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
Layer of smog covers Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor' for 10th day post-DiwaliAccording to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 335 as of 8 am today, ca...
10 Nov, 2024, 09.04 AM IST
Delhi struggles to breathe days after Diwali: AQI crosses 500, PM 2.5 level over 65 times more than WHO limitDelhi's air quality index crossed 400 two days after Diwali, putting it in the hazardous category. A thick layer of smog covers the city. A...
03 Nov, 2024, 10.52 AM IST
Expect more patients with problems related to pollution, Apollo consultant Dr Nikhil Modi on increasing pollution in DelhiDoctor Nikhil Modi advises avoiding outdoor activities during high-pollution hours due to increasing health issues in Delhi, such as chest ...
01 Nov, 2024, 12.58 PM IST
Delhi's air quality plummets after Diwali despite firecracker ban: AQI soars above 900Diwali celebrations in Delhi led to widespread firecracker usage, severely degrading air quality and visibility across the city. Despite a ...
01 Nov, 2024, 06.34 AM IST
Gopal Rai urges Centre to only allow CNG, electric, and BS VI-compliant vehicles in Delhi-NCRIn a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, Rai expressed concerns about the anticipated decline in air quality due to Diwal...
04 Nov, 2023, 01.37 PM IST
Mask up as Delhi's air quality worsens; experts warn of respiratory disordersHospitals in Delhi are teeming with people suffering from cough, nasal congestion, shortness of breath and even asthma attacks as an eye-st...
03 Nov, 2022, 06.12 PM IST
Air pollution: 5 tips to avoid respiratory issuesHigh pollution levels in winter lead to a huge surge in the number of patients complaining of breathing issues. Here are five ways an exper...
26 Oct, 2022, 04.52 PM IST
Delhi govt after Diwali likely to put in place several COVID-19 preventive measuresIn a Delhi Diaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting after Diwali, the city government may propose staggered timing of markets and other ...
13 Nov, 2020, 09.28 PM IST
Delhi hospitals see rise in cases of respiratory, cardiac complications; kids, elderly worst hitWith poor air quality prevailing in the national capital for the past three days, there has been a rise in the number of patients visiting ...
01 Nov, 2019, 08.33 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 records worst air quality of year after Diwali due to rampant bursting of crackers: OfficialsThe SAFAR had warned that even if partial toxic firecrackers as compare to last year were burnt, then the air quality would fall in the sev...
08 Nov, 2018, 01.00 PM IST
SC to hear Delhi air pollution PILDust is still a problem. There are no water sprinklers. This is only going to become worse,” EPCA counsel Aparajita Singh told the court.
08 Nov, 2016, 12.21 AM IST
Air pollution: Environment Minister to meet state counterpartsThe call came as Delhi's air quality deteriorated to alarming levels and witnessed its worst smog situation in 17 years on Wednesday and Th...
04 Nov, 2016, 01.17 PM IST
Air quality in Delhi drops as Diwali festivities kick inDelhi's air quality witnessed a gradual regression on Diwali due to bursting of fireworks, with few areas of the city recording 'critical' ...
11 Nov, 2015, 04.43 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
SC notice to Centre, Delhi on plea for cracker-free festivalsThe petition, filed by the 3 children through their fathers, has stressed on their right to be brought up in a pollution-free environment.
08 Oct, 2015, 06.55 PM IST