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Rahul Gandhi also attacked finance minister Arun Jaitley over the state of the economy. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Narendra Modi over smog

Storm in eyes, troubled folks, but why is Saheb' quiet, questions Cong V-P.

13 Nov 2017 8:35 PM

While Manohar Lal Khattar said on Monday he was open to meeting Kejriwal anytime anywhere to find a solution to the issue, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh last week said the situation warranted Centres intervention as it has inter-state implications. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi smog: Enlist steps taken to curb stubble burning, Haryana CM to...

Burning of crop residues by farmers in neighbouring states has been blamed for the toxic smog enveloping Delhi during...

13 Nov 2017 3:00 PM

People commute through smog in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Scientists are 'constantly monitoring' pollution level, says Delhi Min...

The govt scrapped plans to implement odd-even scheme after NGT said there won't be exemption for women, two-wheelers and...

13 Nov 2017 4:19 PM

People commute through smog in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Rain likely on November 14, 15; no let-up in smog

According to the MeT department, moderate fog will prevail Delhi tomorrow morning and mostly clear sky during the day.

12 Nov 2017 8:13 PM

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

No respite as pollution levels skyrocket in Delhi after brief let-up

The pollution monitoring authorities said there may be some respite from Monday evening as surface winds will gain...

12 Nov 2017 3:52 PM

Doctors at the government-run Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute say patient numbers have more than tripled since pollution levels spiked amid a change in weather conditions and the annual post-harvest burning of crop stubble in surrounding areas. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Hospitals fill up, residents gasp for breath as smog engulfs Delhi

In Delhi, local industry, coal-fired power plants and a growing number of cars on the roads have added to the crisis.

12 Nov 2017 9:19 AM

Earlier on Friday, AAPs Delhi unit convenor and Labour Minister Gopal Rai had strongly defended the odd-even scheme, saying the vehicular pollution was the biggest source of ultrafine particulate matters measuring less than 2.5 microns. (Photo: PTI)

No odd-even without exemptions, can't risk women's safety: AAP

Delhi govt on Saturday called off odd-even rule, which was to be implemented for 5 days after NGT ordered withdrawal of...

11 Nov 2017 2:36 PM

Odd-even scheme from Nov 13-17 in the national capital called off, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

AAP govt calls off odd-even rule after NGT declines most exemptions

The green bench had ordered that no exemption should be allowed to 'any person or officer and two-wheelers'.

11 Nov 2017 10:42 AM

Christmas Day was the coldest and one of the smoggiest days of the season with mercury oscillating between 11.4 degree Celsius and 15.4 degree Celsius.

Delhi: Green bench gives nod to odd-even rule; no exemption for govt...

Earlier on Saturday, the NGT asked the AAP govt the rationale behind implementing the odd-even scheme in the city.

11 Nov 2017 7:42 AM

Illegal crop burning in farm states surrounding Delhi, vehicle exhaust in a city with limited public transport and swirling construction dust have caused the crisis, as they do year after year. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Light rainfall to take place in Delhi; may clear dense smog

According to the Met department, humidity levels in the national capital shot up to 91 per cent on Saturday morning.

11 Nov 2017 1:07 PM

Uber on Thursday said it will not levy dynamic or surge pricing during the odd-even car rule implementation in Delhi next week. (Photo: AFP)

Uber takes a stand for Delhi, suspends surge pricing during odd-even...

The odd-even car rationing scheme will be rolled out in Delhi from November 13 as part of its pollution-tackling plan.

10 Nov 2017 4:25 AM

Under the policy, odd-numbered cars are allowed to run on odd dates while even-numbered cars can only run on even dates. (Photo: PTI)

Govt imposes odd-even scheme from Nov 13 to 17 as toxic smog engulfs...

The decision comes as air pollution levels rose in Delhi, NCR and neighbouring states for the third consecutive day on...

9 Nov 2017 9:50 AM