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Thirteen areas in Delhi recorded severe air quality and 23 recorded very poor air quality, according to data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Delhi's overall air quality 'very poor', some areas record 'severe'...

According to the Centre-run SAFAR, the overall air quality index in the city was recorded at 387, which falls in the...

21 Nov 2018 12:36 PM IST

Fashion students, wearing anti-pollution masks, pose in front of a statue of former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam for creating awareness on air pollution in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Authorities warn of severe deterioration from Monday

Authorities record stubble burning in UP for 1st time this season.

3 Nov 2018 12:52 AM IST

According to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 337. (Photo: AP)

Delhi's air quality on the brink of turning 'severe', say authorities

Overall air quality index of Delhi was recorded at 392, which falls in the 'very poor' category and is just 8 points...

1 Nov 2018 12:28 PM IST

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)

Roads packed with cars lead to dip in air quality

Traffic experts have asserted that increase in the number of vehicles on the roads is the obvious reason behind the...

25 Jan 2018 3:21 AM IST

Previous studies have tied road traffic air pollution to low birth weight. (Photo: Pixabay)

NO2 level rises despite fall in diesel consumption

The stations are located in Pitampura, Siri Fort, Janakpuri, Nizamuddin, Shahzada Bagh and Shahdara.

11 Jan 2018 1:53 AM IST

The transport office has played a major role in implementing noise rules strictly across the city, said a CPCB official.

Mumbai fourth noisiest city among seven metros

CPCB officials maintained that there has been a huge improvement in regulation of noise levels across the city.

7 Jan 2018 1:39 AM IST

The researchers will focus on 360 youngsterswith asthma to examine the level of exercise they can tolerate amid air pollution.

New air monitoring stationspart of draft action plan

Officials asserted that Mumbai roads need to be pothole-free to prevent accumulation of dust and also prevent traffic...

23 Feb 2018 7:51 AM IST

The minister emphasised that there should be no laxity by officials in enforcing the rules.

War room' at CPCB to monitor Delhi pollution

Teams empowered to take on-the-spot' action, says Vardhan.

7 Feb 2018 2:46 AM IST

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

No mention of national plan to tackle air pollution in budget: Green...

However, the MPCB is set to address both the issues as per the draft action plan for Mumbai.

3 Feb 2018 5:29 AM IST

File picture of fog filling up the city

Mumbai's air is getting worse day by day: NGO

Praja has gathered the data of air quality through an Right to Information query to the Central Pollution Control Board.

27 April 2018 2:11 AM IST

National Green Tribunal. (Photo: PTI)

DDA to green panel: Two new landfill sites approved

Ghazipur landfill site, which was fully saturated way back in 2000 still gets 1,600 metric tonnes of waste per day.

24 April 2018 6:38 AM IST

Estimates suggest health savings from reduced air pollution may be between 1.4-2.5 times greater than cost of climate change mitigation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sangam Vihar residents at risk of lung diseases'

Notably, the colony is mostly inhabited by poor people who lack the basic amenities.

22 April 2018 5:52 AM IST