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A traffic policeman wears a pollution mask due to heavy smog and air pollution in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Sale of masks, purifiers goes up as air thickens

Sale of air purifier companies such as BlueAir, Kent has risen in NCR by five per cent.

9 Nov 2017 1:46 AM IST

A thick layer of smog envelops the skyline in Connaught Place on Wednesday. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Ready for odd-even if severe levels persist: Delhi government

The AAP government has asked IGL to keep 1.5 lakh stickers ready for CNG-run vehicles which would also be given...

9 Nov 2017 1:38 AM IST

The Delhi government also said that it is ready to roll out the odd-even scheme if air pollution levels persist in severe plus category for 48 hours. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi: All schools shut, construction, trucks banned

The smog, which triggered near zero visibility at many places, led to pile-ups on highways and delay in flight...

9 Nov 2017 5:43 AM IST

Panasonic switches on an air purifier called Nano-G when it senses dust getting into the aircon.

Technology which may help you breathe

Investing in the right kind of air purifier can help you protect yourself from various health ailments.

8 Nov 2017 6:37 PM IST

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

Severe pollution hits Indian capital, causing health worries

According to the government's air quality index hovered between 350 - 450, indicating that the health impact of...

8 Nov 2017 11:01 AM IST

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Clearing the air

Air pollution is suddenly the topic of living room debates and Facebook fights.

7 Feb 2016 10:29 AM IST

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Title sponsor threatens to cut ties with Delhi Half Marathon

The Indian Medical Association has called for the cancellation of the race to be run on November 19, citing high levels...

7 Nov 2017 12:29 AM IST

The study found that the risk of psychological distress increased alongside the amount of fine particulate matter in the air. (Photo: Pixabay)

Toxic air may cloud your mental health: study

The current safety standard for fine particulates, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency, is 12...

6 Nov 2017 7:18 PM IST

Benjamin Bowe from the Clinical Epidemiology Center at the VA Saint Louis Health Care System in the US previously described an association between increased levels of fine particulate matter and risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) (Photo: AFP)

Air pollution is causing kidney damage to millions: study

Air pollution might at least partially explain the rise in incidence of CKD of unknown origin in many geographies around...

5 Nov 2017 7:13 PM IST

Sprinkle water to fight air pollution, says Anil Baijal

The L-G was informed that to control dust at the construction sites, the government has launched special drive to...

4 Nov 2017 6:23 AM IST

Everybody worldwide is exposed to air pollution every time they breathe (Photo: AFP)

IMA advises organisers to cancel half-marathon

Air quality is very bad, would affect health of participants, says docs' body.

4 Nov 2017 2:58 AM IST

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Study explains air pollution's damaging risk factors

Read on to find out more.

1 Nov 2017 9:27 AM IST