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The national capital has been experiencing dense smog for about a week, forcing the authorities to enforce emergency measures. (Photo: PTI)

SC issues notice to Centre, UP, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi govt over pollution, stubble burning

Delhi’s air quality index on Monday was 468, while the season’s worst air quality stood at 486 on November 9.

13 Nov 2017 3:49 PM

The plea also seeks effective implementation of the odd-even car rationing scheme. (Photo: File)

As air quality deteriorates, SC to hear plea today to curb rising pollution in Delhi-NCR

The fresh plea seeks direction to Centre and states concerned to take measures on curbing road dust and stubble burning.

13 Nov 2017 11:10 AM

The air quality index of the CPCB had a score of 460, as against Saturday's 403. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

No respite as pollution levels skyrocket in Delhi after brief let-up

The pollution monitoring authorities said there may be some respite from Monday evening as surface winds will gain momentum.

12 Nov 2017 9:22 PM

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has identified four reasons for the sudden onset of pollution - temperature, wind speed, relative humidity and atmospheric boundary layer - for the worsening Delhi air. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Pollution level still in 'severe' category as dense smog shrouds Delhi

The air quality is categorised as 'severe', when pollution level hits 401 or above, in the Air Quality Index (AQI).

12 Nov 2017 3:00 PM

Doctors at the government-run Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute say patient numbers have more than tripled since pollution levels spiked amid a change in weather conditions and the annual post-harvest burning of crop stubble in surrounding areas. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Hospitals fill up, residents gasp for breath as smog engulfs Delhi

In Delhi, local industry, coal-fired power plants and a growing number of cars on the roads have added to the crisis.

12 Nov 2017 2:49 PM

The odd-even car rationing scheme will be rolled out in Delhi for five days from November 13 as part of a graded response plan to tackle the alarming level of pollution in the city. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Delhi smog control: Free travel in DTC, cluster buses during odd-even days

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the move will encourage people to switch to public transport.

10 Nov 2017 5:04 PM

The state government announced the implementation of the odd-even car rationing scheme for five days from November 13 as part of a graded response plan to tackle the alarming level of pollution in the city. (Photo: PTI/File)

Won't allow odd-even scheme unless proved effective: NGT raps Delhi govt

NGT also asked the government to give an undertaking that it will roll out odd-even only when the particulate matter levels are over 300.

10 Nov 2017 4:15 PM

The scheme will be in place from 8 am to 8 pm and there will be exemption for women drivers, two-wheelers and vehicles carrying children in school uniforms, besides VVIPs, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Odd-even rule in Delhi from Nov 13 to 17; women drivers exempt

Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said the govt would not allow cab-aggregators to resort to surge pricing during the period in Delhi.

09 Nov 2017 7:28 PM

Kejriwal a 'peculiar person', says Punjab CM amid Delhi smog row

While Kejriwal insisted on a meeting with his Punjab and Haryana counterparts, Singh said that the issue can only be solved by the Centre.

09 Nov 2017 6:36 PM

The AAP government has asked IGL to keep 1.5 lakh stickers ready for CNG-run vehicles which would also be given exemption during the odd-even scheme. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Ready for odd-even rule if pollution remains 'severe plus' for 48 hrs: AAP govt

Two wheelers will be exempted from the scheme like the last two phases of the odd-even rationing scheme, Gahlot said.

08 Nov 2017 8:09 PM

Delhi's air quality typically worsens ahead of the onset of winter as cooler air traps pollutants near the ground, preventing them from dispersing into the atmosphere, a phenomenon known as inversion. (Photo: AFP)

Kejriwal asks minister to shut schools, calls Delhi a 'gas chamber'

Delhi government also sought support from adjoining states, urging them to take steps to check stubble burning.

07 Nov 2017 2:38 PM

The rapid fall in air quality and visibility began Monday evening itself as moisture combined with pollutants shrouded the city in a thick cover of haze. (Photo: ANI/Representational)

Delhi: 20 flights, 12 trains delayed as smog reduces visibility

The last time air had turned 'severe' was on October 20, a day after Diwali festivities, when firecrackers were set off.

07 Nov 2017 12:59 PM

Delhi braces for pollution 'airpocalypse' as stubble burning continues on outskirts

The sharp reek of burning stubble marks the onset of the pollution season in Delhi as air contaminants soar to dangerous levels.

19 Oct 2017 12:40 PM

The Sena added that banning crackers and disturbing the tranquillity of the festivities was not the only solution to the problem of pollution. (Photo: File)

Mumbai: Shiv Sena slams SC ruling on sale of firecrackers

The Shiv Sena asserted that until courts, Centre provide people with basic necessities, banning events and practices is pointless.

12 Oct 2017 11:53 AM

Set up 14 more stations to monitor pollution: L-G Anil Baijal

Baijal gave the orders at a high-level meeting on pollution attended by Delhi environment minister Imran Hussain.

22 Mar 2017 3:00 AM

The environment ministry will utilise its ambient air fund to disburse subsidy at the rate of Rs 15,000 each to 2,027 e-rickshaws.

Subsidy for e-rickshaws to fight pollution in Delhi

According to the government, the registered e-rickshaws will receive this aid in February.

25 Jan 2017 2:38 AM

NGT orders inspection of NBCC project in South Delhi

NGT had earlier cracked the whip on the National Buildings Construction Corporation for pollution & environmental degradation.

23 Jan 2017 5:46 AM

In his letter to Union environment minister Anil Madhav Dave, his counterpart in the Delhi government, Imran Hussain, said that banning the use of wood in crematoria and switching to electric or CNG mode does not appear to be a tenable solution because of religious beliefs. (Photo: AP)

Delhi government planning to build green crematoriums

Delhi government said it has hired an agency to create engineering designs for creating non-polluting crematoria with smoke tappers.

23 Jan 2017 4:23 AM

The bench asked the Centre to furnish a status report regarding show cause notices issued to PUC centres. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi's pollution very serious issue, urgent steps needed: SC

'This pollution problem is very serious. If you talk for years for a solution, then it is a problem,' the SC bench observed.

17 Jan 2017 5:35 PM

The government can implement these measures in the wake of the Union environment ministry’s notification issued on January 12. (Photo: PTI)

Odd-even can make comeback in Delhi

Govt armed by Centre to take slew of measures if pollution crosses danger mark.

17 Jan 2017 2:10 AM

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