Delhi Pollution

PWD set to appoint ‘specialised’ agencies to develop green spaces on roads in Delhi

February 08, 2026 4:53 am

Currently, PWD's horticulture wing develops such green spaces.

Delhi’s air generally clears by mid-January. Here’s why it hasn’t

January 27, 2026 11:30 am

The air crisis in Delhi is not waiting for better evidence. It suffers from blurred boundaries, fancy nomenclature, and the repeated use of complexity as a brake on action

Seize the podium, but first look the air problem in the eye

January 26, 2026 7:38 am

Pitching for the Olympics requires India to confront the problem at home. It cannot continue to turn a blind eye to its own athletes battling harsh summers and toxic winters

Toxic air wake-up call: We get tired and our recovery is slower when we train outdoors, writes para world champion Sumit Antil

January 27, 2026 6:33 pm

Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil and Gajendra Singh, husband and coach of Paralympics bronze medalist Simran Sharma, speak up on the pitfalls of training outdoors under thick layer of air pollution

Why Delhi’s pollution sources are being mapped anew: CAQM explains

January 21, 2026 12:16 pm

The report underlined that Delhi's pollution profile shifts drastically between seasons.

CAQM flags ‘serious deficiencies’ in implementation of GRAP measures in Delhi-NCR

January 20, 2026 9:34 am

Terming the non-compliance “serious”, the CAQM has directed the DPCC and other SPCBs to identify officers responsible for failures in implementation of GRAP measures and initiate appropriate proceedings against them.

Delhi wakes up to thick blanket of smog as AQI remains severe

January 19, 2026 9:02 am

Delhi saw a significant deterioration of air quality on Sunday, with the city recording an AQI (air quality index) of 444 in the ‘Severe category’, compared to 400 a day before, when it was in the ‘Very Poor’ category.

Delhi air turns 'severe', may see slight improvement today

January 19, 2026 5:45 am

This comes a day after the anti-pollution watchdog, Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), invoked the strictest anti-pollution measures under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR.

School timings in Noida, Greater Noida, Dadri changed due to dense fog

January 20, 2026 9:44 am

Delhi-NCR schools likely shut on Jan 19: Under GRAP Stage IV, state governments have the authority to suspend in-person classes and shift schools to online or hybrid modes if air quality is deemed hazardous.

Delhi wakes up to thick blanket of smog; IGI airport issues advisory

January 18, 2026 11:16 am

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport issued an advisory for passengers amid the low visibility conditions.

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.

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.