Articles by Jasjeev Gandhiok
DSS stops predictions as another pollution forecasting model down
The forecasting project comes under the Union ministry of earth sciences and is run as a collaboration with IITM in Pune
Updated on Oct 25, 2024 05:18 AM IST
No respite from toxic Delhi air, ‘severe’ level close
At 11am on Wednesday, the average AQI reading was 366 (very poor) — inching towards the 'severe' zone.
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 06:35 AM IST
Delhi’s air quality worsens, curbs tightened
The 24-hour average AQI was 310 on Monday, up from an AQI of 277(“poor”) recorded on Sunday.
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 05:45 AM IST
Delhi: Bad air days are here with an uptick in farm fires
Delhi's air quality worsened late Sunday, with AQI surpassing 300 due to farm fires in Punjab and Haryana, forecasted to remain 'very poor' through Wednesday.
Updated on Oct 21, 2024 01:51 AM IST
30 years of Tree Act: A tussle for green cover in Delhi
The government has set a target of planting 6.4 million saplings in Delhi this year, after previous year’s target of 5.2 million was met by December 2023
Updated on Oct 21, 2024 12:03 PM IST
Delhi: Early warning system off the mark amid AQI spike
The project is run by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, and functions under the Union ministry of earth sciences.
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 05:23 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
Anand Vihar’s air quality nearly twice as bad as rest of Delhi
On Thursday, the Delhi government issued urgent directives to officials, calling for immediate action to curb rising pollution at designated hot spots
Updated on Oct 18, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Delhi govt to procure drones to ‘spray’ mist at pollution hot spots
The drones, in addition to spraying mist to control dust pollution, will also have sensors that will enable it to record air pollution data
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 01:04 AM IST
Grap’s Stage 1 rolls out as calm winds, low temp keep air ‘poor’ in Delhi
Sunday was the first “poor” air day since the monsoon withdrew, marking the beginning of a transition to winter
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 05:02 AM IST
Delhi govt notifies ban on all types of firecrackers in Delhi ahead of Diwali
Announcing the notification, Delhi’s environment minister Gopal Rai said the ban has been imposed in order to control the spike in pollution seen in the region through the usage of firecrackers
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 02:03 PM IST
Air quality worsens to ‘poor’ in Delhi, minimum stays below 20°C
The 24-hour average AQI was at 224 at 4pm in the “poor” category — a bleak 69 points worse from 155 (moderate) on Saturday
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 05:02 AM IST
DPCC to monitor impact of firecrackers on air quality
The panel will set up laboratories at the three locations —Satyavati College in Ashok Vihar; ITI Shahdara in Vivek Vihar and on Aurobindo Marg — to assess the impact of emissions from firecrackers on the air quality
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Dip in fireflies raise ecological concerns
Fireflies are best sighted just before or after monsoon rain arrives. The insects mate in India between May and early June.
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 06:31 AM IST
IndiGo glitch leaves many stranded across country
The technical glitch started at 12:30 pm and affected everything from online bookings to check-ins at airports nationwide.
Updated on Oct 06, 2024 04:47 AM IST
20 days on, ban on firecrackers in Delhi yet to be notified
A lack of a notification in this regard means that the government cannot take penal action against violators,
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 05:36 AM IST
Voting for Delhi University students’ union polls ends; turnout at 35%
Over 51,300 students voted in Delhi University's elections, but results are on hold due to court orders regarding campus defacement.
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 05:20 AM IST
DMRC to soon introduce facial recognition cameras on Airport Express Line
A tender has been floated for the design, supply, and commissioning of the cameras at the entry/exit points of seven stations.
Published on Sep 26, 2024 10:53 PM IST
Delhi govt unveils 21-point winter action plan to combat air pollution
Environment minister Gopal Rai said that the plan, which comes into effect immediately, also includes an anti-dust campaign from October 7
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 01:31 PM IST
Taste of what lies ahead as Delhi’s AQI hits ‘poor’
Delhi's air quality worsened to 235 AQI, marking its worst level in 99 days, as pollution from stubble burning and dry winds begins to surge.
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 05:01 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
Shadow hangs over DUSU polls as campaigning ends
DUSU elections face uncertainty after a court reprimand over campaign defacement. Major parties rally support, with results set for Saturday.
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 05:52 AM IST
DSS resumes sourcing data for pollution ahead of winter spike
According to DSS data, pollution from neighbouring NCR towns, particularly Faridabad, is expected to further impact Delhi’s air quality
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 05:26 AM IST
PMO holds meeting on pollution in Delhi-NCR
Instructions to states include greening drives and a strict enforcement of restrictions or bans on firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 05:14 AM IST
DMRC to begin renovations on two Blue Line stations
DMRC will renovate Dwarka Mor and Nawada stations on the Blue Line for ₹8.95 crore, enhancing facilities and aesthetics by next year.
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 05:36 AM IST
Dragonfly count nearly doubles in Delhi
Officials said that the prolonged monsoon over the last three months could be the reason for the rise in number of the dragonflies
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 05:28 AM IST
417 trees to be felled for NHAI tunnel to decongest Mahipalpur
The total length of the project, including the approach road to the tunnel, will be 4.9 kilometres and is aimed at decongesting Mahipalpur and its surrounding areas
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 06:02 AM IST
CAQM revises its rules for curbs under Grap
The CAQM has revised the Graded Response Action Plan to combat air pollution in NCR, focusing on stricter vehicular emissions ahead of winter.
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 06:18 AM IST
DPCC seeks revised real-time pollution study, unlikely this year
A senior DPCC official, requesting anonymity, said there were concerns over IIT Kanpur’s methodology and the same was raised multiple times last year, following which they decided to prepare a new methodology
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Tenures of state-level green bodies end, clearances now from Centre
The tenures of the Delhi State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and the Delhi State Level Appraisal Committee (SEAC), both formed in 2021, ended on September 5
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 05:22 AM IST
One in four groundwater samples highly saline in Capital: CGWA report
Of 95 samples collected in the Capital, 24 samples or 25.3% had high electrical conductivity (salinity), which was the second highest in the country
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Union govt creates health cards for 56 water bodies in Delhi
The National Wetlands Authority of India told NGT that this was part of efforts to protect water bodies across the country.
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 04:50 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi