Amid air pollution crisis, hospitals see rise in respiratory casesDelhi hospitals are witnessing a surge in patients with respiratory problems due to severe air pollution following Diwali. Doctors report i...
18 Nov, 2024, 11.47 PM IST
Delhi NCR struggles with poor visibility as AQI dips to 400, staying in the very poor range for 15th consecutive dayDelhi's air quality has been very poor for over two weeks. The Air Quality Index (AQI) shows alarming levels of pollution in many areas. Sm...
13 Nov, 2024, 05.06 PM IST
Ozone build-up: Delhi-NCR and other metropolitan areas of India confront new air quality crisisThis summer, ground-level ozone levels surged in 10 metropolitan areas of India, with Delhi-NCR being the worst hit, recording 176 days abo...
07 Aug, 2024, 03.00 PM IST
Cold & poor air leading to a surge in respiratory illness: DocsIncreasing cases of respiratory illnesses, including asthma, COPD, bronchitis, and pneumonia, are attributed to poor air quality and severe...
24 Jan, 2024, 08.51 AM IST
Six in 10 residents in Delhi, Mumbai willing to relocate due to air pollution: SurveyA survey by healthcare provider Pristyn Care found that 60% of residents in New Delhi and Mumbai are contemplating relocating due to worsen...
29 Nov, 2023, 05.34 PM IST
GSK files patent suit against GlenmarkGSK was granted a patent for vilanterol in India in 2007. The patent expires in September 2022.
19 Nov, 2021, 07.57 AM IST
Extreme air pollution in Delhi during winter likely to aggravate Covid situation, say doctorsHigh air pollution-level will aggravate the situation as it seriously compromises the respiratory system.
24 Sep, 2020, 05.47 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
Delhi is turning into Hitler’s 'gas chamber'! Here's what the increasing smog is doing to your body, and what you need to doSmog affects everyone differently, depending on their lifestyle, health condition and age.
08 Nov, 2017, 03.26 PM IST
Companies face 5-10% staff crunch as pollution hits employees healthEnvironment and air pollution related issues might hurt Brand India and hit sectors like tourism and outdoor recreation as people tend to s...
07 Nov, 2016, 03.25 PM IST
Spurt in number of people suffering from respiratory problems"While immediate affects are cough, throat infections and pneumonia etc, in the long run it may lead to lung cancers," said the doctor.
06 Dec, 2015, 12.10 PM IST
Don't convert Diwali into a 'festival of smoke': Arvind KejriwalIn a pre-Diwali message released through newspaper advertisements, Kejriwal advised people against bursting of fireworks and crackers.
07 Nov, 2015, 06.16 PM IST
Anti-dengue fogging drive not effective, affects health: CSECentre for Science and Environment (CSE) urged the government to focus on systematic preventive measures towards clean environment and sani...
20 Oct, 2015, 03.15 PM IST
SC asks Centre, state governments to educate people about crackersHe has also suggested that the government should give wide publicity to the ill effects of fireworks and encourage their responsible use.
18 Oct, 2015, 11.46 AM IST
Over 35,000 died due to respiratory ailments in last 9 yearsGovernment today said that over 35,000 people have died across the country due to respiratory ailments generally caused by air pollution in...
06 Aug, 2015, 06.07 PM IST
- Foul air hems in people with breathing problems
As the city’s air goes from bad to unbreathable, expats can talk about returning home, but for people heavily invested here—native-born Del...
03 Jun, 2015, 05.48 AM IST
NGT seeks UP government's reply on ceramic factories in KhurjaA bench headed by Justice U D Salvi issued notice to UP government, UPPCB and others on a plea of an NGO while seeking their reply by May 1...
20 Apr, 2015, 04.43 PM IST