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At least 37 die from gas inhalation at Nigeria mining site

Villagers, unaware of the toxic nature of the emissions, reportedly entered the tunnel to extract minerals and inhaled the gas.
Published on Feb 19, 2026 02:33 pm IST

Migrant workers' death: Himanta to raise matter with Karnataka CM

Migrant workers' death: Himanta to raise matter with Karnataka CM
Published on Jan 31, 2026 05:12 pm IST

Amritsar: 3 of family die of suffocation after lighting coal for warmth

A 10-year-old boy, who is the brother-in-law of Arshdeep, was rescued and hospitalised in critical condition. (iStock)
Published on Jan 12, 2026 03:06 am IST

Neurologist shares real reason ‘woman collapsed in bathroom’ amid using geyser

To prevent these medical emergencies, the doctor advises consumers to prioritize electrical geysers instead. If a gas model is necessary, it must be installed in a well-ventilated area with constant airflow to ensure safety, she said. (Freepik)
Published on Jan 05, 2026 01:40 pm IST

Dhanbad gas leak: NDRF sets up camp, surveys area

A NDRF team from Ranchi carried out an extensive survey in Dhanbad’s Kenduadih region on Sunday (HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 07, 2025 10:59 pm IST

CSE study: Vehicles key culprit behind pollution load

Dense early-morning fog seen in Dwarka on Monday. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
Published on Dec 02, 2025 03:38 am IST

3 workers hospitalised after inhaling toxic gas at South Korean steel plant

Another three workers sustained minor injuries from inhaling the gas.
Published on Nov 20, 2025 05:06 pm IST

'Don't switch on lights': Man dies after inhaling toxic gas, leaves warning note

Man dies by inhaling toxic gas, leaves cautionary note for cops on the door
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 08:28 am IST

Gene Hackman and his wife tested negative for carbon monoxide, sheriff says

Gene Hackman and his wife tested negative for carbon monoxide, sheriff says
Published on Mar 01, 2025 03:45 am IST

12 Indians die in Georgia: What is carbon monoxide poisoning and how it occurs

All twelve Indians were found dead in their bedrooms on the second floor of the Indian restaurant.
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 02:00 pm IST

Apple Watch feature saves US student’s life after exposure to deadly gas

The student received attentive care for 24 hours at a hospital before being discharged.
Published on Jan 11, 2024 07:20 pm IST

Ozone emerges as lead air pollutant in Delhi

Meanwhile, PM 2.5 and PM 10 emerged as the prominent pollutants on days when the 24-hour average AQI was high, for instance on April 3, when it was 179 (moderate), or March 24, when it was 205 (poor). (ANI)
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 03:06 am IST

Airbnb urged to require carbon monoxide detectors after 3 die

Airbnb said it has not yet confirmed that carbon monoxide exposure was responsible for the deaths. (Representational Image)
Published on Dec 02, 2022 04:21 pm IST

Carbon monoxide poisoning at US hotel; 7 in critical condition

Multiple people were reported unconscious at a nearby Hampton Inn, in Marysville, Ohio, US.
Published on Jan 30, 2022 09:58 am IST

Indoor air pollution: Don’t brush it aside

Pollutants emitted by the incomplete combustion of solid fuels or kerosene for cooking, heating and lighting are associated with serious health risks
Published on Dec 26, 2020 07:43 pm IST

Two Jharkhand men die inside locked, air-contintioned SUVs within three days

The police recovered an inhaler from the vehicle and the preliminary investigation indicated that the deceased man Dipak Sinha was an asthma patient.
Updated on Aug 29, 2020 05:12 pm IST

‘PUC certificates don’t cover major pollutants’

HT Image
Updated on Dec 11, 2019 12:06 am IST

Tackle air pollution and breathe life into your walks

According to a 2016 study by the University of Cambridge, even in a city like Delhi, you would have to walk outdoors for six hours and fifteen minutes a day for the negative effects of pollution to outweigh the benefits of walking.
Published on Oct 05, 2019 06:03 pm IST

Tragic footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot ‘exposed to carbon monoxide’

File photo of tributes left outside the stadium in memory of Emiliano Sala.
Updated on Aug 15, 2019 06:37 pm IST

Air quality picks up after a month

A view of Gurugram city, in India, on Sunday, May 19, 2019. After entering the ‘very poor’ quality on May 13, rains and high velocity winds have brought city’s air into its most favorable spate in at least two months with moderate and good air quality days, and just one ‘poor’ day, since then
Updated on May 20, 2019 11:12 am IST

5 of family went to sleep with air-conditioner on, found charred in morning

The fire soon spread to the portion of the house being used as a godown for LPG stoves by owner TN Singh. He was not present at the time of the incident.
Updated on May 07, 2020 09:57 pm IST

Diesel fumes from gensets, autos choke city

“These figures are probably higher for Gurugram, where diesel generators are more rampant,” said Sachin Panwar, a city-based air quality expert.
Updated on Apr 23, 2019 04:04 am IST

Gurugram’s PM2.5 stayed in ‘danger zone’ in March

However, the condition was better than February’s daily average of 83.6ug/m3, indicating cleaner air in March.
Updated on Apr 10, 2019 03:34 am IST

Her texts allegedly pushed boyfriend to kill himself, a judge upheld conviction

Michelle Carter sits in Taunton District Court in Taunton, Mass. Carter was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to prison for encouraging 18-year-old Conrad Roy, III to kill himself in July 2014.
Updated on Feb 07, 2019 12:46 pm IST

Efficient management of waste disposal sites can curb air pollution

Many of them have gone beyond their permissible operational period because there are no alternative sites. Such sites are now as high as 50-60 m above the ground level, and have also become unstable because of garbage disposal
Updated on Nov 14, 2018 11:22 am IST

Improved inspection and maintenance for vehicles will make our air breathable

While the government has tightened the emission norms and introduced cleaner fuels, the expected results have not been observed in the city’s air quality
Updated on Nov 12, 2018 11:13 am IST

Pollution body starts monitoring metals in Delhi’s air

The concentration of some of these toxic metals such as barium has been found to shoot up by at least nine times above the safe standards a day after Diwali. The roads are covered with a white layer of aluminium dust.
Published on Nov 03, 2018 10:06 am IST

Delhi Pollution: Lung, heart diseases set to see a jump in next 10 years, say doctors

Prolonged exposure can lead to fatal lung conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD), which is a progressive lung disease that makes it hard to breathe
Updated on Nov 01, 2018 08:11 am IST

Switching off engines at signals can save 250 crore every year: Study

Turning off engines will help save fuel and lead to a decrease in pollution.
Updated on Sept 21, 2018 09:33 am IST