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Delhi government on Monday issued a health advisory, urging people to avoid stepping out during the early morning and late evening hours. (Photo: PTI)

Impaired lungs prevalent in every third child across Delhi, finds study

Study comes days after air pollution in national capital rises to alarming levels, forcing authorities to resort to emergency measures.

28 Nov 2017 8:30 AM

Many cities in both sides of Punjab have been blanketed by thick smog in recent weeks, with pollution affecting normal life. (Photo:File)

Pakistan's Punjab CM writes to Amarinder Singh to tackle smog

Shehbaz said people of both Pakistani and Indian Punjabs have been facing the problem of smog during the months of October and November.

22 Nov 2017 10:42 AM

Parents of triplets bear brunt of smog

According to experts, during the winters when air pollution spikes several times, parents should avoid touching newborns frequently.

19 Nov 2017 2:41 AM

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

The burden of pollution

We get celebrities to give their take on a current issue each week and lend their perspective to a much-discussed topic.

19 Nov 2017 12:11 AM

‘Smog-filled Indian, Pak cities may turn into snow globes’

New Delhi & several other North Indian states have been enveloped with toxic smog for over a week, forcing authorities to enforce emergency measures.

17 Nov 2017 2:01 AM

The figure is well beyond the estimated 60,000 people who have died in the militancy-wracked country’s years-long battle against extremism. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Pakistan indifferent to pollution, smog killing scores more than years of militancy

As the smog peaked in recent weeks, roughly 1,000 new patients were treated each day for respiratory issues.

16 Nov 2017 3:32 PM

Chief ministers Manohar Lal Khattar of Haryana and Arvind Kejriwal of Delhi address a press conference in Chandigarh. (Photo: PTI)

Arvind Kejriwal, Manohar Lal Khattar vow to battle smog together

Amarinder Singh refuses to meet Delhi CM, calls for urgent intervention by Centre.

16 Nov 2017 2:15 AM

The Punjab CM refused to meet Kejriwal and urged the AAP national convener to refrain from 'politicising' such a serious issue. (Photo: File)

Farmers need alternative solution to give up stubble burning: Punjab CM

The chief minister asserted that a long term, affordable solution is required and the state govt is looking for the same.

15 Nov 2017 8:17 PM

The grey November skies of Delhi got some colour as the members and allies of the Delhi queer community turned up in huge numbers to mark the 10th year of the Delhi queer pride parade. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

A decade of rainbow colours

It began at Barakhamba Road at 2 pm and finished at Jantar Mantar with zesty performances.

13 Nov 2017 12:17 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.

Crop burning and smog in the North

A report by WHO said 2.5 million Indians died due to air pollution in 2015, the largest number in the world.

12 Nov 2017 4:23 AM

In one such incident, the thieves astride two bikes allegedly stopped a businessman.

Increase in mugging due to blanket of smog

The men gave chase, attacked him and robbed his valuables. Another assailant shot two rounds in the air before fleeing.

10 Nov 2017 6:33 AM

The smog has not only affected the lives of people, even the Indian Railways could not tackle it. (Photo: G.N. Jha)

Delhi: Rail, air traffic severely hit due to smog

10 trains cancelled, 9 rescheduled 14 domestic, international flights delayed.

10 Nov 2017 5:07 AM

Police personnel at the accident site after nearly 18 vehicles slammed into each other, repotedly due to poor visibiliy owing to dense smog layer, at Yamuna Expressway near Mathura on Wednesday morning. (Photo: PTI)

Smog leads to pile up in Yamuna expressway

Five vehicles were on their way to Agra and eight vehicles going to Delhi collided on the expressway, the police said.

09 Nov 2017 6:50 AM

The deteriorating air quality has added to the misery, leading to a sharp surge in cases of respiratory problems and doctors doing overtime.

Smog clouds funfare

With air pollution at unprecedented levels, the city has become a virtual gas chamber and it is certainly ‘killing’ all outdoor plans.

09 Nov 2017 12:26 AM

A thick layer of smog canopied the national capital, earlier on Wednesday morning, leading to hazardous pollution levels. (Photo: ANI)

Video: Delhi schools to remain shut till Sunday as air quality worsens

The decision to shut all school for this week came after the Air Quality Index touched 448 in a scale of 500, entering 'severe' category.

08 Nov 2017 2:19 PM

Smog hits operation of flights at IGI Airport

Sources said that due to low visibility on the shorter runway 9/27, they could only use runway 10/28 in the morning.

08 Nov 2017 3:10 AM

Delhi's air quality typically worsens ahead of the onset of winter as cooler air traps pollutants near the ground, preventing them from dispersing into the atmosphere, a phenomenon known as inversion. (Photo: AFP)

Kejriwal asks minister to shut schools, calls Delhi a 'gas chamber'

Delhi government also sought support from adjoining states, urging them to take steps to check stubble burning.

07 Nov 2017 2:38 PM

To get the situation under control, the Indian government announced it would temporarily shut down construction sites and a coal-fired power station. (Photo: FIle)

India must act soon before 'smog chokes Delhi': research

Experts said that crop burning in neighbouring Haryana and Punjab states, car emissions, construction and use of fireworks during Diwali.

21 Jul 2017 11:36 AM

Two women wear masks on a street in Beijing amid a high alert over increasing air pollution. (Photo: File)

In Beijing, environmental police to tackle pollution in 2017

Beijing will strengthen environmental protection in 2017 by organizing an environmental police force, the mayor said.

07 Jan 2017 8:10 PM

Two women wear masks on a street in Beijing amid a high alert over increasing air pollution. (Photo: AFP)

Red alert as bad air chokes China cities

Beijing activated its first red alert for smog this winter as the air began to turn hazy.

18 Dec 2016 7:16 AM

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