Delhi Air Pollution
Winter Session of Parliament begins today: Key bills, big debates ahead
The Winter Session of Parliament kicked off today with 15 sittings scheduled over 19 days. A packed legislative agenda and heated debates are expected, with Opposition target
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What breathing air at AQI 50 does to your lungs and body, explained | Air quality index | Delhi
Everyone in Indian cities is obsessed with the Air Quality Index — or AQI. But here’s a question: even when your app says “AQI 50 — Good”, is the air really clean for your lungs?
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After toxic air, now Delhi faces water crisis: Key updates
As if battling hazardous air quality wasn’t challenging enough, Delhi is now reeling from a severe water shortage. Watch the video for the details.
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Delhi’s AQI below 200 for the first time in 50 days! Here’s what you need to know
Delhi’s air quality saw a big improvement today, with the AQI dropping to 161, on December 5. Watch the video to know more.
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Delhi’s air quality improves slightly: Latest updates
Delhi's air quality sees slight signs of improvement. Watch the video for the latest updates.
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Punjab sees record single-day spike in stubble burning | Delhi air pollution | Delhi AQI | Farm fire
Punjab recorded its highest single-day spike in farm fires this season on November 18. Watch the video to know more.
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Delhi's AQI in severe category: Govt staff to work from home | Delhi air pollution | Air quality
The air quality in Delhi and neighbouring regions remains hazardous despite a slight improvement. Watch the video to know the latest developments.
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Delhi battles severe smog: Grap-III activated: What is it?
As pollution levels soar in the national capital, the city has entered Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan. What does it mean? Watch the video to find out.
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Delhi AQI hits ‘very poor’ category, GRAP2 invoked: Check other govt measures
Delhi’s air quality dropped to ‘very poor’ category, with the air quality index (AQI) recorded at 317 on October 22, 8 am. In response, the CAQM invokes Stage 2 of the GRAP.
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How do other countries deal with air pollution
How cities worldwide with high vehicle density and extensive construction activities manage to maintain good air quality? Watch the video to find out >
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Watch | Public reacts to Delhi's toxic air pollution
"The Delhi government has decided to postpone the implementation of the Odd-Even rule, a recent development in the city's ongoing battle against pollution.
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Watch | How stubble burning can be made history
Every winter, Delhi and its neighbouring regions suffer from severe air pollution, which typically starts worsening as farmers in the area start burning crop stubble. But there are ways to fix this pr
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Delhi air pollution: How stubble burning affects humans and soil
In the verdant fields of North India, a pressing environmental issue rises with the smoke of stubble burning, as the Supreme Court recently reprimanded the Punjab government. Watch the video to know.
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Has Supreme Court banned firecrackers across India?
Has the Supreme Court of India banned firecrackers across India? Watch the video to know the details
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Indian cities with the worst air quality - Delhi isn't at the top!
Delhi is not India’s most polluted city, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) daily bulletin. Watch the video to know more >
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Will Delhi become a gas chamber again? 'Poor' air quality and the Kejriwal promise
High levels of air pollution in Delhi is a year-round problem, which can be attributed to unfavourable meteorological conditions, farm fires in neighbouring regions and local sources of pollution. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, however, has announced 'some bold measures' to control the pollution level this time. Only time will tell whether we witness a cleaner capital or a gas chamber again this winter.
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Breathe easy: 40% drop in Sulphur Dioxide concentration in air across India
The observations are significant as India was in 2019 named the world's largest emitter of SO2
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Air quality improving in India as 130 bn people stay home amid lockdown
Travel restrictions and closure of industries have helped reduce the pollution level
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Lockdown reduces pollution; AQI in Delhi turns 'good' from 'hazardous'
The national capital on Saturday witnessed cleanest air quality of the year so far with the overall AQI at 42, under the 'good' category
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Delhi govt to prepare three-level action plan to curb pollution: Gopal Rai
Rai said the suggestions will be sent to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal next week and a final action plan will be prepared
