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Finance panel may reject Rs 835-bn package to help fight air pollution

Emissions from power plants are one of the biggest causes of the chronic smog now seen in New Delhi

Finance panel may reject Rs 835-bn package to help fight air pollution
Updated On : 19 Nov 2019 | 8:51 PM IST

Air pollution: Govt to hold high-level meeting with top officials on Monday

Officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs will also be present, who will put forth measures required for more effective traffic management

Air pollution: Govt to hold high-level meeting with top officials on Monday
Updated On : 17 Nov 2019 | 7:42 PM IST

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

Give Rs 2,500 per acre to Haryana farmers for not burning stubble: Hooda
Updated On : 17 Nov 2019 | 6:19 PM IST

Punish cos for not complying with air quality norms: CII-Niti Aayog report

Key anthropogenic activities addressed in this report include fugitive emissions from construction, demolition and allied activities

Punish cos for not complying with air quality norms: CII-Niti Aayog report
Updated On : 17 Nov 2019 | 5:17 PM IST

Delhi smog: Drizzle may delay recovery; air quality may improve by Sunday

The situation may worsen due to a drizzle on Friday night

Delhi smog: Drizzle may delay recovery; air quality may improve by Sunday
Updated On : 15 Nov 2019 | 7:14 PM IST

Nasa images show increased stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana: Delhi govt

Wind direction shows stubble plume could increase from Punjab and Haryana, and Delhi facing adverse air quality despite the cleanest Diwali night in the last many years, says Delhi govt

Nasa images show increased stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana: Delhi govt
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:49 PM IST

Delhi air quality plunged to 'severe' in many parts this afternoon: SAFAR

At 12.30 pm, the city's overall air quality index was 390 -- marginally better than Monday's high of 397 at 8 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board

Delhi air quality plunged to 'severe' in many parts this afternoon: SAFAR
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 1:49 PM IST

EESL urges Delhi govt to exempt electric vehicles from odd-even scheme

The Delhi Government has brought the road rationing scheme to deal with rising level of pollution in the National capital region

EESL urges Delhi govt to exempt electric vehicles from odd-even scheme
Updated On : 03 Nov 2019 | 4:05 PM IST

Delhi air quality 'severe': Take these precautions to stay fit and healthy

Schools should avoid outdoor assemblies, sports activities and other physical activities in the early morning hours

Delhi air quality 'severe': Take these precautions to stay fit and healthy
Updated On : 30 Oct 2019 | 8:43 PM IST

Smog envelopes national capital, visibility of 400 mts recorded

he skies will remain partly cloudy throughout the day and the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 24 degrees Celsius

Smog envelopes national capital, visibility of 400 mts recorded
Updated On : 22 Dec 2017 | 12:44 PM IST

We dream of futuristic e-cars but throw big money at old-world vehicles

Does anybody care about how to sift out the various elements of congestion and pollution so that we have an integrated policy that is reasonable for both commuters and industries?

We dream of futuristic e-cars but throw big money at old-world vehicles
Updated On : 07 Dec 2017 | 10:22 AM IST

SL's Lakmal vomits on field, smog may rob Delhi of future winter tests

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) said it would factor in Delhi's pollution before scheduling a match in the city at this time of the year

SL's Lakmal vomits on field, smog may rob Delhi of future winter tests
Updated On : 05 Dec 2017 | 1:26 PM IST

Delhi smog: Poor visibility', toxic air continues to haunt, temp 8.3 deg C

Any reading that fell below the average figure of 1,000 mts, in fog, was considered poor

Delhi smog: Poor visibility', toxic air continues to haunt, temp 8.3 deg C
Updated On : 04 Dec 2017 | 1:58 PM IST

Delhi wakes up to a chilly, hazy Sunday; IMD forecasts rain on Dec 5, 6

Air quality dropped in the national capital owing to calm conditions, low wind speed and moisture: MeT dept

Delhi wakes up to a chilly, hazy Sunday; IMD forecasts rain on Dec 5, 6
Updated On : 03 Dec 2017 | 9:15 PM IST

Govt determined to not let smog-like situation recur: Environment secretary

"If harsh measures are needed to ensure that, then so be it. Because we care for human lives," he said

Govt determined to not let smog-like situation recur: Environment secretary
Updated On : 27 Nov 2017 | 3:50 PM IST

Delhi smog: Labourers went without pay during construction ban, says govt

The Environment Pollution Prevention and Control Authority (EPCA) has now decided to review the issue

Delhi smog: Labourers went without pay during construction ban, says govt
Updated On : 25 Nov 2017 | 5:15 PM IST

Delhi suffers second smog crisis in 12 months, wake-up calls go unheeded

A series of NASA satellite images clearly shows the pollution plume moving across the landscape

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Updated On : 22 Nov 2017 | 9:12 AM IST