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    Pollution News

    Delhi AQI remains in ‘very poor’ category as thick haze continues

    At 7 am, CPCB listed PM2.5 as the main pollutant at 53 of Delhi's 59 reporting stations and PM10 at the remaining six.
    Cities
    Published 1 day ago

    No respite for Delhiites as pollution levels surge; AQI at 373, 21 stations in ‘severe’ category

    The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 373 at 7:05 am on Wednesday.
    India News
    Updated 2 days ago

    Gurugram bans construction work from Nov 5-20, caps office attendance at 50% amid rising pollution

    Gurugram's air quality deteriorated to the 'very poor' category for the first time this season on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 319.
    India News
    Updated 2 days ago

    GRAP-II pollution curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality dips further

    Commuters travel on a road in a haze-engulfed area near Akshardham Temple, in New Delhi on Monday.
    India News
    Updated 3 days ago

    Delhi's anti-pollution drive collects ₹68.4 lakh in fines on Day 1, sends back 1,539 vehicles

    As part of Delhi's Winter Action plan, to curb air pollution, the Delhi traffic police officials were seen restricting entry of vehicles at the Noida-Delhi Chilla border.
    India News
    Published 4 days ago

    High AQI alert: From acne to hair fall, how air pollution affects your skin and scalp

    High pollution levels can clog pores, trigger breakouts and weaken the skin barrier.
    Lifestyle
    Published 5 days ago

    Doctor explains respiratory risks of festive smoke and winter pollution on vulnerable groups

    The festive smoke and cold temperature can stress out the lungs, cautions Dr Sircar.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 6 days ago

    Dust clouds to persist over Delhi’s infrastructure projects despite curbs

    A view of the ongoing construction work on the Modi Mill Flyover Extension amid the implementation of Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR to combat rising air pollution in New Delhi
    Cities
    Updated 6 days ago

    Strict curbs for non-BS-VI vehicles from November 1 under Delhi winter pollution plan

    Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa reviewed winter pollution-control measures with traffic police officials from neighbouring NCR districts on Sunday.
    Cities
    Published 9 days ago

    After spending ₹12,000 crore, only 21 out of 130 cities meet clean air target

    Chennai, Jaipur and Bengaluru recorded rising PM10 pollution despite spending hundreds of crores under the National Clean Air Programme.
    India News
    Updated 10 days ago

    Delhi records season-low for second day as temp drops to 16.2°C, air quality worsens

    The 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) was 174 in the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) 4pm bulletin on Monday, up from 153 on Sunday.
    India News
    Updated 10 days ago

    The pollutants in Delhi's air, and why they are hard to trace

    IITM’s new Delhi laboratory found that secondary particles accounted for 29% to 42% of PM2.5 between October 20 and 24.
    Ht Explainers
    Published 11 days ago

    Delhi set to witness more rain, cooler days this week, says IMD forecast

    A clear blue sky after light rain in the early morning. The air quality also improved by 38 points, within the ’moderate’ category.
    Cities
    Updated 11 days ago

    Nov 1 jitters: Double parking fee, lesser car trips? How Delhi deals with pollution measures

    With parking costs set to double in authorised parkings across Delhi as the state govt unveils winter action plan, here's how motorists in the city are planning to budget.
    Htcity
    Published 11 days ago

    Delhi gets pollution source data, but a big chunk stays unexplained

    Sachin Ghude, the IITM scientist overseeing the lab, said a large chunk of particulate matter originated as secondary pollutants
    India News
    Updated 12 days ago

    Delhi minister orders crackdown on pollution hotspots as air remains ‘poor’ for 3rd day

    The average AQI in New Delhi was 223 on Thursday and 245 on Wednesday -- both in the “poor” zone.
    Cities
    Updated 13 days ago

    BMC flags sodium chloride as pollution contributor as Mumbai sees unhealthy air quality

    An analysis of AQI data from the past two years indicates a seasonal deterioration in air quality.
    Cities
    Updated 14 days ago

    New GRAP actions failed to curb Delhi-NCR pollution in 10 of 12 episodes: Study

    An aerial view of New Delhi Railway Station shrouded in haze amid rising pollution levels in New Delhi on Thursday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Updated 14 days ago

    Pollution and sun exposure can stress your skin: Expert shares AM and PM skincare tips

    Before you leave home, make sure you protect your skin with antioxidant-rich serum and sunscreen.
    Lifestyle
    Published 15 days ago

    Delhi winter pollution action plan to be enforced from Nov 1 | Full list of measures

    Delhi will see a strict winter pollution plan being implemented.
    India News
    Published 15 days ago

    Delhi’s AQI rises to 187 amid dry weather

    Officials attributed the rise in pollution levels to a lack of rain, slow wind speeds and localised emissions. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 18 days ago

    Green firecrackers: How they differ from conventional ones and their impact on Delhi air pollution

    Green crackers are intended to reduce the quantity of pollutants released during combustion.
    Ht Explainers
    Published 23 days ago

    Gurugram records the worst average September AQI since 2023

    According to an analysis of official data, the average AQI through September in Gurugram was 114.8 this year
    Cities
    Updated 28 days ago

    Indian woman compares India with Bhutan, highlights clean air, safer streets and no road rage

    The woman shared a video comparing the two countries during her visit to Bhutan.
    Trending
    Updated 32 days ago

    In 2024, 42 sponges were left in a Spanish marina; 455 days later, only one species survived

    In a Spanish marina study, the chicken kidney sponge outperformed others, surviving 455 days in pollution-heavy waters.
    Science
    Updated 33 days ago

    CAQM reviews enforcement against polluters in NCR

    Environmental compensation was proposed in 10 cases. (HT Archive)
    Cities
    Published 34 days ago

    Setting fire to the cracker ban

    At the heart of the problem is a simple fact: firecrackers, green or not, pollute. Green formulations are said to cut emissions by 30-40% per cracker. But the rest still goes into the air. (HT Archive)
    Editorials
    Published 35 days ago

    Powai Lake to stop receiving direct sewage as BMC diverts all 20 sewage streams

    BMC assessments put the untreated sewage entering the lake at around 18 MLD.
    Cities
    Updated 35 days ago

    Delhi sees lowest September AQI in 5 years at 102, max ‘moderate’ air quality days

    The ministry also said that the January-September period of 2026 witnessed the highest number of days with a daily average AQI below 200, which falls under the ‘Moderate’ category, in the last five years.
    India News
    Published 36 days ago

    SC rules out blanket cracker ban ahead of Diwali: 'It will hurt sentiments'

    The court said firecrackers cannot be used without restrictions.
    India News
    Updated 36 days ago
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