Delhi Pollution

दिल्ली से गुज़रने वाली टैक्सी/कैब के लिए परमिट होगा ज़रूरी, जानें कौन आएगा दायरे में

CarAndBike Team (With Inputs from PTI) | Friday August 10, 2018

शहर से प्रदूषण को कम करने और वाहनों से खचा-खच भरी सड़कों को राहत देने के लिए ये कदम उठाया गया है. टैप कर जानें कौन-कौन आएगा नियमों के दासरे...

Taxis And Cabs Registered In Other States Will Need Permit To Enter Delhi

CarandBike Team (With Inputs from PTI) | Friday August 10, 2018

The minister admitted that taxis from neighbouring UP, Haryana and other states which ply in and out of the citywere running without legal permit in Delhi.

After A Year, Delhi Breathes "Good" Quality Air

Delhi News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Friday July 27, 2018

The air quality of the national capital turned "good" on Friday after a year of doing dismal on the Air Quality Index. The reason for the improvement in the air quality is the heavy rain Delhi received in the last two days. Delhi was at 43 on the index, which falls into the "good" category.

In Fight Against Pollution, Arvind Kejriwal Seeks US Help

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 14, 2018

American Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster on Friday met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who sought more cooperation from the US in fighting pollution in the national capital, a government statement on Friday stated.

Study Finds Black Carbon In Delhi Air 5 Times More Than In US, Europe

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 11, 2018

If you live in Delhi and commute to work by car, you are up to five times more likely to be exposed to the deadly black carbon than those living in Europe or North America, say researchers.

Delhi Government Gives Approval For 1000 E-Buses At Rs 2500 Crore

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 11, 2018

In a major move to fight air pollution in Delhi, the government on Wednesday approved the hiring of a consultant to run 1,000 electric buses at an estimated cost of Rs 2,500 crore in as promised in its 2018-19 Budget.

You Bothered About People?: Court Slams Delhi Government Over Pollution

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 10, 2018

The Delhi High Court today asked the Aam Aadmi Party government how it could defend more construction in the national capital while pulling it up for not taking steps to decongest it and curbing pollution.

Delhi Government Approves Proposal For Real-Time Study Of Air Pollution

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday July 3, 2018

The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Department of Environment's proposal for a real-time study of air pollution in the national capital.

For Clean Air This Winter, Government Eyes Satellite-Based Tech

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday June 26, 2018

The Union Environment Ministry on Monday held meeting with expert institutions including ISRO to discuss the satellite-based measurement for improving air quality information and management ahead of the winters.

Delhi Air Quality "Moderate To Poor", Pollution Level Down From "Severe"

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 18, 2018

Delhi's air quality improved today due to dispersion of pollutants and rapidly decreased the pollution level to 'moderate to poor' category from the 'severe plus' for the first time in six days, monitoring agencies said.

Delhi Air Quality Improves From Friday, Haze Remains

Delhi News | ANI | Saturday June 16, 2018

Strong-anti cyclonic winds, blowing from Rajasthan, have been singled out as the reason behind the worsening air quality in Delhi.

Delhi Continues To Wear The Haze Blanket As Pollution Remains Severe

Delhi News | Edited by Amrita Ray | Saturday June 16, 2018

Since the air quality index reflected a "severe" degradation of air quality in Delhi on June 11, the city's battle against pollution remained as bad in the days following it, even though the government claimed to have been taking steps to better the situation. Saturday too, was yet another day in the line for the National Capital Region as it refus...

High Court Hears Urgent Plea On "Emergency" Pollution Situation In Delhi

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 15, 2018

The Delhi High Court today gave an urgent hearing to plea on the "emergency-like air pollution situation" in the national capital and areas surrounding it and sought the response of the Delhi government and state pollution control committee on the measures taken to overcome it.

Delhi Pollution: Delhi Air Quality Termed 'Hazardous'; Some Tips To Keep Stay Safe From Dust And Pollution

Health | DoctorNDTV | Friday June 15, 2018

Experts have now termed Delhi air quality 'Hazardous'. The Air Quality Index scores have already crossed the 500 mark which is way beyond the severe air quality limit. Environment Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan says that the poor air quality is due to dust storms in Rajasthan.

Pollution "Severe", Strong Winds To Clear Delhi Air In 24 Hours: 10 Facts

Delhi News | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Friday June 15, 2018

Even as Delhi remained wrapped in a thick blanket of haze and dust for the fourth consecutive day, there is relief in the offing. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that strong winds from the west will clear the dusty stagnant air in the next 24 hours. Thunderstorms are also expected at isolated places over the city in the next days...