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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' pollution

According to the Centre-run SAFAR, the overall air quality index in the city was recorded at 387, which falls in the 'very poor' category.

21 Nov 2018 12:36 PM

Joggers and cyclists at Delhi's 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 1:44 PM

Stubble burning in neighbouring Punjab and Haryana is one of the major causes for poor air quality in Delhi.

After short respite due to rains, Delhi air deteriorates

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

17 Nov 2018 1:11 AM

According to Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, the PM2.5 concentration will remain in very “poor” category on Wednesday. (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.

15 Nov 2018 1:10 AM

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.

09 Nov 2018 12:31 AM

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’.

08 Nov 2018 8:16 AM

The protesters asked the government to stop stubble burning in areas surrounding Delhi. (Representational image)

CPCB mulls ‘artificial rain’ in Delhi to tackle pollution

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

07 Nov 2018 12:43 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.

Delhi records season’s worst air quality ahead of Diwali

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

06 Nov 2018 1:03 AM

The lungs in the installation are fitted with white Hepa Filters, which due to exposure to Delhi air will turn black, demonstrating the impact of air pollution on healthy lungs, a statement issued by Sir Ganga Ram hospital said. (Representational Image)

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

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

03 Nov 2018 9:11 PM

Union minister Harsh Vardhan (Photo: PTI)

Ministers of four states skip meet on Delhi pollution

Vardhan said that despite a decrease in incidents of stubble burning by 30 per cent as compared to the previous year more still needs to be done.

02 Nov 2018 6:11 AM

Punjab, Haryana ministers skip key pollution meet

Hussain asked for cooperation from all the neighbouring states in combating the deteriorating air quality.

02 Nov 2018 1:36 AM

The Rashtrapati Bhavan is partly visible due to heavy smog as traffic plies on Rajapth in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

Pollution fight: DMRC plans 4,831 trips/day

It includes 14 Metro trains with 730 trips on newly introduced Shiv Vihar-Trilokpuri-Sanjay Lake section of Pink Line.

02 Nov 2018 1:33 AM

Yoga enthusiasts practice in Lodhi Gardens amid heavy smog in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: AFP)

Plan to ban private cars to fight Delhi pollution

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 3 pm was 401, falling in the ‘severe’ category, the highest this season.

31 Oct 2018 12:54 AM

Toxic smog has started to envelop vast swathes of the northern part of the country, including New Delhi, as it does each year when winter approaches and farmers burn off the residue of crops. (Photo: File)

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

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

30 Oct 2018 5:43 PM

SC directed a list of 15-year-old petrol and 10-year-old diesel vehicles be published on the website of Central Pollution Control Board and transport department. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘Delhi pollution very critical’: SC prohibits plying of old petrol, diesel vehicles

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

29 Oct 2018 5:13 PM

Authorities attribute dip in air quality to localised factors like construction dust, vehicular pollution as well as regional factors like pollution due stubble burning from Punjab and Haryana. (Photo: File)

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 1:44 PM

The scourge is compounded as farmers -- rushing to ready their fields for next season's 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 patients.

21 Oct 2018 9:14 AM

Seven species of this peace-loving creature had abandoned Delhi after pollution levels in the region began to increase (Photo: Pixabay)

Rare species of owls spotted in Delhi after seven decades

The campaign to ensure the return of owls to Delhi began after the dusky-eagle owl was first sighted in the sanctuary in 2014.

01 Jul 2018 5:35 PM

A view of Vijay Chowk and Rajpath during a mild dust storm in New Delhi. (Photo: File/PTI)

Delhi air quality improving rapidly, still at severe levels

The dispersion of pollutants became faster after local winds picked up speed and led to reduced pollution levels and improved air quality.

17 Jun 2018 2:20 PM

Vehicles ply slowly on a road as dust envelopes the sky over New Delhi, on Wednesday. (Photo: File/PTI)

Air quality in Delhi sees improvement, still in ‘severe’ category

Authorities have expressed hope that the air quality would improve during the day due to the dispersion of pollutants by local winds.

16 Jun 2018 4:04 PM

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