Page 81 - Air Pollution

Stubble burning accounted for 6% of Delhi's pollution on Thursday: SAFAR

The share of stubble burning in Delhi's PM 2.5 concentration was 6 per cent on Thursday, according to a central government agency

Kejriwal launches 'Red light On, Gaadi off' campaign against pollution

"Delhi is trying to combat pollution. For this, we have launched a new campaign from Thursday called Red light On, Gaadi off," announced Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

Stubble burning contributes only 1% to Delhi's pollution menace: Experts

The massive spike in noxious air in Delhi and its surroundings is not entirely from stubble burning in adjoining states but also owes its genesis to predominant local pollution sources, say experts

Taking action against all violators of pollution norms, even MCD: Gopal Rai

Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said strict action is being taken against those flouting dust control norms, be it the Delhi government's Public Works Department or municipal corporations

Action will be taken if dust control norms not followed: Gopal Rai

Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday asked common people, private and government agencies that have undertaken construction works to take adequate measures to prevent dust pollution

AAP creating confusion by blaming farmers for pollution in Delhi: Congress

Delhi Congress took a swipe at AAP-led Delhi government for creating confusion among people and blaming farmers for the severe air pollution

Delhi records poor air quality for fifth consecutive day, likely to improve

The city recorded a 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 216

NCRTC fined Rs 50 lakh for violating air pollution norms:Minister Gopal Rai

The minister, who was on a visit to inspect demolition sites at Netaji Nagar and Kasturba Nagar, noticed uncovered mounds of dust at the NCRTC site near Vikas Sadan

Delhi approves tree transplantation policy, smog tower in Connaught Place

Addressing an online media briefing here, he said the Cabinet has also approved a proposal to install a ''smog tower'' in Delhi''s Connaught Place to deal with air pollution

Dubai company plans India foray to help manage deadly winter smog

The toxic air costs the country as much as 8.5% of its GDP, according to World Bank calculations, besides shortening the lives of citizens

Delhi leading fight against pollution; neighbour states not serious: Rai

AAP govt is taking the lead in fight against air pollution in Delhi, but neighbouring states are still "not serious" about the issue despite it becoming "more dangerous" due to Covid, Gopal Rai said

Anti-pollution plan by SC-appointed body to come in force from Oct 15

A Supreme Court-mandated pollution control authority on Thursday said stricter measures to fight air pollution will come into force in Delhi and its neighbourhood from October 15

Trouble in the air

No viable solution is in sight for stubble burning

Pollution plan to come in force from Oct 15 in Delhi, adjoining areas

Pollution control authority said stricter measures to fight air pollution will come into force from October 15 in Delhi and its neighbourhood as part of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

Delhi gets 'green war room' to monitor steps to fight pollution this winter

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday inaugurated a 'green war room' at the Delhi Secretariat to monitor steps being taken to bring down pollution levels in the city this winter

Have political will to take bold steps to curb air pollution in Delhi: CM

He said the Delhi government has in the past five years taken several measures to tackle the twin problems of climate change and air pollution

CPCB writes to Delhi govt for urgent action on major polluting sources

Expressing concern over air pollution in Delhi during winters, the CPCB has asked the government to take action on major pollution sources like construction, demolition activities and garbage dumping

Delhi govt to spray bio-decomposer in fields to prevent stubble burning

Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Delhi government will start spraying bio-decomposer solution prepared by Pusa Research Institute from October 11 to prevent stubble burning

Delhi: Air quality in Wazipur, Jahangirpuri enter 'poor' category

As monsoon season withdrew from Delhi and the minimum temperatures are dropping, the air quality in various parts of the national capital has started deteriorating

Air Quality Index at poor category in Rohini, Jahangirpuri areas of Delhi

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 206 in Rohini and at 230 in the Jahangirpuri area here on Saturday, both in 'poor' category, according to Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) data.At Anand Vihar are the AQI was at 178 which is in the moderate category, as per Central Pollution Control Board.As per Central Pollution Control Board, the 'Poor category' means "breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure."The 'Moderate category' means "breathing discomfort to the people with lungs, asthma and heart diseases.