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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

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

Massive crop burning near NCR, air to be 'severe' again

Stubble burning in neigbouring states 'largest-ever recorded' this year.

10 Nov 2018 1:15 AM IST

A boy (above), wearing a pollution mask, burns crackers during Diwali celebrations in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court ban on firecrackers goes up in smoke

City records worst air quality of year, 10 times permissible limit.

9 Nov 2018 12:31 AM IST

Overall Air Quality Index was recorded at 302 at 11 pm, which fell in very poor category, pollution control board said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Thick haze engulfs Delhi as SC's cracker curbs violated on Diwali

SC had allowed bursting of crackers from 8 pm to 10 pm only and also manufacture, sale of only 'green crackers'.

8 Nov 2018 8:16 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

Delhi authorities have stepped up efforts to combat pollution which includes measures like halting construction activities and regulating traffic. (Representational image)

Delhi to plunge in lethal post-Diwali smog despite new measures

Air quality will be 'bad' on November 8 even if 'partial toxic crackers' are burned compared to last year.

6 Nov 2018 9:44 AM IST

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.

Delhi records season's worst air quality ahead of Diwali

The air quality turned severe for the first time this season on October 30.

6 Nov 2018 1:03 AM IST

Delhi authorities have stepped up efforts to combat pollution which includes measures like halting construction activities and regulating traffic. (Representational image)

Thick smog covers Delhi before Diwali, pollution 20 times over safe...

On Monday, the levels of the pollutant PM2.5 was at a severeâ€ 644 or 20 times the safe limit prescribed by World...

5 Nov 2018 10:47 AM IST

59 people were killed and 57 injured in the accident, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh said, adding except nine, most of the bodies have been identified. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Is he really an IIT graduate? Amarinder Singh jabs Arvind Kejriwal

Amarinder Singh presented certain figures to rubbish the claims and asked the Delhi chief minister to check facts before...

4 Nov 2018 7:15 PM IST

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

'Pollution in Delhi same as smoking 15-20 cigarettes a day,' says...

To showcase the ill effects of air pollution, an installation depicting human lungs was unveiled at a city hospital...

3 Nov 2018 9:11 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