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The underpass will begin from the metro station at Durga Bai Deshmukh South Campus and split into two wings in a ‘Y’ shape. (Representative image/Reuters)

Making commute easier: Underpass, skywalk at Delhi’s Benito Juarez Marg to be ready by March

The underpass project was scheduled for completion by January but a National Green Tribunal ban on construction activities citing pollution…

Updated: January 21, 2022 12:53 pm

The minimum temperature settled at 8.5 degrees Celsius, a notch above the normal, according to official data. (IE)

Delhi weather update: National Capital shivers at 8.5°C, maximum temperature also dips

On Monday morning too, the Safdarjung Observatory had recorded almost a similar reading with 8.7 degrees Celsius, two notches above…

Updated: January 18, 2022 9:55 pm

The National Capital’s Air Quality Index was measured at 380 — in the ‘very poor’ category — at 8 AM. (File)

Delhi air quality remains ‘very poor’ as rainfall fails to curb pollution

Delhi was the most polluted city in the world this morning with an Air Quality Index of 241, according to…

Updated: January 6, 2022 2:38 pm

The 24-hour air quality index (AQI) of Delhi read 305 at 4 pm, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. (File)

Delhi weather: Air quality ‘very poor’; Maximum temperature settles at 18°C

The minimum temperature was recorded at 9.4 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season’s average while the maximum temperature was…

Updated: December 28, 2021 8:38 pm

The study was led by Prajjwal Rawat, a senior research fellow at ARIES Nainital, along with his research supervisor Dr. Manish Naja. (File/Reuters)

Lower economic activity during lockdown led to low pollution in most parts of India: Study

According to the study, ozone, carbon monoxide and NO2 showed an increase of about 15 per cent over the central-western…

Updated: December 27, 2021 7:58 pm

Drives against open burning of garbage, dust pollution and polluting vehicles will continue in the city, he added. (File)

Delhi pollution: Cannot compromise, will take action if air quality worsens, says Gopal Rai

Light rain is likely in the plains of north India between December 27 and December 29, which may improve the…

Updated: December 24, 2021 4:14 pm

The redevelopment is part of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s dream project to beautify Delhi roads along European standards. (IE)

Delhi to begin streetscaping of nine stretches soon

The government announced the project following redevelopment of the stretches between Chirag Dilli and Sheikh Sarai on the BRT corridor…

Updated: December 16, 2021 10:28 am

Delhi’s air quality improves on the back of winds

The city government had on Sunday night extended work-from-home for its employees and the ban on the entry of trucks…

November 23, 2021 10:43 am

Diesel Car in Delhi: दिल्ली में चला सकते हैं दस साल पुरानी डीजल कार, लेकिन माननी होगी ये शर्त

दिल्ली के ट्रांसपोर्ट मिनिस्टर कैलाश गहलोत के मुताबिक अगर कोई डीजल गाड़ी सड़क पर चलने के लिए फिट है तो…

November 20, 2021 6:43 pm

Delhi Air Emergency: Post SC’s ‘lockdown’ observation, schools shut, WFH to return for govt staff

Delhi Air Emergency: वायु प्रदूषण के चलते स्कूलों को किया गया बंद, घर से काम करेंगे सरकारी कर्मचारी, 10 प्वाइंट्स में जानें काम की बात

दिल्ली के मुख्यमंत्री अरविंद केजरीवाल ने प्रदूषण संकट से निपटने के लिए शनिवार को एक सप्ताह तक स्कूलों को बंद…

November 14, 2021 1:32 pm

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Delhi Air Emergency: Post SC’s ‘lockdown’ observation, schools shut, WFH to return for govt staff from tomorrow – 10 points

Delhi Air Emergency: According to the SAFAR data, the air quality index remains in ‘very poor’ category today.

November 14, 2021 11:20 am

Delhi-NCR air quality to fluctuate between ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ this week; CPCB asks states to strictly implement GRAP

Taking stock of the situation, the central pollution watchdog directed the governments of Delhi, Haryana, UP and Rajasthan to ensure…

November 8, 2021 10:24 pm

The Delhi government had experimented with the solution, prepared by IARI scientists, last year and had also got a survey done by the Development Department to ascertain its effectiveness.

Delhi pollution: 10-unit rise in PM2.5 causes 7 hospital admissions with respiratory disease a week, says study

Sixty-five per cent of the respondents attributed poor air quality to the burning of waste, while 46 per cent said…

June 23, 2021 4:48 pm

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Updated: April 5, 2021 12:08 am

According to the estimates of WHO, nearly 70 lakh people succumb every year to the problem of air pollution.

Only tackling vehicles wouldn’t solve air pollution problem in India: Alastair Lewis, professor, University of York

Professor of atmospheric chemistry at the University of York and a director of the National Centre for Atmospheric Science in…

Updated: April 4, 2021 2:00 am

Delhi weather update: Yellow haze descends on capital; wind speed up to 40 kmph

Delhi weather update: Dusty weather prevailed in the national capital for most part of the day. Similar conditions are likely…

March 30, 2021 10:18 pm

Delhi-NCR AQI: Air 'very poor' in Greater Noida, 'poor' in Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon

Delhi-NCR AQI: Air ‘very poor’ in Greater Noida, ‘poor’ in Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurugram

Pollutants PM 2.5 and PM 10 also remained high in the air of the five immediate neighbours of Delhi, according…

Updated: March 21, 2021 10:22 pm

Delhi Weather Update: Overcast condition, light rains likely in capital till Tuesday

Delhi Weather Update: Light rain on Monday and Tuesday is predicted to bring the mercury down by two to three…

March 21, 2021 7:44 pm

Plastic burning main reason behind visibility reduction over Delhi: IIT Madras study

Plastic-contained waste burning can emit highly toxic chemicals called ‘dioxins’, which can accumulate in food chain causing severe problems with…

January 27, 2021 4:45 pm

Deaths, morbidity from air pollution led to loss of 1.4% of GDP in 2019, says scientific paper

Deaths, morbidity from air pollution led to loss of 1.4% of GDP in 2019: Lancet Planetary Health

The scientific paper also said that 1.7 million deaths (18 per cent of the total deaths) in the country were…

December 22, 2020 8:50 pm

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Delhi Pollution Photos

Delhi air pollution: What are PM10 and PM2.5 which are choking Delhi; know their harmful effects and preventive measures

When the levels of these particles increase in the atmosphere and eventually penetrate deep into the lungs of human beings,…

November 4, 2019 2:17 pm

Toxic fumes from industries react under sunlight to form Ozone

Delhiites Beware! Formation of ground-level Ozone in city threat to our respiratory health

Scientists have warned that there might be an increase in the level of Ozone (O3) during the weekend due to…

Updated: June 21, 2019 2:24 pm

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Steps by authorities on air pollution woefully inadequate: High Court

The DPCC said the fines were levied on the directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) which had also ordered…

Updated: November 17, 2017 12:23 pm

BS-6 fuel confirmed in Delhi/ NCR by April 1 2018: What it means for your car, two-wheeler and pollution?

A few weeks ago, the supreme court asked the Ministry of Petroleum and National gas as to whether they were…

Updated: February 22, 2018 1:14 pm

Odd-even rule, vehicle ban is not a solution to curb pollution: Nitin Gadkari

Also to minimise dust during the advent of winters, the NHAI is mulling to remove dust from roads through vacuum…

Updated: November 15, 2017 10:42 am

Odd-Even rule in Delhi cancelled for now as AAP government disagrees with NGT

The odd-even rule from 13th November – 17th November 2017 in the capital will be reviewed again on 13th November.

Updated: November 11, 2017 4:35 pm

Delhi Odd-Even rule implemented to tackle air pollution; Dates announced

The AAP government has asked IGL to keep 1.5 lakh stickers ready for CNG-run vehicles which would also be given…

Updated: November 9, 2017 3:51 pm

Delhi pollution: Odd-Even rule considered to counter smog, deteriorating air quality: Manish Sisodia

Manish Sisodia further said, “If we technically see, the situation is not severe as yet. If PM10 reaches 500 ug/m3,…

November 8, 2017 3:31 pm

Parking in Delhi to cost four times more to curb pollution: Authorities

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution Prevention and Control Authority (EPCA) here to…

Updated: November 7, 2017 7:55 pm

Delhi might get odd-even scheme back, gear-up says Transport minister

Odd-Even rule can be implemented when air pollution levels are in the ’emergency’ category for 48 hours or more.

Updated: October 26, 2017 1:34 pm

Delhi’s pollution woes are far from over: CSE

Delhi’s pollution troubles are “far from over”, a green body today said as its analysis showed that the number of…

June 3, 2016 7:28 pm

NGT raps states on pollution, warns of action against chief secys

Cracking the whip on states, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday directed their chief secretaries to submit by Tuesday…

May 31, 2016 3:00 am

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Of 100 Smart Cities, 17 figure in the list of WHO’s most polluted

The report of high pollution levels of Indian cities comes at a time when the government has set an ambitious…

Updated: May 14, 2016 12:35 pm

Supreme Court allows diesel taxis to operate in Delhi & NCR; bans fresh registration of diesel cabs

Supreme Court ruled that diesel taxis with All India Tourist permit will be allowed to operate in Delhi/NCR till their…

Updated: May 10, 2016 7:30 pm

Ban on diesel-run taxis to affect BPOs: Centre tells SC

“The BPO industry would be affected as diesel taxis had been used for pick and drop facilities of the employees.,”…

May 5, 2016 12:36 pm

Pollution increased during second phase of odd-even scheme: Study

The second phase of the odd-even scheme, implemented to improve Delhi’s air quality, saw a “rise” of nearly 23 per…

April 30, 2016 8:04 pm

Odd Even Rule: PM 1 level sees slight dip

The odd-even period has seen a marginal dip in the quantity of PM 1, the tiniest and the most harmful…

Updated: April 28, 2016 6:14 pm

Odd-even rule: National Green Tribunal asks CPCB to monitor pollution level

National Green Tribunal asked the Central Pollution Control Board to independently monitor and record the data of ambient air quality…

April 20, 2016 9:34 am

NGT not barred from hearing plea on Delhi pollution: SC

The Supreme Court today clarified that it has not stopped National Green Tribunal from passing any order in matters pertaining…

January 21, 2016 11:43 pm

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Pollution killing people: SC on petition against odd-even scheme

“The government is taking some steps to control pollution. People are dying due to pollution and you are challenging it…

January 14, 2016 7:36 pm

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Delhi Pollution Videos

Delhi pollution: Action on trucks, none on diesel

SC asks big-diesel auto firms for data on relative pollution before lifting ban

January 6, 2016 1:25 am

Delhi pollution: Action on trucks, none on diesel

SC asks big-diesel auto firms for data on relative pollution before lifting ban

Updated: March 19, 2016 7:41 pm

Delhi records its most polluted day of the year

It was the most polluted day of the year in Delhi today with the authorities recording the highest levels of…

December 23, 2015 11:33 pm

Govt to unveil policy for flexi-fuel vehicles in Jan: Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari also emphasised on the need to boost ethanol production in the country to meet demand once the flexi-fuel system…

December 16, 2015 4:15 pm

4 stocks that were affected by SC ruling to curb pollution in Delhi

M&M shares remained under pressure on Wednesday after SC ordered to ban registering diesel vehicles with an engine capacity of…

Updated: December 16, 2015 4:37 pm

IGL gains, M&M falls after SC ruling on diesel vehicles in Delhi

In a move to reduce pollution from Delhi, the Supreme Court (SC) banned registration of diesel-run SUVs and cars having…

Updated: December 16, 2015 4:36 pm

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