Burning eyes, headaches: Survey finds 3 in 4 Delhi-NCR households already feeling toxic air impactToxic air is affecting Delhi-NCR residents. Many report sore throats, coughs, and burning eyes. Air quality worsened significantly after Di...
25 Oct, 2025, 05.39 PM IST
From ‘severe’ to ‘very poor’: Delhi breathes easier, but ‘very poor’ air still fuels health complaintsDelhi's air quality remains in the ‘very poor’ category with an AQI of 381 as of Thursday morning, following days of 'severe plus' conditio...
21 Nov, 2024, 09.25 AM IST
Delhi air quality dips back into 'severe' category; smog reduces visibility as AQI touches low levelsDelhi’s air quality has once again plunged into the 'severe' category, with the AQI reaching 424 on Wednesday morning. The city continues t...
20 Nov, 2024, 09.56 AM IST
Delhi is currently breathing air that's 60 times more toxic than WHO limit: ReportIndia's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice as worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the W...
18 Nov, 2024, 04.03 PM IST
Lahore reports over 15,000 cases in one day due to toxic smog, NASA shares smog photoLahore is facing a severe smog crisis. Hospitals report over 15,000 respiratory infection cases in 24 hours. Children and those with pre-ex...
14 Nov, 2024, 12.24 PM IST
After Diwali, Delhi's air quality stays in 'Severe' category, with rain still eluding the cityThis morning, the Central Pollution Control Board reported that the average air quality index in most places in Delhi is recorded in the 's...
15 Nov, 2023, 07.53 AM 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
Magical herb 'Jufa' can do wonders for people who stay out for long hours in the toxic airThe high pollution level leads to many problems like congested nose, sore throat and cough.
19 Nov, 2021, 08.17 AM IST
Roving Parliament cannot curb pollutionGiven the highly energetic activities of MPs in both Houses, the enervating effect of hazardous air pollution naturally arouses concern.
30 Dec, 2017, 12.05 AM IST
Deadly air pollution becomes a common enemy for arch-rivals India and PakistanThe neighbors are grappling with farmers burning fields on their sides of Punjab. Those fires are worsening the deadly smog now choking the...
14 Nov, 2017, 05.21 PM IST
How to protect your skin and hair from this toxic air pollutionThese simple tips can help minimise the negative effects of the hazardous air quality.
10 Nov, 2017, 11.51 AM IST
NHRC notices to Centre, govts of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana on 'toxic haze'The National Human Rights Commission today criticised authorities for not taking proper steps to tackle the "hazard", amounting to violatio...
09 Nov, 2017, 03.37 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
China extends orange alert as thick smog chokes BeijingThe orange alert, the second highest after red which was originally effective from Friday to yesterday, will not be lifted until Wednesday ...
02 Jan, 2017, 12.34 PM IST
Delhi smog: CISF to issue masks to 7,000 personnel out on fieldThe masks will be provided to those personnel who remian posted outside the buildings to secure the entry and exit of these facilities and ...
06 Nov, 2016, 02.03 PM IST
China declares war on pollution with $35 billion fundChina on Wednesday declared a war against chronic pollution choking the booming nation, allocating about $35 billion for environmental prot...
05 Mar, 2014, 02.07 PM IST
China declares war on pollution with $35 billion fundLi allocated 210.909 billion yuan ($35 billion) for energy conservation and environmental protection this year, a 7.1 per cent increase com...
05 Mar, 2014, 12.58 PM IST