Delhi Pollution

No Need For Odd-Even Scheme In Delhi, AAP Free To Decide: Nitin Gadkari

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 14, 2019

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said there is no need for the odd-even scheme in New Delhi due to the steps taken by the centre to combat pollution but maintained that the Delhi government can take its own decisions.

Odd-Even Scheme Returns To Delhi From November 4, 2019

PTI | Friday September 13, 2019

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the odd-even road rationing scheme will be implemented in Delhi from November 4 to November 15.

Pollution Rising In The World But Decreasing In Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi News | ANI | Friday September 6, 2019

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that pollution in Delhi has gone down by 25 per cent in the last three years, opposite to the trend in the rest of the cities in the country and the world.

Pollution In Delhi Down By 25%, Says Arvind Kejriwal, Thanks Centre

Delhi News | Edited By Richa Taneja (With Inputs From ANI) | Friday September 6, 2019

Arvind Kejriwal thanked the central government for the construction of Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressway that led to the decline in pollution in Delhi.

Delhi Air Quality "Satisfactory" On Monday: Officials

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 19, 2019

New Delhi's air quality was in the "satisfactory" category on Monday, officials said.

Rain Lashes Several Parts Of Delhi, Waterlogging Reported In Many Areas

Delhi News | Edited by Arun Nair | Sunday August 18, 2019

The national capital received intermittent light to moderate rains this morning, bringing down respite from the heat. Several parts of the city, including central Delhi, however, have been receiving rainfall since last night.

Opinion: Tips From Mexico City On How Delhi Can Tackle Its Air Emergency

Opinion | Beatriz Cardenas | Monday August 12, 2019

Mexico City's metropolitan area was infamous for its high air pollution levels in the 1990s. With consistent efforts to tackle poor air quality, the city has set an example for Indian urban centers like Delhi

Delhi's "Bad Air" Days Down By 33%, Says Environment Minister

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 6, 2019

Air quality in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) has improved and the number of days with "bad" air quality has come down by 33 per cent, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Thursday.

India's Tallest Rubbish Mountain May Rise Higher Than Taj Mahal

India News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 3, 2019

The country'stallest rubbish mountain in Delhi is on course to rise higher than the Taj Mahal in the next year, becoming a fetid symbol for what the UN considers the world's most polluted capital.

Nitin Gadkari Says Will Rid Delhi Of Air And Water Pollution In 3 Years

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 9, 2019

Delhi will be completely free of air and water pollution in the next three years, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday, stressing that it was his "promise" to the city, which goes to polls on May 12.

Delhi Air Quality In "Severe" Category Due To Dust Storm: Report

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 9, 2019

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to "severe" due to a dust storm in North West India which led to a sudden spike in the pollution level in the national capital, the Centre-run SAFAR said.

Soon, New Forecasting System To Alert People On Air Pollution

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 1, 2019

Scientists have developed a new forecasting system that they say can provide residents of New Delhi and other heavily polluted areas of northern India critical information for reducing their exposure to potentially unhealthy air.

"Failing To Perform Duties": Green Court Pulls Up Delhi Pollution Body

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 8, 2019

The National Green Tribunal today pulled up the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) over its failure to control air pollution in the city, saying it had been avoiding its duties.

Green Court Slaps Rs 10 Lakh Fine On Pollution Body Over Illegal Dairies

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 3, 2019

The National Green Tribunal has rapped the Delhi Pollution Control Committee and the municipal corporations over illegal dairies and condition of cattle in the city while slapping a fine of Rs 10 lakh each for their failure in discharging their duties.

A Tale Of Two Delhis: Deadly Air Exposes Rich-Poor Divide

India News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 21, 2019

Eco-eateries, offering cleaner air as well as modern menus to the well heeled are beyond reach for the poor, who have little means of escaping the deadly smog which coats New Delhi for much of the year.