Air Pollution In Delhi

Delhi air pollution: SC seeks data for odd-even period from Kejriwal govt

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta issued a notice to the Delhi government on a petition challenging the odd-even rationing scheme formulated by it

Smog returns to choke Delhi-NCR, air quality back in 'severe' category

On Thursday, a CPCB-led task force asked all agencies in Delhi-NCR to remain on high alert and to take stringent measures to control air pollution

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.

Smoke and mirrors

The bottom line is we need tough action and at scale - it must be transformative enough so that it can beat the galloping pollution

Get explosives, better kill all in one go: SC to states on toxic air

The bench said "not only the state machinery is responsible but farmers are also responsible for this"

SC mulls smog towers, anti-smog gun to fight air pollution in Delhi

The bench observed the life span of millions of citizens has already been shortened due to pollution

Air pollution takes the centre stage ahead of Delhi Assembly elections 2020

In a series of newspaper advertisements, AAP said the pollution level dropped by 25% in 2016-18 over the period 2012-14.

Delhi air pollution: Authorities have left people to die, says SC

Top court passes a slew of directions, summons chief secretaries of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh to court on Wednesday

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Delhi air quality improves as high-speed wind blows away pollutants

The air quality index in the national capital dropped from 365 at 9.45 am to 309 at 9 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board

SC to hear plea against Delhi govt's odd-even scheme on Friday

The petition, filed by a Noida-based advocate, has alleged that the Delhi government's November 1 notification on the scheme also violates fundamental rights

Delhi's air quality dips to 'severe' levels, likely to worsen on Wednesday

The air quality monitor predicted the pollution levels in Delhi-NCR are expected to enter the "severe-plus" or "emergency" category today

Delhi pollution: No decision yet on extending odd-even scheme beyond Nov 15

The anti-pollution measure kicked in on November 4 and is scheduled to end on November 15, if not extended by the Delhi government

Delhi-NCR continues to breathe toxic air, pollution nears 'emergency' zone

In NCR, Ghaziabad (467), Greater Noida (462), Gurgaon (447), Faridabad (446) and Noida (470) also reeled under the toxic smog

SC says odd-even not a solution as Delhi air pollution only worsened

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said, "Do not give exemption to two-wheelers, and it will work"

Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' category, aided by moderate wind speed

Pollution levels in Delhi-NCR further dropped on Sunday with moderate winds sweeping the region.

Queen of controversies: UP minister Swati Singh is in the news again

In the audio, Singh is purportedly instructing the woman cop to drop the case, or else face the music

Give Rs 2,500 per acre to Haryana farmers for not burning stubble: Hooda

Burning of crop residue by farmers in Haryana and Punjab is being stated to be one of the major reasons behind the severe pollution levels in Delhi-NCR

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR nears 'emergency' zone; schools shut till Friday

The extreme condition has prompted the authorities to order closure of schools till November 15 -- a second time in two weeks

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution could enter 'emergency' zone on Nov 13

A dip in wind speed and temperature makes the air cold and denser, leading to accumulation of pollutants, said head of the India Meteorological Department's regional weather forecasting centre