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Opinion | Delhi Has Every Pollution Control Policy - Except One That Works
Monday November 09, 2026Every November, Delhi performs the same ritual. We check the AQI before stepping outdoors, children are kept indoors, masks reappear, schools consider shutting, construction is restricted, and emergency meetings are convened. Politicians blame the weather, neighbouring states, farmers, or firecrackers. And then, as the season changes, the urgency d...
दीवाली की चौखट पर दिल्ली में सांसों का संकट: 30 साल की स्टडी ने हरियाली को लेकर क्या बताया?
Thursday November 05, 2026अध्ययन में हरियाली की मात्रा के साथ उसके फैलाव और आपसी जुड़ाव को भी महत्वपूर्ण पाया गया. जिन इलाकों में हरियाली ज्यादा बिखरी हुई थी, वहां सतही तापमान अधिक रहा. इसके विपरीत, बड़े और आपस में जुड़े हरित क्षेत्रों में तापमान कम पाया गया.
Opinion: Why Delhi's Smog Can't Be Fixed From SpaceDavid Fickling, Bloomberg
Monday October 19, 2026The clearest sign that Delhi is on a path to cleaner air would be a decline in the amount of paddy grown nearby, and therefore the acreage liable to be burned each year.
Don't Normalise Air Purifiers As Delhi Chokes | The Reason Why
Thursday December 11, 2025More than 90 cities in the world's top 100 polluting list are in India. With every passing year, the AQI is rising, reaching 'hazardous' levels.
Blog | Well Done, Delhi. You've Turned Lung Sacrifice Into A Badge Of HonourSaikat Kumar Bose
Monday November 10, 2025Till some years back, Delhiites would ask angry questions to those in power about the capitals annual tryst with toxic air. This has changed. Those in the driving seat dont see the need to answer now.
Opinion | Delhi Has Every Pollution Control Policy - Except One That Works
Monday November 09, 2026Every November, Delhi performs the same ritual. We check the AQI before stepping outdoors, children are kept indoors, masks reappear, schools consider shutting, construction is restricted, and emergency meetings are convened. Politicians blame the weather, neighbouring states, farmers, or firecrackers. And then, as the season changes, the urgency d...
दीवाली की चौखट पर दिल्ली में सांसों का संकट: 30 साल की स्टडी ने हरियाली को लेकर क्या बताया?
Thursday November 05, 2026अध्ययन में हरियाली की मात्रा के साथ उसके फैलाव और आपसी जुड़ाव को भी महत्वपूर्ण पाया गया. जिन इलाकों में हरियाली ज्यादा बिखरी हुई थी, वहां सतही तापमान अधिक रहा. इसके विपरीत, बड़े और आपस में जुड़े हरित क्षेत्रों में तापमान कम पाया गया.
Opinion: Why Delhi's Smog Can't Be Fixed From SpaceDavid Fickling, Bloomberg
Monday October 19, 2026The clearest sign that Delhi is on a path to cleaner air would be a decline in the amount of paddy grown nearby, and therefore the acreage liable to be burned each year.
Don't Normalise Air Purifiers As Delhi Chokes | The Reason Why
Thursday December 11, 2025More than 90 cities in the world's top 100 polluting list are in India. With every passing year, the AQI is rising, reaching 'hazardous' levels.
Blog | Well Done, Delhi. You've Turned Lung Sacrifice Into A Badge Of HonourSaikat Kumar Bose
Monday November 10, 2025Till some years back, Delhiites would ask angry questions to those in power about the capitals annual tryst with toxic air. This has changed. Those in the driving seat dont see the need to answer now.
Delhi battled toxic haze with an AQI of 383 on Diwali, while Mumbai recorded a comparatively better AQI of 129 despite hot and humid weather. Jahangirpuri topped Delhi’s pollution levels at 450.
After Punjab questioned Haryana over farm fires in the state and accused it of blaming Punjab for Delhi's pollution, the Haryana government has countered by showcasing its crop-residue management model
According to the Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) for Delhi, the air quality is likely to remain in the 'severe' category on November 8 and 9. The outlook for the subsequent six days indicates that the air quality is likely to fluctuate between the 'severe' and 'very poor' categories.
With Delhi-NCR's AQI crossing 400 and Diwali just a day away, former AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria tells NDTV that hospitals are witnessing a nearly 20% rise in patients with worsening respiratory problems.
Air pollution can lead to an increased risk of several health issues, such as cardiovascular and respiratory problems.
Delhi schools shift to hybrid mode up to Class 5 as AQI nears the severe category ahead of Diwali.
The notices were sent after a team led by Badshahpur Sub-District Magistrate (SDM) conducted a surprise inspection at both offices.
With Stage-III measures now in force, the existing curbs will continue alongside additional measures, including stricter pollution-control steps.
The readings indicate that while Mumbai's overall air quality was better than Delhi's, certain pockets continued to experience elevated pollution levels.
The court's observations came as Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) approached the 400 mark.

