Arvind Kejriwal's claim on fighting pollution in Delhi exposed; Rs 787crore fund lying unused
The AAP govt has revealed that it has not utilised Rs 787 crore green cess collected during 2017 meant to fight air pollution.
Nov 16, 2017, 11:01 AM IST
Air quality improves marginally from 'severe plus' to 'severe' in Delhi-NCR
According to CPCB the average Air Quality Index of NCR, including Delhi, was 398 on Tuesday.
Nov 14, 2017, 23:34 PM IST
Will Delhi get respite from smog? Light rainfall expected today
The MeT department has predicted light rains in Delhi on 14 and 15 November which could clear the smog, giving some relief to Delhiites
Nov 14, 2017, 08:15 AM IST
Delhi-NCR air quality back to 'emergency' category, may worsen further
Delhi Minister Gopal Rai has said that his government was continuously monitoring the alarming pollution level.
Nov 13, 2017, 20:22 PM IST
'Seene me jalan, aankhon me toofan sa kyun hai': Rahul Gandhi on Delhi smog
Rahul Gandhi today questioned the inaction and failure of the concerned authorities to address the pollution menace in Delhi.
Nov 13, 2017, 13:51 PM IST
Odd-even in Delhi: AAP govt to move NGT, final decision expected today
The Delhi government is in favour of exemptions for women drivers and two-wheelers.
Nov 13, 2017, 08:37 AM IST
Gurugram schools follow Delhi's lead, to remain closed till Sunday
All government and private schools in Gurugram will also remain closed on November 10 and 11 due to the toxic smog.
Nov 10, 2017, 00:36 AM IST
Concerned over smog, now NGT bans construction, industrial activity in Delhi-NCR
Concerned over smog, the National Green Tribunal today banned construction and industrial activities and entry of trucks in Delhi-NCR region.
Nov 09, 2017, 20:59 PM IST
Delhi smog: Health Ministry issues advisory, urges residents to stay indoors
In view of the alarming levels of air pollution in Delhi, the Health Ministry on Wednesday issued an advisory, asking citizens to drink plenty of water and avoid areas with smoke or heavy dust, among other measures.
Nov 09, 2017, 00:50 AM IST
Delhi smog: Parking fee hike decision will be implemented in 'letter and spirit', say civic bodies
The four-time hike in parking fee was announced as Delhi continued to choke on the smog.
Nov 08, 2017, 23:25 PM IST
Entry of trucks except those carrying essential commodities banned in Delhi
Environment Pollution Control Authority has banned civil construction and demolition activities in Delhi.
Nov 08, 2017, 19:41 PM IST
Delhi schools, colleges to remain shut till Sunday as smog continues
The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government has ordered the schools and colleges in Delhi to remain shut till Sunday due to alarming levels of pollution.
Nov 08, 2017, 16:57 PM IST
Manish Sisodia says Delhi air quality 'not severe', experts disagree
Delhi DyCM Manish Sisodia on Tuesday said that air pollution in Delhi is "technically very close to severe, but not severe.''
Nov 08, 2017, 00:51 AM IST
Drop metro fare, close brick kilns, bring odd-even, orders panel as Delhi air quality dips
EPCA- the Supreme Court-appointed panel - on Tuesday expressed concerns over the worsening air quality bin Delhi.
Nov 07, 2017, 23:17 PM IST
Parking fee hiked four times to curb air pollution in Delhi
Vehicle parking fees has been hiked by four times in Delhi in a bid to curb worsening air quality in the national capital.
Nov 07, 2017, 17:04 PM IST
Delhi air pollution: Crop burning in neighbouring states needs to stop, says Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called for steps in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to prevent crop stubble burning from turning Delhi into a 'gas chamber' every year. He said this after a torrid morning in which a public emergency was declared because of the literally sky-high levels of air pollution.
Nov 07, 2017, 13:13 PM IST
Delhi-NCR wakes up to a blanket of smoke; crop burning makes air quality alarming
Google's weather update actually termed it 'Smoke', not smog. Expect two more days of this.
Nov 07, 2017, 08:17 AM IST
Delhi air turns into poison, health experts warn against going out
The advisory points out that while a normal adult breathes approximately six litres of air per minute at rest, during exercising it increases to 20 liters.
Nov 01, 2017, 18:41 PM IST
Delhi air filled with smoke as crop burning increases
SAFAR has discouraged all kinds of outdoor activities and has advised those suffering from asthma or other respiratory issues to keep their medications handy.
Nov 01, 2017, 08:52 AM IST
Crop-burning peaks, air quality in Delhi-NCR takes a hit
The international permissible limit for PM2.5 is 25 microgram per cubic metre while for India, it is 60. For PM10, the permissible limit is 100.
Oct 25, 2017, 20:29 PM IST
