pollution

How to boost lung power during air pollution: Which pranayama breathing routines can do that?

December 22, 2025 1:02 pm

Boosting lung health during extreme pollution is not about forcing more air in; it is about learning to release better

Punjab most groundwater-stressed state, Rajasthan and Haryana follow: Centre

December 15, 2025 10:50 am

CGWB's National Assessment Report for 2024-25 says Punjab’s groundwater extraction rate has reached 156 per cent, the highest among all states and significantly higher than the national average of 60.63 per cent

Delhi AQI hits 401, government reinstates GRAP Stage III

December 13, 2025 11:55 am

NCR Pollution Control Boards and other relevant agencies have been directed to escalate preventive measures to contain further deterioration of air quality in the region.

Right to breathe: Landmark NGT order directs PMC to frame norms for pollution from construction sites

December 08, 2025 10:28 pm

The court was hearing a petition filed by a Baner-based housing society against a construction site that was creating noise and air pollution.

Coming at last, new study to identify sources of pollution in Delhi

December 09, 2025 4:13 pm

The Indian Express had on November 27 reported that the data being relied to identify pollution sources is seven years old.

Pollution woes in Delhi: CAQM flying squads inspect 321 roads across city

December 01, 2025 5:18 am

According to the consolidated inspection report, 35 road stretches exhibited high visible dust levels, 61 showed moderate, 94 recorded low, and 131 stretches were found to have no visible dust.

SC ruling on post-facto clearances sets environmental law back by decades

November 29, 2025 7:33 am

Future generations may well look back and ask us what we were doing when their constitutional right to a healthy environment was being dismantled.

Farm fire share drops after reaching peak but NCR cities remain most polluted, data shows

November 25, 2025 11:31 am

Delhi air to remain 'Very Poor' in coming days.

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.

Delhi-NCR AQI Level Today, 11 November 2025: Delhi gasps for air as pollution levels hit ‘severe’ in most areas; Bawana, Rohini, Mundka worst affected

November 11, 2025 7:25 am

Delhi-NCR AQI Level Today, 10 November 2025: The air quality across Delhi remains hazardous, with most monitoring stations reporting ‘severe’ pollution levels.

Day after Diwali: New Delhi shrouded in toxic smog

November 05, 2021 2:32 pm

Levels of pollutants rose sharply from Thursday night onwards, data from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) indicates.

Diwali 2017: Firecracker ban goes up in smoke, Delhi wakes up to blanket of smog

October 20, 2017 5:34 pm

A day after Diwali, Delhiites experienced a comparatively better air quality than what it was last year. However, the level of pollution recorded in several parts of the capital exceeded 15 times the acceptable limits on Friday.

Disney princesses struggle with sexual abuse and drug overdose in this thought-provoking photo series

May 12, 2017 4:41 pm

Photographer Shannon Dermody re​imagine​d​ what the princesses would go through if they were living in today's times.

Air pollution is reducing life expectancy by a year: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

PM Modi inaugurates Kundli-Manesar expressway, Congress calls in unsafe

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

At the inauguration of the Kundli-Manesar expressway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacks Congress. The grand old party responds by calling it a publicity stunt in election season.

The impact of stubble burning on Delhi’s air pollution: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

Stubble burning is the deliberate setting fire of the straw stubble that remains after wheat is harvested. The smoke from this practice is often blamed as a major factor in Delhi’s air pollution. This is what the data says.

Supreme Court puts a partial ban on firecrackers just before Diwali

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

The Supreme Court has put a partial ban on firecrackers and asked central and state pollution boards to monitor air quality a week before and after Diwali. Here’s what the court said.

UNBOXING: What pollution from vehicles is doing to our city and our body

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

his month, we sit down with Anumita Roychowdhury, the Executive Director of Centre for Science and environment to understand the impact of pollution from vehicles on the street.

Air pollution is reducing life expectancy by a year: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

Airports Authority of India organizes Cycle Expedition for Green and Clean India

February 15, 2016 4:32 pm

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Air pollution and green house gas emissions are posing severe challenges to our health. Sensitizing people on issues relating to pollution, Airports Authority of India organized the All India Relay Cycle Expedition 2015-16 with green India and clean India messages. The aim of the cycle relay was to spread awareness on pollution control and promote cycling as a healthy practice. The expedition was flagged off by senior officials of Airports Authority of India from Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan in New Delhi. Seventy-five cyclists will cover more than 1,600 kilometers, touching over 20 cities spread over 5 states in a span of 23 days. The 5-leg expedition will cover Gwalior, Kota, Udaipur, Jaipur and will return to New Delhi on 9th March. Cycling is one of the most sustainable and environment-friendly transportation modes and the Airports Authority of India is initiating a green campaign in this direction for its own staff. Apart from promoting healthy and environment friendly habits, Airports Authority of India also undertakes several sports related initiatives and organizes sports activities throughout the country. As part of the green initiative, Airports Authority of India has also installed solar lighting in new terminals, water harvesting and the sewage water is being used for horticulture.

Pollution In Kabul potentially kills thousands every year

February 13, 2016 2:57 pm

‘Odd-Even’ scheme could not control pollution: Vadra

February 08, 2016 10:41 am

Greater Noida (UP), Feb 08 (ANI): Reacting on the APP Government’s ‘Odd-Even’ formula, Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra on Monday said people had to face inconvenience because of the scheme. He added though there was less traffic on the road, but the level of pollution saw no difference. He further said that the hybrid and CNG vehicles should be used by people but the prices of these vehicles should be customer-friendly.

Judges and Govt. officials ride bicycles to curb pollution

January 11, 2016 2:07 pm

Chhindwara, Jan 11 (ANI): The District Judge, Additional District Judge (ADJ), Collector and SDM in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday rode bicycles to their offices as an attempt to curb pollution. District and Sessions Judge AJ Khan said that all the judges have decided to cycle to the court once a week. He added that the Bar Association is also included in this initiative. Khan urged the people, especially students, to use bicycles instead of other motor vehicles. Additional District Judge (ADJ) Deepesh Tiwari stated that all the judges and employees have taken a resolution to ride bicycles to respective offices every Saturday. Tiwari further said that this initiative would send a good message to the public.