As Delhi air quality deteriorates, govt mulls re-imposing odd-even scheme, bans diesel gensets
The air quality level in the national capital breached the hazardous red zone level on Tuesday following which the authorities imposed a ban on diesel generators in the state.
Oct 18, 2017, 07:24 AM 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
As Delhi air pollution peaks, Arvind Kejriwal calls emergency meet; asks Centre to intervene
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday called for an emergency meeting to take stock on recent measures announced to combat the soaring pollution levels in the national capital.
Nov 06, 2016, 10:57 AM IST
Delhi resembles a gas chamber, Centre needs to intervene: Arvind Kejriwal
The Centre needs to intervene to mitigate the alarming levels of smog, which have virtually turned Delhi into a 'gas chamber', mainly due to farm fires in neighbouring Punjab and Haryana, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday.
Nov 06, 2016, 09:07 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
Air quality in Delhi worsens post Diwali: Six steps to keep safe!
The levels of PM10 particulates, which are very hazardous to health, rose to 2,000 micrograms per cubic metre, on Wednesday night..
Nov 14, 2015, 11:54 AM IST
Air pollution hits dangerous levels post Diwali, Delhi govt says this year better
SAFAR, which observed air quality of the 'Diwali period' of last three days, said the city was 'more polluted' than last year.
Nov 13, 2015, 10:30 AM IST
Delhi records high levels of pollution on Diwali night
Air pollution reaches at highest levels in Delhi on Wednesday night while roads gets filled with crackers residue. Check out this report to know about the terrible state after Diwali.
Nov 12, 2015, 10:56 AM IST
Delhi's pollution level 23 times higher than normal, air quality to worsen in coming days
Delhi's air quality witnessed a gradual regression on Diwali night due to bursting of fireworks.
Nov 12, 2015, 10:29 AM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee asks citizens to have a pollution free Diwali
President Pranab Mukherjee has asked citizens of India to have a pollution free Diwali and it seems like Uttar Pradesh has started following the plea already. Check out the report.
Nov 10, 2015, 20:50 PM IST
Delhi's pollution at 'alarming' levels even before Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, has been increasingly adding tonnes of toxic smoke to the city's air in recent years because of the extensive use of firecrackers, leading to major health issues.
Nov 10, 2015, 17:20 PM IST
