Delhi smog

Delhi air pollution level alarming, says foreign media as smog chokes capital

With the air quality dipping to alarming levels, the foreign media has also expressed grave concerns regarding the rising pollution in the national capital region post Diwali.

Nov 07, 2016, 14:46 PM IST

Breathing problems, asthma cases galore as Delhi suffers from worst smog in 17 years - Watch video

Apart from respiratory issues, residents of Delhi/NCR have also been complaining about burning eyes the moment one steps out of the house.

Nov 07, 2016, 14:05 PM IST

Delhi smog: 80% of problem due to local factors, Delhi govt needs to act, says Centre

“Till state government takes initiative immediately, no issue would be solved."

Nov 07, 2016, 13:46 PM IST

Delhi smog: Has it become dangerous to breathe in the national capital?

Many flights to Delhi cancelled due to heavy smog . Watch the full segment for more details.

Nov 07, 2016, 12:04 PM IST

Health issues on the rise for Delhi residents as pollution increases

Increase in pollution causing health issues for people in Delhi. Watch the full segment for more details.

Nov 07, 2016, 12:02 PM IST

Petition filed in Supreme Court over deadly Delhi smog; NGT demands answers

The Delhi smog is a public health emergency.

Nov 07, 2016, 12:01 PM IST

Delhi smog: Residents hold themselves responsible, say shouldn't have burnt crackers on Diwali

Acknowledging that the government alone should not be held responsible, locals are now lamenting over the fact that they should have paid heed to the former’s request.

Nov 07, 2016, 11:55 AM IST

Delhi smog: Events as they unfolded on November 06

Cases of severe breathlessness, asthma and allergy have sharply risen in Delhi.

Nov 06, 2016, 21:20 PM IST

Swaraj India blames Kejriwal and Modi governments for Delhi smog

Terming the smog situation in Delhi an environmental emergency, the Swaraj India party on Sunday accused the Delhi and central governments of failing to tackle pollution.

Nov 06, 2016, 20:24 PM IST

As Delhi chokes, Bollywood stars express concern over Delhi smog

Bollywood celebrities concerned over Delhi smog

Nov 06, 2016, 16:59 PM IST

Delhi govt to get vacuum cleaning road machines to reduce dust particles

As city's pollution levels worsened, the Delhi government has decided to procure 15 to 20 vacuum cleaning road machines on an immediate basis aimed at bringing down dust particles in the air.

Nov 06, 2016, 16:40 PM IST

Delhi pollution: Air masks run out of stock as city faces worst smog in 17 years

With Delhi witnessing its worst spell of smog in 17 years, the sale of air masks has seen an upsurge since the past week with stores across the national capital and neighbouring regions running out of stock.

Nov 06, 2016, 14:44 PM IST

Delhi smog: All schools closed for 3 days; demolition, construction work banned as emergency measures

In view of severe air pollution in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced a list of measures to be taken up by the state government in coming days to combat soaring air pollution in the city.

Nov 06, 2016, 13:42 PM IST

Delhi chokes on smog, irked citizens protest at Jantar Mantar over poor air quality

Hundreds of people, including children on Sunday staged a protest at Jantar Mantar over the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, and demanded the government to take effective initiatives to curb the rising air pollution.

Nov 06, 2016, 11:40 AM IST

Delhi smog: Respiratory issues along with cases of asthma and allergies on the rise

Apart from respiratory issues, residents of Delhi/NCR have also been complaining about burning eyes the moment one steps out of the house.

Nov 06, 2016, 11:39 AM IST

As Delhi air pollution peaks, 1,700 schools shut on Monday, LG calls meet, CM invited

Hundreds of schools running under the three municipal corporations of Delhi were today closed in view of the heavy smog in the national capital.

Nov 05, 2016, 19:15 PM IST

L-G Najeeb Jung calls meeting on Delhi's air pollution, CM Kejriwal invited

With the national capital witnessing its worst smog in 17 years this week, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung called a meeting to take stock of immediate meaures to combat the air pollution.

Nov 05, 2016, 18:38 PM IST

Delhi smog: Lethal and dangerous for people living here, says Anupam Kher

The national capital is facing one of its worse air quality post Diwali mainly due to paddy burning in neighbouring states and calm winds which failed to disperse the air pollutants.

Nov 05, 2016, 13:30 PM IST

Delhi smog: MCD schools to remained closed today

Schools running under the three municipal corporations of Delhi have been ordered to be closed on Saturday in view of the heavy smog, the worst the national capital has faced in 17 years.

Nov 05, 2016, 09:42 AM IST