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Traffic-related Pollution causes Asthma in 2 million Kids Worldwide: Lancet
"The findings suggest that clean air must be a critical part of strategies aimed at keeping children healthy,"
70% Pollution in Delhi Coming from Outside: Gopal Rai
"The people of Delhi have been blamed unnecessarily… 70 per cent of this pollution is coming from outside. The Delhi government has constantly been working to reduce the pollution from Delhi.
Nepal shuts all schools, colleges for 4 days over pollution
Kathmandu (Nepal), March 29 : Nepal’s Ministry of Education–during an emergency meeting on Monday–has decided to close all…
Delhi most polluted capital, Minister cites efforts to clean air
"The Delhi government has taken various initiatives to reduce city's air pollution. We are working on a fuel change policy, a progressive Electric Vehicle policy, installing smog guns in worse-affected areas," he said.
Delhi AQI in severe category, to deteriorate in coming days
The PM 2.5 count is also in the very poor category at 247 and will worsen to cross the 300-mark in the coming days.
Covid Cases Decreasing In Delhi Since November 10 Peak: Arvind Kejriwal To PM
Kejriwal told the prime minister that Delhi saw the peak of 8,600 coronavirus cases on November 10 during the third wave
Avoid travelling to Delhi, NCR: Chandigarh administration
Those travelling by bus will avail the free Covid testing facility at the inter-state bus terminus in Sector 17.
Air quality remains ‘very poor’ in Delhi
Very poor air quality can lead to respiratory illness on prolonged exposure.
All India RWA suggests 9-step solution to curb air pollution
The RWA body, headed by Rao VBJ Chelikani, urged the Union ministry to ask the local administration to adopt green cremation system as it would save about six crore plants annually.
Air Quality Remains ‘Severe’ In Delhi-NCR
'Severe' condition affects even healthy people, says Central Pollution Control Board
Stubble Burning Accounts For 40 Percent Of Delhi Air Pollution
NASA's satellite imagery showed a large, dense cluster of fire dots covering Punjab and parts of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
Over 1700 challans issued on Dussehra for violating Covid norms
New Delhi, Oct 25: The Delhi Police issued over 1,793 challans on Sunday on the occasion of Dussehra…
60-70 polluting power plants to be closed soon: Javadekar
He also referred to the efforts to tackle the problem of pollution in the national capital through public transport services.
Local factors main reason for Delhi’s air pollution woes, what has AAP govt done: BJP
The AAP government in Delhi has often blamed stubble burning in states like Punjab and Haryana for air pollution in the nation capital during this time of the year.
Doctors flag rise in respiratory ailments as Delhi air turns foul
New Delhi : With the sharp increase in air pollution in the national capital, several public health experts…
Delhi air turns ‘very poor’ as stubble burning begins
New Delhi, Oct 7 : With the smoke from the burning of paddy stubble in Punjab and Haryana…
Enforce noise pollution norms at ground level, NGT tells Delhi
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government to ensure that noise pollution norms are enforced at…
Air Quality to remain ‘poor’ in Delhi-NCR
New Delhi, The air pollution level on Wednesday in Delhi-NCR stood at ‘poor’ category. The overall Air Quality…
Delhi’s air quality in poor category
New Delhi, The pollution level in the national capital on Sunday stood in the “poor” category, and the…
Delhi’s air quality in very poor category
New Delhi, The pollution level in the national capital on Sunday stood in the “very poor” category, and the…
Overnight rains fail to lower Delhi pollution levels
New Delhi: The pollution level did not lower in Delhi and NCR despite heavy rains throughout Thursday evening. Air…
Delhi’s air quality ‘severe’, AQI crosses 400-mark
New Delhi: The national capital’s air quality on Thursday turned to the ‘severe’ category, with the overall air…
Delhi air ‘very poor’ for 3rd day, AQI crosses 400 mark
The SAFAR model forecast suggests calm surface winds and a decrease in ventilation coefficient for the coming days and the condition was conducive for the pollutant accumulation.
Delhi’s air ‘very poor’, AQI crosses 300 mark
New Delhi: The air quality of the national capital remained ‘very poor’ for the second consecutive day on…
Krystle D’Souza shoots for debut film ‘Chehre’ in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 23 : Actress Krystle D’Souza, who is mainly known for her roles in TV shows…
10 farmers held in Mathura for stubble burning
Mathura, Nov 20 About a dozen farmers have been arrested by police in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly burning…
Congress govt helped curb air pollution in Delhi: Sonia
Sonia Gandhi also mentioned Indira Gandhi's contribution towards environment protection.
Breathing in Delhi-NCR ‘huge risk’ for healthy lungs: Experts
New Delhi, Nov 19 : If you live in the Delhi-NCR region, do not smoke, have no history…
Use Vitamin C to protect skin against pollution
As pollution engulfs Delhi and the nearby places, we need to focus on how we can prevent our…
Congress says Punjab govt should act on stubble burning
Priyanka Gandhi has also raised concern on the issue of pollution. She had directed the Delhi Congress leaders to create public awareness through mass contact programme.
Pay Rs 100 a quintal to farmers to curb stubble burning: Supreme Court
The court slammed Punjab, Haryana and UP governments, which cited lack of funds and indebtedness for their inability to meet these directions.
Himachal to get rain, snow this week
Motorists are being told to be cautious while driving in the interiors as chances of road cave-ins and landslides are high.
Snowfall in Kashmir to help bring pollution down
Early snowfall in happening for the second year in succession in Kashmir. "It's good for agriculture, but could damage standing crops,"
NGT pulls up Centre, Delhi govt on air pollution
New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday pulled up the Delhi government and the Centre over the…
Delhi Pollution Live: AQI improves, down to ‘very poor’ after a week
Air quality index in various parts of Delhi-NCR as of 1.35 pm: India Gate, New Delhi: 191 IGI…
Toxic smog in Delhi emerging a new challenge for airlines
Many experts maintain that the problem of pollution in Delhi is largely man-made and can be rectified.
Odd-Even minister drama: Goel defies, Gahlot tries to coax him
New Delhi, Nov 4 : High drama was witnessed on Monday as BJP leader Vijay Goel defied the…
Come forward: SC to IIT expert claiming to cut down pollution in 30 mins
Delhi: Supreme Court adjourns the hearing on Delhi air pollution for half an hour. An environment expert from…
Odd-Even kicks off in Delhi
New Delhi: As Delhi battles to breathe, the third Odd-Even car rationing scheme aimed to provide relief from…
Delhi govt advises citizen’s to remain indoor
New Delhi, Nov 3 : With the air quality index (AQI) in Delhi rising to ‘severe plus’ category…
Delhi Air Emergency gets people to talk about solutions
New Delhi, From wearing masks and staying indoors to working from home, suggestions to deal with the deadly…
32 flights diverted from Delhi airport due to low visibility
New Delhi, Nov 3: Thirty-two flights were diverted from Delhi airport on November 3 morning due to low…
Evolve consensus to counter pollution in Delhi: Punjab CM to Modi
Chandigarh: Expressing deep anguish and anger at the unprecedented situation triggered by the growing air pollution in Delhi,…
Air Quality Index in Delhi worst in the world
The major reason behind the increasing air pollution in India is that various governments have failed to work on any plans to tackle the problem permanently.
Use these anti-pollution masks to protect yourself
"For instance, if the pollution levels in your surroundings are not too severe, you can go for this washable 6-layer N99 + PM2.5 mask," he said.
Private CNG cars will not get exemption during Odd-Even: Kejriwal
At a press conference at Delhi Secretariat, Arvind Kejriwal said that privately-owned CNG vehicles will not be exempted from the scheme, unlike last time.
Odd-Even scheme back in Delhi from Nov 4: Kejriwal
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced that the Odd-Even scheme will…
Trump EPA rolls back Obama rule on coal-fired power plants
Washington, June 20 The Donald Trump administration has rolled back former President Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan to…
Trump attack India, China and Russia on climate change
US President Donald Trump attacked India, China and Russia on climate change and claimed that these countries don’t…
System to check particulate air pollution launched
Gujarat on Wednesday launched the world’s first emissions trading system for particulate pollution, the single greatest threat to…
Dark clouds hover over tannery business in Kanpur
The tannery business in Kanpur is breathing its last. Tannery units were shut down in December for the…
Care for your hair with aloe vera, coconot oil
Heat, humidity and pollution is a combination that can take a toll on your hair. But you can…
Tips to keep skin healthy in pollution
New Delhi, May 10: Considering the level of pollution, keeping one’s skin healthy can be tough. Cleansing and…
London becomes first city to use pollution charge zone
London, April 9: London is the first city in the world to implement a 24-hour, seven day a…
11-year-old advises Mahindra to cut noise pollution
Mumbai, April 6: Mahika Mishra, an 11-year-old Mumbai girl, has in a letter to Anand Mahindra, Chairman of…
‘Gobar-wood’ to reduce pollution levels in Agra this holi
Agra, March 20 : An experimental project to produce “gobar-wood” for holi has offered new hope to bring…
How to take care of hair in pollution
New Delhi, Feb 15: With pollution comes the requirement to be extra cautious of your hair as the…
Delhi’s air quality improves after rain
Only Faridabad and Greater Noida in the NCR fared 'poor' with AQI at 220 and 234, respectively.
Foggy Tuesday morning in Delhi, air quality ‘severe’
Drop in temperature is contributing to air quality deterioration to "severe" levels in Delhi-National Capital Region.
Delhi Pollution: NGT imposes Rs.25 crore fine on Kejriwal Government
New Delhi, Dec 3: The National Green Tribunal on Monday imposed a fine of Rs.25 crore on Arvind…
Misty Saturday morning in Delhi, air quality ‘very poor’
New Delhi, Nov 24: It was a misty Saturday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature…
Intellectual disability is linked to air pollution: Researchers
London, Nov 22: A team of researchers has linked intellectual disabilities among children to rising air pollution, stressing…
Air pollution cuts average Indian’s life expectancy by over 4 years: Study
Concentrations in Indian states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and the National Capital Territory of Delhi are substantially higher, and the impact on life expectancy exceeds six years.
Misty morning in Delhi, air quality ‘very poor’
New Delhi, Nov 19: The national capital on Monday witnessed a misty morning with the air quality remaining…
Ban on trucks, construction extended as Delhi air quality severe
The restrictions imposed till November 10 were extended to November 12, by when there will be an improvement in the air quality of Delhi-NCR, as forecast by pollution monitoring agencies.
SC ban on crackers on Diwali in Delhi-NCR not very effective
The PM2.5 and PM10, or particles with diameter less than 2.5 and 10 micrometers, in Delhi NCR was 164 and 292 microgrammes per cubic meter.
Entry of Trucks banned in Delhi during November 8-10
New Delhi, Nov 6 : The Supreme Court-empowered Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority or EPCA on Tuesday…
Breathing problems may increase in Delhi-NCR post-Diwali: Experts
New Delhi, Nov 6 : Even as residents of the national capital contend with a poor air quality…
Ahead of Diwali, Delhi-NCR turns into gas chamber
In NCR, at 4 a.m, the AQI was 435 in Ghaziabad, 425 in Greater Noida, 433 in Noida, and 421 in Faridabad, with 401 to 500 considered "severe".
Modi silent over emergency pollution levels in Delhi: Congress
Targeting Modi, Singhvi said he keeps talking of "Swachch Bharat" but the air quality of Delhi and several other cities was going down.
Got no EPCA directive on vehicle ban: Delhi government
The Delhi government was ready to implement schemes under its Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) like "odd-even" if the need arises.
Delhi-NCR air worsens to ‘severe’, set to deteriorate
Both PM2.5 and 10 get into the lungs and cause cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, but PM2.5 is more dangerous because it mixes with blood stream.
Air pollution measures can save millions of lives: Report
Geneva, Oct 30: Millions of lives could be saved and one billion people living in Asia could be breathing…
417 polluting units in Delhi ordered shut
The meeting was attended by Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain and Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) Chairman Bhure Lal, among others.
Misty morning in Delhi, air quality drops to ‘very poor’
New Delhi, Oct 27: It was a misty morning in the national capital on Saturday with the minimum…
Misty morning in Delhi, very poor air quality
New Delhi, Oct 25: It was a misty morning in the national capital on Thursday with “very poor”…
Delhi’s landfill burns for 3rd day, turns air quality severe
About 2,000 tonnes of mixed garbage is dumped at Bhalaswa everyday.
Misty Tuesday morning in Delhi, air quality ‘very poor’
New Delhi, Oct 23: Delhiites witnessed a misty Tuesday morning with the minimum temperature recorded at 16 degrees…
Delhi’s air very-poor, may turn severe
Delhi has a negligible wind speed and morning temperatures are low. Also, many effigies were burnt across the region on Dussehera. This will push up the pollution levels.
NGT imposes Rs 50 crore fine on Delhi government
The tribunal also directed the state to shut these units with immediate effect, as they fell under the prohibited list of industrial activities.
Sunny Monday but air quality dips in Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 15: It was a sunny Monday morning in the national capital that witnessed poor air…
‘India must limit global warming increase to 1.5 degrees’
New Delhi, Oct 8: Even with an increase of little over one degree Celsius in global warming, India…
Air pollution may affect cognitive skills
Beijing, Aug 28: Besides harming physical health, long-term exposure to air pollution can also affect cognitive skills, especially…
Excessive air pollution affects 660 m Indians: Researchers
New Delhi, Aug 13: More than 660 million Indians are exposed to high air pollution as they live in…
Air pollution may lead to changes in heart structure
London, Aug 5: Researchers have found that people exposed to even low levels of air pollution can have changes…
Air pollution linked to diabetes, India at greater risk: Lancet
New York, June 30: Outdoor air pollution even at levels deemed safe may be associated with an increased risk…
Partly cloudy morning in Delhi
New Delhi, June 19: The national capital woke up to a partly cloudy morning on Tuesday but the sky…
Rains in Chandigarh bring relief from dust, pollution
tChandigarh, June 16: Chandigarh and its nearby areas in Punjab and Haryana were lashed by rains, bringing much relief…
Delhi will be world’s most populous city by 2028, says UN report
New Delhi, May 17 : The Indian capital will be the most populous city on the planet by…
Mumbai gets 25-strong Hybrid Electric Bus fleet
Mumbai, March 16: In a major step towards combating pollution and ensuring a smooth ride for commuters, a fleet…
Blame air pollution for irregular menstrual cycles
New York, Jan 28: The growing level of pollution in the air raises the chances of irregular menstrual cycles…
Delhi’s air quality worsens as smog returns
New Delhi, Dec 20: Air quality across the National Capital Region (NCR) worsened on Wednesday with the return of…
Two days after moderate rain, NCR air quality again ‘very poor’
New Delhi, Dec 13: The air quality in the National Capital Region, including Delhi, again went down to “very…
You will die of pollution, if you fall in Goan river: Parrikar tells activist
Panaji, Dec 11: Some of Goa’s rivers are so polluted, that if someone is thrown into one, he or…
Cloudy sky, ‘very-poor’ air-quality in Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 3: The national capital woke up to a cold-polluted Sunday morning with minimum temperature recorded at…
Clear sky with very-poor air quality in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 28: It was a clear sky on Tuesday morning with minimum temperature recorded at 8.6 degrees…
NGT asks states to provide solution for stubble burning
New Delhi, Nov 22: The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday asked all the concerned states to provide a…
Shehbaz seeks help from Punjab CM to fight pollution
Lahore, Nov 21: Pakistan Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday sought help from Indian Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder…
Partly cloudy Friday morning, six trains cancelled
New Delhi, Nov 17: Six trains were cancelled as it was a partly cloudy Friday morning in the national…
Smog in NCR: Kejriwal seeks meeting with Amarinder
New Delhi, Nov 14: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday asked his Punjab counterpart Amarinder Singh to meet…
Delhi government seeks exemptions for odd-even this year
New Delhi, Nov 13 : Demanding exemption for women drivers and two-wheelers for “this year”, the Delhi government on…
Poem on Pollution
For a change we had Pollution for last 42 months of diff kinds
Odd-Even called off for now, says Kailash Gehlot
New Delhi, Nov 11: The Delhi Transport Minister said that Odd-Even called off for now. In light of…
Air pollution may weaken your bones
New York, Nov 11: Besides respiratory infections, regular exposure to air pollution, especially the sooty black material emitted from…
‘Better urban planning needed to control pollution’
New Delhi, Nov 10: Reducing transport activities, improving technologies and relocating traffic sources from crowded areas are some of…
Pakistan, India must collaborate on smog: Minister
Islamabad, Nov 9: India and Pakistan need to get together to find a sustainable solution to smog, the Pakistani…
What is Pollution Prevention?
Pollution is the contamination of air, soil, or water by the discharge of harmful substances. Pollution prevention is…
Delhi to bring back odd-even car rationing scheme from Nov. 13 to 17
The decision comes amid a spike in the air pollution levels. In 2016, the scheme was enforced twice…
Delhi schools, colleges to shut till Sunday due to smog
New Delhi, Nov 8: As pollution has reached to its alarming level in the capital, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia…
Smog in NCR: Kejriwal wants to meet Haryana, Punjab CMs
New Delhi, Nov 8: A day after Delhi faced its worst ‘air quality’ and ‘smog situation’ of the year,…
Delhi air quality 12 times polluted in early hours
New Delhi, Nov 5: Reeling under ‘very poor’ air quality with toxins since last month, the Delhi on Sunday…
India among worst hit as pollution gets deadlier than wars, AIDS
New Delhi, Oct 20: An estimated nine million people died worldwide in 2015 due to diseases caused by pollution…
Parking fees may increase in Delhi if air quality worsens
New Delhi, Oct 17: The National Capital’s air quality,which has already entered the red zone, may trigger a hike…
Time slots for bursting firecrackers in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh
New Delhi, Oct 13: In bid to ease pollution levels, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday ordered time slot…
Supreme Court rejects plea on cracker ban
New Delhi, Oct 13: Reiterating the previous verdict of banning firecrackers in Delhi and NCR, the Supreme Court…
Delhi air quality to further deteriorate in upcoming two days
New Delhi, Oct 9: The air-quality of the national capital is set to deteriorate further and become “very poor”,…
Noise pollution can lead to cardiac problems
New Delhi, Aug 4: While cardiovascular disorders are blamed for 25 per cent of deaths in India, health experts…
Ozone pollution tied to cardiovascular health: Study
Washington, July 18: Exposure to ozone, a powerful greenhouse gas and a widespread air pollutant in many major cities,…
Niti Aayog examines ride sharing of private cars on roads
New Delhi, July 6: Increasing traffic congestion is a major problem in the cities. To curb it, government…
Male infertility linked with noisy roads
Seoul, June 30: Are you living near some noisy place then please beware, according to a study, long-term…
NGT shuts polluting industries along Ganga channel
New Delhi, April 26: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday directed 13 polluting industries situated along tributary or…
Pollution kills 1.7 mn children each year: WHO
The causes include unsafe water, lack of sanitation, poor hygiene practices and indoor and outdoor pollution, as well as injuries.
SC summons Bengal Environment Secretary on Wednesday
New Delhi, Feb 20: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the West Bengal Environment Secretary to present in…
Pollution knocks again, Delhi air quality ‘severe’
New Delhi, Nov 12: The air Pollution again covered the streets of Capital after the air level rose…
NGT slams Centre, Delhi govt over severe pollution
Delhi, 7 Nov: The Meeting headed by Environment Minister Anil Dave is underway over severe pollution levels in…
Delhi urges Centre for study on pollution
New Delhi, Nov 7: The Delhi Government on Monday urged Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave to direct…
Delhi shuts schools, steps up battle against smog
New Delhi, Nov 6 : The Delhi government on Sunday unveiled a slew of steps, including closure of all…
Mask sales surge as smog shrouds Delhi
The National Cancer Registry has revealed that incidents of lung cancers Delhi have increased by over 33.3 per cent since the middle of last decade in Delhi.
Delhi’s toxic smog reported worst in many years
Wednesday, 2 November,2016 witnessed the worst smog episode in many years reported Delhi airport sources. However, November 2012…
Delhi govt moves SC, seeks relaxation in diesel cab ban
The Delhi government today urged the Supreme Court to relax its order banning cabs operating on diesel and…
Indoor pollution more harmful: Research
As the world gets prepared to build smart cities, new research led by an Indian-origin scientist has highlighted…
Kejriwal shocks on increased Pollution reports
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal termed as “bizarre” the media reports that reveals pollution levels in the national capital…
Deonar Fire, toxic smoke chokes Mumbai
The second massive fire that broke at Mumbai’s Deonar dumping ground on Saturday is releasing toxic smoke into…
Odd-even scheme to be back in Delhi: Kejriwal
The odd-even traffic scheme aimed at curbing pollution will be back in Delhi from April 15 to 30,…
Only schemes like odd-even can help Delhi: Traffic police chief
A day after the odd-even scheme ended in the capital, severe traffic congestion was reported from different parts…
Delhi’s car restrictions may not reduce pollution: Indian-American expert
The odd-even restrictions for cars being experimented with in New Delhi will not work to improve the national…
This app tells you about quality of air you’re breathing
Helpchat, one of India’s biggest personal assistant apps, has launched a new “pollution metre” feature that monitors the…
Delhiites preparing back-up plans before odd-even scheme
Delhiites are gearing up to make alternative arrangements to travel in the city from January, days before the…
Kejriwal seeks Modi’s help for odd-even plan
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday sought cooperation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to implement the odd-even formula…
Air pollution destroy around 30,000 Delhiites yearly: CSE
Air pollution, which is one of the top ten killers in the world and fifth leading cause of…
SC bans registration of diesel-run SUVs, cars in NCR
Taking a strong sction on rising pollution in Delhi,the Supreme Court on Wednesday banned registration of diesel-run SUVs…