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The quality of water supply in Delhi is snowballing into a major issue for the ruling AAP and the opposition BJP and Congress as the Assembly polls in Delhi draws near. (Photo: FIle)

People 'terrified' to drink water supplied in city: Manoj Tiwari to Kejriwal

Kejriwal had earlier blamed Central ministers and BJP leaders for scaring people by saying that the water supply in Delhi was poisonous.

20 Nov 2019 3:07 PM

According to weather experts from Skymet, the reason behind this is a western disturbance on the western side of Himalayas which is going to impact the flow of air in Delhi-NCR regions. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi's air quality to be in 'very bad' zone today, may deteriorate further in coming days

Apart from Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad too are going to be impacted by the worsening air quality.

20 Nov 2019 8:27 AM

BJP MP Vijay Goel with supporters during a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: ASIAN AGE)

Air quality improves due to strong winds, but still ‘poor’

The national capital witnessed a dip in pollution levels on Saturday morning even as the air quality in the city remained in the “severe” category.

18 Nov 2019 2:29 AM

With frequent hikes in the pollution levels of the capital, both government and private schools have been shut down for a couple of days — twice. An effective deterrent or an unnecessary hindrance? Parents around the city weigh in.

Recess in excess

Both private and government schools have been shut twice since the readings of the capital’s Air Quality Index soared post-Diwali.

17 Nov 2019 12:23 AM

On Friday, the air quality index remained in the 'severe' category at 466 at 11.30 am as a thick layer of toxic smog enveloped Delhi for the fourth consecutive day, leaving scores of people with a sore throat, itchy eyes, breathing problems and dry cough. (Photo: ANI)

No extension of odd-even scheme, will take final call on Monday: Kejriwal

'We do not want people to undergo unnecessary inconvenience,' Kejriwal said at press conference here.

15 Nov 2019 12:38 PM

The Delhi government and pollution monitoring agencies will review the situation on Friday. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi's air quality still in 'severe' zone, improvement likely from tomorrow

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality index (AQI) was 465 at 6.30am.

15 Nov 2019 9:23 AM

Mumbai’s air quality is deteriorating, with the city air plunging to “moderate” level Thursday. (Representational Image)

Mumbai’s air quality plunges

According to weathermen, the city’s air quality is likely to see a further dip in the coming days once the mercury starts falling.

15 Nov 2019 3:31 AM

"Pollution is majorly caused by road dust, construction dust and burning of garbage. Kejriwal government did not act on these factors and imposed the odd-even rule as a populist measure," he added. (Photo: File)

Kejriwal govt has not dealt with major causes of pollution in their term: Vijay Goel

'In its last year of governance, Kejriwal enacted the odd-even rule which is just a drama,' Goel said.

14 Nov 2019 1:54 PM

Pictures of school students with their faces covered with anti-pollution masks and handkerchiefs were shared widely on social media. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi schools shut till Nov 15 amid high air pollution

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) also advised people to avoid outdoor exposure and work from home.

14 Nov 2019 8:28 AM

He added: 'Despite Supreme Court's direction, the two states continue to burn stubble and people of Delhi are at the receiving end.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Odd-even scheme may get extended, says Delhi CM as air quality worsens

Kejriwal said: 'Air quality got better by October 10, but after stubble-burning in Punjab and Haryana, pollution levels increased again.'

13 Nov 2019 2:13 PM

According to the Central Pollution Control Bureau (CPCB), Delhi's overall air quality index (AQI) read 425 at 4 pm on Tuesday. It was 360 at 4 pm on Monday. (Photo: File)

Delhi's 'severe' air pollution likely to drop to 'emergency' today

Meteorologists said Delhi recorded on Tuesday morning a minimum temperature of 11.7 degrees Celsius, the season's lowest so far.

13 Nov 2019 8:44 AM

According to the Uttarakhand Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Board, the pollution levels in many areas of the state have deteriorated since Diwali.

Let’s stop polluted Uttarakhand from going the Delhi way

The rising level of pollution is not limited to Delhi or NCR only, but is also engulfing the hill state of Uttarakhand.

13 Nov 2019 1:40 AM

An AQI between 201 and 300 is ‘poor’, 301-400 ‘very poor’ and 401-500 ‘severe’. (Photo: ANI)

Air quality remains ‘poor’, 23 polluting units closed

The AQI in adjoining areas of Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad and Gurgaon was registered at 302, 297, 251 and 253 respectively.

11 Nov 2019 6:09 AM

There was haze as air quality around India Gate and Major Dhyan Chand Stadium remained in the 'Very Poor' category. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category despite rainfall

The Center-run SAFAR has advised people to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

08 Nov 2019 12:35 PM

The BJP leader said the two leaders PM Modi and Amit Shah whom he referred to Lord Krishna and Arjuna from the epic Mahabharata, were capable of solving all problems. (Photo: ANI)

Pak may have released poisonous gas to pollute air in India: UP BJP leader

BJP leader criticised Delhi CM Kejriwal for blaming stubble burning in Haryana and Punjab for alarming pollution levels in NCR.

06 Nov 2019 9:05 AM

Among the other attending the meeting were Principal Advisor to the Prime Minister P K Sinha and Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, besides top officials from the Agricultural Ministry, Central Pollution Control Board and the India Meteorological Department. (Representational Image)

Find permanent cure for Delhi pollution, PMO tells 3 states

PMO asked Haryana and Punjab to provide details of measures adopted to prevent fresh cases of stubble burning over the last 24 hours.

05 Nov 2019 10:46 AM

Tuesday is also the second day of the odd even road rationing scheme -- one of the many initiatives by authorities to reduce air pollution. (Photo: File)

From ‘severe’ to ‘very poor’: Delhi air quality improves, expected to get better

The average air quality index (AQI) was recorded 370 at 7.30 am.

05 Nov 2019 9:09 AM

Goel's car featured slogans that said 'pradushan ki zimmedar Kejriwal sarkar, odd-even hai bekar' and termed the scheme a drama. (Photo: ANI)

BJP's Vijay Goel protests against odd-even scheme, pays Rs 4000 as fine

Reacting to Goel's protest, Sisodia said the BJP leader's job was to do politics and he had no solution to the problem.

04 Nov 2019 3:31 PM

The district administration in Haryana on November 2 had also penalised 133 farmers for resorting to stubble burning with the minimum fine of Rs 2,500. (Photo: ANI)

Farmers continue to burn stubble in Punjab, air quality index remains severe

Air Quality Index (AQI) is severe and a layer of smog has covered the area in the national capital and its neighbouring state.

04 Nov 2019 2:24 PM

It noted that the situation in Delhi is grim and asked the Centre and state government about the actions they intend to take to reduce the pollution. (Photo: AP)

‘Delhi choking every year’: SC raps Centre, state govt over rising pollution level

The Supreme Court also asked the Punjab and Haryana government to reduce stubble burning.

04 Nov 2019 2:22 PM

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