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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)

New Delhi's air quality 'very poor', pollution likely to rise

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded an overall AQI of 314, which falls in the 'very poor' category.

3 Dec 2018 8:51 AM

The deteriorating air quality has added to the misery, leading to a sharp surge in cases of respiratory problems and doctors doing overtime.

After brief respite, Delhi air quality 'poor' again

Atmosphere was totally cleaned up owing to the continuous rains over the past few days.

2 Aug 2018 8:34 PM

Increasing number of DTC buses to 10,000 and increasing Metro frequency.

EPCA drafts mega plan to fight pollution in Delhi

Rationalisation of entry taxes in NCR to make public transport cheaper in the region.

19 March 2017 7:12 PM

National Green Tribunal. (Photo: PTI)

Not possible to dump excreta mid-air: DGCA

NGT told that the human waste tank is emptied manually after flights land and by no means cabin crew can operate the...

4 July 2017 9:26 PM

This report shows that deadly air pollution is not a problem restricted to Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) (Photo: AFP)

Afghanistan salt mines pushing up air pollution'

A study by the CPCB scientists, including its air laboratory chief Dipankar Saha, has found that about 11 % of PM2.5 in...

20 Dec 2017 1:03 AM

Narmada river

India's cleanest' river Narmada going Ganga way?

Narmada among one of six major river basins in world facing existential crisis, says a US report.

24 April 2017 1:18 AM

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)

Delhi air quality improves to moderate', sky clear

However, it had shown a marked improvement on Wednesday from Tuesday's index of 378.

8 Dec 2017 1:33 AM

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

City's air quality improves slightly

The air quality on Tuesdasy rose to poor' category as the rains washed off some of the pollutants in the air.

12 Dec 2017 8:49 PM

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

Nationwide plan needed to tackle pollution: Green body

Green peace said an IIT Kanpur study mentioned that 13 thermal power plants within a 300 km radius of Delhi needs to be...

4 Dec 2016 10:05 PM