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The air quality index of the CPCB had a score of 460, as against Saturdays 403. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Delhi air very poor' first time this season

Wind now flowing from stubble burning areas in Punjab, Haryana.

17 Oct 2018 7:32 PM

A hazy overcast near India Gate as air quality dips further in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi's air quality reaches 'very poor', inches towards 'severe'...

Overall Air Quality Index of Delhi was recorded at 309, according to data of the Centre-run System of Air Quality...

17 Oct 2018 10:58 AM

Nandini Sharma and Kabir Arora, Class 11 students of Amity International School, Pushp Vihar, bagged the innovation award on Wednesday after a two-month-long science competition on the topic Mitigating Air Pollution in Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

As Delhi air quality worsens, emergency action plan to kick in...

Under the emergency plan called Graded Response Action Plan, stringent actions are implemented based on the air quality...

14 Oct 2018 9:22 AM

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

Thick layer of smog engulfs Delhi, air quality falls to 'very poor'...

SAFAR has predicted that the air quality of the region is likely to show slight improvement due to the change in wind...

29 Nov 2018 10:35 AM

Officials attributed the sudden deterioration in the air quality to a change in wind direction, which is now blowing from the northwestern region towards Delhi and bringing dust and smoke from stubble burning in neighbouring states with it.

No respite as city air remains very poor'

Pollution watchdog CPCB also noted that actions of the public and enforcement bodies have been inadequate in curbing...

21 Nov 2018 7:14 PM

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 7:06 AM

Joggers and cyclists at Delhis Rajpath on Tuesday morning. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

On Delhi air, govt to consider artificial rain if situation worsens

Delhi's air quality remained 'very poor' on Tuesday due to unfavourable wind and high humidity, authorities said.

20 Nov 2018 8:14 AM

The Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA)â€‰made the recommendations in its submission to the top court on strengthening Delhi-NCRs Graded Response Action Plan. 9Photo

After short respite due to rains, Delhi air deteriorates

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed the overall AQI at a poor 282.

16 Nov 2018 7:41 PM

Commuters drive through heavy smog in New Delhi on Thursday, a day after Diwali celebrations. (Photo:PTI)

Delhi air quality improves after overnight rains

Twenty-eight areas in Delhi recorded very poor air quality, while three areas recorded poor category, the data said.

14 Nov 2018 7:40 PM

The respondents also believe that the top three environmental issues that affect personal health are air pollution, drinking polluted water and global warming and climate change (Photo: AFP)

Declining quality of air causing sickness and discomfort to 89 per...

A majority of the respondents (33.4 per cent) said they accessed air quality information "sometimes" and 12 per cent...

13 Nov 2018 3:25 PM

The findings, published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, suggests car emissions and other types of pollution may be a significant source (Photo: AFP)

Relief from hazardous air unlikely anytime soon

According to the CPCB, the overall air quality index (AQI) in the national capital was recorded at 406 which falls in...

12 Nov 2018 7:19 PM

National Green Tribunal. (Photo: PTI)

NGT asks chief secys of 4 states to appear November 15

Stresses on need to find long-lasting solution to stubble burning.

12 Nov 2018 7:19 PM