Air pollution

LIVE: Jammu imposes night curfew due to rise in number of COVID-19 cases

The district administration said that the positivity rate has increased beyond 0.2 per cent and requires immediate attention. 

Nov 17, 2021, 09:26 AM IST

All schools and colleges closed due to increasing pollution in Delhi

In view of the serious situation of air pollution, it has been decided to keep all schools and colleges in Delhi closed till further orders. The central and Delhi government are taking many steps to control pollution.

Nov 17, 2021, 09:18 AM IST

Zee Top 10: CAQM's instructions to check pollution in Delhi

In this section, you will find the top news stories of the day. Segment Zee Top 10 is a part of Zee News' important news bulletins in which we cover all the important news.

Nov 17, 2021, 08:34 AM IST

Schools, colleges shut in Delhi-NCR, India slams Pakistan at UNSC, here are top news headlines

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Nov 17, 2021, 07:49 AM IST

Air pollution: Schools, colleges shut in Delhi-NCR, construction work halted till November 21

Entry of all trucks in the national capital has also been banned till November 21.

Nov 17, 2021, 06:20 AM IST

Ghaziabad establishments fined over Rs 1 crore for causing air pollution

Ghaziabad District Magistrate R K Singh has imposed a pecuniary fine of Rs 1.03 crore so far.

Nov 16, 2021, 23:51 PM IST

In pics: Delhi sees no respite from 'very poor' air quality

The National Capital Region has been witnessing a pollution crisis since Diwali, and the condition seems to prevail for some more days.

Nov 16, 2021, 22:14 PM IST

Mumbai’s AQI worse than Delhi! Uncontrolled construction could be the reason

Experts are of the opinion that the poor AQI levels in Mumbai could have happened because of uncontrolled construction and development works happening in the city.

Nov 16, 2021, 20:05 PM IST

Air purifier manufacturers witness a surge in purchases after pollution increases

As air pollution in the national capital approaches critical levels, the Delhi government announced a series of emergency measures on Saturday to address the city's pollution crisis.

Nov 16, 2021, 17:57 PM IST

Air pollution major determinant for negative health outcomes in India, check facts here

A report has stated that there is an urgent need to establish regulatory frameworks pertaining to controlling air pollution in India.

Nov 16, 2021, 12:19 PM IST

People are suffering due to polluted air in Delhi-NCR

Due to increasing pollution in Delhi-NCR, people are facing diseases. At the same time, the condition of heart patients has also become miserable. People are roaming inside the houses wearing masks.

Nov 16, 2021, 09:46 AM IST

Stop 'hue and cry' over stubble burning without basis: Supreme Court tells Centre over air pollution

The bench, also comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and Surya Kant, said that construction, industry, transport, power and vehicular traffic are the major culprits in causing pollution and asked the Centre to take steps regarding these factors.

Nov 15, 2021, 19:28 PM IST

Delhi air pollution: Do Diwali firecrackers play a part?

A report by the Centre for Science and Environment, a non-profit based in Delhi, showed that the concentration of PM2.5 rose during Diwali in 2018, 2019 and 2020 in the capital.

Nov 15, 2021, 17:58 PM IST

Delhi government in action in view of increasing pollution

In view of the increasing pollution, the Delhi government has swung into action. After the hearing in the Supreme Court, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai held a meeting with the officials of the Metro and Transport Department. During this, instructions have been given to prepare an action plan.

Nov 15, 2021, 15:34 PM IST

SC reprimands Delhi government for increasing pollution

Due to increasing pollution, the Supreme Court reprimanded the Delhi government. The Delhi government has been reprimanded for holding MCD responsible. Supreme Court said, is 69 dust machines enough for Delhi? At the same time, the SC told the Delhi government, you are only doing advertisement.

Nov 15, 2021, 12:34 PM IST

In view of increasing pollution, ready for complete lockdown- Delhi Govt

The hearing started in Supreme Court due to increasing pollution. The Supreme Court asked questions from the Delhi government and said, we have nothing to do with politics. We have to make the capital pollution-free. At the same time, while giving an affidavit, the Delhi government has said about the complete lockdown.

Nov 15, 2021, 12:32 PM IST

Slight improvement in Delhi air pollution

Slight improvement in pollution in Delhi. There will be a hearing in the Supreme Court today regarding pollution. At the same time, the Delhi government has taken many important steps regarding pollution. The school has also been closed in Haryana due to increasing pollution.

Nov 15, 2021, 10:28 AM IST

Delhi air pollution: Hospital sees 10% rise in respiratory problem patients post diwali

Dr Suresh Kumar said that the hospital every day have 10-12 patients visiting the hospital with breathing problems.

Nov 14, 2021, 20:47 PM IST

Killer air: After Delhi, Haryana closes schools till November 17, urges govt, private offices to adopt WFH

Private and government schools in all Haryana districts including Gurugram and Faridabad will remain closed till November 17. 

Nov 14, 2021, 19:10 PM IST

Use public vehicle at least 1 day every month to make Delhi pollution free: Sisodia urges citizens

"It is our collective duty to reduce pollution by coming forward at an individual and community level. To make Delhi pollution-free, every citizen has to take their share of responsibility to reduce pollution," said Sisodia in a statement. 

Nov 14, 2021, 18:58 PM IST