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Toxic cocktail of pollution during early winter in Delhi-NCR: Centre for S
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
CSE noted that despite a significantly lower contribution from farm fires this season, Delhi's air quality has still slipped into the very poor to severe, pointing to the impact of local pollution sources, mainly from vehicles and combustion sources.
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CPCB categorises Delhi air AQI as 'Very Poor'; Most areas with AQI 383
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) categorised Delhi AQI (Air Quality Index) as 'Very Poor'. The AQI in Delhi is reported to be around 304, according to the latest data. Most of the areas in Delhi were seen to be blanketed by a layer of smog.
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BLO deaths intolerable, govt must allow SIR discussion: Congress MP Pramod
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"The entire nation saw during the previous session that the opposition was demanding a discussion on SIR...If BLOs who have been assigned to carry out the SIR exercise are dying by suicide, this is intolerable and any government which follows the Constitution should allow for a discussion
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Delhi records best January-November air quality in 8 years, excluding 2020
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pollution indicators also showed marked improvement. Delhi registered an average PM2.5 concentration of 85 ug/m³, the lowest since 2018 and on par with 2020. In comparison, the PM2.5 average was 98 in 2024, 90 in 2023, 95 in 2021, and 103 in 2018.
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Delhi air quality improves as AQI drops to 269, still in ‘poor’ category
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi witnessed a slight improvement in the air quality on Sunday morning as the Air Quality Index (AQI) level shifted from 'very poor' to 'poor' category according to the data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Courts don't have magic wand; all causes of problem must be identified: SC
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine the matter related to the problem of increasing air pollution in Delhi NCR on a regular basis starting Monday.
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Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' as AQI reading soars to 435
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Bawana recorded the highest AQI level of 435 at 7 am, falling under the 'severe' category. In contrast, NSIT Dwarka recorded the lowest AQI of 313, according to the data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Pollution in Delhi is getting worse, something needs to be done: Kriti San
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon, who hails from Delhi, has expressed deep concern over air pollution in the national capital, saying it is getting "worse and worse" and something needs to be done about it.
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Delhi's air remains in 'very poor' category with persistent smog despite s
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The ITO area, which recorded an AQI 370 in the 'very poor category', saw commuters going about their day amid the smog. Meanwhile Noida area too continued to have its air remain in the 'severe' category, with Sector 125 recording an AQI of 434, with little improvement seen since Friday. G
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Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa asserts strict enforcemen
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated, "Dust generated from road cutting and construction is a significant contributor to harmful PM2.5 levels in our air. Strict compliance with the dust mitigation guidelines is non-negotiable as we work to protect the health of our citizens a
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Delhi govt suspends outdoor activities in schools amid rising air pollutio
Updated : 6 months ago IST
"After the concern expressed by the Supreme Court and the order that, for the next one to two months, as a precautionary measure, outdoor activities for small children should not be conducted. Following this, the Delhi government has issued a notice. We were going to organise a huge sport
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Delhi air quality improves slightly; AQI at 370, remains in 'very poor' ca
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Delhi's air quality improved slightly on Friday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 370 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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