Pollution spikes in 9 of 11 state capitals this year post-Diwali, highest in DelhiAs per India's National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) tracker nine out of eleven state capitals experienced higher pollution levels in the fir...
14 Nov, 2023, 01.36 PM IST
Delhi air quality back in 'severe' category two days after DiwaliDelhi's air quality has returned to the'severe' category after a slight improvement for two consecutive days. The AQI readings were alarmin...
14 Nov, 2023, 12.02 PM IST
Courts, lawyers can't enforce SC orders on firecrackers ban, social awareness needed, say expertsSenior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, who represents the main petitioner Arjun Gopal and others seeking a ban on the sale and manufacture...
13 Nov, 2023, 07.43 PM IST
Diwali PM2.5 levels in Delhi rose by 45 percent compared to 2022: ReportThe Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has reported a concerning rise in the concentration of fine particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 ...
13 Nov, 2023, 06.09 PM IST
Delhi records best Diwali day air quality in eight yearsDelhi recorded its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years on Sunday, though pollution levels may rise due to burning of firecrackers...
12 Nov, 2023, 07.33 PM IST
"Don't burst crackers, light diyas": Delhi Environment Minister urges people to avoid fireworks on DiwaliDelhi's Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, has urged residents not to burst firecrackers during Diwali to prevent worsening air quality. Inst...
12 Nov, 2023, 02.44 PM IST
What is a smog tower and do they work? How India is fighting air pollutionFor over a decade, New Delhi has faced severe winter air pollution, harming residents, especially the vulnerable. Stagnant air traps toxic ...
12 Nov, 2023, 10.44 AM IST
If you don't have a solution, then resign as CM: BJP to Kejriwal on Delhi pollution"Before Diwali, the AQI was 330 and after Diwali this morning (Wednesday) it is 306. (This is) the benefits of bursting green crackers. So ...
26 Oct, 2022, 12.49 PM IST
Delhi NCR's air improves, but still 'poor'The capital had recorded "very poor" air quality on Tuesday after residents in many parts of the capital flouted the ban on firecrackers on...
26 Oct, 2022, 07.47 AM IST
Delhi's post-Diwali air quality best in five years: Gopal RaiThe air quality index (AQI) stood at 323 on Tuesday as compared to 462 last year, which means the "air pollution declined by over 30 per ce...
25 Oct, 2022, 07.26 PM IST
Despite cracker ban, Delhi breathes 'very poor' air on DiwaliAn increase in stubble burning, bursting of firecrackers and unfavourable meteorological conditions- all contributed towards pushing Delhi'...
25 Oct, 2022, 10.44 AM IST
With AQI of 265, Delhi's air on day before Diwali least polluted in seven yearsAn AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very p...
23 Oct, 2022, 06.03 PM IST
Pollution levels higher in Delhi this Diwali compared to last year: CPCB"Diwali was in mid-November this year which has unfavourable meteorological conditions for dispersal of pollutants as compared to 2019 when...
15 Nov, 2020, 09.19 PM IST
Delhi air quality to be very hazardous for next few daysWinds are blowing in farm fire smoke from Haryana, Punjab. The concentration of the very fine, and very dangerous, tiny PM 2.5 ranged from ...
31 Oct, 2019, 08.37 AM IST
Pollution soars in many cities, but Delhi breathes a little better than last yearAir Quality Index rose to the dangerous level of 500 points around midnight in parts of many cities, including the large metro cities as we...
21 Oct, 2017, 12.02 AM IST
Supreme Court bans sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR ahead of DiwaliIndia will celebrate Diwali on October 19 and the order means that no firecrackers will be available for purchase before and after the fest...
09 Oct, 2017, 11.51 PM IST
Air quality in Delhi 'severe' post DiwaliThough the Delhi government claimed the pollution level on the Diwali night was less than last year, experts said it was too early to draw ...
12 Nov, 2015, 07.22 PM IST