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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal under fire over reported Dubai trip amid pollution...

For a second year the chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal, has likened Delhi to a 'gas chamber' because of the pollution.

10 Nov 2018 7:07 PM IST

As per WHO statistics, glaucoma is the second largest cause of blindness in the world and fourth largest in India.

Small-particle air pollution may raise risk of glaucoma in some people

Long-term exposure to black carbon, and other products of combustion, was associated with higher pressures in eye.

9 Nov 2018 10:16 AM IST

Everybody worldwide is exposed to air pollution every time they breathe (Photo: AFP)

Delhi wakes up to hazy Diwali morning, air quality remains 'poor'

Delhi's air quality is expected to deteriorate to 'severe plus emergency' category after Diwali, SAFAR said.

7 Nov 2018 12:45 PM IST

As cooler air traps pollutants close to the ground, Delhis levels of PM2.5 -- particles so tiny they can enter the lungs and bloodstream -- often soar to beyond 30 times the safe limit. (Photo: AP)

Polluted Delhi air akin to death sentence, say doctors

Smog kills more than one million Indians every year and Delhi has worst air of any major city on planet, World Health...

5 Nov 2018 10:10 AM IST

Winter spells respiratory woes for many, as the poor quality of air deteriorates further with the burning of Diwali fireworks.

Air pollution a seasonal hazard

The air pollution is high due to lower temperatures, wind speed and higher relative humidity.

5 Nov 2018 12:12 AM IST

In a first of its kind private initiative in India, the company has already installed 300 outdoor sensors including few live sensors across the country and plans to raise the count to 500 by this Diwali.

Purelogic Labs launches AQI India - Private Air Monitoring initiative

The platform detects and reports invisible air particulate as small as PM2.5 along with noise pollution.

4 Nov 2018 3:40 PM IST

A traffic policeman, wearing an anti-pollution mask,controls traffic amid smog and air pollution which continues to be above dangerous level.

Craving for a ciggy? Breathe Delhi air

Pollution same as smoking 15-20 cigarettes a day, 'severe' deterioration from Mon likely.

4 Nov 2018 12:55 AM IST

The Supreme Court has restricted the permissible use of firecrackers to a narrow time window.

Test shows heavy metal and metal oxides in firecrackers

The report indicated that none of the tested firecrackers were green'' and might prove unsafe for human health.

3 Nov 2018 1:27 AM IST

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Tiny particles may have huge impact on storms: Study

These particles can intensify storms, increase the size of clouds and cause more rain to fall.

28 Jan 2018 3:06 PM IST

Exposure to air pollution in during high school was correlated with menstrual cycle irregularity. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air pollution may affect your menstrual cycle: study

Implications on human disease may come through reducing emissions on a global and individual level.

27 Jan 2018 12:12 PM IST

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Air pollution may affect your menstrual cycle: Study

Researchers found exposure to air pollution during high school years was correlated with menstrual cycle irregularity.

26 Jan 2018 3:34 PM IST

CPCB has directed all states to come up with a 42-point action plan to curb air pollution.

No city in low pollution category, say experts

The NGO has evaluated the data by the Central Board of Pollution Control (CPCB) and Environment Ministry.

25 Jan 2018 3:11 AM IST