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Buses except CNG, electric, BS-VI diesel likely to be barred from entering Delhi

Delhi's air quality continues to remain in severe category. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Published on Nov 16, 2023, 9:38 AM IST

Delhi’s air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category, AQI remains 393

Satellite data recorded 2,544 farm fires across Punjab on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 16, 2023, 11:08 AM IST

Real-time apportionment study up and running again in Delhi

Humayun's Tomb shrouded in smog in New Delhi on Wednesday morning. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 16, 2023, 4:44 AM IST

Noise levels breach standard limits across Ghaziabad and Noida on Diwali

The levels remained higher than the standard limits in residential, commercial and industrial areas on the night of Diwali. This was primarily due to bursting of firecrackers, said UP Pollution Control Board. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 16, 2023, 5:12 AM IST

Decision on artificial rain, odd-even after 2-3 days: Minister on pollution

Delhi's air quality was recorded as very poor on Wednesday morning. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 15, 2023, 12:07 PM IST

Capital unable to shed its post-firecracker shroud

Heavy smog on a cold morning as air pollution levels rise in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 15, 2023, 4:51 AM IST

Sonia Gandhi leaves Delhi, in Jaipur to avoid bad air

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi (Raj K Raj/ HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 15, 2023, 5:20 AM IST

Sonia Gandhi shifts out of Delhi to avoid air pollution for now, reaches Jaipur

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi at Shanti Van memorial to pay tributes to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary on November 14. (HT Photo/Raj K Raj)

Updated on Nov 14, 2023, 9:04 PM IST

Post-Diwali Blues: Fireworks cast a haze as AQI dips from ‘moderate’ to ‘poor’ in Lucknow

Six monitoring stations across the city reported extreme air pollution on Diwali night, notably between 10 pm and 2 am. (HT Photo)

Published on Nov 14, 2023, 6:22 PM IST

Duo's melody on Delhi's air pollution strikes a chord with netizens. Watch

Snapshot of the duo singing the song.

Published on Nov 14, 2023, 3:17 PM IST

Crackers, stubble burning push Ludhiana’s AQI to ‘severe’

The city’s AQI was 427 on Sunday evening but reached 500 after the Diwali festivities took off across Ludhiana. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Updated on Nov 14, 2023, 2:32 AM IST

Crackers on Diwali drive sharp drop in air quality

Crackers on Diwali drive sharp drop in air quality

Updated on Nov 15, 2023, 6:02 PM IST

PM2.5 levels 33 times safe limit as Delhi’s localities create their own toxins

Smog engulfs India Gate in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI)

Updated on Nov 14, 2023, 4:53 AM IST

Delhi BJP leaders back fireworks, AAP hits out

Two top leaders of the city BJP unit also put out celebratory remarks lauding the very actions that ensured Delhi woke up draped in a pall of smoke and haze on Monday morning. (ANI)

Updated on Nov 14, 2023, 5:56 AM IST

The choke is on Delhi as fireworks ban defied

Morning walkers during early morning heavy smog as air pollution rises after Diwali in Dwarka in New Delhi. (Vipin Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Nov 14, 2023, 9:30 AM IST

Delhi Police turn blind eye, zero complaints in five districts

Commissioner Sanjay Arora distributes sweets to cops posted in the northeast district on Diwali night for a job well done. (HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 14, 2023, 5:24 AM IST

Explainer: Why is South Asia the global hotspot of pollution?

Commuters travel on the Signature Bridge amid low visibility as the air quality again goes down to the 'Poor' category in New Delhi on November 13.

Published on Nov 13, 2023, 3:41 PM IST

Air pollution vs kids lungs: Tips for parents to preserve their child's lungs

Air pollution vs kids lungs: Tips for parents to preserve their child’s lungs from smog

Updated on Nov 13, 2023, 1:54 PM IST

Kapil Mishra is ‘proud of Delhi’ for bursting crackers; TMC MP writes to police

Delhi BJP leader Kapil Mishra and Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale.

Updated on Nov 13, 2023, 9:14 AM IST

Use only green crackers for this Deepavali: Karnataka CM's message

Use only green crackers for this Deepavali: Karnataka CM's message

Published on Nov 12, 2023, 4:21 PM IST

Air pollution vs diabetes, heart attack: Experts share tips to tackle poor AQI

Air pollution vs diabetes, heart attack: Experts share tips to tackle poor AQI, smog

Updated on Nov 13, 2023, 12:32 PM IST

Chandigarh’s air quality rolls back to satisfactory after rain

Gurdwara Nada Sahib illuminated on the eve of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas in Panchkula on Saturday. The firecracker bursting window across the tricity is 8 pm to 10 pm. As per experts, the prevailing clean and cold air can lead to poorer air quality on Diwali night when emissions from firecrackers will effect the city. (Sant Arora /HT)

Updated on Nov 12, 2023, 7:30 AM IST

Delhi hospitals to run pollution clinics

Before it rained on Thursday night, Delhi had seen a long spell of severe air quality. (PTI)

Updated on Nov 11, 2023, 10:15 PM IST

Consequences of curbs on outdoor activities, exercise amid smog

Air pollution and mental health: Consequences of curbs on outdoor activities, exercise amid smog

Published on Nov 11, 2023, 5:42 PM IST

Delhi govt warns against walks, physical exercises amid pollution

A clear view of Red Fort as pollution levels came down after sudden Rains in New Delhi.

Published on Nov 11, 2023, 2:04 PM IST

Delhi air quality improves after rainfall, remains in ‘poor’ category

Strong winds are expected to persist in Delhi on Saturday which is likely to help AQI improve further. (HT Photo | Raj K Raj)

Published on Nov 11, 2023, 9:00 AM IST

Delhi govt defers odd-even and taxi ban plan

Odd-even is scheduled to return in Delhi from November 13 to November 20. The government said it would now go through the observations of the Supreme Court first.

Updated on Nov 11, 2023, 3:01 AM IST

Burning crackers lead to serious health hazards: Health ministry

People shop for jewellery on the occasion of Dhanteras in Noida on Friday -- two days ahead of Diwali on Sunday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 11, 2023, 5:34 AM IST

Chandrayaan lessons to solve stubble burning

The air quality continues to deteriorate in Delhi. ;

Published on Nov 10, 2023, 10:52 PM IST

SC raps Delhi govt on odd-even; says phase out Punjab paddy, 'don't want desert'

People visiting the Akshardham temple are seen through a thick smog in New Delhi on November 8.

Published on Nov 10, 2023, 2:16 PM IST

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