New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal has granted time to authorities and a private school in Central Delhi to file their responses in a suo motu case concerning a ban on metal water bottles and the alleged health risks of plastic usage among students.A Bench headed by Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, and comprising Expert Member Dr Afroz Ahmad, was hearing the matter initiated on the basis of a news report titled “Parents object to metal water bottle ban at private sch…
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New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Delhi also woke up to shallow fog and slightly warmer temperatures on Monday, indicating a gradual end to the winter season, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 206, placing it in the ‘poor’ category at 7 a.m., according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Several monitoring stations recorded AQI levels in the poor to moderate range. As per CPCB data, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 289, Bawana 259, Chandni Chowk 193, DTU 206, IGI Airport (T…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The air quality deteriorated sharply on Friday morning in Delhi-NCR, with several areas recording Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in the “very poor” category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The worsening pollution coincided with cold wave conditions and dense fog across the city, adding to health and travel concerns.At 7 a.m., Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 354, placing it firmly in the “very poor” category. Other pollution hots…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Dense smog and fog enveloped large parts of the national Capital on Saturday morning, significantly reducing visibility and affecting daily life across the city. Prominent landmarks such as Rashtrapati Bhawan and India Gate were shrouded in thick haze, while visibility on Kartavya Path dropped sharply, leading to traffic slowdowns and travel disruptions.According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) accessed through the SAMEER app, Delhi’s Air Quality…
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) The New Year 2026 began on a wet note for Mumbaikars as several parts of the country’s financial capital witnessed rain early Thursday morning, altering the usual festive atmosphere associated with the first day of the year.Instead of greeting the New Year with bright sunshine, parts of Mumbai, particularly the island city, woke up to rainfall.Showers began shortly before 6 a.m., with some areas experiencing moderate rain while others reported light drizzling. The intensity …
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Sunday morning as several parts of the national capital woke up under a thick layer of smog, once again highlighting the city’s persistent pollution woes.While Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) hovered on the edge of the ‘very poor’ category, neighbouring Noida recorded ‘severe’ air quality, with the AQI touching 415.According to data from the Sameer app, developed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), De…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The national capital continued to reel under heavy smog on Monday morning, with air quality levels remaining in the “very poor” category and several areas slipping into “severe” pollution levels. The deteriorating conditions once again raised health concerns for residents and disrupted normal daily activities across the city.According to data from the Sameer app, Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 366 at around 7.05 a.m. The worst air quali…