Page 19 - Delhi Air Quality

Air pollution: Comprehensive plan for Delhi-NCR identified, says Javadekar

Rajya Sabha took up air pollution calling attention notice when it reconvened at 2 pm after an adjournment.

Air quality in Delhi-NCR turns 'very poor', likely to worsen on Friday

The national capital's air quality index (AQI) was 312 at 7 am on Thursday, up from 304 at 4 pm on Wednesday

Air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to decline as wind speed comes down

Calm winds and low ventilation index are predicted for the next two days and the condition is conducive for the sudden accumulation of pollutants in the Delhi region

Top news today: Protest against Amazon, Flipkart, Cong-NCP meeting & more

From protest against e-commerce firms Amazon and Flipkart to meeting of a parliamentary committee on the issue of air pollution, here are the top news events of the to watch out for

Not just health, Delhi's air is also toxic for economy facing a slowdown

India's losses from air pollution increased more than four times to $560 billion between 1990 and 2013, according to the World Bank

Delhi pollution: Parliament panel meets again on Nov 20 to discuss issue

Only four MPs of a 28-member parliamentary panel attended a key meeting to discuss the air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR on November 15

The sky is clear now, there is no need of odd-even scheme: Kejriwal

The Delhi government brought the scheme into effect from November 4 as the city's air quality plunged into the "severe" category

Delhi-NCR air quality improves to 'poor', bringing relief after weeks

The air quality in Delhi-NCR is expected to remain in the 'moderate' and 'poor' categories for the next two days.

Air pollution: Govt to hold high-level meeting with top officials on Monday

Officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs will also be present, who will put forth measures required for more effective traffic management

Punish cos for not complying with air quality norms: CII-Niti Aayog report

Key anthropogenic activities addressed in this report include fugitive emissions from construction, demolition and allied activities

Ban lifted on non-PNG industries in Delhi, coal-based units in NCR

The air quality index in Delhi read 357 at 4pm on Saturday, over 100 notches less than Friday as strong winds abated the smog lingering over the NCR for the past four days

Delhi air pollution: Smog dissipates as high-velocity winds bring relief

Schools in Delhi and neighbouring Ghaziabad, Noida and Greater Noida also reopened on Saturday after remaining shut for two days in view of a harmful spike in air pollution.

Dean of Diplomatic Corps frets over Delhi air quality, lauds odd-even

Amid the pollution crisis, the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in India, Ambassador Castellanos of Dominican Republic, expressed concern over the air quality in Delhi.

Time to shun politics and curb air pollution jointly: Kejriwal to Javadekar

The national capital witnessed a dip in pollution levels on Saturday morning even as the air quality in the city remained in the "severe" category.

Delhi's air quality still in 'severe' category

An AQI between 201 and 300 is considered 'poor', 301-400 'very poor' and 401-500 'severe'.

Delhi smog: Drizzle may delay recovery; air quality may improve by Sunday

The situation may worsen due to a drizzle on Friday night

Delhi air pollution: Javadekar calls for joint action by all agencies

Javadekar said it was not the time for different agencies to blame each other

Top officials skip key parliamentary panel meet on NCR pollution: Report

The officials who skipped the meeting included top officials of the Environment Ministry, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and municipal commissioners, sources said

Delhi-NCR air quality remains severe; students write to PM about pollution

The PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels were nearly eight times higher than the normal limits at several locations in the city

Delhi pollution: Stubble burning major contributor in 2019, says CPCB Secy

He suggested undertaking a special drive in the city to remove construction and demolition waste and garbage every year before October.