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Firecrackers foul the air, and pollution kills

Published on Nov 14, 2023 12:22 IST

Bursting of firecrackers till late Sunday night led to a spike in pollution levels amid low temperatures.

How did London, Paris, Los Angeles and Beijing handle their PM 2.5 problem?

A view of the central business district shot through a glass window during a dust storm in Beijing.

Published on Nov 9, 2023 09:05 IST

DMRC issues revised metro timing for Diwali

Delhi metro train

Published on Nov 8, 2023 15:09 IST

Uttar Pradesh affidavit in top court lists steps to curb air pollution

In 2023, a total 3058 over-aged vehicles were impounded in the NCR this year. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Published on Nov 7, 2023 12:08 IST

Air pollution: Haryana asks DCs to decide on closing schools in NCR districts

Fourteen districts of Haryana fall in the National Capital Region, where the air pollution level was severe. Farm fires in Punjab and Haryana are being blamed for the deteriorating air quality in NCR. (HT file photo)

chandigarh news

Updated on Nov 6, 2023 07:06 IST

AAP, BJP trade charges as Delhi gasps for breath

A thick layer of haze obscures the Signature Bridge on Saturday. (ANI)

Updated on Nov 4, 2023 15:56 IST

Enhanced anti-pollution curbs expected amid worsening air quality in Delhi

Smog in New Delhi on Thursday. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Nov 3, 2023 06:42 IST

Curbs imposed in Delhi over air emergency amid ‘severe’ AQI

Kartvya Path amid heavy smog in New Delhi on Thursday. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 2, 2023 20:17 IST

Ways to manage air pollution in Delhi

Air pollution came back to haunt Ludhiana residents amid Diwali festivities as the Air Quality Index (AQI) hit the “very poor” mark after crossing 300. (HT File)

Published on Oct 30, 2023 07:07 IST

Haryana records season’s worst air quality amid dip in farm fires

According to data from the Haryana Space Applications Centre, the state witnessed 14 fresh cases of farm fires on Saturday, bringing the total number of stubble burning incidents to 1,049. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Updated on Oct 29, 2023 24:42 IST

At ₹70/kg, onion prices rage in Delhi-NCR; upsurge likely till December

Onion price making a sudden uptick after the end of Navaratri celebrations raised eyebrows of both consumers and vendors.

Published on Oct 28, 2023 05:23 IST

Haryana’s air quality improves, AQI of NCR cities remain ‘poor’

Haryana’s air quality improves, AQI of NCR cities remain ‘poor’

chandigarh news

Updated on Oct 27, 2023 02:32 IST

CAQM reiterates Oct 31 deadline for NCR to phase out pre-BS 6 buses

HT Image

Updated on Oct 21, 2023 24:00 IST

Delhi urges firecracker ban in entire NCR in meeting with Centre

Rai stressed that the states in the NCR should enforce a complete ban on firecrackers (HT Archive)

Published on Oct 20, 2023 07:20 IST

Gurugram liquor shops jack up prices in windfall over Delhi excise mess

HT Image

Updated on Oct 19, 2023 24:22 IST

Gurugram: 23 fined over ₹1 lakh in a single day for violating graded action plan

Officials said that teams are keeping checks on several parts of the city and those found violating Grap norms are being penalised. (HT Archive)

Published on Oct 11, 2023 17:27 IST

SC seeks CAQM report on bad air

Kartvya Path covered with smog as air pollution rises in the Capital, on Tuesday. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 11, 2023 24:48 IST

Alliance Air to start Bathinda-Delhi flight thrice a week from Oct 9

Bathinda airport station manager of AA Laxman Bhardwaj said on Tuesday that the company got an approval from the Union government on Tuesday. (Reuters)

chandigarh news

Updated on Oct 4, 2023 03:46 IST

CAQM revises order curbing the use of DG sets across Delhi-NCR

Several implementing agencies highlighted a set of concerns related to retrofitting DG sets, based on which the revised order was issued. (HT Archive)

Updated on Sep 30, 2023 24:00 IST

New norms for DG sets in Delhi-NCR to come into effect from Oct 1

The CAQM regulations state that DG sets below 19 kW in power, or generator sets running on LPG, natural gas, biogas, propane or butane, do not require retrofitting, and will also not be restricted during the Grap period. (HT Archive)

Updated on Sep 28, 2023 17:25 IST

In Delhi-NCR, ban on big diesel generators kicks in on Sunday

The ban on diesel generator (DG) sets will cover gensets used for power backup

Updated on Sep 28, 2023 08:49 IST

Ludhiana-NCR flights from Sept 6; air connectivity to Bathinda to resume soon

A view of domestic airport in Bathinda. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Updated on Sep 1, 2023 19:12 IST

Delhi-NCR had second cleanest air in 8 years in January-August: Study

According to the pollution agency, the average Air Quality Index (AQI) for January-August this year was 174, the lowest from 2016 to 2023, trailing only 2020, when the average AQI was 147. (Sanjeev Verma/HT)

Updated on Aug 31, 2023 18:01 IST

Delhi, NCR receive moderate to heavy rain, showers likely throughout Wednesday

The monsoon trough was north of the capital and likely to stay there on Wednesday. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Aug 23, 2023 04:17 IST

Rainfall in Delhi-NCR brings respite in humidity; lowers temperature

Students enjoy the rains in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/File)

Published on Aug 22, 2023 13:38 IST

Delhi crosses annual rain mark, Gurugram flooded again amid downpour

A waterlogged stretch of the NH-48 in Gurugram on Saturday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 19, 2023 19:37 IST

Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi, Noida; IMD predicts more showers this weekend

Commuters out during heavy rain at Jaswant Singh Road near India Gate in New Delhi. (Raj K Raj/ HT file)

Updated on Aug 19, 2023 24:12 IST

Industry delegation meets CAQM chief, seeks relief from DG set ban

Industry delegation meets CAQM chief, seeks relief from DG set ban

Updated on Aug 18, 2023 18:34 IST

Go by emissions, not age, to scrap end-of-life vehicles in Delhi, say experts

Since 2018, the Delhi transport department has de-registered around 5.5 million overage vehicles. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jul 27, 2023 16:53 IST

Delhi’s DLF announces re-entry into Mumbai real estate market

HT Image

Updated on Jul 21, 2023 19:19 IST

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