Topic: pollution

Bhopal’s Toxic Air: Pollution Behind Every Second Respiratory Case

Air pollution in Bhopal is increasingly emerging as a serious public health challenge, moving beyond environmental concerns to directly affect the every...

NCR air poor, pollution rises in Noida and Gurugram too

Delhi-NCR continues to face poor air after Diwali, with pollution also rising in Noida and Gurugram, CPCB data showed.

Delhi pollution worsens as AQI crosses 400 in several areas

Delhi’s air pollution remains a concern after Diwali, with AQI crossing 400 at some monitoring centres and most areas in the very poor category.

Firecrackers became a major pollution source in Delhi after Diwali

Firecrackers accounted for a major share of Delhi’s pollution load after Diwali, with IITM estimates showing a sharp rise in PM2.5 pollution.

Post-Diwali pollution impact: Delhi hospitals see rise in respiratory patients

New Delhi: The impact of increased pollution in Delhi’s air after Diwali is now becoming visible on people’s health, with hospitals reporting more respiratory and eye-related cases.

Delhi air improves slightly as average AQI drops to 299

Delhi saw slight relief after Diwali as the average AQI fell to 299, though several areas remained in the very poor air quality category.

Morning, evening walks in polluted air may harm your health

New Delhi: The habit of walking in the morning and evening to stay healthy may currently prove harmful amid rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR and other areas.

Jhansi air quality improves after Diwali as AQI drops to 74

People in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, have got relief after pollution levels declined following Diwali, with the city’s AQI dropping to 74.

Nafisa Ali Sodhi, battling cancer, flags worsening Delhi air pollution

Veteran Bollywood actor Nafisa Ali Sodhi, who is undergoing cancer treatment, has expressed concern over rising Delhi air pollution after Diwali and shared a health update.

Kolkata Plans Rosewater Mist Amid Pollution Concerns

West Bengal Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul has proposed an unusual initiative to address Kolkata's pollution concerns b...

Post-Diwali garbage piles and fires raise pollution concerns in Delhi

After Diwali, Delhi’s garbage management system appears strained, with waste piles reported in several areas and open burning raising pollution concerns.

Suvendu Blames Communists for Firecracker Pollution Complaints

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has sparked political controversy after blaming communists and people who do not follow Sanatan traditions f...

Firecrackers burst overnight in Delhi despite ban, 393 FIRs filed

Despite a ban on firecrackers in Delhi, heavy fireworks were set off on Diwali night. Delhi Police registered 393 FIRs against violators.

Ratna Singh launches sharp attack over Delhi pollution, says discipline forgotten

Ratna Singh criticised negligence over Delhi pollution after Diwali, saying people forgot discipline and must follow rules and social responsibility.

Delhi’s Toxic Air Becomes Medical Emergency, Patients’ Lives at Risk

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR after Diwali has become extremely serious, with Dr Randeep Guleria calling it a medical emergency that may endanger vulnerable patients.

Maharashtra orders strict action against industrial units over Godavari pollution

Maharashtra has directed strict action against industrial units discharging untreated or partially treated waste into the Godavari and its tributaries.

Air pollution worsens in ten UP cities as winter nears

Air quality is steadily deteriorating in several cities of Uttar Pradesh, with ten cities reaching the poor category and severe cold likely after three days.

Delhi air turns toxic after Diwali, five-year pollution record broken

Delhi’s air turned toxic after Diwali, with the average AQI at 371 on November 9 and 376 on Diwali, November 8, the highest festival-day level in five years.

AAP alleges Delhi AQI data manipulation as political row erupts

A political row has erupted in Delhi over AQI data after Diwali, with AAP accusing the BJP government of hiding actual pollution figures.

Punjab records 3,307 stubble-burning cases, Rs 60.60 lakh fine imposed

Punjab recorded 3,307 stubble-burning cases up to November 7, 2026, with Rs 60.60 lakh imposed as environmental compensation, according to a pollution board report.