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According to SAFAR, the rise in air pollution was because of the prevalence of calm surface winds and a decrease in ventilation coefficient which creates a conducive environment for pollutant accumulation. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi's air quality remains poor for 7th consecutive day

In the National Capital Region, Ghaziabad performed the worst as its AQI was recorded at 400.

10 Dec 2019 11:47 AM IST

Reducing air pollution can result in prompt and substantial health gains

Reducing air pollution can result in prompt and substantial health...

Research finds dramatic health benefits following air pollution reduction.

8 Dec 2019 1:10 PM IST

Reducing air pollution can result in prompt and substantial health gains. (Photo: ANI)

Air pollution can degrade health quality quickly

Research finds dramatic health benefits following air pollution reduction.

7 Dec 2019 11:09 AM IST

According to SAFAR, the rise in air pollution was because of the prevalence of calm surface winds and a decrease in ventilation coefficient which creates a conducive environment for pollutant accumulation. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi air in 'very poor' category for third consecutive day, AQI...

The Centre-run SAFAR has advised people residing in the national capital to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

7 Dec 2019 10:33 AM IST

Air pollution may be contributing to glaucoma due to the constriction of blood vessels, which ties into air pollutions links to an increased risk of heart problems. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi pollution: HC directs authorities to remove forest...

It said another issue which requires immediate attention is of loose soil and dust spread all over Delhi.

2 Dec 2019 6:53 PM IST

Air pollution may be contributing to glaucoma due to the constriction of blood vessels, which ties into air pollutions links to an increased risk of heart problems. (Photo: ANI)

Air pollution can lead to irreversible blindness

Increase in air pollution linked to higher glaucoma risk.

27 Nov 2019 9:22 AM IST

Environment miniser Prakash Javadekar speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

We'll curb pollution faster than Beijing: Prakash Javadekar

The air quality in Delhi was in the very poor' category on Friday, improving slightly from the severe' level a day ago.

23 Nov 2019 12:41 AM IST

Living in a polluted environment also exposes your body to free radicals.

Doctor, doctor, save our lungs

The pollution is deadly for the lungs paving the way for diseases like pneumonia, COPD and many others.

23 Nov 2019 5:30 AM IST

Emraan Hashmi takes off to Delhi for 'Chehre' shoot, flags air...

The 40-year-old actor was travelling to Delhi after which he is scheduled to fly to Poland for the shoot.

22 Nov 2019 7:32 PM IST

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

Air quality in Delhi continues to deteriorate, likely to become...

Kuldeep Srivastava, head of IMD said: 'The wind speed will remain low till Friday afternoon, after which it will start...

22 Nov 2019 9:54 AM IST

BJP MP Vijay Goel arrives at the Parliament House on a bicycle on Thursday. (Photo: PRITAM BANDYOPADHYAY)

Farmers alone can't be blamed for air pollution: Prakash Javadekar

They called upon the government to provide incentives to farmers so that they dispose of stubble in a more scientific...

22 Nov 2019 2:45 AM IST

Fine particle pollution exposure increases the risk of Alzheimers disease and related dementias. (Photo: ANI)

High levels of air pollution can result in declining memory

PM 2.5 exposure leads to decline in memory: Study.

22 Nov 2019 12:47 PM IST