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While Manohar Lal Khattar said on Monday he was open to meeting Kejriwal anytime anywhere to find a solution to the issue, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh last week said the situation warranted Centres intervention as it has inter-state implications. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi smog: Enlist steps taken to curb stubble burning, Haryana CM to...

Burning of crop residues by farmers in neighbouring states has been blamed for the toxic smog enveloping Delhi during...

13 Nov 2017 8:30 PM IST

The ignoble tale of somg, and fresh air

The ignoble tale of somg, and fresh air

Paper money burned each year range from 90,000 tons to 220,000 tons and causes severe air pollution including PM 2.5....

13 Nov 2017 12:30 AM IST

Poor visibility is increasingly being witnessed in many areas of the city. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Respiratory ailment cases rise in civic-run hospitals

System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research has predicted that the pollution will slowly come down.

12 Nov 2017 6:19 AM IST

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)

Difference between China and India is govt action'

Without careful planning and impeccable execution on all these fronts, progressing towards a cleaner India is...

12 Nov 2017 4:16 AM IST

Christmas Day was the coldest and one of the smoggiest days of the season with mercury oscillating between 11.4 degree Celsius and 15.4 degree Celsius.

Delhi: Green bench gives nod to odd-even rule; no exemption for govt...

Earlier on Saturday, the NGT asked the AAP govt the rationale behind implementing the odd-even scheme in the city.

11 Nov 2017 1:12 PM IST

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Can't let people die of toxic haze: NHRC notice to Centre, Delhi,...

The NHRC criticised authorities for not taking proper steps to tackle the 'hazard', amounting to violation of right to...

9 Nov 2017 4:09 PM IST

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Day 3: Delhi inhales poison? Smog prevails, HC calls stubble burning...

The bench was hearing a PIL initiated by it in 2015 on the issue of poor air quality in the national capital.

9 Nov 2017 11:10 AM IST

Things are so extreme that its time the Centre wakes up to a problem that is affecting the lives and lifestyle of hundreds of millions of people. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi's toxic air: Act before it's too late

Warnings have been issued about 88 per cent of premature deaths occurring in India where air pollution is escalating at...

9 Nov 2017 2:11 AM IST

A traffic policeman wears a pollution mask due to heavy smog and air pollution in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Sale of masks, purifiers goes up as air thickens

Sale of air purifier companies such as BlueAir, Kent has risen in NCR by five per cent.

9 Nov 2017 1:46 AM IST

A thick layer of smog envelops the skyline in Connaught Place on Wednesday. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Ready for odd-even if severe levels persist: Delhi government

The AAP government has asked IGL to keep 1.5 lakh stickers ready for CNG-run vehicles which would also be given...

9 Nov 2017 1:38 AM IST

The Delhi government also said that it is ready to roll out the odd-even scheme if air pollution levels persist in severe plus category for 48 hours. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi: All schools shut, construction, trucks banned

The smog, which triggered near zero visibility at many places, led to pile-ups on highways and delay in flight...

9 Nov 2017 5:43 AM IST

Panasonic switches on an air purifier called Nano-G when it senses dust getting into the aircon.

Technology which may help you breathe

Investing in the right kind of air purifier can help you protect yourself from various health ailments.

8 Nov 2017 6:37 PM IST