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Page 18 - Delhi Air Quality

Air purifier, pollution mask sales spike as Delhi battles health emergency

While Hindware is expecting sale of its air purifiers to double this year, brands like Xiaomi, Blue Star and Daikin, too, are expecting significant rise in sales

Air purifier, pollution mask sales spike as Delhi battles health emergency
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:11 PM IST

Any surprise? Delhi's air quality worst in the world, Lahore's second

The air pollution level has increased so much that the Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA) had to declare a public health emergency

Any surprise? Delhi's air quality worst in the world, Lahore's second
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:11 PM IST

No relief yet: Thick layer of smog envelopes Delhi on Sunday morning

The day is forecast to remain generally cloudy with light rain or drizzle expected later on

No relief yet: Thick layer of smog envelopes Delhi on Sunday morning
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:11 PM IST

All you need to know about the odd-even scheme in Delhi

The Odd-Even scheme 2019 will be applicable between 8 am to 8 pm only from today till November 15

All you need to know about the odd-even scheme in Delhi
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:10 PM IST

Delhi air pollution: Authorities have left people to die, says SC

Top court passes a slew of directions, summons chief secretaries of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh to court on Wednesday

Delhi air pollution: Authorities have left people to die, says SC
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:10 PM IST

NGT stresses the need for a system to forecast public health emergency

The tribunal suggested that people can be communicated about health emergency through public broadcasters like Doordarshan

NGT stresses the need for a system to forecast public health emergency
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:10 PM IST

Uber is navigating its way through Delhi smog, launches new campaign

Pollution in the Capital is churning the conversation mills globally, the American ride-hailing and sharing service pitches in

Uber is navigating its way through Delhi smog, launches new campaign
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:10 PM IST

Tourists turn their back on Delhi as air pollution reaches record levels

Rising pollution levels is an added problem for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is trying to reverse an economic slowdown as he seeks to lure investors to the South Asia nation

Tourists turn their back on Delhi as air pollution reaches record levels
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:09 PM IST

Smog is crippling the next generation

India's future is imperilled. Any government that tolerates that commits a crime against humanity

Smog is crippling the next generation
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:07 PM IST

Odd-even may not cut Delhi air pollution. An expert from IIT explains why

Air pollution is not only a winter problem. 'Year-round, the level (of air pollution) remains three times higher than the national standard'

Odd-even may not cut Delhi air pollution. An expert from IIT explains why
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:07 PM IST

Delhi's air quality dips to 'severe' levels, likely to worsen on Wednesday

The air quality monitor predicted the pollution levels in Delhi-NCR are expected to enter the "severe-plus" or "emergency" category today

Delhi's air quality dips to 'severe' levels, likely to worsen on Wednesday
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:07 PM IST

Delhi pollution: No decision yet on extending odd-even scheme beyond Nov 15

The anti-pollution measure kicked in on November 4 and is scheduled to end on November 15, if not extended by the Delhi government

Delhi pollution: No decision yet on extending odd-even scheme beyond Nov 15
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:07 PM IST

Delhi-NCR continues to breathe toxic air, pollution nears 'emergency' zone

In NCR, Ghaziabad (467), Greater Noida (462), Gurgaon (447), Faridabad (446) and Noida (470) also reeled under the toxic smog

Delhi-NCR continues to breathe toxic air, pollution nears 'emergency' zone
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:06 PM IST

Final call on extending odd-even scheme will be taken on Monday: Kejriwal

The road-rationing scheme, rolled out on November 4, ends on Friday

Final call on extending odd-even scheme will be taken on Monday: Kejriwal
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:06 PM IST

SC says odd-even not a solution as Delhi air pollution only worsened

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said, "Do not give exemption to two-wheelers, and it will work"

SC says odd-even not a solution as Delhi air pollution only worsened
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:05 PM IST

Air quality in Delhi-NCR remains in 'poor' category, may get worse

The concentration of particlate matter (PM) 2.5 was at 96 while the PM10 level was recorded at 154

Air quality in Delhi-NCR remains in 'poor' category, may get worse
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:03 PM IST

Delhi pollution: AQI inches closer to 'severe', relief likely on Saturday

Experts said the situation is likely to worsen in the next 24 hours, while some relief is expected on Saturday

Delhi pollution: AQI inches closer to 'severe', relief likely on Saturday
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 8:03 PM IST

Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' category, aided by moderate wind speed

Pollution levels in Delhi-NCR further dropped on Sunday with moderate winds sweeping the region.

Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' category, aided by moderate wind speed
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 11:22 AM IST

Provide incentives to farmers for not burning stubble: LS members tell govt

Shashi Tharoor said the government should follow a legislative approach to implement the national clean air programme

Provide incentives to farmers for not burning stubble: LS members tell govt
Updated On : 21 Nov 2019 | 9:23 PM IST

Delhi pollution: AQI slips to very poor category as wind speeds drop in NCR

Experts said the situation is likely to worsen in the next 24 hours, while some relief is expected on Saturday

Delhi pollution: AQI slips to very poor category as wind speeds drop in NCR
Updated On : 21 Nov 2019 | 9:22 PM IST