Pollution In Delhi

How Will Crop Burning Be Tackled, Green Tribunal Asks Punjab, Haryana, UP

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 9, 2019

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh how they intend to tackle the problem of crop burning, a major contributor to air pollution in Delhi, this year.

Number Of Days With Good Air Quality On Rise In Delhi: Government

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 28, 2019

There has been a nearly 15 per cent decline in particulate matter 2.5 and 10 levels in Delhi in the last three years and the number of days with good air quality are also on the rise, the government said Friday.

Union Minister Slams Report Stating 1.2 Million Pollution Deaths in India

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 5, 2019

Union minister Harsh Vardhan has discredited the recent global reports claiming over one million deaths in India due to air pollution, saying such studies are only aimed at "causing panic".

"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 Panel Slaps Fine Of Rs 171-Crore On Volkswagen For Air Pollution

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 15, 2019

A four-member committee formed by the National Green Tribunal has recommended Rs 171.34 crore fine on German auto major Volkswagen as "health damages" for causing air pollution in Delhi due to excess nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.

Delhi Air Quality In "Poor" Category, Likely To Improve In Coming Days

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 14, 2019

Though still in the "poor" category, air quality in Delhi significantly improved on Monday due to "unusual increase" in the wind speed, authorities said. Till Sunday, the air quality was in the "severe" category.

Delhi Sees Rain On First Sunday Of 2019, Pollution Levels Fall Sharply

Delhi News | Edited By Abhimanyu Bose | Sunday January 6, 2019

The Delhi winter got colder for residents on the first Sunday of 2019, as rain poured down on the national capital. The temperature in the city took a dip from the minimum of 5.4 degree Celsius recorded on Saturday.

Delhi's Air Quality Remains Severe On New Year Eve

Health | PTI | Monday December 31, 2018

In the NCR, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Noida recorded 'severe' air quality, while Faridabad recorded 'very poor' quality air.

Beware! Drop In Mercury Turns Delhi Air 'Severe'; May Improve Next Week

Health | IANS | Monday December 24, 2018

Delhi recorded the coldest morning on Sunday in December with the minimum temperature dropping to 3.7 degrees Celsius but the Met predicted an increase in temperature over the next few days.

Pollution Board Tells Delhi Residents To Minimise Outdoor Exposure

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 23, 2018

A Central Pollution Control Board-led task force has advised people to minimise outdoor exposure for the next three to five days and avoid using private vehicles, with Delhi's air quality slipping into the severe category.

Delhi's Air Quality "Very Poor", May Improve With Wind Speed

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 17, 2018

The air quality in the national capital remained 'very poor' today even as authorities predicted drop in pollution level with increased wind speed.

Delhiites Choke In Very Poor Air Quality, Wake Up To A Foggy Morning

Health | ANI | Monday December 10, 2018

Delhiites woke up to a thick blanket of fog on Monday morning amid falling temperatures, while the air quality in the national capital continued to be in the 'very poor' category.

10 Lakh People Died Due To Air Pollution In India In 2017, Study Shows

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 6, 2018

As Delhi reels under high levels of air pollution, a study on Thursday said the city recorded the highest levels of exposure to ultra fine particulate matter, PM 2.5, last year while asserting that outdoor pollution reduced the average life expectancy in the national capital by 1.5 years.

Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor', Severe Air Quality In Four Areas

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 6, 2018

Delhi's air quality remained 'very poor' today, with four areas recording severe air quality, due to unfavourable weather conditions like low wind speed, according to authorities. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded an overall air quality index (AQI) of 343. An AQI between 201 and 300 is considered 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor' an...

Mist, Poor Air Envelopes Delhi, 10 Simple Tips To Protect Yourself From Air Pollution

Health | DoctorNDTV | Wednesday November 28, 2018

With current pollution situation, official agencies suggested wearing N-95 or P-100 respiratory masks while going out. They also cautioned against morning walks and exercises.