Delhi most polluted city in India in 2022: Report

Delhi was the most polluted city in India in 2022 with PM 2.5 levels more than double the safe limit and the third highest average PM10 concentration, according to an analysis of Central Pollution......

Delhi's air quality remains 'severe' for 3rd straight day

A thick layer of smog continued to cover Delhi for the third day in a row on Saturday as the overall air quality remained in the "severe" category at 408, officials said. IMAGE: Smog engulfs......

As air quality worsens, Delhi implements more curbs

As Delhi stared at a public health emergency, a central government panel on Thursday directed authorities to ban the plying of four-wheeled diesel light motor vehicles in the city and adjoining NCR......

Delhi's air quality plunges to 'very poor' category

The air quality in the national quality was recorded in the 'very poor' category on Friday due to poor dispersion of pollutants owing to weak winds, according to the India Meteorological Department......

Ban on single-use plastic kicks in from July 1

As the ban on certain single-use plastic items kicks in from Friday, state governments will initiate an enforcement campaign and close down units engaging in production, distribution, stocking and......

Coronavirus lockdown leads to lower air pollution levels

The nationwide 'Janta Curfew' followed by the 21-day lockdown to combat the coronavirus outbreak have led to a significant reduction in pollution in the country, with 91 cities recording air......

Delhi is crumbling under its own weight

While Delhi boasts of one of the best metro systems in the world and decent infrastructure, reckless construction, legalising unauthorised colonies, and the worsening water and air quality dent its......

NGT slaps Rs 500 cr fine on Volkswagen for 'cheat device'

The National Green Tribunal on Thursday slapped a fine of Rs 500 crore on German auto major Volkswagen for damaging the environment through the use of "cheat device" in its diesel cars in......

Green Tribunal concerned over water use in IPL

IMAGE: The National Green Tribunal suggested laying down mandatory requirement of engagement of an environmental expert for every cricket stadium for ensuring compliance with the environmental......

India ready to play Delhi T20I, Rohit tells Ganguly

'Indian captain has confirmed that the team was fine and had a full outdoor training session without any issue.' IMAGE: The Indian players during their training session at the Arun Jaitley stadium......

PIX: Lankans get 'fussy' over smog-covered Feroz Shah Kotla

'If 20,000 people in the stands did not have problem and the Indian team did not face any issue, I wonder why Sri Lankan team made a big fuss. I will need to talk to the secretary and ask him to......