Air pollution

Ghaziabad is the most polluted city in north India, Delhi not far behind: CSE

The data has been collected from 137 continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations spread across 56 cities in the region.

Dec 16, 2021, 23:18 PM IST

Pollution update: Air quality in Delhi, Noida in 'very poor' category

With AQI at 344 in Noida and 346 in Delhi, the air quality continued to remain in 'very poor' quality. Gurgaon fared slightly better, slipping to the 'poor' category with AQI 269.

Dec 15, 2021, 08:17 AM IST

Delhi's air quality continues to remain 'very poor', likely to deteriorate further

Delhi's overall air quality index was at 328 at 7 AM.

Dec 14, 2021, 07:05 AM IST

Delhi air pollution: Trucks, construction activities to remain suspended in National Capital

For children of Class 5 and below, the education department has suggested reopening schools from December 20.

Dec 13, 2021, 16:13 PM IST

Weather update: Delhi still fighting bad AQI, Noida-Gurugram no better

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".

Dec 09, 2021, 21:44 PM IST

Air pollution: CAQM orders immediate closure of NCR industries not running on PNG, cleaner fuels

As per the directions of the Commission, these violating industries or industrial units will not be permitted to schedule their operations till December 12, 2021, and the position will be reviewed for further decisions.

Dec 08, 2021, 06:37 AM IST

Weather update: Air quality improves in Delhi and Noida, AQI still in 'poor' category

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

Dec 07, 2021, 22:04 PM IST

No respite for residents as air quality remains 'poor' in Noida, Ghaziabad, 'very poor' in Delhi

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), Delhi recorded an overall AQI of 314 at 7:30 AM.

Dec 07, 2021, 07:54 AM IST

Haryana shuts schools in Gurugram, Faridabad, 2 other NCR districts to tackle air pollution

The schools in Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat and Jhajjar have been shut following the government's order on steps to manage air quality in National Capital Region (NCR) districts of Haryana. 

Dec 03, 2021, 16:00 PM IST

Centre sets up enforcement task force to check Delhi’s air pollution

The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas has constituted an “Enforcement Task Force” to take steps to curb the rising air pollution levels.

Dec 03, 2021, 12:12 PM IST

Supreme Court permits Delhi govt to continue construction activities of hospitals

Supreme Court permits the Delhi government to continue with construction activities of hospitals. 

Dec 03, 2021, 11:15 AM IST

Delhi-NCR air pollution: Centre forms 5-member Enforcement Task Force to monitor compliance

The Commission said that an Enforcement Task Force of five members has been constituted in exercise of its statutory power and 17 flying squads are constituted to act against violators.

Dec 03, 2021, 09:34 AM IST

Schools closed in Delhi from tomorrow

School closed from tomorrow in view of pollution level in Delhi. After the rebuke of the SC, the Delhi government has taken this decision.

Dec 02, 2021, 16:04 PM IST

Why were schools not closed in Delhi? - Supreme Court

There is no hope of getting relief from pollution in Delhi at the moment. Today again Delhi's AQI is very poor level. Supreme Court reprimands Delhi government on pollution, says no work has been done except assurances and slogans.

Dec 02, 2021, 15:38 PM IST

Supreme Court reprimanded Delhi Government on pollution

There is no hope of getting relief from pollution in Delhi at the moment. Today again Delhi's AQI is very poor level. Supreme Court reprimands Delhi government on pollution, says no work has been done except assurances and slogans.

Dec 02, 2021, 14:12 PM IST

Delhi schools closed from tomorrow till further orders amid rise in air pollution

"All schools in Delhi to be closed from tomorrow till further orders, due to current air pollution levels in the city," said Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai. 

Dec 02, 2021, 13:21 PM IST

No relief for Delhi from pollution at present, AQI reached 342

There is no hope of getting relief from pollution in Delhi at the moment. Today again Delhi's AQI is very poor.

Dec 02, 2021, 10:50 AM IST

Noida alert! Section 144 extended till December 31, here's what you should know

On October 31, Section 144 was clamped and restrictions were imposed due to the fear of Covid spread during the festival season.

Dec 02, 2021, 08:27 AM IST

Air pollution: Delhi reimposes construction ban, to compensate labourers- 6 points

The order came after Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai chaired a review meeting as air quality in the capital remained in the 'very poor' category.

Nov 29, 2021, 20:01 PM IST