Delhi air quality

Breather for Delhiites as air quality significantly improves

Delhiites breathed easy on Sunday after air quality significantly improved due to increased wind speed and control measures implemented by the government.

Nov 04, 2018, 19:31 PM IST

Partial relief for Delhiites as air quality improves, comes down to 'poor' category

The pollution level in Delhi has come down to 'poor' category after oscillating between 'very poor' and 'severe' for nearly three weeks.

Nov 04, 2018, 11:41 AM IST

Delhi's air quality declines further; all construction activities banned for 10 days

The top court-appointed EPCA has banned all construction activities for 10 days. 

Oct 31, 2018, 07:52 AM IST

Delhi government orders closure of 417 polluting units as air pollution reaches alarming levels

Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal has directed more deployments of environment marshals.

Oct 30, 2018, 06:28 AM IST

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', thick haze engulfs national capital

The CPCB has warned that the pollution level will rise in the days to come.

Oct 29, 2018, 13:26 PM IST

Delhi's air quality remains poor, authorities warn of further deterioration

CPCB has warned that the air quality in Delhi will decline further.

Oct 21, 2018, 12:55 PM IST

Delhi's air quality improves due to rainfall

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 266 which falls in the poor category, according to the Centre-run System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research.

Oct 19, 2018, 13:22 PM IST

Despite implementation of emergency plan, air quality in Delhi remains 'very poor' for second day

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 315.

Oct 18, 2018, 15:50 PM IST

Delhi's air quality falling steadily, crop burning possible reason once again

With cooler weather comes a spike in pollution levels and with it, the infamous political blame game. And this year, the script appears to be eerily similar to toxic tales in years gone by.

Oct 13, 2018, 06:23 AM IST

Significant improvement in Delhi air quality in past one year: Central Pollution Control Board

The Air Quality Index value for the capital was a "satisfactory" 83 today, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

Jun 29, 2018, 12:59 PM IST

Crop burning is a wrong tradition, stop it: PM Narendra Modi appeals to farmers

He said his government is taking a number of steps aimed at helping farmers abandon the practice.

Mar 17, 2018, 14:47 PM IST

Delhi govt begins test trial of anti-smog gun in Anand Vihar as air quality remains poor

 The test trial of anti-smog gun was done near Anand Vihar Bus Station in Delhi.

Dec 20, 2017, 12:41 PM IST

Delhi-NCR air quality 'improves' to poor, but likely to worsen again

The air quality of Delhi-NCR improved from "very poor" to "poor" on Tuesday.

Dec 13, 2017, 00:53 AM IST

Air quality 'very poor', NO2-laced haze deepens worries

The city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) was 378 on a scale of 500, classified as 'very poor', marginally better than yesterday's 390.

Dec 05, 2017, 21:06 PM IST

NGT fumes as Lankan cricketers wear masks at Kotla, asks 'why was the match held'

The Sri Lankan cricket team had complained of poor air quality in Delhi.

Dec 04, 2017, 12:18 PM IST

Delhi-NCR air quality still toxic as stubble burning on, winds slow

Some regions across Delhi-NCR saw an improvement in the air quality from "severe plus or emergency" to "severe" on Saturday.

Nov 25, 2017, 22:15 PM IST

Delhi-NCR air quality dips, may worsen as stubble burning increases

With stubble burning increasing in neighbouring states and wind speed dropping, air quality in Delhi and NCR worsened further on Wednesday. 

Nov 23, 2017, 00:18 AM IST

Air pollution: Delhi government asks schools, parents to restrain children from outdoor activities

Keeping in view of the poor air quality, the Delhi government has issued a notice to all schools to restrict students from undertaking outdoor activities.

Nov 22, 2017, 10:54 AM IST

Delhi smog: Trains delayed, cancelled due to low visibility

At least 49 trains were delayed, 14 rescheduled and one cancelled in Delhi on Saturday.

Nov 18, 2017, 11:25 AM IST

Delhi pollution: Foreign diplomats to meet officials of Ministry of External Affairs to express concern

The high air pollution is not only affecting the diplomatic community but also the tourists and other visitors coming to the country, a diplomat said. 

Nov 17, 2017, 13:22 PM IST