Page 45 - Delhi Pollution

Pollution level remains 'severe' in Delhi, improves in Punjab, Haryana

In Punjab and Haryana, rains in several areas cleared the blanket of dust haze which had covered the region for the past three days

Steady breeze improves Delhi's pollution levels, air quality remains severe

There was a dip in the air quality level on Tuesday due to dust storms in western India, particularly Rajasthan, which increased coarser particles in the air, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB

L-G orders stoppage of civil construction in Delhi to curb dust pollution

Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal today ordered stoppage of all civil construction activities across Delhi as part of emergency measures to bring down the severe dust pollution. The air quality in Delhi remained beyond the "severe" level for the third day today and the authorities warned that dusty conditions were likely to prevail for another 3-4 days and advised people to avoid staying outdoors for long hours. "Held emergency meeting in view of severe dust pollution in Delhi with Hon Min @ImranHussaain & officials. Emergency measures like stoppage of all civil construction activities till 17th June. More monitoring by agencies like NHAI, DMRC, MCDs, PWD & NBCC etc. for ensuring compliance (sic)," the L-G tweeted. The air quality deteriorated because of dust storms in western India, particularly Rajasthan, which increased coarser particles in the air, the Central Pollution Control Board said. PM10 level (presence of particles with diameter less than 10mm) was beyond severe at ..

SC watchdog advisory to Delhi-NCR as air quality surpasses 'severe' level

The Environment Ministry said dusty conditions were likely to prevail for the next three days

Delhi govt to conduct a round-the-year study to find sources of pollution

The government will do landscaping work along 500 km of roads to check dust pollution in the national capital, the CM said

Delhiites will soon need to carry oxygen cylinders with them; here's why

Rising pollution levels in Delhi has become the cause of several ailments

Delhi: Fund crunch stalls CPCB's pollution monitoring project

The project document pegged the cost of each such device at Rs 60-70 lakh

Delh air back to severe quality, anti-smog gun fails to control pollution

Mounted on a diesel truck, the 'Anti-Smog Gun' sprays atomised water into the atmosphere to control air pollution

Pollution in 'emergency' bracket again; CPCB panel for closure

The ASEAN summit is scheduled to take place between January 19 and 30 in the national capital

'Anti-Smog Gun' which sprays atomised water to control Delhi pollution?

The device could be taken across the city to spray water to settle dust and other suspended particles

The myth called Wireless World

Air purifiers posed quite another danger to our health by way of loose wires trailing through the rooms, writes the author

Delhi pollution: NGT slams DPCC for nod to Art of Living's event on Yamuna

NGT held AoL responsible for environmental degradation of Yamuna floodplains by holding cultural extravaganza last year

Why can't India overcome its pollution woes?

Every year in November, clouds of white smoke waft over New Delhi. This is from the billions of pounds of crop residue, like leaves and stalks, burned on farms in neighbouring Punjab and Haryana

Delhi air quality back to severe; action plan to fight smog maybe back

According to the IMD, the low wind speed and low mixing height is the reason of drop in air quality across Delhi

Delhi pollution: Wear masks while on duty, doctors tell traffic police

Traffic personnel are exposed to harsh weather conditions, dust, pollution, heat and cold

Dean of Diplomatic Corps takes up air pollution issue with MEA officials

According to officials, he shared these concerns after many diplomats based in Delhi approached him to raise it with the Indian govt

India's no-no capital

Delhi used to be a city of clearly defined seasons. It is now a year-round health hazard that visitors shun like the plague

NGT lifts construction, truck ban in Delhi, says no to industrial activity

The tribunal also directed the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to submit their action plan on steps taken to curb pollution within two weeks.

'India has become a threat to my health': Costa Rica ambassador quits Delhi

According to reports, Costa Rican Ambassador to India Mariela Cruz Alvarez has developed a respiratory illness and has said that she has had to move to Bengaluru to recover

From smog cutters to diet tips: Vadra, Kohli and other celebs on Delhi smog

SAFAR has forecast that air quality may dip over the weekend due to incursion of moisture and fall in inversion layer, which will keep pollutants trapped near the surface