Delhi smog

Air quality still very poor, NGT defers decision on construction, odd-even exemptions

On Thursday, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), recorded the AQI of Delhi-NCR at 362 at 6 p.m. as compared to 353 on Wednesday.

Nov 16, 2017, 23:14 PM IST

Stubble-burning solution? Power plants told to mix 10 percent straw with coal

Delhi has been suffering from extensive straw stubble burning by farmers in Haryana and Punjab, which has led to dense smong in the capital, with pollution touching danger zones.

Nov 16, 2017, 18:11 PM IST

Adopt long-term measures like cloud seeding to check pollution: Delhi HC to Centre, AAP government

On November 9, the NGT had ordered the government to track down all hotspots with PM10 over 600 units and spray water from helicopters or aircraft to tackle dust pollution across the city.

Nov 16, 2017, 17:17 PM IST

Virat Kohli has a message for Delhi: Need to play together in match against pollution

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has a new message for the national capital, which has been battling a massive spike in pollution levels. Kohli has posted a video on Twitter, urging people to participate in the battle against the menace.

Nov 16, 2017, 13:46 PM IST

Delhi pollution: Ban on entry of trucks, construction work removed

Issuing directions for the ban to be removed, the EPCA also ordered doing away with the four-time hike in parking fees.

Nov 16, 2017, 10:44 AM IST

Delhi pollution: Shatrughan Sinha mocks Clean India Movement, says clean air first

Shatrughan Sinha takes a dig at PM Narendra Modi's Clean India Movement and said the need of the hour is to clean the air first instead of having 'knee-jerk reactions.'

Nov 16, 2017, 10:18 AM IST

Air pollution may lead to infertility among both men and women

According to a recent research, living within 200 meters of the main road can increase the risk of infertility by 11%.

Nov 16, 2017, 09:33 AM IST

RTI revelation: Delhi govt didn't use monetary aid for pollution relief

Nov 15, 2017, 10:37 AM IST

Delhi smog postpones Prime Minister's 'Khelo India' project: Report

Smog engulfing the National Capital has hit the government's 'Khelo India' project, leading to the postponement of the scheduled multi-sport event here, The Tribune reported on Wednesday.

Nov 15, 2017, 09:19 AM IST

Direct neighbouring states to implement odd-even, Delhi govt urges NGT

The Delhi government filed a fresh review petition before the NGT in connection with the odd-even policy.

Nov 14, 2017, 18:09 PM IST

Don't gift infected lungs to children: NGT raps Delhi government on air pollution

While NGT slammed Delhi government for filing a review petition seeking an exemption for two-wheelers in odd-even rule, it also said effective measures need to be put sooner.

Nov 14, 2017, 13:45 PM IST

Is it a joke: NGT slams review petition on odd-even, Delhi government withdraws it

Asking if the review petition filed by the Delhi government was a joke, the NGT said it must come up with logical explanations for exemptions under odd-even rule.

Nov 14, 2017, 13:06 PM IST

Run or breathe: IMA asks HC to postpone Delhi Half Marathon

The high court had on November 9 issued a slew of directions to improve the air quality of Delhi.

Nov 14, 2017, 11:57 AM IST

As Delhi chokes, China's clamp on industrial output brings in fresh air

Industrial output in China came down o 6.2 per cent in October but it has also resulted in improved air quality in Beijing.

Nov 14, 2017, 11:37 AM 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

Battle for odd-even: Delhi government files review petition seeking exemptions

The Delhi government is seeking to put two-wheelers and women drivers in the list of exemptions for odd-even traffic management rule.

Nov 13, 2017, 15:37 PM IST

Supreme Court issues notice to UP, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi governments on rising pollution

The apex court has said that a comprehensive plan is required to tackle the menace of rising air pollution - especially in Delhi and adjoining areas.

Nov 13, 2017, 15:29 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

Battle for odd-even: NGT says Delhi government yet to file review petition

"Is the government approaching us or was its minister's statement for press only?" asked the NGT on Monday morning. The Delhi government had said it would file a review petition to allow exemptions to be given under the traffic management rule.

Nov 13, 2017, 11:26 AM IST