Delhi-NCR shivers in biting cold as temperature dips further, AQI remains 'very poor'Delhi-NCR continues to experience a cold wave, with the minimum temperature reaching 7.3 degrees. The India Meteorological Department (IMD)...
04 Jan, 2024, 10.11 AM IST
Delhi: Dense fog causes visibility woes; flight and train services delayedThe temperature in the national capital dropped to almost seven degrees. The Indian meteorological department has issued a warning of 'dens...
27 Dec, 2023, 10.51 AM IST
IMD issues dense fog alert for northwest, parts of adjoining central India for another 3-4 daysAs per the IMD data, the minimum temperatures over most parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, and West Uttar Pradesh stand in the rang...
26 Dec, 2023, 12.58 PM IST
Winter chill continues to grip parts of North India; cold waves and dense fog in several citiesNorth India, including cities like Prayagraj, Ghaziabad, Meerut, and Moga, witnessed intense cold waves and dense fog on Tuesday. IMD repor...
26 Dec, 2023, 11.40 AM IST
World Asthma Day: It's a common condition in India due to increasing air pollutionProf (Dr) GC Khilnani shares the common triggers of asthma and how to manage it in your daily life.
03 May, 2022, 09.07 AM IST
How to identify symptoms of heart failure? Here are four myths related to heartDespite heart failure being a major public health challenge in our country, it remains poorly understood and neglected.
16 Oct, 2021, 04.59 PM IST
Why Punjab farms continue to burn — and choke DelhiOn Friday, the national capital’s pollution levels had increased by around 75 points, taking overall air quality index to 484, categorised ...
02 Nov, 2019, 12.09 PM IST
Wear masks, stay hydrated, avoid early morning walks: Steps to follow as air quality deterioratesExperts suggest keeping the home clean, opting for wet mops over vacuum, and avoiding burning candles or incense.
31 Oct, 2019, 06.18 PM IST
Smog causing cough and sore throat? Look for nuts, honey, garlic in your kitchen cabinetApart from drinking lukewarm water regularly, it is important to keep a check on the eating habits.
10 Nov, 2017, 04.13 PM IST
Smog taking your breath away? Simple tips to stay safe and healthyFrom skipping cardio workout to venturing out in masks, experts list some tips to stay clear.
10 Nov, 2017, 02.46 PM IST
- Rising mercury shoots up ozone pollution
Levels of tiny pollution particles (PM 2.5) are relatively lower now than in winter. But there is no relief from dirty, toxic air in the ci...
26 Apr, 2016, 01.45 PM IST
All you need to know to survive in a polluted cityWhile we were not done talking about the right way to breathe, the city has come to a situation where the air quality itself is being quest...
29 Dec, 2015, 04.37 PM IST
As Delhi sizzles, toxic ozone levels riseThe level of toxic ozone in the national capital was highest this year during the last two weeks when the maximum temperatures hovered abov...
28 May, 2015, 07.43 PM IST
- Foul air against right to life, SC must act
I am writing this as a concerned father of two young children who are sick all winter with one pulmonary infection after another.
28 Apr, 2015, 02.32 AM IST
Delhi's polluted air takes a toll: How bad the situation is for asthmatic patientsET Magazine asked Dr Vikram Jaggi to offer his take on how bad the situation is for asthmatic patients in Delhi and to offer representative...
01 Feb, 2015, 05.39 AM IST
Delhi air deteriorated to "hazardous" levels, doctors sound cautionUS embassy's pollution monitoring station has advised people to "avoid all physical activity outdoors".
20 Dec, 2014, 12.50 PM IST
- Centre should notify new air quality standards: CSE
The Centre for Science and Environment on Saturday today blamed the thick smog observed over the NCR region today to rising pollution and u...
07 Nov, 2009, 08.21 PM IST