Page 51 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Delhi continues to shiver under severe cold; 34 trains running late
As many as 34 trains are running late due to low visibility in the Northern Railway region
 "Delhi continues to shiver under severe cold; 34 trains running late")
Will make Delhi pollution-free in next 5 years if re-elected: Kejriwal
Addressing his third town hall meeting at Durgapuri chowk in West Jyothi Nagar, Kejriwal said his government took a number of steps to tackle pollution and managed to reduce it by 25 per cent
 "Will make Delhi pollution-free in next 5 years if re-elected: Kejriwal")
Delhi reports coldest day of winter; air quality falls to 'unhealthy'
Gurgaon in Haryana and Noida in Uttar Pradesh-two cities that ring Delhi, reported 7 degrees Celsius and 'very unhealthy' air pollution
 "Delhi reports coldest day of winter; air quality falls to 'unhealthy'")
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2019: Delhi govt drops odd-even rule for Nov 11, 12
The decision has been taken so that there is no disturbance in celebrations of birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, Kejriwal said at a press conference.
 "Guru Nanak Jayanti 2019: Delhi govt drops odd-even rule for Nov 11, 12")
Delhi air pollution: Odd-even scheme not a solution, says Supreme Court
SC said that despite the implementation of the scheme, the pollution levels have continued to increase
 "Delhi air pollution: Odd-even scheme not a solution, says Supreme Court")
Cold wave grips Delhi; air quality slips to 'very poor' category
The weatherman has forecast mainly clear skies for the day with moderate fog on Tuesday morning.
 "Cold wave grips Delhi; air quality slips to 'very poor' category")
NGT asks authorities to curtail vehicle registration if no parking space
In case the number of vehicles exceed the capacity, there should be an action plan for providing adequate additional parking space, the tribunal said.
 "NGT asks authorities to curtail vehicle registration if no parking space")
India's crumbling cities: Ageing Kolkata bent by pollution, poor infra
The second of a five-part series highlights serious pollution, poor infrastructure, and rising sea levels as the ills of urbanisation that afflict the city
 "India's crumbling cities: Ageing Kolkata bent by pollution, poor infra")
SC partially lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR region
The apex court perused the affidavit filed by CPCB which said however that no construction should be permitted during 6 PM to 6 AM
 "SC partially lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR region")
Air purifier: An investment in health where price point takes a backseat
Air quality impacts not just the lungs but other organs too, apart from devastating overall well-being. Choose an air purifier that specifically addresses the requirements of your living space
 "Air purifier: An investment in health where price point takes a backseat")
Delhli continues to suffer as air quality slips to very poor category
The overall air quality in the city was 370 at 9.45 am; it was 'severe' with an AQI of 404 at 4 pm Friday
 "Delhli continues to suffer as air quality slips to very poor category")
States, UTs given Rs 118 cr in 2009-19 period to tackle air pollution: Govt
Funding details of New Delhi were missing from the data shared by the ministry
 "States, UTs given Rs 118 cr in 2009-19 period to tackle air pollution: Govt")
No Indian study has shown pollution reduces life:Javadekar tells Lok Sabha
Indian studies have not shown a correlation between shortening of life and pollution, the Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change said.
 "No Indian study has shown pollution reduces life:Javadekar tells Lok Sabha")
Air quality nears 'very poor' levels as mercury drops to season's lowest
Further deterioration to the 'very poor' category is forecast for December 3
 "Air quality nears 'very poor' levels as mercury drops to season's lowest")
Best of BS Opinion: Delhi air pollution, a retreat from RCEP, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Delhi air pollution, a retreat from RCEP, and more")
Air pollution: Dushyant Chautala writes to PM, suggests cloud seeding
Stubble burning by farmers in Punjab and Haryana is said to be one of the major reasons behind severe pollution levels in Delhi and its adjoining areas.
 "Air pollution: Dushyant Chautala writes to PM, suggests cloud seeding")
Merkel braves Delhi air, vows 1 billion euros for green urban mobility
Delhi's air quality drops to 'emergency' category first time since January
 "Merkel braves Delhi air, vows 1 billion euros for green urban mobility")
Don't tell govts to buy 'inefficient' smog towers: Environmentalists to SC
Earlier this week, the apex court asked the Centre to take concrete decision within 10 days on having smog towers in Delhi-National Capital Region to combat pollution
 "Don't tell govts to buy 'inefficient' smog towers: Environmentalists to SC")
Dyson Pure Hot + Cool air purifier review: Expensive but worth every penny
Struggling for a breath of fresh air in a polluted city? The Dyson Pure Hot + Cool all-season air purifier may be a worthy product, but does it justify its premium price tag of Rs 54,900?
 "Dyson Pure Hot + Cool air purifier review: Expensive but worth every penny")
Haryana reduced stubble burning by 45%, complete prevention in 2 yrs
Stubble burning in Haryana and Punjab in October-November is considered one of the major reasons behind the annual episodes of smog in Delhi-NCR
 "Haryana reduced stubble burning by 45%, complete prevention in 2 yrs")