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In warmer climates, the impact of air pollution is exacerbated.

CPCB claims action by agencies inadequate'

Thick haze engulfs city, air quality turns very poor.

28 Nov 2018 6:22 AM IST

The impact of particulate matter on birth defects varied based on how far women lived from air quality monitoring stations. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air quality very poor' for sixth day

The CPCB said in 27 areas of the national capital, the air quality was in the very poor category, while in five areas.

2 Dec 2018 1:51 AM IST

Air pollution levels in the national capital escalated to hazardous and visibility dropped significantly as a thick blanket of smog engulfed several parts of the city on Sunday morning. (Photo: ANI)

Air 'poor' in Ghaziabad, Noida, Faridabad, Gurgaon

Average 24-hour AQI at 4 pm on Sunday was 251 in Ghaziabad, 238 in Noida, 224 in Greater Noida, 218 in Faridabad and 209...

7 Feb 2021 8:00 PM IST

The government can implement these measures in the wake of the Union environment ministrys 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 IST

A team of the Boards scientists have found that particles from salt mines of Afghanistan push up the levels of air pollutants, especially PM2.5, in Delhi.

CPCB plan for building towers to monitor pollution stalled

Board's proposal has been affected due to financial constraints.

25 Dec 2017 12:34 AM IST

National Green Tribunal

National Green Tribunal: Okhla waste plant can function

The tribunal's verdict comes on a petition filed by residents of Sukhdev Vihar.

3 Feb 2017 5:55 AM IST

Barack Obama (Photo: AP)

If you wear face mask, you can potentially save millions: Delhi...

The Delhi data scientist said that a lot of people can not afford the masks but Obama wearing one might spur authorities...

1 Dec 2017 9:12 AM IST

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Polluted air mars festive spirit in Delhi

Air quality to be severe' in Xmas weekend.

25 Dec 2016 2:01 AM IST

Railway tracks are seen engulfed in fog at New Delhi Railway Station. (Php

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.

8 Dec 2016 2:24 AM IST

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: PTI)

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.

6 Dec 2016 11:59 AM IST