Page 27 - Air Pollution

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution could enter 'emergency' zone on Nov 13

A dip in wind speed and temperature makes the air cold and denser, leading to accumulation of pollutants, said head of the India Meteorological Department's regional weather forecasting centre

10 Greater Noida farmers booked, fined Rs 35,000 each for burning stubble

Delhi-National Capital Region has been grappling with hazardous levels of air pollution since late October

Delhi's deadly air pollution fueled by rice fields that India doesn't need

India exports more than 11 million tons of rice annually, and has about 25 million tons of rice and about 4 million tons of unmilled grain in buffer stocks

As Delhi chokes, 10 power plants in city set to miss emissions deadline

Air pollution levels in India's capital reached near record levels this month, forcing schools to shut and keeping residents indoors

Delhi air quality may see further improvement due to wind, rainfall

According to SAFAR, the AQI is likely to improve further in the event of adequate rainfall.

Air purifiers: The best solution to combat air pollution?

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Air pollution: Best air purifiers and masks that can help you breathe easy

Business Standard lists five anti-pollution gears that may be most efficient during poor and hazardous air quality in your city

Delhi air pollution: Plans to curb stubble burning remain a non-starter

Oil companies yet to start procuring stubble, agri-mechanisation remains half-baked

Delhi pollution: AQI still in 'severe' category, Odd-even enters Day 2

The odd-even scheme, which kickstarted on Monday has entered Day 2 with only odd-numbered non-transport vehicles allowed on Delhi roads

Air pollution: Bihar govt bans plying of vehicles older than 15 years

However, 15-year-old private vehicles have been exempted but Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that they will have to undergo fitness test again

Air pollution: Principal secretary to PM reviews steps taken by states

The Principal Secretary sought to know the details of additional measures taken to check fresh cases of fire and stubble burning in these states during the last 24 hours

Many people not fully aware of odd-even scheme, say Delhi residents

The Odd-Even scheme, an initiative of the Delhi government, will be in force till November 15

Delhi pollution: Odd-even scheme starts as AQI hits 708, schools shut

In the National Capital Region (NCR), Noida (720) and Gurugram (833), also breathed extremely polluted air

Delhi sees haze-filled Friday morning, air quality in 'severe' zone at 425

At 6:30 am, Delhi's overall air quality index (AQI) was 425, according to SAFAR India. Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad too recorded 'severe' overall air quality

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' from 'very poor' with AQI at 128

SAFAR predicts marginal improvement in air quality during the evening on Saturday

Share of stubble burning in Delhi's pollution down to 17% from 44%

Delhi's air quality is likely to remain "severe" due to calm winds, which is unfavourable for dispersion of pollutants

Delhi air quality: All you need to know about govt's odd-even 3.0

The announcement comes after a Supreme Court mandated panel declared public health emergency in the city and directed all construction activities to be stopped till November 5.

Odd-even scheme: Ola, Uber to deactivate surge pricing for 12 days in Delhi

In a statement issued on Saturday, Ola said it will extend its support to the Delhi government's initiative to curb pollution

Delhi smog: EPCA declares public health emergency, schools shut till Nov 5

The air quality in Delhi-NCR deteriorated further Thursday night and is now at the severe plus level

A unique system employed in Gujarat has reduced pollution. Here's how

The Emissions Trading System (ETS) launched in July 2019 by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) is billed as the first such scheme, not just in India but the world, for particulate pollution