Won't burst crackers on Diwali, say 87% citizens of Delhi-NCR
With the air quality reduced to toxic levels – five times the safe levels set by the WHO – Delhi features in the list of the most polluted cities in the world.
Oct 18, 2017, 08:54 AM IST
Air quality worsens in Delhi, use of masks advised
Based on the major pollutant volume of PM2.5, or particles with diameter lesser than 2.5 mm, all the recorded regions in Delhi and NCR saw three to four times the safe limit of the pollutants.
Oct 16, 2017, 18:42 PM IST
Beware! Increase in vehicular density causing spike in NO2 levels in Delhi air
In 2015, the average level of NO2, a toxic byproduct of diesel combustion, was 73 micrograms per cubic metre (ug/m3), as against the permissible annual average of 40 ug/m3.
Mar 07, 2017, 23:16 PM IST
Cipla initiates campaign for a pollution free Delhi; starts #saveyourlungsdilli
According to a TGI Survey, 34 percent (approx five million) of Delhi people are suffering respiratory problems including Asthma, Bronchitis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Jan 19, 2017, 20:33 PM IST
India witnesses 12 lakh air pollution-related deaths annually; Delhi most polluted city: Greenpeace
The Greenpeace report also claimed that none of the 168 cities it assessed complies with air quality standards prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Jan 11, 2017, 21:30 PM IST
Launch crackdown against diesel vehicles older than 15 yrs, AAP tells Delhi police
In order to combat air pollution, the AAP government today asked Delhi Police to launch a crackdown against 1.91 lakh diesel vehicles older than 15 years across the national capital.
Nov 12, 2016, 20:03 PM IST
Smog in Delhi: Supreme Court to hear plea on 'alarming' air pollution levels today
SC will hear a plea filed by Environment Pollution Control Authority seeking the court’s intervention in monitoring air pollution in Delhi.
Nov 08, 2016, 09:16 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
As thick smog chokes Delhi, here's how Gautam Gambhir slammed Delhiites for polluting environment
Days after Diwali was over, Delhiites continued to grapple with a heavy smog blanket with poor visibility.
Nov 04, 2016, 01:13 AM IST
NGT threatens to stop state transport in Delhi, other states to controll pollution levels
The National Green Tribunal today warned of halting state transport in four northern states if they did not introduce CNG, saying most particulate matters in the air inhaled by Delhi'ites emanated from there.
Oct 07, 2016, 15:51 PM IST
If you live in Delhi and are worried about pollution, watch this video
A study by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology has revealed that life expectancy in Delhi has dropped by 6.4 years due to exposure to pollution.
Jun 07, 2016, 17:35 PM IST
Ozone, other gaseous pollutants on radar during odd-even 2.0
With second phase of the odd-even scheme set to roll out from April 15, experts will be keeping a close eye on gaseous pollutants such as ozone which spikes during the summer season, while Centre's SAFAR will be monitoring ultra-fine particles.
Apr 13, 2016, 21:02 PM IST
Pollution check: India's first electric bus flagged off in Delhi
Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday flagged off a pollution free electric bus here.
Mar 10, 2016, 18:36 PM IST
Delhi govt plans to bring Odd-Even scheme back after Board exams
An official said that the government believes, the ideal time to bring back the scheme would be after the Board exams.
Feb 09, 2016, 09:44 AM IST
Fresh air at Rs 2000: Will you buy it? – Watch
Air pollution level in Delhi has reached alarming magnitudes and if it continues to upsurge like this then the day would not be far when air for breathing will become a luxurious commodity.
Jan 09, 2016, 23:35 PM IST
Delhi HC to Kejriwal govt: Can odd-even policy be wound up by Friday?
The court noted that due to insufficient public transport in the capital, people are being inconvenienced.
Jan 06, 2016, 12:51 PM IST
Watch: 15 Cities 15 Reporters - Part II
Watch 15 Cities 15 Reporters to get the trending news of our cities.
Jan 03, 2016, 22:11 PM IST
Marked pollution drop this New Year: Delhi government
PM 2.5 are the particulate matter capable of causing harm to human respiration, if present above permissible levels. DPCC prescribes 60 units of PM 2.5 levels as the standard level.
Jan 02, 2016, 22:37 PM IST
Delhi woman invents formula to cut down pollution
Veena Prakash from Mayur Vihar invented a formula of 'Havan' where she claims that the gases released from the process usually purify the air we breathe.
Jan 02, 2016, 20:35 PM IST
DNA: Will India become pollution-free in 2016?
The big challenge which India is already facing is of high level pollution in its different cities among which Delhi leads the chart.
Jan 01, 2016, 22:53 PM IST
