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Delhi Pollution
Every winter Delhi comes under the grip of severe pollution thanks to a host of factors from Diwali crackers to extensive crop stubble burning in nearby states. In fact, over the past few years Delhi has been among the most polluted cities in the world with PM 2.5 and PM10 levels many times over permissible limits. In 2016, the city is witnessing one of the worst periods of pollution ever recorded in the city.
DELHI POLLUTION NEWS
Delhi woman gives air purifier a ‘spa day’ after it turns black from pollution; viral video alarms netizens: ‘So harmful to stay indoors’
November 16, 2025 4:38 pm
In the Instagram reel, Pragati Agarwal is seen brushing off the machine as layers of dust and grime fall off like soot from a chimney.
AQI likely to stay between ‘severe’ and ‘very poor’ in coming week in Delhi
November 15, 2025 3:55 am
Days after the contribution of farm fires to the city’s air pollution peaked earlier this week at nearly 22%, stubble burning contributed 8.54% to Delhi’s PM2.5 levels on Friday, down from 12% the previous day.
Hybrid classes allowed till Class 5 in Noida, Greater Noida & Gurugram schools
November 15, 2025 9:32 am
In response to directives from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the Deputy Commissioner of Gurugram has declared that all schools in the district will adopt a hybrid learning model for students up to Class 5, allowing both online and offline classes.
Delhi-NCR AQI Level Today, 12 November 2025: Delhiites are now 'smoking 15 cigarettes a day' as air quality plummets to 'hazardous'
November 12, 2025 9:04 am
Delhi-NCR AQI Level Today, 12 November 2025: According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Delhi-NCR continued to record ‘severe’ air quality levels.
Click, Learn, Repeat: A guide for pollution-induced online classes for school children
November 12, 2025 9:46 am
But don’t worry, with a little planning and some solid teamwork between parents and schools, kids can stay safe, sharp, and spirited even when the air outside is a foggy mess and classes have gone digital. Here’s how parents can turn this challenge into a win.
Delhi air pollution: Delhi Metro introduces 60 additional trains as GRAP 3 kicks in
November 11, 2025 2:29 pm
Delhi air pollution, Delhi metro latest news: The move is aimed at encouraging people to use Metro instead of their own vehicles and help mitigate the deteriorating air quality in the capital city as a collective responsibility.
Delhi schools to go hybrid till Class 5 as govt imposes GRAP III
November 12, 2025 4:21 pm
Delhi Grap 3 Restrictions: The central government on Tuesday invoked stricter anti-pollution measures under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR after the city’s air quality slipped into the ‘severe’ category.
As Delhi chokes, CM announces 3-month experiment — staggered work hours for govt, MCD staff
November 08, 2025 9:29 am
At present, Delhi government offices operate between 9.30 am and 6 pm, and MCD offices from 9 am to 5.30 pm
Delhi NCR AQI today, November 6: Capital AQI nears 600 early morning; Noida, Gurgaon air quality in 'severe' category
November 06, 2025 7:49 am
Delhi-NCR AQI Level Today, November 6: Check the latest air quality index, pollution level, and smog conditions across Delhi and NCR with health safety advice and AQI category updates.
Once there was a Delhi winter, now we have a mask
November 05, 2025 11:49 am
Scents and smells mean very little in a world in which masks and air purifiers are basic life support. But they can only do so much. As a coughing fit draws to a close, I cast a glance at the air purifier struggling to keep PM levels under control.
DELHI POLLUTION PHOTOS
Delhi sees season‘s first fog leading to flight delays, diversions
November 13, 2024 2:58 pm
At Indira Gandhi International Airport, visibility dropped to just 50 meters by 9:30 am, leading to the diversion of seven flights—six to Jaipur and one to Lucknow.
Delhi’s AQI remains ‘very poor’
October 24, 2024 9:08 pm
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology has predicted that Delhi’s AQI will remain in the ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ categories for the next six days.
Delhi AQI 'severe': National capital region wakes up to thick haze, poor visibility
November 03, 2023 11:45 am
Delhi's air quality still 'very poor', schools to reopen tomorrow
November 08, 2022 8:11 pm
Delhi's air quality still 'very poor', schools to reopen tomorrow
Delhi pollution level enters 'severe plus', health emergency declared in capital
November 01, 2019 4:03 pm
The Delhi government on Friday decided to shut all schools till November 5 after a Supreme Court mandated panel declared a public health emergency in the Delhi-NCR region in the wake of rising level of pollution.
Bangladesh cricketers wear masks during training against Delhi's pollution
November 01, 2019 2:28 pm
The national capital's air quality is in "severe" category right now and Bangladesh players were seen wearing masks during a training session at the Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi.
Delhi air quality breaches ‘hazardous’ category a day after Diwali — see photos
November 10, 2018 7:52 am
Delhi Pollution: The air quality in Anand Vihar and areas around Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium recorded 999 AQI and Chanakyapuri 459, exposing people to major health risks
Delhi pollution: When firemen showered water from building at ITO to curb smog
November 16, 2017 2:31 pm
Delhi pollution: Firemen in the capital sprayed water from a DDA building at ITO which took passersby and commuters by surprise!
Explained in 5 pictures: SC order on diesel SUVs, luxury cars in Delhi
December 16, 2015 3:54 pm
The Supreme Court banned registration of diesel-run SUVs and cars having engines beyond 2000 cc in Delhi and NCR from March 1, next year.
DELHI POLLUTION VIDEOS
Pollution levels drop a bit in Delhi: News in Numbers
June 22, 2020 6:18 pm
Some good news for the people of Delhi. A slew of measures taken by multiple agencies on the city’s air pollution problem seem to have actually produced a slight respite. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i
Delhi Clears Up After 10 Days Of Smog
June 22, 2020 6:29 pm
Full documentary | Death By Breath: An Arre-Indian Express Original
May 08, 2016 2:50 pm
Amount spent on Odd-Even went in vain: BJP
January 21, 2016 5:46 am
New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Udit Raj on Thursday said despite spending Rs 20 crore on implementation of the Odd-Even formula, there was no significant decrease in Delhi’s pollution. Udit added that the scheme was not wrong, but the results were unproductive. He further said that the amount spent belongs to the common man of Delhi, and therefore it should have been used productively.
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