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Improved river water quality post-monitoring, but faecal contamination per
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In a recent report, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) about the water quality of rivers with respect to Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD). The report stated that during monitoring conducted on January 12-13, 2025, the river water quality d
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Improved river water quality post-monitoring; but fecal contamination pers
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The report stated that during monitoring conducted on January 12-13, 2025, the river water quality did not meet the bathing criteria at most locations. However, after this period, organic pollution (in terms of BOD) began to decrease due to the intrusion of freshwater at upstream location
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Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' category
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The overall AQI was recorded as 170 at 8 am on Friday, February 7, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Dense fog hovers over Punjab and Haryana while Delhi air remains 'poor'
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
IMD warns of dense fog in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and western UP, with thunderstorms in Himachal Pradesh. Delhi records an AQI of 247, as per CPCB.
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GRAP stage-III curbs revoked as air quality improves in Delhi
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
"The AQI of Delhi has been recorded as 286 for 03.02.2025 which is 64 points below the 350 mark to implement Stage-III as per the extant directives of the Supreme Court. Further, the forecast by IMD predicts very light rain/ drizzle and favourable wind conditions in the days to come," the or
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Dense fog envelops Delhi, as cold conditions prevail
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
A dense layer of fog blanketed Delhi on Sunday morning, reducing visibility and causing traffic snarls.
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64th meeting of Central Geological Programming Board convened in Bhubanesw
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The 64th meeting of the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) was convened at the State Convention Centre, Lokseva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar on Sunday as per a press release.
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Temperatures plummet across north India, people wake up to light rain in D
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in the national capital has been recorded at 10 degrees Celsius with cloudy sky and light rain or drizzle.
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Delhi wakes up with dense fog, air quality deteriorates to the 'very poor'
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
A thick layer of fog covers parts of the national capital early Wednesday morning, significantly reducing visibility across the city.
Delhi wakes up to a chill with mild temperature changes
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data recorded at 9:30 am, the AQI in Alipur was at 325, Ashok Vihar at 337, the AQI was recorded at 322, and at Bawana, it was 324 at RK Puram--all falling into the 'very poor' category.
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"Low visibility procedures in place, flights remain on schedule": Delhi ai
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI was recorded at 372 at 8 am on Thursday. On Wednesday, Delhi's AQI was at 360. Specific areas of the city also reported 'very poor' air quality, with Anand Vihar recording an AQI of 372, Ashok Vihar at 362, and Bawana at 376
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India-China discuss measures to maintain peace on border at 23rd Special R
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The meeting was attended by Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor, and Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister and Member of the CPC Central Committee. Doval also invited Wang Yi to visit India at a mutually convenient date to hold the next round of SR meeting.
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