Environment

Air quality improves slightly in Delhi, SAFAR says relief temporary

New Delhi [India], Nov 19 (ANI): After days of 'severe' and 'very poor' air quality, Delhi and its nearby areas witnessed a change with AQI improving to the 'poor' category in the morning on Tuesday.

2019-11-19T04:45:31.459980+00:00 IST

India will lead world in combating challenges of poverty, terrorism and climate change: Piyush Goyal

Chandigarh [India], Nov 16 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday spoke on India's initiatives on combating environment challenges along with fulfilling the growing needs of the population, saying, "One must have a very delicate balance between the environment and the very needs of society and progress, particularly poverty alleviation."

2019-11-16T11:12:34.852451+00:00 IST

UP: Noida gasps for breath as AQI remains in 'severe' category

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Nov 16 (ANI): Air pollution levels in Noida remained in the 'severe' category for the fourth consecutive day forcing the residents to curtail outdoor activities.

2019-11-16T05:03:38.154402+00:00 IST

Delhi air quality remains in 'Severe' category

New Delhi [India], Nov 16 (ANI): The overall air quality in the national capital remained in the 'severe' category for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday.

2019-11-16T02:44:44.258079+00:00 IST

UP: Noida, Ghaziabad reel under bouts of air pollution as AQI crosses 500 mark

Ghaziabad/Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Nov 15 (ANI): With air pollution reaching to alarming levels in Delhi's adjoining areas of Ghaziabad and Noida, more and more residents are urging the government to take emergency measures to deal with situation which is leading to breathlessness, watery eyes and fatigue among many local residents.

2019-11-15T08:56:09.702684+00:00 IST

Air pollution crisis: Gurugram gasping for breath as AQI crosses 700

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], Nov 15 (ANI): Gurugram residents continued to struggle for clean air as the Air Quality Index (AQI) docked at 703, which falls in the 'severe plus' category, on Friday morning, said System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

2019-11-15T06:56:26.840209+00:00 IST

Delhi-NCR continue to battle air pollution, AQI hovers around 482 in capital

New Delhi/Noida/ Gurugram/Ghaziabad [India], Nov 15 (ANI): The air pollution levels in Delhi and its adjoining areas remained in the 'severe' category for the third consecutive day despite the implementation of the Odd-Even scheme.

2019-11-15T05:52:37.526984+00:00 IST

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Bacteria may contribute more to climate change as planet heats up: Study

Washington D C [USA], Nov 14 (ANI): The manner in which bacteria and related organisms release carbon dioxide into the air can contribute to a rise in global warming faster than the current rate, according to new research.

2019-11-14T15:17:38.657428+00:00 IST

Environment

Air pollution forces children indoors in Delhi-NCR, schools shut for 2 days

New Delhi [India], Nov 14 (ANI): With each passing day, the air quality of the national capital and its adjoining areas such as Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Noida continues to deteriorate making it tough for the residents, especially children, to go outdoors.

2019-11-14T04:08:53.982446+00:00 IST

Environment

SC directs Centre to explore Hydrogen based fuel technology to combat air pollution

New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the central government to explore Hydrogen based fuel technology to find solutions to combat air pollution in Northern India including Delhi-NCR.

2019-11-13T06:54:15.988210+00:00 IST

Environment

Delhi: NDMC Trucks sprinkle water on Lodhi road to settle dust amid rising AQI

New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): With an aim to curb the menace of pollution in Delhi, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Wednesday began sprinkling water on Feroz Shah Road to settle the dust.

2019-11-13T05:57:31.530022+00:00 IST

Environment

Air pollution dips to 'severe' category in Ghaziabad, Noida

Noida/Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Nov 13 (ANI): Noida and Ghaziabad remained enveloped in smog as air in the region plunged to 'severe' category.

2019-11-13T05:18:26.751305+00:00 IST

Environment

Air pollution crisis: Toxic smog engulfs Delhi, AQI plunges to 'severe plus'

New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): As the air quality in Delhi plunged to a 'severe plus' category on Wednesday, several parts of the capital were engulfed by a layer of smog in the morning.

2019-11-13T04:13:02.543855+00:00 IST

Environment

Delhi-NCR air quality dips to 'Severe' category

New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): The overall air quality of Delhi and NCR region entered the 'Severe' category again on Wednesday with not much improvement expected for the next two days.

2019-11-13T02:39:45.561377+00:00 IST

Environment

Toxic air leaves Delhiites gasping for breath

New Delhi [India], Nov 12 (ANI): Delhi and its adjoining regions-Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad on Tuesday were engulfed by a dense, noxious smog that reduced visibility, and brought the air quality to 'very poor' level.

2019-11-12T03:13:07.052737+00:00 IST

Environment

Do potted plants really better air quality?

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 11 (ANI): Contrary to the common belief that indoor plants are known to better the air quality, a new finding has stated the opposite!

2019-11-11T08:59:10.614317+00:00 IST

Environment

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor'

New Delhi [India], Nov 11 (ANI): For the fourth consecutive day, the overall air quality of Delhi remained in the "very poor" category on Monday.

2019-11-11T03:14:20.177013+00:00 IST

Environment

No relief for Delhiites as air quality stays at 'very poor' levels

New Delhi [India], Nov 10 (ANI): The overall air quality of Delhi and its adjoining regions such as Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad remains in the very poor category for the third consecutive day on Sunday.

2019-11-10T04:09:07.282978+00:00 IST

Environment

Heavy rainfall likely to occur over north coastal districts of Odisha: IMD Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odhisha) [India], Nov 9 (ANI): HR Biswas, director of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhubaneswar, on Saturday said that heavy downpour with high-speed wind 70-80 kmph is likely in the north coastal districts of Odisha due to the severe cyclonic storm 'Bulbul.'

2019-11-09T09:52:35.059328+00:00 IST

Environment

Reliance Foundation collects 78 tonnes of waste plastic bottles for recycling

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Nov 9 (ANI): Reliance Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has collected more than 78 tonnes of waste plastic bottles for recycling in a record-setting drive.

2019-11-09T05:25:41.232121+00:00 IST

Environment

North coastal Odisha, WB likely to receive rainfall due to Cyclonic Storm 'Bulbul': IMD

New Delhi [India], Nov 9 (ANI): According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday, light to moderate rainfall is expected over north coastal districts of Odisha as the Very Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Bulbul' has moved towards the northwest and adjoining the west-central Bay of Bengal.

2019-11-09T04:03:06.551491+00:00 IST