Air Pollution
- Delhi
Situation in Delhi shouldn’t repeat in Hyderabad: Dy CM on air pollution
Hyderabad: Telangana deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has emphasized the need to prevent the pollution issues currently faced by Delhi from affecting Hyderabad. During his address at the “Green Telangana Summit-2025,”…
- Telangana
Telangana to launch 799 new TGSRTC electric buses by March 2025
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has announced the introduction of 799 new electric buses by March 2025 as part of its commitment to enhancing public transportation and reducing pollution. Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar revealed that 353…
- Hyderabad
Road transport 2nd largest source of NO2 pollution in Hyderabad: Report
Hyderabad: As air pollution remains a growing concern among citizens, road transport remains the second largest source of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) emissions in Hyderabad, contributing 24 percent of the total emissions, according…
- India
Rahul assures citizens’ delegation to take up air pollution issue in Parliament
New Delhi: A delegation comprising concerned citizens and experts met Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over the worsening air pollution crisis and outlined practical steps to tackle this…
- Hyderabad
Pollution in Hyderabad: AQI ranges from ‘Moderate’ to ‘Poor’ in Nov
Hyderabad: As pollution in Hyderabad is becoming a health and environmental concern, the city currently ranks 531st globally for the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) levels and has 1.18 times higher AQI…
- Delhi
Delhi-NCR continues to breathe in ‘very poor’ quality air
New Delhi: The air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to deteriorate, posing severe health risks for the people living in the region. On Saturday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national Capital…
- India
No direct link between air pollution and diseases: Govt
New Delhi: Air pollution is one of the aggravating factors for respiratory diseases, however, there is no conclusive data available in the country to establish a direct correlation between any disease caused…
- Telangana
Telangana EV policy critical to combat air pollution: Uttam Kumar
Hyderabad: Telangana Civil Supplies minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy emphasized the Telangana government’s dedication to advancing electric vehicles (EVs) as a critical part of its strategy to tackle the rising pollution crisis…
- Delhi
Amid rising air pollution, SC questions govt over trucks entering Delhi
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday questioned the Delhi government over the entry of trucks in the national capital, currently reeling under severe air pollution. “It is very difficult for us…
- India
Can air pollution affect weight gain and hormonal health?
New Delhi: Amid poor air quality in the national capital, doctors on Friday warned that the air pollutants, besides causing respiratory and cardiovascular issues, can also lead to weight gain, contribute to…
- India
Air pollution behind surging lung cancer in non-smokers in India: Experts
New Delhi: Lung cancer is significantly on the rise among non-smokers in India, and air pollution is a major contributing factor, said experts here on Thursday amid the continued poor air quality…
- Delhi
Delhi-NCR chokes under dense smog as AQI peaks to ‘severe’ level
New Delhi: Delhi woke up to smog-laden air on Thursday, with residents grappling with an Air Quality Index (AQI) classified as ‘severe.’ As of 7:30 a.m., the city’s average AQI reached 430,…
- India
Delhi-NCR’s air quality remains hazardous with ‘severe’ pollution levels in several areas
New Delhi: Delhi-NCR’s air quality remained dangerously poor on Wednesday, nearing the ‘severe’ category in several locations across the region. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s average air quality…
- India
Air pollution level increases in Delhi, eight stations in red zone
New Delhi: A day ahead of Diwali, air pollution increased considerably in the national capital on Wednesday with as many as eight monitoring stations recording ‘very poor’ quality air. Delhi recorded an…
- India
Delhi govt bans production, sale of firecrackers till Jan 1
New Delhi: The Delhi government on Monday banned the production, sale and use of firecrackers in the national capital to control air pollution in the coming winter season. Environment Minister Gopal Rai…
