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Indian researchers introduce 'toxicity standard' of PM2.5 pollution

New Delhi, April 11: Researchers at the Bose Institute, an autonomous research institute under the Department of Science and Technology, showed that the toxicity value of PM2.5 experiences a sudden jump when the pollution reaches around 70 micrograms per cubic metre.

Swiss firm ranks Kathmandu most polluted city in the world

Kathmandu, April 8: A Swiss firm, IQAir, has ranked Kathmandu as the most polluted city in the world on Tuesday.

Forest fires in Nepal leave scores with severe burns, respiratory illness

Kathmandu, April 7: As Nepal chokes due to several incidents of forest fire, the number of burn cases has risen alarmingly in hospitals treating burn victims.

Increasing air pollution keeps Nepal's health sector and people's life expectancy at stake

By Binod Prasad Adhikari, Kathmandu, April 7: As the drone takes off, the skyline of Kathmandu is shrouded in a thick layer of polluted haze that has been lingering for weeks. Visibility has also dropped over the weeks, delaying the flights.rn

Working to bring life back into Delhi because clean air isn't a luxury, it's a right: Minister Sirsa

New Delhi, April 7: Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Minister for Environment, Forest and Wildlife in Delhi, on Sunday highlighted the efforts being initiated by the BJP government to curb air pollution in the national capital.

Three 'intensive' air and noise pollution enforcement days held in Eilat

Tel Aviv, April 6: As part of the fight against air pollution and noise from transportation, Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection what it described as three "intensive enforcement days" were held in Eilat (Monday to Wednesday, March 31 to April 2).

Nepal on high alert as air quality continues to deteriorate

Kathmandu, April 4: Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population has urged people to take precautions as air pollution levels continue to remain unhealthy throughout the week.

Supreme Court refuses to relax crackers-ban in Delhi-NCR

New Delhi, April 3: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to relax its order imposing a complete ban on firecrackers in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR).

CAQM invokes Stage I of GRAP in Delhi-NCR as air quality deteriorates

New Delhi, April 2: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-I in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect after the national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped to 'poor' category on Wednesday.

Air pollution exposure in childhood may affect brain's thinking, controlling capacity: Study

New Delhi, April 2: Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid-childhood may have weaker connections between key brain regions that can highly impact their thinking and controlling capacity, according to a study.

Expand bus fleet, boost last-mile connectivity, says CAG report on managing Delhi air pollution

New Delhi, April 1: To arrest the deteriorating air quality in the national Capital due to vehicular emissions, the Delhi Government should immediately address the issue of shortage of 2,250 public transport buses and complement it with last-mile connectivity options, recommended a CAG report on air pollution.

Delhi: CAG report on air pollution points to data shortage, discrepancy

New Delhi, April 1: Discrepancies in Pollution Under Control (PUC) certification system, lack of data on vehicles' emission load and shortage of public transport buses were flagged as key reasons for the city's toxic air in a CAG report on pollution tabled by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday in Delhi Legislative Assembly.

'Pothole-free roads before monsoon is our goal,' says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta as she inspects Ring Road

New Delhi, April 1: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the Ring Road at Samaypur to inspect the ongoing road construction work and inaugurate the project, which is being constructed at a cost of Rs 12.5 crore.

Delhi Assembly to hold two-day discussion on CAG report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles'

New Delhi, March 31: There will be a two-day discussion in the Delhi Assembly on the CAG report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles, ' which will be tabled in the House on April 1, said Speaker Vijender Gupta.

Kathmandu air quality deteriorates to 'Very Unhealthy' level, flight operations disrupted

Kathmandu, March 31: A thick layer of haze enveloped the Kathmandu Valley, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) into the 'Very Unhealthy' category on Monday.

Maha govt withdraws 6 pc tax on EVs priced above Rs 30 lakh

Mumbai, March 26: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Wednesday in the state council that the government has decided to withdraw the six per cent tax on electric vehicles (EVs) priced above Rs 30 lakh, as was initially proposed by Deputy CM and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar in the annual budget for 2025-26.

CAQM invokes Stage I of GRAP in Delhi-NCR as air quality deteriorates

New Delhi, March 24: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-I in Delhi-NCR after the national capital's Air Quality Index went to 206 ('poor' category) on Monday.

Air pollution behind rising heart attacks in India: Experts

New Delhi, March 21: Air pollution not only affects the lungs but is also behind the increased heart attacks in the country, said public health experts on Friday.

AAP intentionally polluting Delhi air to defame BJP, says Minister Sirsa

New Delhi, March 21: Delhi Food and Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of intentionally worsening Delhi's air pollution to harm the image of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

GRAP stage-I curbs revoked as air quality improves in Delhi

New Delhi, March 15: As the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital shows improvement, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to lift the restrictions imposed under Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect in Delhi and surrounding National Capital Region (NCR).

India home to six of world's most polluted cities despite drop in PM 2.5: Report

New Delhi, March 11: India saw a seven per cent decline in PM2.5 levels in 2024, but six of the world's ten most polluted cities were still in the country, according to the IQAir 2024 World Air Quality Report.

Improvement in air quality with decline in pollution levels in India: World Air Quality Report

New Delhi, March 11: The World Air Quality Report 2024 by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir reveals a positive trend in India's air quality, despite ongoing challenges.

Stage-I GRAP invoked in Delhi-NCR with 'immediate effect' to mitigate effects of 'poor' air quality

New Delhi, March 7: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday invoked all actions under Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect in Delhi and surrounding National Capital Region (NCR), to mitigate the effects of 'poor' air quality.

Study explores how air pollution leads to memory loss in Alzheimer's

New Delhi, March 1: Toxins found in air pollution, and wildfire smoke may trigger a chemical change in the brain that can lead to memory loss as seen in Alzheimer's disease, according to a study.

Today it was a Marlboro Light: Vir Das takes dig at Mumbai's air pollution

Mumbai, March 1: Stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das, who has never shied away from talking about social issues, recently took a dig at Mumbai's worsening air pollution while humorously comparing breathing in the city to "smoking a cigarette."

From April 1, no sale of petrol to vehicles older than 15 years: Delhi Minister Sirsa

New Delhi, March 1: Delhi Forest and Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday announced a ban from April 1 on sale of fuel to vehicles older than 15 years and constituted a team to identify and restrict movement of overage, polluting vehicles in the city.

Dhaka tops list of most polluted cities in world today

Dhaka, March 1: Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh on Saturday morning has created a record with the most polluted air quality in the world. According to the air quality and pollution city ranking, the air was classified as 'hazardous'.

Air pollution may be higher inside your home than outdoors: Study

Birmingham, February 18: A new study reveals that people may be exposed to unhealthy levels of airborne pollutants inside their homes, even if the outdoor air quality is good.

Pollution from car brake-wear more harmful for lungs than diesel exhaust: Study

New Delhi, Feb 17: Exposure to pollution from car brake wear can prove to be more harmful to the lungs than diesel exhaust, according to a study.

Air pollution, vitamin B12 deficiency major culprits behind rising anaemia in India: Experts

New Delhi, Feb 13: While anaemia is long known to be caused by iron deficiency, experts on Thursday noted that air pollution and vitamin B12 deficiency have emerged as major culprits behind its increasing prevalence in the country.

Milind Deora submits Committee report, recommends 'rules enforcement for solving Delhi's air pollution'

New Delhi, Feb 11: Milind Deora, Rajya Sabha MP and the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Subordinate Legislation presented the 254th report on air quality management in the National Capital Region (NCR) in the House on Tuesday.

Study shows how PM2.5 raises health, economic costs for elderly

New Delhi, Feb 7: While air pollution is becoming a growing health issue worldwide, a new study focussed on its health and economic costs in the elderly.

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' category

New Delhi, February 7: The air quality in the national capital improved and was recorded in the 'moderate' category on Friday morning.

Indians justifiably outraged by poor air quality: American entrepreneur Bryan Johnson after exiting Nikhil Kamath's podcast

Los Angeles, February 5: After leaving a podcast with Zerodha Co-founder Nikhil Kamath early citing bad air quality, American entrepreneur and venture capitalist Bryan Johnson raised concerns over the health impacts of air pollution in India and said that "Indians are justifiably outraged by the poor air quality they are exposed to daily."

Light rainfall graces Delhi-NCR, brings down temperature, improves AQI

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