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The 24-hour prescribed standards of PM 2.5 and PM 10 are 60 and 100 respectively and prolonged exposure to anything beyond that harms the respiratory system and may cause cardiac complications. (Photo: PTI)

Delhiites breathing better air this season

As per Safar, the day’s average readings of PM 2.5 and PM 10 were 179 and 101 micrograms per cubic metre respectively.

10 Jan 2017 2:31 AM

At the moment only an average of 1,088 vehicles are being parked across the three parking lots.

No vehicles in Connaught Place from February

Inner, middle circles will be pedestrian zones as part of 3-month smart city pilot project.

06 Jan 2017 1:37 AM

It forecast that the levels are likely to be 211 and 337 respectively tomorrow. The new year's eve may see some improvement though. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi's air quality enters 'severe' zone yet again

Air quality had started falling again on December 27. The average AQI of December 27 and 28 were 329 and 385, both in the very poor category.

30 Dec 2016 10:03 AM

NGT notices to 1,400 pollution defaulters

NGT also directed the defaulters to appear before it on January 30.

22 Dec 2016 1:57 AM

The government has also decided to make DTC bus travel free for students up to the age of 21.

Bus rides to be cheaper from January

Government slashes fares to promote public transport.

22 Dec 2016 1:21 AM

Railway tracks are seen engulfed in fog at New Delhi Railway Station. (Photo: Bunny Smith)

Thick fog disrupts 38 flights, 81 trains

This year, the city has seen an early fog due to high pollution levels and adverse wind patterns.

08 Dec 2016 2:24 AM

NGT for action against toxic industries in residential areas

NGT has issued directions to the DPCC to submit complete list of hazardous units located in Vishwas Nagar area in the capital.

07 Dec 2016 2:18 AM

Firecracker Association challenges SC order banning crackers in Delhi

The Supreme Court is also mulling on the decision of imposing a national ban on manufacture of fireworks.

06 Dec 2016 11:59 AM

Measures working, air quality now better: LG Najeeb Jung

The remarks came after the L-G held a meeting at Raj Niwas here to review the condition of air pollution in Delhi.

06 Dec 2016 3:41 AM

Sulphur-heavy fuel choking NCR: Supreme Court

Despite ban, fuel is being used in industrial units across Delhi and nearby cities.

05 Dec 2016 3:34 AM

In Delhi, the situation is so alarming that emergency will have to be declared there, Union Minister Anil Dave said. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi govt doing little to curb pollution: Environment Minister

Delhi govt are doing little to curb and channelising more energy on rallies in Punjab, where polls are to be held next year, Anil Dave said.

03 Dec 2016 4:50 PM

The average levels of PM 2.5 and PM 10 over an eleven-day period from November 21 to December 1 were 194 and 438 micrograms per cubic metre. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi: Air quality ‘very poor’, four times above normal

This year the situation has marginally improved riding on the back of strong wind movement for about a fortnight.

03 Dec 2016 3:35 AM

No fresh licenses for selling of firecrackers will be given, and existing licenses will be suspended. (Photo: File)

To fight pollution, SC bans sale of crackers in Delhi

The ban on firecrackers comes into force from Thursday itself, until any further order or hearing of the Supreme Court.

25 Nov 2016 2:46 PM

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