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Delhi braces for pollution 'airpocalypse' as stubble burning continues...

The sharp reek of burning stubble marks the onset of the pollution season in Delhi as air contaminants soar to dangerous...

19 Oct 2017 7:10 AM

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar passed the order after counsels of the MoEF and the Delhi government failed to appear before it and no report was placed on record. (Representational Image)

Stubble burning: Punjab govt to produce over 30 incentivised farmers...

The Department of Agriculture is also taking steps in six other villages of Patiala district to facilitate residue...

13 Oct 2017 2:00 AM

The protesting farmers lashed out at the government for not making proper provision before implementing the order, and asserted that substitute to stubble burning is expensive machinery, which is not a possibility for debt-ridden farmers. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Punjab: Farmers defy govt orders, burn stubble in protest, demand...

Stubble burning has become a major concern for authorities as it causes air pollution as well as reduces soil fertility.

12 Oct 2017 8:32 AM

SAFAR, an arm of the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, said particulates from the dust storm, which swept across Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia between the last week of October and November 4, entered the upper atmospheric layer of Delhi and the larger region. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Gulf dust storm, not crop burning responsible for Delhi smog: report

On Nov 8, the contribution of the dust storm was 40 per cent, eclipsing the emissions from crop burning, which stood at...

16 Nov 2017 9:25 AM

The Delhi government wants to introduce the odd-even vehicle rationing scheme, but has not bought a single CNG bus in the last two years.

As air quality deteriorates, SC to hear plea today to curb rising...

The fresh plea seeks direction to Centre and states concerned to take measures on curbing road dust and stubble burning.

13 Nov 2017 5:40 AM

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

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 air quality falls to 'very poor', Mumbai shows slight...

Air quality is predicted to remain 'very poor', for next two days. Experts say stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana is...

25 Oct 2018 5:48 AM

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

No respite as air quality in Delhi remains in 'poor' category

Stubble burning in neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana is taking a toll on the city's atmosphere.

20 Oct 2018 6:17 AM

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

Delhi's air quality continues to remain poor

Despite being prohibited from burning the farm residue, farmers continue to do so, owing to the lack of feasible...

18 Oct 2018 8:17 AM

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

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 7:15 AM

An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor, and 401 and 500 severe. (Photo: File | Representational)

Air quality dips to 'very poor' in Delhi-NCR

The overall AQI deteriorated further and touched the 268 mark, which falls in the poor category.

16 Oct 2019 4:38 AM