In a bid to curb vehicular pollution, the Delhi government has decided to ban the entry of medium and heavy goods vehicles to the national capital from October to February, officials had said.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued a yellow alert, warning of thundershowers or light rain over the next six days in the national capital,...
The maximum temperature settled at 40.7 degree Celsius, normal for this time of the season while the minimum temperature was recorded at 28.7 degree Celsius,...
Under the Namami Gange Programme, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is carrying out water quality assessment of the River Ganga at 97 locations in...
The humidity levels oscillated between 85 per cent and 47 per cent.
Poor air quality was the fourth leading risk factor for early death worldwide in 2019, surpassed only by high blood pressure, tobacco use and poor diet.
According to an official, the Mazagaon air monitoring station recorded AQI 454, which is labelled as 'severe' category, while Deonar and Navy Nagar-Colaba...
Delhi’s AQI (air quality index) was recorded in the 'severe' category on Sunday evening at 459, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. The...
Delhi recorded a low of 3.2 degrees Celsius, five notches below normal. The national capital recorded the lowest temperature of the season so far.
The Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 374, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
In the last 5 years, school shutdowns due to air pollution in Delhi have cost the kids of Delhi and surrounding areas of NCR, at least 26 days of education.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality index (AQI) at Agra was recorded at 380 at 4 pm.
Diwali Pollution In Delhi: As the city rested after bursting crackers in Diwali, despite the ban, the particulate matter did too. The Air Quality Index(AQI) in...
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi recorded a 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 314. It was 303 on Tuesday and 281 on Monday.
Permissible noise level in residential areas is 55 decibel during day time and 45 decibel during night. Similarly, in commercial areas, the permissible sound...
Political will is a must if India were to win the battle against air pollution, one of the biggest crises facing the country
Perverse incentives won’t work in reducing, stopping air pollution unless robust checks and balances are designed and implemented
Environmental, social and governance credentials of a company are key factors determining its success and growth.
Union environment minister Prakash Javadekar talks about government plans to control air pollution and the need for public participation.
In a report submitted to the National Green Tribunal, the CPCB has said the show cause notice has been issued to these units for non-compliance of provisions...
A senior scientist at the Delhi Pollution Control Committee said the dip in the air quality in the city can be attributed to low wind speed and temperatures...
Officials and groundsmen are keeping fingers crossed that the smog settles down in time for India vs Bangladesh first T20I in Delhi as air pollution has gone...
The air quality in Delhi-NCR deteriorated further Thursday night and is now at the severe plus level or emergency level.
A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan and K M Joseph directed the state administration to hand over the illegally extracted coal to Coal India Limited (CIL) which...
In view of the city's severe air quality, authorities have advised people to minimise outdoor activities and avoid use of private vehicles.
