Page 22 - Air Pollution

Delhi's PM 2.5, PM 10 at 159 and 199; water sprayed to curb pollution: CPCB

The level of major pollutants PM 2.5 and PM 10 on Sunday were at 159 and 199 respectively in the ITO area of the national capital, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).Earlier today, Delhi Fire Services Department teams sprayed water on trees and roads at the polluted areas in the city as a measure to control pollution levels.Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on North MCD for its negligence regarding the burning of garbage in the Kirari area."The Delhi government is taking strict action regarding the quality of air pollution in Delhi. The MCD has set a full fire here and no one has come since the morning. This is a serious situation and a penalty of Rs 1 crore is going to be imposed on North MCD," Rai had said.

BJP, AAP engage in war of words over who is to blame for Delhi pollution

The politics over stubble burning and subsequent air pollution in Delhi has heated up with the BJP hitting back at the Aam Aadmi party on Saturday, a day after the AAP blamed the Centre for it

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Delhi's pollution, pandemic mix may get toxic

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Delhi air pollution: NGT directs UP to keep vigil on illegal brick kilns

NGT has directed UP ogvt to keep a vigil on illegal operation of brick kilns in Baghpat district to protect the air quality of Delhi-NCR; Baghpat has one of the most polluted air in the country

SC sets up panel to monitor stubble burning; CPCB blames bad weather

The apex court says NCR citizens have the 'right to breathe' and there needs to be some monitoring of stubble burning before it assumes unhealthy proportions

Noida air quality 'very poor'; water sprinkled on roads to check pollution

The air quality index (AQI) was recorded by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) at 10 pm and it predicted worsening of the air quality in the city on Saturday

Stubble burning role in Delhi's foul air to be lesser this year: CPCB

Amid massive spike in air pollution in Delhi, the CPCB claimed that stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana and neighbouring regions may not contribute much to city's deteriorating air quality this year

Pollution, hypertension among top 5 risk factors for death in India in 2019

Air pollution, hypertension, tobacco use, poor diet and high blood sugar levels were the top-five risk factors for death in India in 2019 according to a new study

Conditions in Delhi unfavourable for pollutant dispersion since Sept: CPCB

Meteorological conditions in Delhi have been "extremely unfavourable" for dispersion of pollutants since this September as compared to last year, CPCB said on Friday

Govt's war against winter smog in Delhi: Action plan and other key updates

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Stubble burning accounted for 6% of Delhi's pollution on Thursday: SAFAR

The share of stubble burning in Delhi's PM 2.5 concentration was 6 per cent on Thursday, according to a central government agency

Kejriwal launches 'Red light On, Gaadi off' campaign against pollution

"Delhi is trying to combat pollution. For this, we have launched a new campaign from Thursday called Red light On, Gaadi off," announced Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

Stubble burning contributes only 1% to Delhi's pollution menace: Experts

The massive spike in noxious air in Delhi and its surroundings is not entirely from stubble burning in adjoining states but also owes its genesis to predominant local pollution sources, say experts

Taking action against all violators of pollution norms, even MCD: Gopal Rai

Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said strict action is being taken against those flouting dust control norms, be it the Delhi government's Public Works Department or municipal corporations

Action will be taken if dust control norms not followed: Gopal Rai

Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday asked common people, private and government agencies that have undertaken construction works to take adequate measures to prevent dust pollution

AAP creating confusion by blaming farmers for pollution in Delhi: Congress

Delhi Congress took a swipe at AAP-led Delhi government for creating confusion among people and blaming farmers for the severe air pollution

Delhi records poor air quality for fifth consecutive day, likely to improve

The city recorded a 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 216

NCRTC fined Rs 50 lakh for violating air pollution norms:Minister Gopal Rai

The minister, who was on a visit to inspect demolition sites at Netaji Nagar and Kasturba Nagar, noticed uncovered mounds of dust at the NCRTC site near Vikas Sadan

Delhi approves tree transplantation policy, smog tower in Connaught Place

Addressing an online media briefing here, he said the Cabinet has also approved a proposal to install a ''smog tower'' in Delhi''s Connaught Place to deal with air pollution

Dubai company plans India foray to help manage deadly winter smog

The toxic air costs the country as much as 8.5% of its GDP, according to World Bank calculations, besides shortening the lives of citizens