Fresh, clean mountain air has once again made Himachal Pradesh a magnet for tourists after Diwali. With a significantly "good" Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded across the state, especially in the capital, Shimla, visitors from across India are flocking to the hills to breathe in what they
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday escalated the political blame game over the capital's worsening air quality, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government of "forcing" farmers to burn crop residue despite central incentives, with a surge in inciden
As the national capital grapples with deteriorating air quality following Diwali celebrations, health experts have raised concerns about the rising Air Quality Index (AQI) and its impact on vulnerable groups, particularly children, the elderly, and those with respiratory ailments.
Residents in Delhi urged the administration to check on the alarming level of pollution in the national capital demanding long-term solution as the Air Quality Index (AQI) continue to remain in the 'very poor' category for the second week post-Diwali.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 335 as of 8 am today, categorised as 'very poor.'
The air quality of Delhi continued to remain in the 'very poor category,' as several parts of the city witnessed smog for the ninth consecutive day post-Diwali on Saturday.
After the Diwali celebrations, Himachal Pradesh has shown promising air quality results with Air Quality Index (AQI) in Shimla remains comfortably below 50.
Bharatiya Janata Party leader R P Singh on Friday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party government for 'blaming' firecrackers for New Delhi's rising air pollution post-Diwali celebrations.
The sky is covered with smoky haze during the Diwali celebration on Friday morning in Haridwar. Due to firecrackers bursting on Diwali night, the city was enveloped with thick smoke and saw a drastic difference in air visibility.
At around 7:00 am, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, Aya Nagar stood at 352, Jahangirpuri at 390, and Dwarka reached 376. All these areas reported 'very poor' air quality levels, posing significant health risks.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday spoke about Delhi pollution and preparations that the Delhi government would be following post Diwali.