Big announcement of CM Kejriwal in view of increasing pollution in Delhi
The Kejriwal government took big decisions regarding the increasing pollution in Delhi. Schools will be closed in Delhi for 1 week from Monday. Online classes will continue for the students. The work on the construction site will also be closed from 14 to 17 November. Government offices will remain closed from November 15. government employees will do work from home.
Nov 14, 2021, 14:34 PM IST
Delhi NCR's AQI is still at alarming level
Today Delhi's AQI reached 499. Pollution in Noida is also at an alarming level today. In Noida, the AQI was measured at 772 at 6 am, while in Gurugram the AQI was 529.
Nov 13, 2021, 09:50 AM IST
DNA: Why is there no solution to tackle pollution?
Delhi has recorded severe air quality on five of the last seven days after Diwali. According to an analysis by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), people in the national capital breathe the worst air between November 1 and November 15 every year.
Nov 13, 2021, 00:10 AM IST
Burning eyes to itchy throat: Symptoms you can show after bathing in toxic Yamuna on Chhath Puja
Experts say that presence of phosphates and surfactants in untreated sewage from Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh is a major reason behind frothing in the river. And exposure to these toxic elements, even for a limited time, can have worrying health implications for people
Nov 12, 2021, 16:32 PM IST
Air quality in the national capital continues to remain in "very poor"
The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the "very poor" category on Thursday. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), Delhi's overall AQI was recorded at 390 this morning.
Nov 12, 2021, 12:00 PM IST
Pollution in Delhi at its peak
The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the "very poor" category on Thursday. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), Delhi's overall AQI was recorded at 390 this morning.
Nov 12, 2021, 11:24 AM IST
Pollution level remains alarming in Delhi
The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the "very poor" category on Thursday. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), Delhi's overall AQI was recorded at 390 this morning.
Nov 12, 2021, 11:12 AM IST
GRAP effect: Rs 3.20 lakh in penalties for flouting construction norms in Noida
The action has come amid implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the national capital region.
Nov 11, 2021, 23:04 PM IST
Top automakers pledge to phase out fossil fuel cars, Announce timeline to go electric: A list
With Mercedes-Benz (Daimler) announcing their ambitious electric vehicle plans and commit to COP26 agreement, here's a list of all the top global automakers setting a deadline for switching to EVs.
Nov 11, 2021, 10:25 AM IST
Devotees take dip as a part of the rituals during Chhath puja
The toxic white foam is back on the Yamuna river in Delhi. It's in the same polluted waters that devotees are taking a dip as a part of the rituals during Chhath puja completely unaware of the water posing a major threat to their heath. Dumping of untreated sewage, industrial effluents and garbage waste are some of the causes of its pollution. Civic agencies on Wednesday installed bamboo nets and sprinkled water to dissipate froth.
Nov 11, 2021, 09:12 AM IST
DNA: Delhi government's 'jugaad' to stop froth in Yamuna river
Amid criticism over the formation of foam in the Yamuna -- a sign of its hazardous water quality -- the Delhi government on Tuesday deployed 15 boats to remove the froth with the help of ropes.
Nov 10, 2021, 23:38 PM IST
COVID-related plastic waste highest from Asian countries: Study
Most of the global plastic waste from the pandemic is entering the ocean from rivers, with Asian rivers accounting for 73 percent of the total discharge of plastics.
Nov 10, 2021, 15:27 PM IST
Pollution accelerates in national capital
The pollution in the national capital is accelerating. The people who have asthmatic problems are finding it difficult to breathe.
Nov 10, 2021, 10:14 AM IST
Delhi govt deploys boats to remove foam from Yamuna ahead of Chhath Puja
Delhi government on Tuesday (November 9) deployed 15 boats to remove the foam in the Yamuna river. An official, however, termed it a "temporary" measure.
Nov 09, 2021, 23:12 PM IST
Delhi air quality: Top electric cars to buy in India under Rs 25 Lakh - Tata, MG and more
With fuel prices breaking new records with every passing day and Delhi's AQI reaching all-time low, we have created a list of top electric cars you can buy in India under Rs 25 Lakh.
Nov 09, 2021, 11:40 AM IST
Toxic froth continues to float in Delhi's Yamuna river, here's what's causing it
On Monday, devotees offered prayers at the banks of the foam-coated Yamuna near Kalindi Kunj as part of their four-day Chhath Puja celebrations.
Nov 09, 2021, 10:27 AM IST
DNA: What is the future of festivals in India amid rising pollution?
Today was the first day of Chhath festival, which will be celebrated for four days, but the way women celebrated this festival amidst heavy pollution in Yamuna river of Delhi was astonishing.
Nov 08, 2021, 23:20 PM IST
Zee Exclusive: How to fight against double attack of pollution and COVID-19?
The risk of infection of coronavirus in the country has not been completely averted, meanwhile, pollution has become another big problem. Know how to fight against the double attack of pollution and coronavirus.
Nov 08, 2021, 21:30 PM IST
LIVE: IMD warns of extremely heavy rain in parts of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh on Nov 10-11
“Under its influence, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Tamil Nadu on November 8 and 9 and heavy to very heavy rain at few places with isolated extremely heavy falls are very likely on November 10 and 11.,” the IMD said in a statement.
Nov 08, 2021, 08:28 AM IST
Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'severe' category with AQI of 436
According to System of Air Quality & Weather Forecasting & Research (SAFAR), Delhi's overall air quality continues to remain 'severe' with Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 436.
Nov 07, 2021, 07:39 AM IST
