Delhi pollution

Alert! Farm fire contribution likely to increase

Pollution levels dipped slightly in the national capital this morning due to favourable wind speed, though the air quality was still in the "poor" category.

Oct 21, 2020, 07:58 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains poor, stubble burning in pollution likely to increase significantly

दिल्ली में प्रदूषण का स्तर लगातार 'बेहद खराब' स्थिति में चल रहा है. AQI 300 की औसत के साथ पिछले 7 दिनों से दिल्ली की हवा को जहरीला बना रहा है. इसको देखते हुए अब आपातकाल जैसे कदम लेने की जरूरत पड़ रही है.

Oct 18, 2020, 18:16 PM IST

Farm fire contribution to Delhi pollution to rise; air quality recorded 'poor'

It was 19% on October 17, 18% on Oct 16, around 1% on October 15 and around 3% on October 14, 13 and 12.

Oct 18, 2020, 11:13 AM IST

When will Delhi's air quality improve?

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said that the Meteorological conditions in Delhi have been "extremely unfavourable" for the dispersion of pollutants since this September as compared to last year.

Oct 17, 2020, 12:10 PM IST

9 Year old Girl took initiative to fight against pollution in Delhi

This is how a 9 Year old Girl is trying to make people and leaders aware about pollution.

Oct 16, 2020, 13:24 PM IST

Red Light on, Gaadi off - Delhi's initiative to curb pollution

DelhI's CM Arvind Kejriwal initiated - Red Light on, Gaadi off campaign to curb pollution.

Oct 15, 2020, 13:44 PM IST

Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed concern over pollution

Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed concern over pollution in the capital city.

Oct 15, 2020, 12:54 PM IST

'Blame game' begin with increasing pollution in Delhi

With the increase of pollutants in Delhi, air quality has started deteriorating, leading to environmental 'dangerous' levels in many areas. According to data from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), the air quality index recorded at 'poor' level in recent times.

Oct 14, 2020, 11:52 AM IST

With stubble burning, Delhi's air quality deteriorates to very poor

With the rising number of stubble burning, the air quality in Delhi reached the 'very poor' category.

Oct 14, 2020, 09:10 AM IST

Delhi air quality turns 'very poor', AQI at 322 amid stubble burning, calm wind

According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences' Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, an increase was also observed in farm fires in Punjab, Haryana and neighbouring regions of Pakistan, but its impact on the capital's air quality was marginal.

Oct 14, 2020, 08:39 AM IST

Delhi pollution: AQI remains in 'poor' category; change in wind direction likely to improve situation

The national capital recorded an overall air quality index (AQI) of 218 at 10:30 am which falls under the 'poor' category. Jahangirpuri (AQI 283) recorded the highest pollution levels in the capital. 

Oct 11, 2020, 14:35 PM IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal launches anti-pollution campaign, says polluted air can be life-threatening during COVID

Under the campaign separate plans have been prepared for each of the 13 pollution hotspots in the national capital, Kejriwal said during a digital press conference.

Oct 05, 2020, 14:42 PM IST

Delhi pollution: AQI continues to remain under 'poor category' as stubble burning continues in Punjab, Haryana

The AQI was at 207 in Wazirpur, at 226 in the Jahangirpuri area on Sunday morning according to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) data. 

Oct 04, 2020, 07:52 AM IST

PMO-led panel to initiate action in advance for managing air pollution in NCR

As per an official release, a high-level task force led by Dr P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister will review action taken by agencies and firm up plans for the coming season on September 18.

Sep 20, 2020, 00:41 AM IST

DNA: Analysis of Delhi's 'alarming pollution'?

In this segment of DNA, we will analyse the pollution level of Delhi which is reached at an alarming level.

Feb 27, 2020, 23:34 PM IST

New Delhi remains world's most polluted capital for second straight year: study

New Delhi was the world’s most polluted capital city for the second straight year in 2019, according to a Swiss-based group that gathers air-quality data globally. India was also home to 21 of the world’s 30 most polluted cities, IQ AirVisual said in the study which focused on the amount of PM2.5, fine particulate matter, in major urban areas.

Feb 26, 2020, 14:35 PM IST

Rishi Kapoor gives health update on Twitter, says caught infection due to Delhi pollution

Rishi Kapoor was in the capital city for the past few days and was shooting for his next.

Feb 04, 2020, 10:22 AM IST

11 trains coming to Delhi delayed up to 4 hours

The most delayed train was Sadbhavna Express that commutes between Raxaul and Anand Vihar is running behind schedule by four hours.

Feb 01, 2020, 11:53 AM IST

Strong winds likely to improve AQI in Delhi on Friday

The minimum temperature was recorded at 8.2 degrees Celsius, one notch above the season`s average, the India Meteorological Department said. The maximum was likely to hover around 22 degrees Celsius.

Jan 24, 2020, 11:00 AM IST

Dense fog affects rail traffic under Northern Railways, 12 trains delayed — Check list

According to Northern Railways, both Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani and Rewa-Anand Vihar Rewa Express were running late by 4:15 hours.

Jan 24, 2020, 07:32 AM IST