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Every October, as the festive season lights up homes across India, the skies above Delhi-NCR turn grey with smog. This year, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has already crossed the 'very poor' mark in several areas, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). PM2.5 levels in the city are currently hovering around 250-300 ug/m3, nearly five times the safe limit prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO). While stubble burning, vehicular emissions, and low wind speed are key contri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The capital is raring for Diwali celebrations this weekend. The permission for bursting green firecrackers, this Diwali, has added zing to the excitement and festive mood. However, the dipping air quality ahead of the festival is threatening to play spoiler. Air quality in the capital as well as the National Capital Region (NCR) has fallen to the 'very poor' category, creating concerns for both the public and the administration. According to the Central Pollu ...Read More >
Stage I of GRAP is implemented when the AQI exceeds 200. Stage II (Very Poor) comes into effect when it crosses 300, Stage III (Severe) at levels above 350, and Stage IV (Severe Plus) when the AQI goes beyond 400. New Delhi: Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the 'poor' category for the first time this season with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 211 on Tuesday ahead of Diwali. It forced Commission for Air Quality Management to impose stage I of Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) in Delhi-NCR. Th ...Read More >
MUMBAI: As Mumbai's air quality dips following the monsoon season, environmentalists warn that the five-day Diwali festival could push pollution levels higher. Every year, the city's air and noise readings spike after fireworks, prompting debate over the use of green crackers- the supposedly less polluting alternative. In order to understand what they are, how they differ from traditional fireworks, and how citizens can celebrate responsibly, HT spoke with Sumaira Abdulali, crusader against pol ...Read More >
Chennai: This Diwali, only green crackers using formulations approved by CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) are permitted. These have smaller shells and reduced chemical content, a move expected to have a significant impact on both air quality and noise levels. However, some quantities of regular crackers still find their way into the market, as experts say enforcement remains patchy.As per a Supreme Court order, only eco-friendly green firecrackers are permitted ...Read More >
New Delhi: As the festive season approaches, so does India's recurring debate, whether "green crackers" can really make Diwali celebrations less polluting. In light of worsening winter smog and continued firecracker prohibitions, let's ask the very straightforward and approachable question: What are green crackers, and how do they compare and relate to conventional fireworks? Green crackers are a newer, advanced generation of firecrackers, developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial R ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Around 15 million people in India were affected due to wildfires in 2024-25, with Uttar Pradesh being the most impacted region, a global study has estimated. Uttar Pradesh was also found to have experienced its most severe wildfire season on record, which researchers said was driven by crop burning, heatwaves and dry fuel accumulation. Regional fires contributed to severe haze episodes in New Delhi in November 2024, with PM2.5 levels reaching 13 times the daily standard ...Read More >
Each winter, Delhi is blanketed in acrid smog, a toxic mix of crop-burning, factory emissions and choking traffic Pollution levels in India's capital shaped Natasha Uppal and her husband's decision on parenthood -- either raise their child away from the city, or stay put and remain childless. New Delhi and the surrounding metropolitan area, home to more than 30 million people, consistently tops world rankings for air pollution. Uppal, who grew up in the city, often considered leaving -- espec ...Read More >
Bengaluru (India) (AFP) - Pollution levels in India's capital shaped Natasha Uppal and her husband's decision on parenthood -- either raise their child away from the city, or stay put and remain childless. New Delhi and the surrounding metropolitan area, home to more than 30 million people, consistently tops world rankings for air pollution. Uppal, who grew up in the city, often considered leaving -- especially on days spent indoors with air purifiers humming, or when she battled severe migrai ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: This Diwali, Sadar Bazar, once Delhi's bustling wholesale hub for crackers, is witnessing a quieter season. The narrow lanes of Old Delhi's famous market, usually alive with the loud bang of firecrackers and the sharp smell of burnt sulphur, now shimmer with tinsel, diyas and paper lanterns. Yet, there's a noticeable absence of the traditional fireworks that once marked the festive season. Traders in Sadar Bazar are reporting poor sales as most customers now opt for decorative lights ...Read More >
Noida: The worsening air quality trend continued on Wednesday as Noida's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) hit 318, breaching the 'very poor' category for the first time this season. This was also the country's worst AQI to be recorded on the day. The last time the city's AQI breached the very poor mark was on Jan 4, when it touched 365.A visible smog layer hung over the region throughout the day, with 7x sectors and areas off the Noida expressway seeing high concentrations of PM2.5 and 10 ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The air quality took a downturn on Wednesday, with the average air quality index (AQI) escalating to 251 from 216 the previous day, marking a 16% increase within just 24 hours, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This has resulted in air quality plunging deeper into the 'poor' category, signaling the beginning of winter smog season. Among the city's monitoring stations, Vikas Sadan and Sector 51 recorded 'very poor' air, with indices at 320 and 319 respectively. In cont ...Read More >
New Delhi: Deteriorating further, the city's air quality worsened within the poor category on Wednesday, even as the pollution models indicated that the air quality index would turn very poor even before Diwali.The average AQI was 233 at 4pm against 211 on Tuesday. According to weather analysts, while the mornings are likely to turn misty or foggy and winds calmer, the share of stubble burning to the city's PM2.5 levels is expected to rise from less than 1% to over 4% by Friday. This may lead to ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The air quality took a downturn on Wednesday, with the average air quality index (AQI) escalating to 251 from 216 the previous day, marking a 16% increase within just 24 hours, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This has resulted in air quality plunging deeper into the 'poor' category, signaling the beginning of winter smog season.Among the city's monitoring stations, Vikas Sadan and Sector 51 recorded 'very poor' air, with indices at 320 and 319 respectively. In contr ...Read More >
India's top court on Wednesday permitted the use of some firecrackers in New Delhi during the Diwali festival, easing a blanket ban even as the capital battles unhealthy winter air pollution. The Supreme Court said the controlled use of the less-polluting "green firecrackers" -- developed by federal research institutes to reduce particulate and gas emission -- would be allowed for limited periods between Saturday and Tuesday. During Diwali, a major Hindu festival of lights, widespread bursting ...Read More >
Meanwhile, Delhi experienced partially cloudy skies on Friday, with no rainfall recorded. (File) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Rainfall and winds helped Delhi avoid a sharp pollution rise after Dussehra celebrations * Delhi's 24-hour average AQI was 88 on Friday, categorised as satisfactory * Post-Dussehra pollution spikes have been common, with AQI exceeding 200 in recent years Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhit: A combi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Meeting national targets of cutting PM2.5 pollution by 30 per cent can help bring down prevalence of diseases such as hypertension, COPD and anaemia from the current nearly five per cent to three per cent among women of reproductive age. Researchers and experts from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and Climate Trends, a research-based consulting and capacity building initiative in Delhi, have developed a 'Health Benefit Assessment Dashboard' based on data ga ...Read More >
Slashing pollution levels across the country by up to 30% can substantially reduce the burden of ailments such as heart disease, diabetes, anaemia and low birth weight among women and children, said a new assessment released Tuesday by IIT-Delhi and Climate Trends, a research-based consulting and capacity building initiative. Data on disease prevalence from National [...] Slashing pollution levels across the country by up to 30% can substantially reduce the burden of ailments such as heart dise ...Read More >
Bhopal: Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing from September 23, an all-party meeting was hosted by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday at his official residence, where a formal resolution to ensure the full 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has been unanimously adopted, marking a decisive shift in the state's legal and administrative posture. Backed by all major parties, the resolution affirms that the remaining 13% of the quota, on top of the 14% already impleme ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) Residents of 130 cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) could see their life expectancy increase by two years compared to 2017 if India achieves its revised target of a 40 per cent reduction in particulate pollution by 2026, a new report said on Thursday. Launched in 2019, NCAP aimed to cut 2017 particulate pollution levels in 130 highly polluted cities by 20-30 per cent by 2024. In 2022, the government revised the target to a 40 per cent reduction ...Read More >
* Delhi is testing retrofitting devices to cut heavy vehicle emissions by over 70 per cent * Thirty catalytic converter devices will be installed on older BS-III and BS-IV trucks and buses * Devices trap and neutralise pollutants like PM, CO, HC, and NOx near the exhaust Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: In a bid to tackle one of the worst sources of air pollution, Delhi has begun testing retrofitting devices that promise to cut harmful emissions from h ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: An ongoing case in the Delhi High Court has brought fresh focus on corruption and extortion rackets allegedly operating inside Tihar Jail, with the court informed on Wednesday that nine prison officials have been suspended and transferred following a preliminary probe. The officials are accused of colluding with inmates to extort money in exchange for providing certain facilities within the prison. The action followed a series of court directions in response to a petition by a former ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a bid to tackle severe air pollution in the city, the Delhi government will soon launch a pilot project that will test catalytic converter-based retrofitting devices on heavy commercial vehicles. The initiative, spearheaded by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), will focus on retrofitting 30 BS-III and BS-IV vehicles with the emission control devices. The devices, which have shown promise in reducing particulate matter, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides ...Read More >
New Delhi: To reduce emissions from BS III and IV vehicles, Delhi govt is evaluating the viability of a pilot project to deploy advanced catalytic converter-based retrofitting devices in 30 govt vehicles, said Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday. These vehicles will be tested in collaboration with IIT Delhi or International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT). If found effective, the govt will consider the large-scale installation of the device in BS-IV or below veh ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 4 (IANS) Ahead of the UN treaty on plastics, a new report in The Lancet journal on Monday has warned that plastic pollution is an underrecognised threat to the health of both humans and the planet, which must be addressed immediately. The report, led by a group of international experts, reviews the current evidence on how plastics -- including microplastics and plastic chemicals -- impact health. "Plastics are a grave, growing, and under-recognised danger to human and planeta ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (PTI) The Regional Medical Research Centre in Bhubaneswar, under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has developed an advanced malaria vaccine that can prevent plasmodium falciparum infection in individuals and minimise community transmission. The ICMR Delhi has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible organisations, companies and manufacturers enthusiastic about the Transfer of Technology for commercial production of "a recombinant chimeric multi-stage ...Read More >
New Delhi (ABC Live): MoEFCC Annual Report 2024-25: India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released its Annual Report 2024-25, highlighting the country's efforts in pollution control, afforestation, and climate action. This report reviews the key achievements and challenges from the MoEFCC's initiatives, providing a clear view of India's environmental progress. The Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) campaign engaged over 4.7 crore participants, resulting in ne ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The national capital's first cloud seeding trial to induce artificial rain and curb air pollution will now take place in the first half of September, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Friday Initially scheduled for early July, the operation was postponed after expert agencies, including the India Meteorological Department (IMD), IIT-Kanpur, and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, found July's weather unsuitable for cloud seeding. Authorities ha ...Read More >
Delhi government launches an innovation challenge targeting pollution from End-of-Life Vehicles. Despite initial enforcement issues, officials push for scalable and effective solutions to curb emissions. Concerns raised over implementation logistics and potential cross-border fuel smuggling negate immediate execution. In a decisive stride to address vehicular pollution, the Delhi government has introduced an innovation challenge, seeking scalable and economical solutions to tackle air pollution ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Three days after exempting majority of the coal- and lignite-based thermal power plants (TPPs) in India from installing key anti-pollution equipment that could have helped them meet the sulphur dioxide standards, the Union environment ministry on Monday sought to justify its move saying the current exposure levels provide no credible evidence to suggest that SO₂, under prevailing ambient conditions, is a major public health concern.It said any revision to SO2 standards must be driven ...Read More >
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