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Rare foray into ‘moderate’ zone on a windy winter day in Delhi
For the month of December, the city hasn’t recorded such clean air since December 14, 2022, when the AQI was 163
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 05:52 AM IST
Delhi strengthens EV push with 25 new low-cost charging stations
Delhi strengthens EV push with 25 new low-cost charging stations
Published on Dec 04, 2024 09:24 PM IST
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Delhi’s AQI improves to ‘moderate’ after 50 days, ‘poor’ forecast for Friday
Delhi's air quality is expected to stay ‘moderate’ till Thursday, but may worsen to ‘poor’ on Friday, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System.
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 10:19 PM IST
Gram It: Youngsters skate at Kartavya Path, amid Delhi's ‘poor’ AQI
Check out our picture of the day as residents of Delhi-NCR braving the ‘poor’ AQI in the Capital and step out to skate.
Published on Dec 03, 2024 02:00 PM IST
Delhi's AQI shows slight improvement in December amid air pollution concerns
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 10.5 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, slightly above average.
Published on Dec 03, 2024 11:21 AM IST
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Delhi Assembly session kicks off on Friday with polls on agenda
The three-day Delhi assembly session – likely the final time leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) assemble in the House before the high-octane elections scheduled in early 2025 – is set to begin on Friday, according to Delhi Assembly officials
Published on Nov 28, 2024 10:32 PM IST
Alok KN Mishra
Delhi’s air quality on brink of ‘severe’ again day after brief improvement
The wind speeds remained below six kilometres per hour throughout Monday, leading to stagnation and gradual build-up of local pollutants in the national Capital
Published on Nov 26, 2024 09:16 AM IST
Congress seeks discussion on Adani, Manipur in Parliament's winter session
An all-party meeting in New Delhi was held ahead of the Winter Session starting November 25 and to last until December 20.
Published on Nov 24, 2024 12:24 PM IST
Clean air: Call to collective action and unlocking finance
This article is authored by Vaishali Nigam Sinha, co-founder and chairperson Sustainability, ReNew, and head, World Economic Forum’s Alliance for Clean Air.
Published on Nov 23, 2024 10:54 AM IST
Vaishali Nigam Sinha
Delhi's air quality turns ‘severe’ again; AQI at 420
Delhi pollution: The AQI in Anand Vihar was recorded as 457; the AQI in Ashok Vihar was 455; Chandni Chowk's AQI was 439 and RK Puram recorded an AQI of 421.
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 10:44 AM IST
Delhi pollution: What's the AQI today? Staggered timings for central govt staff
Delhi AQI today: The Central Pollution Control Board data shows of the 38 monitoring stations in Delhi, nine reported AQI readings in the “severe” range.
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 11:30 AM IST
Morning briefing: CAQM revises GRAP guidelines for NCR schools; and more
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Published on Nov 21, 2024 09:44 AM IST
Behind air crisis: High baseline pollution, multiplicity of factors
Delhi's pollution remains severe, with AQI at 441. Reducing sources won't suffice; a unified effort beyond politics is crucial for improvement.
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Schools must shut in Delhi, NCR districts under GRAP stages 3 and 4: CAQM updates guidelines
Schools must shut in Delhi, NCR districts under GRAP stages 3 and 4: CAQM updates guidelines
Published on Nov 20, 2024 10:26 PM IST
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What is cloud seeding? All about artificial rain used when AQI is high
Cloud-seeding is a technique used to modify weather by releasing silver iodide (AgI) into the atmosphere to enhance the cloud's ability to generate rain.
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 07:27 PM IST
Understanding AQI, and if it precisely depicts worst days
AQI is calculated by a predefined formula on the concentrations of different pollutants and then condensing the result to a single number.
Published on Nov 20, 2024 09:07 AM IST
Another toxic day as sun can’t snap Delhi’s severe-plus streak
Delhi's air quality remains "severe-plus" for the fourth consecutive day, with an AQI of 460, worsened by farm fires and weather conditions.
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 05:29 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
Delhi assembly to meet for winter session from Nov 29, BJP calls for Question Hour
This session holds strategic political importance as Delhi is slated for assembly elections early in 2025.
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 05:50 AM IST
Gurugram administration advises companies to allow work-from-home to 50% staff
The decision was taken in the wake of crippling pollution levels in Delhi and the National Capital Region.
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 11:46 PM IST
Lucknow air takes ‘poor’ turn; Lalbagh, Aliganj most polluted
Gomti Nagar recorded a ‘poor’ AQI of 262 ; Talkatora industrial area also in ‘poor’ category with AQI 255 and PM2.5 value reaching maximum 324 during night hours
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 10:37 PM IST
Delhi pollution: AAP seeks Centre nod for artificial rain, urges PM to intervene
Delhi air pollution updates: Gopal Rai also sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to tackle the issue of air pollution.
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 02:33 PM IST
Delhi-NCR schools shut, JNU goes online as AQI hits 'severe'
JNU has decided to conduct classes online till November 22 due to severe pollution and hazardous AQI levels in Delhi and NCR.
Published on Nov 19, 2024 08:07 AM IST
ANI | , New Delhi
How China tackled pollution?
According to CREA, China's air quality improved in the first half of 2024 as the fine particular matter (PM2.5) reduced by 2.9 per cent compared to 2023.
Published on Nov 18, 2024 06:33 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Asmita Ravi Shankar
Delhi-NCR air pollution: How does high AQI of 500 affect your health? Read
As areas in Delhi NCR see an AQI of 500, here’s how the toxic pollution is impacting your body on a daily basis
Published on Nov 18, 2024 06:08 PM IST
Aadrika Sominder
Several flights, trains disrupted as Delhi covered in smog, visibility down
Due to the smog in Delhi, over 28 trains arriving at New Delhi and Anand Vihar Railway stations have been delayed by two to nine hours on Monday.
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 01:05 PM IST
Delhi airport engulfed in dense smog, Indigo issues advisory for passengers
Delhi International Airport is operating under low visibility procedures due to dense fog and high pollution, affecting flight schedules and traffic.
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 09:40 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni
Delhi air quality at severe plus with no relief in sight, flight ops hit
Delhi's new action plan to combat rising pollution includes a ban on non-essential trucks, school closures, and remote work.
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 10:33 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni
To speak of despondency, and hope, through poetry
Poetry is compressed thought, with the ability, in its sheer brevity and imagery, to jolt the mind out of surrounding mediocrity
Published on Nov 17, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Poor AQI: Haryana announces online classes for primary students
The directorate of school education has written to deputy commissioners of all districts to issue directions to hold online classes for primary students.
Updated on Nov 17, 2024 06:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Season-high stubble smoke plunges Delhi air into ‘severe’ again
Delhi recorded a 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 417 (“severe”) at 4pm on Saturday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB’s) daily bulletin
Published on Nov 16, 2024 10:56 PM IST