality of the city.

14 Oct 2018 2:52 PM

The Air Quality Index of New Delhi was recorded at 43 which falls under the ‘good’ category. (Photo: PTI)

‘Delhi’s improved air quality is a meteorological factor’

More comprehensive actions required for sustained clean air days.

30 Jul 2018 12:31 AM

A view of Vijay Chowk and Rajpath during a mild dust storm in New Delhi. (Photo: File/PTI)

Delhi air quality improving rapidly, still at severe levels

The dispersion of pollutants became faster after local winds picked up speed and led to reduced pollution levels and improved air quality.

17 Jun 2018 2:20 PM

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