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Acting tough on those violating emission norms, Irdai has said vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will not be insured.

May stop private vehicles in Delhi if pollution gets worse, says...

Delhi air quality turned 'severe' on Tuesday due to stubble burning, vehicular exhaust and a drop-off in wind speeds.

30 Oct 2018 12:13 PM

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)

Delhi pollution very critical': SC prohibits plying of old petrol,...

SC directed transport department to announce that 15-year-old petrol, 10-year-old diesel vehicles would be impounded if...

29 Oct 2018 11:43 AM

Factors responsible for poor air quality of Delhi-NCR includes geography, wind velocity, house pattern, traffic, garbage burning, landfill, open construction, crop burning and firecrackers.

Delhi records worst air quality of season as thick haze engulfs city

The overall Air Quality Index of the national capital was recorded at 381 which falls in the very poor category

28 Oct 2018 8:14 AM

The scourge is compounded as farmers -- rushing to ready their fields for next seasons wheat crop -- use fire to quickly and cheaply clear their land. (Photo: AFP)

Delhi holds breath as burning farms herald pollution season

Every November, air pollution in north India reaches high levels, forcing schools shut and filling hospital wards with...

21 Oct 2018 3:44 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

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.

8 Nov 2018 7:01 PM

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 2:46 AM

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

CPCB mulls 'artificial rain' in Delhi to tackle pollution

Proposal to ban entry of heavy vehicles in capital after Diwali.

6 Nov 2018 7:13 PM