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- Delhi
Delhi shivers at 8.5 deg C, max temperature also dips
New Delhi: Delhi reeled under very cold conditions as the mercury fell on Tuesday, with parts of the city registering a drop in maximum temperature by even six notches below the normal.…
- India
Plea in HC seeks regulation of protests blocking Delhi roads
New Delhi: A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking regulation of protests by various political parties, blocking roads and causing inconvenience to the commuters and general public. The…
- Delhi
Delhi witnesses foggy conditions
New Delhi: Delhi on Thursday witnessed foggy conditions that reduced visibility in parts of the city in the early hours of the day, the India Meteorological Department said, adding that similar weather…
- India
Pollution levels that dipped during 2020 lockdown threaten to bounce back: CSE
New Delhi: With the levels of pollution rising this year, the downward dip, induced by the hard lockdown phases of the pandemic in 2020, will not persist, a new analysis of regional…
- Delhi
Ban on construction, demolition in Delhi-NCR to continue
New Delhi: Stating that keeping in view the current air quality in Delhi-NCR, there is a need to exercise control on various sectors that significantly contribute to air pollution, the Commission for…
- Delhi
All industrial units in Delhi have switched to clean fuels: Report
New Delhi: Complying with the Commission for Air Quality Management’s (CAQM) direction, all 1,636 industrial units that were re-inspected twice in the month of October and November were found to have converted…
- Delhi
Delhi’s winter PM 2.5 level to be dangerous in 2030 too: TERI
New Delhi: The pollutant PM2.5 in Delhi’s air during the winter season will drop by 28 per cent in 2030, but will still be significantly above the national standards of 60 microgrammes…
- India
‘So you want to ban industries in Pakistan’, SC to UP govt over pollution
New Delhi: The Supreme Court while hearing a case on pollution in Delhi and nearby cities on Friday, was perplexed to hear the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government stating that pollution in these…
- India
SC gives centre 24 hrs to suggest methods to curb air pollution
New Delhi: Nothing is happening on the ground to control the deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court said on Thursday and directed the Centre and Delhi government to come out…
- Delhi
Delhi’s air quality recorded in ‘severe’ category
New Delhi: The air quality in Delhi was recorded in the “severe” category on Saturday due to a low wind speed that prevents effective dispersion of pollutants. The 24-hour Air Quality Index…
- India
SC re-imposes construction ban in Delhi-NCR
New Delhi: Against the backdrop of deteriorating air quality, the Supreme Court on Wednesday re-imposed an interim ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR, while telling the government that instead of waiting for…
- India
IGI Airport to become ‘Net Zero Carbon Emission Airport’ by 2030
New Delhi: The national capital’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is set to become ‘Net Zero Carbon Emission Airport’ by 2030. “At Delhi Airport, we are on a strong environment progress journey…
- Delhi
Air Pollution may lead to premature birth, poor brain development: Experts
New Delhi: Newborns and children are more susceptible to the air pollution inside and outside homes which may have adverse impact on their cognitive development. The polluted air affects unborn children in…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad’s air quality improves significantly
Hyderabad: The air quality of Hyderabad has improved significantly in the past seven days due to change in the weather conditions. According to Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB), Air Quality Index…
- India
Covid lockdown in India didn’t cut air pollution as much as thought: Study
Toronto: Air quality in India did not improve as much during the first COVID-19 lockdown as originally thought, according to a study which found that ozone levels increased even as other pollutants…