As Trump throws lifeline to coal plants, critics warn of higher costs and health risksUnder the Trump administration, coal power is making a comeback, as plans to phase out coal plants are being scrapped. This change is desig...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Why Homes Used to Be Less Airtight And How That HelpedHomes of the past were naturally ventilated, offering health advantages by expelling pollutants. Modern construction prioritizes energy eff...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Simple Home Habits Older Homes Used to Stay Fresher for LongerOlder homes offered healthy living through smart design and daily routines. Practices like natural ventilation and decluttering kept air fr...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Does Drying Clothes Indoors Damage Your Homes Air QualityDrying clothes inside your home can be harmful. Scientific studies show it increases indoor humidity, promoting mold and dust mites. This c...
31 Mar, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
NCR construction ban to delay projects, hit livelihoodsThe construction ban in NCR due to pollution concerns is likely to cause project delays. However, industry experts suggest that exempting R...
18 Nov, 2024, 12.16 AM IST
Pollution levels in Delhi-NCR showing upward trend, GRAP Stage 3 curbs to continue: CAQMIt classifies the air quality in Delhi-NCR under four different stages: Stage I - 'Poor' (AQI 201-300); Stage II - 'Very Poor' (AQI 301-400...
02 Jan, 2023, 07.46 PM IST
Non-essential construction work banned in Delhi-NCR amid spike in air pollutionCurbs under Stage III include a ban on non-essential construction and demolition, closure of stone crushers and mining activities in Delhi-...
30 Dec, 2022, 07.47 PM IST
Delhi air in 'very poor' zone, stubble burning share rises to 26 per centWith pollution levels worsening, the Centre's air quality panel on Saturday directed authorities to impose a ban on construction and demoli...
30 Oct, 2022, 06.05 PM IST
Delhi's air quality nears 'severe' zone, AQI nears 400Anti-air pollution measures will soon be implemented in the capital city as the air quality neared the 'severe' zone amid adverse meteorolo...
29 Oct, 2022, 01.38 PM IST
Private construction banned in Anand Vihar, adjoining areas amid spike in pollution levelsAccording to the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), if air quality turns "severe" (AQI 401 to 450) authorities are required to enforce a b...
23 Oct, 2022, 08.35 PM IST
Why is air purifier a summer essential?Seasonal variations are responsible for hot temperatures and greater humidity levels. which both have an immediate effect on the quality of...
03 Jul, 2022, 01.18 PM IST
Haryana govt orders closure of schools in four districts neighbouring Delhi to curb air pollutionThe schools in Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat and Jhajjar will remain shut until further orders following the government's order on measures ...
03 Dec, 2021, 02.28 PM IST
Pollution: SC re-imposes ban on construction in Delhi-NCR, asks states to pay affected workersA special bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana, in an interim order uploaded Wednesday night, also directed the Commission for Air Qual...
25 Nov, 2021, 12.44 PM IST
Delhi roasted again over air qualityNot surprising that it is now a standard norm of hazardous air for researchers!
25 Feb, 2019, 11.19 AM IST
Delhi roasted again over air qualityit has been noted in 2018 that while less people are having roast dinners on Sunday in the UK, more are having them over the rest of the we...
24 Feb, 2019, 11.33 PM IST
Odd even formula reduced main pollutant by 25%: Delhi GovtThe most prominent pollutant in Delhi's air, PM 2.5, has "come down" by around 25 per cent as compared to December's figures.
07 Jan, 2016, 10.04 PM IST
Centre to ask Delhi government to ensure 'total prohibition’ on burning of garbage in the cityWith no let up in the air pollution levels in the capital and particulate matter 2.5 still extremely high, the Centre is keeping a close wa...
04 Dec, 2015, 04.00 AM IST