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PCMC introduces GRAP to combat air pollution with advanced tech

GRAP’s structured approach relies on advanced forecasting tools and rigorous monitoring mechanisms to ensure timely action. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 12, 2024, 9:12 AM IST

2.6 lakh vehicles fined more than ₹260 crore over pollution in Delhi

2.6 lakh vehicles fined more than <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>260 crore over pollution in Delhi

Published on Dec 9, 2024, 6:13 PM IST

Delhi’s AQI in ‘poor’ category; min temperature to touch 6-degree mark from Tuesday

Delhi’s minimum temperature stood at 8.2°C which was a degree below normal. (ANI photo)

Published on Dec 9, 2024, 10:21 AM IST

AQI 15 in Delhi! Meet the Sainik Farms couple that keeps the air clean and cool

Neeno Kaur and Peter Singh, residents of south Delhi's Sainik Farms, are the new social media favourites for practicing sustainable living and waste management.

Published on Dec 8, 2024, 1:13 PM IST

Navi Mumbai construction projects must pay ₹1.17 crore fine for pollution

Workers at a construction site. Representative Image. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

Published on Dec 7, 2024, 4:06 PM IST

Delhi air pollution: AQI recorded at 219, slips back to ‘poor’ category

New Delhi, India- December 02, 2024: A view of foggy winter morning view amid rising air pollution near Kalindi Kunj. The air pollution level of Delhi NCR remains in the dangerous category, in New Delhi, India, on Monday, December 02, 2024. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

Published on Dec 7, 2024, 10:52 AM IST

Scented candles, home fragrances are bad news for indoor AQI! Study explains why

The study further observed that when scented candles or smoking are combined with blocked wall vents, it can worsen indoor air pollution exposure for the people inside the room.

Published on Dec 6, 2024, 7:00 AM IST

Stubble burning: ₹1.47-crore fine collected from Punjab, Haryana farmers

Farmers with less than two acres of land will now pay an environmental compensation of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,000, up from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,500, while those with land between two and five acres will be fined <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000 instead of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,000. (PTI)

Updated on Dec 6, 2024, 7:50 AM IST

AQI stays moderate, blue skies in Delhi for second day in a row

Commuters in the early morning chill at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Thursday. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 5, 2024, 10:56 PM IST

After SC order on GRAP measures, all schools in Delhi to resume physical classes

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that Delhi's air quality improved to 'moderate' category on Thursday.

Published on Dec 5, 2024, 10:55 PM IST

Western disturbances eliminate need for cloud seeding in Delhi, chemicals used pose risk: Govt

Western disturbances eliminate need for cloud seeding in Delhi, chemicals used pose risk: Govt

Published on Dec 5, 2024, 5:32 PM IST

SC allows GRAP 4 measures to be relaxed to GRAP Stage 2 in Delhi

SC allows GRAP 4 measures to be relaxed to GRAP Stage 2 in Delhi

Updated on Dec 5, 2024, 4:56 PM IST

‘Anti-aging’ US CEO Bryan Johnson 'loves India' but is shocked because...

US millionaire Bryan Johnson is on a six-day trip to India.

Published on Dec 4, 2024, 1:55 PM IST

Stubble burning not only reason for high pollution: Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha speaks in Rajya Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Sansad TV)

Updated on Dec 4, 2024, 8:12 AM IST

‘Bengaluru people too cough often’: Indian-origin VC's viral thread

Debarghya (Deedy) Das is a principal at Menlo Ventures, and is based in Palo Alto, California,

Updated on Dec 4, 2024, 8:55 AM IST

Gram It: Youngsters skate at Kartavya Path, amid Delhi's ‘poor’ AQI

Delhi's AQI was recorded at 274 at 8am on December 3.

Published on Dec 3, 2024, 2:00 PM IST

GRAP-4 to remain in Delhi as SC defers withdrawal of curbs

The court posting the matter for hearing on December 5. (FILE)

Updated on Dec 3, 2024, 4:15 AM IST

Delhi's air quality improves, AQI drops from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’

The AQI dropped on Sunday below 300 for the first time in 32 days, aided by northwesterly winds and sunlight. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 2, 2024, 8:11 PM IST

SC defers review of GRAP 4 measures, says will examine AQI level on Thursday

The Supreme Court said that the pollution problem in Delhi needs a permanent solution regarding stubble-burning and various other causes of pollution (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 2, 2024, 6:20 PM IST

Pimpri-Chinchwad records very poor air quality

Citizens have reported increased breathing difficulties, irritation in the eyes, and other health-related issues due to the worsening air quality. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 2, 2024, 5:48 AM IST

Delhi's air remains ‘very poor’, AQI 345 despite anti-pollution measures

Smog in Delhi, where AQI has remained 'very poor'

Updated on Dec 1, 2024, 10:48 AM IST

Hadapsar, Mundhwa, Aundh, Baner and Wanowrie see max open waste burning cases: Report

Citizens’ forum ‘Pune Air Action Hub’ report on open waste burning cases is based on citizen survey covering 15 wards in Pune city. (HT)

Updated on Nov 30, 2024, 9:50 AM IST

Punjab, Haryana govts slow in acting against farmers burning stubble: SC

Punjab, Haryana govts slow in acting against farmers burning stubble: SC

Published on Nov 28, 2024, 10:51 PM IST

Study recommends organising India into 15 zones to fight pollution

PMC workers using anti smog gun for reducing Air Pollution at R'Block in Patna, Bihar.

Updated on Nov 29, 2024, 3:55 AM IST

The warning in landscape fires

Post facto measures, such as the Graded Response Action Plan for NCR pollution, have proved painfully inadequate (HT Photo)

Published on Nov 28, 2024, 8:06 PM IST

Delhi records season’s lowest minimum temperature as AQI remains ‘very poor’

Forecasts show the minimum is likely to dip further, possibly going below the 10-degree mark on Friday. (HT photo)

Updated on Nov 28, 2024, 10:55 AM IST

Landscape fires account for 2.5 mn deaths from air pollution in India: Lancet

A thick layer of smog engulfs the city of Noida. (PTI)

Updated on Nov 28, 2024, 9:37 AM IST

₹95.35 lakh fine imposed for illegally dumping debris in Delhi: MCD report to NGT

<span class='webrupee'>₹</span>95.35 lakh fine imposed for illegally dumping debris in Delhi: MCD report to NGT

Published on Nov 27, 2024, 8:03 PM IST

Draft report for Haryana clean air project approved

The clean air project is aimed to combat air pollution and promote sustainable development in Haryana. (File)

Updated on Nov 27, 2024, 6:22 AM IST

Delhi University denies extension of online classes, details inside

Delhi University (DU) in an official notice informed that the circular informing the extension of online classes for students due to the deterioration of the Air Quality Index is fake. (File Photo)

Published on Nov 26, 2024, 11:19 AM IST

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