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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 25 per cent.

16 Nov 2017 2:55 PM

The Supreme Court-appointed green panel made the observation in a letter to the chief secretaries of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan directing the immediate withdrawal of the hike imposed on November 8. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Delhi: SC-appointed green panel rolls back hike in parking fee, lifts ban on trucks

The EPCA lifted the measure on Thursday citing 'problems' in its effective enforcement, which has led to parking on the roads.

16 Nov 2017 1:21 PM

India advanced the rollout of cleaner Euro-VI compliant fuels in Delhi by two years on Wednesday to reduce high pollution levels in the capital city. (Photo: AFP)

India prepones launch of Euro-VI fuels in Delhi to tackle smog

The oil ministry said all vehicles plying in the capital will have to move to the new fuel from April 2018 to reduce emissions.

15 Nov 2017 6:49 PM

Kejriwal accompanied by Environment Minister Imran Hussain and another senior official met Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in Chandigarh to discuss increasing pollution levels in Delhi-NCR due to crop burning in Punjab and Haryana. (Photo: ANI)

Kejriwal-Khattar talks fruitful; will help Delhi tackle smog issue, says Haryana CM

Meanwhile, Punjab CM snubbed Kejriwal's request to meet him and urged him to refrain from trying to politicise the issue.

15 Nov 2017 2:41 PM

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal meets Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar (Photo: ANI)

Kejriwal meets Haryana CM Khattar, Delhi smog, stubble burning on agenda

The chief minister is accompanied by Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain and another senior official.

15 Nov 2017 11:04 AM

Country's environment minister Harsh Vardhan contrasted the pollution choking large swathes of north India, including the capital, with the 1984 gas leak in Bhopal that killed at least 25,000 people and remains the world's worst industrial disaster. (Photo: AP)

Don't panic, take routine precautions: Environment min on Delhi smog

India's leaders have been criticised for failing to tackle Delhi pollution, which experts say is wiping yrs off the lives of its citizens.

14 Nov 2017 5:31 PM

Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Narendra Modi over smog

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

14 Nov 2017 2:05 AM

'There is a meeting with Pawan Hans officials to discuss the plan of aerial sprinkling of water,' said the urban development minister of Delhi. (Photo: File)

Scientists are 'constantly monitoring' pollution level, says Delhi Min Gopal Rai

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

13 Nov 2017 9:49 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 Centre's intervention as it has inter-state implications. (Photo: PTI)

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

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

13 Nov 2017 8:30 PM

Light rains have been predicted in the national capital on November 14 and 15, which, the MeT officials say, could clear the smog, giving some relief to Delhiites. (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.

13 Nov 2017 1:43 AM

The air quality index of the CPCB had a score of 460, as against Saturday's 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 momentum.

12 Nov 2017 9:22 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 2:49 PM

Earlier on Friday, AAP's 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 exemptions under it.

11 Nov 2017 8:06 PM

Visibility was recorded at 800 metre at 5.30 am, which dropped further to 500 metre by 8.30 am. (Photo: File)

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 6:37 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 4:12 PM

The NGT on Friday said the scheme was a ‘farce’, and that it cannot be implemented from next week without its permission. (Photo: AFP)

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

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

11 Nov 2017 1:12 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 scheme

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 9:55 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 Delhi

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

09 Nov 2017 3:20 PM

Air quality in Delhi-NCR has been at the season's worst for the last couple of days leading to a spike in air purifiers sales. (Photo: G.N Jha)

Air purifiers sale rises as Delhi-NCR breathes in chimney-like smog

Air quality in Delhi-NCR has been at the season's worst for the last couple of days with complaints of a 'gas chamber' like situation.

09 Nov 2017 1:08 PM

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'It's damn scary': B-Town stars worried about rising levels of smog in Delhi

Varun Dhawan, Parineeti Chopra, Arjun Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao and Dia Mirza were those who took to social media on the issue.

09 Nov 2017 12:04 PM

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