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Surge in ailment cases related to air pollution in Pune

Updated on Nov 26, 2024 02:50 IST

The average AQI in Pune city on Sunday was 227, falling in the poor category. On Monday, the AQI was recorded as 200 which comes under the moderate category. However, parts of Pune like Pune University, Alandi, Bhosari and Nidgi recorded an AQI of over 250 falling in the poor category. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Noida spent only ₹3.4 cr on curbing air pollution, finds RTI

In its reply, the authority revealed that only 11 percent of the fund is spent and the rest remains to be used for measures to reduce the air pollution. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 26, 2024 01:30 IST

Schools reopen in three Haryana districts as AQI improves

A senior official from school education department said that the deputy commissioners have been given right to take a call on reopening or continue with closure of physical classes by accessing the situation. (HT representation image)

chandigarh news

Updated on Nov 26, 2024 24:50 IST

Supreme Court refuses to roll back Stage-4 of Grap in Delhi-NCR

Smog in Ghaziabad on Monday. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 25, 2024 23:27 IST

Consider restarting physical classes in Delhi NCR schools, colleges: SC to CAQM

A file photo of children walking to school wearing face masks to protect themselves from air pollution in Delhi.

Published on Nov 25, 2024 10:21 IST

Nithin Kamath says air quality should decide property prices in Delhi, Bengaluru

Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath argued that "a property price discount" for the quality of air and water maybe a solution to the rising pollution levels.

Updated on Nov 25, 2024 07:31 IST

Patients awaiting AIIMS treatment in Delhi suffer toxic air

People awaiting treatment dot the lanes around AIIMS as they await their turn for treatment or to get a hospital bed for treatment. (HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 25, 2024 24:04 IST

Clean air: Call to collective action and unlocking finance

Haze due to pollution (PTI)

Published on Nov 23, 2024 05:24 IST

Only collective action can tackle Capital crisis

Over the past three decades, Delhi’s vehicle count has ballooned from 2 million in 1990 to over 12 million in 2023, contributing to particulate matter. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Updated on Nov 22, 2024 23:50 IST

A double whammy for women in informal sector

Government solutions trotted out every year when pollution levels reach critical levels seem to be oblivious to the reality of the lives of the poor and the marginalised (PTI)

Published on Nov 22, 2024 13:19 IST

SC pulls up Delhi govt, police for failing to implement GRAP Stage 4 curbs

The Supreme Court. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Nov 22, 2024 10:23 IST

Rahul on air pollution: ‘Need collective response, not political blame games’

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Updated on Nov 22, 2024 11:55 IST

Delhi pollution: What's the AQI today? Staggered timings for central govt staff

An AQI of 400 or higher is classified as "severe" and poses significant health risks.

Updated on Nov 22, 2024 06:00 IST

Strengthen institutions to combat air pollution

The CAQM, established with fanfare, has given us little, as the current crisis demonstrates. We see the same ideas repeated every year, mostly during peak pollution (PTI)

Published on Nov 21, 2024 14:41 IST

Delhi pollution vs education: Role of health education in schools explained

Even as the Air Quality Index in Delhi continues to hover in the 'severe' range, experts say it is essential for schools to emphasise more on health education. (Representative image/Hindustan Times/Raj K Raj)

Published on Nov 21, 2024 07:59 IST

Morning briefing: CAQM revises GRAP guidelines for NCR schools; and more

School teachers conduct online classes using a mobile phone in an empty classroom after schools were ordered shut by the Delhi government as Delhi's air quality worsened. REUTERS

Published on Nov 21, 2024 04:14 IST

Delhi air pollution: CAQM revises guidelines for schools; AQI improves to severe

The level of air pollution in multiple areas in Delhi continues to be in the severe category. (Sakib Ali /Hindustan Times)

Updated on Nov 21, 2024 04:54 IST

Pollution-related health issues found in every Delhi-NCR family, claims survey

Thick blankets of smog continue to engulf the Delhi-NCR region as both pollution and winter levels rise.

Updated on Nov 20, 2024 16:18 IST

What is cloud seeding? All about artificial rain used when AQI is high

The scientists at IIT Kanpur have made all preparations to induce artificial rain in the national capital to mitigate the hazardous health situation caused by the pollution crisis.

Updated on Nov 20, 2024 13:57 IST

Daily wagers hit as construction sites close in Gurugram

Construction workers at Labour Chowk, Sector 5, in Gurugram still awaits work amid construction ban in NCR under Grap 4 implementation. (HT Photo)

Published on Nov 20, 2024 06:27 IST

50% Delhi govt staff to work from home due to pollution, announces Gopal Rai

Women walk on a road near India Gate as the sky is enveloped with smog after Delhi's air quality worsened due to air pollution, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday.

Published on Nov 20, 2024 04:26 IST

GB Nagar admin to strictly enforce Grap Stage 4 over rising pollution

Officials said that transport and police departments have been tasked with ensuring compliance with GRAP IV rules in vehicular movement, including curbing the entry of non-essential trucks into the district. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 20, 2024 24:38 IST

Air pollution: Will odd-even rule return in Delhi? What we know so far

The Delhi government led by Atishi has not ruled out reintroducing the odd-even rule.

Updated on Nov 19, 2024 12:52 IST

DU classes to go online till November 23 due to air pollution, details inside

In another notice, DU also released a statement about a fake notice that mentioned the varsity declared a winter break from November 19-27, 2024. (ANI)

Published on Nov 19, 2024 10:59 IST

'Looks like Chernobyl': Photo of murky, yellow sky from Noida balcony goes viral

Many shocked users also compared the scary visuals to stills from moves like Dune, Mad Max and Kalkii 2898 AD.

Published on Nov 19, 2024 10:19 IST

Delhi AQI alert: Can pollution affect skin? Doctor warns of psoriasis, acne

Air pollution can trigger conditions such as acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis.

Published on Nov 19, 2024 09:49 IST

Delhi air quality today 60 times more toxic than WHO limit. What experts said

The AQI in the national capital, for an 24-hour average, was recorded at a severe level of 488.

Published on Nov 19, 2024 08:27 IST

Delhi pollution: AAP seeks Centre nod for artificial rain, urges PM to intervene

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai addresses a press conference regarding the ongoing air pollution crisis in the national capital, in New Delhi, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.

Updated on Nov 19, 2024 09:03 IST

Two bikers killed, dozens injured in vehicle pile-ups due to smog in western UP

A thick fog on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway led to multiple collisions with a broken truck.

Updated on Nov 19, 2024 08:44 IST

Scottish man shocked as Delhi turns into ‘choking death-trap’ as AQI hits 500

Scottish historian William Dalrymple’s post on Delhi air pollution has gone viral.

Published on Nov 19, 2024 06:57 IST

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