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  Does an Air Purifier really purify polluted air in your house? Know how it prevents pollution

  Lifestyle | November 22, 2024 20:57 IST

  Know the truth about air purifiers and their effectiveness in purifying polluted air in your home. Learn how they combat indoor pollution and contribute to healthier living environments.

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  Gurugram issues work-from-home advisory as air pollution worsens

  Haryana | November 19, 2024 22:03 IST

  The Gurugram administration has issued a work-from-home advisory for private institutions and corporate offices amid rising air pollution. Read the advisory and guidelines effective November 20, 2024.

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  Delhi air pollution: What more restrictions likely to be imposed if air quality further deteriorates

  Delhi | November 19, 2024 12:45 IST

  Delhi air pollution: In the wake of air pollution, restrictions under GRAP 4 have been imposed in the city and as part of the curbs, there is a ban on construction and demolition activities, including linear public projects such as highways, roads, flyovers.

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  Delhi Metro to start 20 extra trips from Friday after GRAP-III measures imposed to check pollution

  Delhi | November 14, 2024 21:34 IST

  Delhi Metro in atweet said in view of the implementation of GRAP-III from 8:00 AM tomorrow, 20 extra trips (in addition to 40 already in place since GRAP-II was implemented) will be inducted into services on weekdays starting tomorrow.

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  Air pollution: Over 300 flights delayed at IGI airport, why Delhi will not impose GRAP 3 measures?

  Delhi | November 14, 2024 16:38 IST

  Delhi Air Pollution Latest Update: Gopal Rai said there is a possibility of improvement in the pollution level from tomorrow, due to which Grap 3 is not being imposed in Delhi.

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  This housing society in Gurugram uses 'artificial rain' to combat air pollution | Watch VIDEO

  November 07, 2024 20:55 IST

  Air pollution: As the air quality worsened, the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) of DLF Primus Society at Sector-82 of Gurugram used artificial rain from the fire lines of the 32-storeyed high-rise towers to combat the pollution.

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  Increasing air pollution can cause eye problems, follow THESE 5 prevention tips for optical care

  Health | November 06, 2024 12:39 IST

  Learn how increasing air pollution affects eye health and discover five essential prevention tips to protect your vision. Keep your eyes safe with these simple optical care practices.

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  High AQI alert in Delhi NCR: Air pollution raises risk of heart diseases, know signs, ways to pre

  Health | October 28, 2024 12:40 IST

  Delhi NCR's hazardous air quality alert! Learn how air pollution increases heart disease risk, recognize warning signs, and discover essential prevention strategies.

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  Delhi: Govt inspects 2,764 construction sites, fines over Rs 17 lakh under anti-dust campaign

  Delhi | October 19, 2024 12:44 IST

  The pollution level in Delhi is rising as the AQI crossed 270 on Saturday. The Delhi government has initiated steps to control air pollution in the national capital. In line with that 523 teams have inspected 2,764 construction sites so far.

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  SC refuses urgent hearing on plea against firecracker ban in Delhi

  India | October 13, 2022 14:59 IST

  Air Pollution Control: The Delhi High Court had earlier deferred hearing on the plea of green cracker merchants against an order banning the storage, sale, and use of all types of firecrackers till January 1.

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  Reducing air pollution may improve brain development in children

  Health | June 23, 2022 9:05 IST

  The women were less than 18 weeks into their pregnancies and non-smokers who had not previously used air filtering devices in their homes. They were randomly assigned to either the control or intervention group.  

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  Delhi Cabinet approves study for real time information on air pollution

  India | July 10, 2021 8:00 IST

  As per the Delhi govt, the scheme - "Real-time Source Apportionment" will be executed by a joint team from the IIT-Kanpur, IIT-Delhi, The Energy & Resources Institute and Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali.

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  Air quality will substantially improve in coming years: CPCB Member Secy

  India | November 26, 2020 18:10 IST

  Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Member Secretary Prashant Gargava on Thursday assured that the air quality will substantially improve in coming years and that the country is on a right track in curbing the menace.

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  Respiratory disorders on rise in Delhi-NCR due to toxic air

  Health | November 22, 2020 13:17 IST

  Air pollution is an important cause of worsening of respiratory disorders, including sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, bronchitis and respiratory difficulty in those patients who do not smoke or have pre-asthmatic conditions.

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  6 precautions to take when dealing with smog this year

  Health | November 17, 2020 15:48 IST

  Delhi-NCR's air quality has slipped to hazardous levels which can result in severe health problems like breathlessness, nausea, burning sensation in the eyes and more. Follow these tips when dealing with smog and air pollution.

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  Gurugram unveils helpline numbers to report complaints about pollution

  India | November 09, 2020 20:57 IST

  These complaints will include putting garbage or debris in places other than the designated ones, construction activities without adopting preventive measures, information about polluting units, factories, unauthorised fuel uses and other elements violating the pollution norms across the district.

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  India, China and Russia don’t take care of their air: Trump

  World | July 30, 2020 10:30 IST

  US President Donald Trump has alleged that India, China and Russia do not take care of their air, while America does, noting that he withdrew from the "one-sided, energy-destroying" Paris climate accord which would have made it a "non-competitive nation".

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  Bengal government withdraws pool car circular issued to schools

  India | February 08, 2020 17:10 IST

  Bengal govt withdraws pool car circular issued to schools Kolkata, The West Bengal government on Saturday withdrew the notification that mandated car pool and bus services for ferrying students in 26 schools of the city.

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  Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' category

  India | December 14, 2019 11:48 IST

  The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 179 at 9.45 am which falls in the "moderate" category as against 316 on Friday morning. The AQI recorded in Ghaziabad was 264, Greater Noida 241, Noida 254, Gurgaon 165, the Meteorological (MeT) department said.

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  Increase in wind speed improves air quality in Delhi

  India | November 24, 2019 11:31 IST

  Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) recorded a marginal improvement in the air quality on Saturday due to a slight increase in wind speed.