Delhi-Noida choke as air quality remains 'severe' for fifth consecutive day
On Monday (November 9), Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 426 which falls in the 'severe' category.
Nov 09, 2020, 07:00 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: Stubble burning throttles Delhi-NCR, poses air pollution challenges
The pollution in Delhi and surrounding cities on Thursday broke the record of this season.
Nov 06, 2020, 01:47 AM IST
DNA: When will we pledge against pollution?
In this section of DNA, we will do an in-depth analysis of the problem of pollution. Also, through the ground report, we will understand where the problem lies.
Nov 05, 2020, 22:30 PM IST
Severe outbreak of pollution in Delhi
A day after hundreds of effigies of demon king Ravana were burnt in the national capital on the occasion of Dussehra, the air quality of the region has worsened.
Oct 26, 2020, 14:18 PM IST
Special Report: Pollution is going to be terrible again?
Watch the video to see the special report on increasing level of pollution in the coming days.
Oct 20, 2020, 11:38 AM IST
Delhi-NCR air pollution: SC appoints Madan Lokur panel to monitor steps to check stubble burning
The Supreme Court on Friday appointed retired apex court judge Justice Madan B Lokur as a one-man committee to take steps for preventing stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh which is a source of pollution in Delhi-national capital region (NCR).
Oct 16, 2020, 18:13 PM IST
Delhi residents breathing poison? Air quality deteriorates further, smoky haze envelops capital
On Friday, Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 316 at 6:00 am.
Oct 16, 2020, 07:28 AM IST
95% of Delhi air pollution due to local factors, share of stubble burning only 4%: Centre
Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said that around 95 per cent of the pollution is due to factors like dust, construction and biomass burning and the share of stubble burning is only around 4 per cent as on date.
Oct 15, 2020, 17:41 PM IST
Pollution an issue not only for Delhi but entire north India, Centre didn't do anything to resolve it: Manish Sisodia
Addressing a press briefing, Sisodia slammed the Centre saying that "unfortunately, the central government did not do anything to resolve it".
Oct 13, 2020, 15:46 PM IST
Delhi pollution: AQI remains in 'poor' category; change in wind direction likely to improve situation
The national capital recorded an overall air quality index (AQI) of 218 at 10:30 am which falls under the 'poor' category. Jahangirpuri (AQI 283) recorded the highest pollution levels in the capital.
Oct 11, 2020, 14:35 PM IST
Delhi pollution: AQI continues to remain under 'poor category' as stubble burning continues in Punjab, Haryana
The AQI was at 207 in Wazirpur, at 226 in the Jahangirpuri area on Sunday morning according to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) data.
Oct 04, 2020, 07:52 AM IST
COVID-19: Delhi High Court issues notice on plea to stop stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana
The Delhi High Court on Monday (September 28) issued notice to all respondents on a plea seeking directions from authorities to take immediate steps to prevent stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in view of coronavirus COVID-19 situation.
Sep 28, 2020, 14:26 PM IST
DNA: Analysis of the growing danger on your 'breath'
In this segment of DNA we will analyse the growing danger on your 'breath' as farmers continue to burn stubble in Punjab’s Amritsar.
Sep 25, 2020, 23:16 PM IST
Strong winds likely to improve AQI in Delhi on Friday
The minimum temperature was recorded at 8.2 degrees Celsius, one notch above the season`s average, the India Meteorological Department said. The maximum was likely to hover around 22 degrees Celsius.
Jan 24, 2020, 11:00 AM IST
Yogi Adityanath's govt issues notice to 26 District Magistrate over stubble burning
UP's chief secretary RK Tiwari, has asked the District Collectors to give an explanation on this matter. He further also took into account the action taken by the District Collectors to control the increase in the cases of stubble burning.
Dec 01, 2019, 13:13 PM IST
Can we allow people to kill others: Supreme Court reprimands Punjab, Haryana on stubble burning
Stubble burning is one of the main reasons behind the massive pollution in north India, particularly over the Delhi-NCR area and the Supreme Court of India on Monday pulled up Punjab and Haryana governments over their failure to stop the practice.
Nov 25, 2019, 15:03 PM IST
Delhi air quality likely to deteriorate on Wednesday, pollution to worsen in next 48 hours
The AQI was recorded the highest in Chandni Chowk at 346, followed by Dhirpur at 304, Delhi University at 301, Mathura Road at 296, IIT Delhi and Lodhi Road at 283, Pusa at 252, Airport (T3) at 241, and Ayanagar at 193. The AQI in Noida stood at 333 and Gurugram at 207.
Nov 20, 2019, 07:53 AM IST
Air quality improving as stubble burning ending: Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi government`s Dialogue and Development Commission Vice-Chairman Jasmine Shah shared a tweet with pictures showing that the air quality in Delhi is improving as the stubble burning reduces.
Nov 17, 2019, 11:58 AM IST
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directs officials to ensure no stubble burning takes place in UP
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the concerned departments must spread awareness among the farmers regarding the issue. An attempt should be made to promote such technique among the farmers that instead of burning, they should convert the stubble into organic fertilizer.
Nov 16, 2019, 15:36 PM IST
Manoj Tiwari attacks Arvind Kejriwal over spike in Delhi air pollution
On Saturday, the AQI docked at 472 with PM 2.5 levels at 322 and PM 10 levels at 487 at 8:30 in the morning, said SAFAR.
Nov 16, 2019, 14:35 PM IST
