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Delhi breathes cleanest air in Jan-March period in 3 years; GRAP fully lifted

As of 7 pm on Saturday, the Anand Vihar air quality monitor recorded an AQI of 80, CPCB data showed.
Updated on Mar 15, 2025 09:57 PM IST

CPCB says Sangam water ‘unsafe’ due to high BOD level. What is it? Explained

Pilgrims take a holy dip in Sangam, the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers, on the occasion of Maghi Purnima during the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj on February 12, 2025. (File)
Published on Feb 20, 2025 10:24 AM IST

10 locations in city breaches PM2.5 limits on 50 days: Report

10 locations in city breaches PM2.5 limits on 50 days: Report
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 07:18 AM IST

Delhi's AQI back to ‘severe’ as cold wave continues to grip national capital

According to CPCB, air quality index between 401 and 450 is considered 'severe'.
Published on Dec 22, 2024 08:38 AM IST

Cold wave in Delhi continues with temperatures as low as 5°C, AQI still ‘poor’

People have been using bonfires, thick blankets, and layered clothes to beat the cold wave in Delhi.
Published on Dec 15, 2024 09:53 AM IST

CPCB asks Delhi to act on Saidulajab forest encroachment

A complaint over encroachment of forest land was filed with the National Green Tribunal this May. (Representative photo/HT Archive)
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 05:40 AM IST

Lucknow air inches towards ‘very poor’, Talkatora leads pollution chart

An aerial view of Gomti Nagar amid smog. (HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 08:44 PM IST

AQI still ‘severe’ in smoggy Delhi, Haryana allows partial school closure

An Anti smog truck spraying mist to settle down the dust particles after the AQI in Delhi is increased at Kartavya Path in New Delhi
Updated on Nov 17, 2024 12:03 PM IST

How do AQI readings work? Why do the pollution board and IQAir data differ?

Commuters drive amid dense smog in New Delhi
Published on Nov 13, 2024 12:16 PM IST

Noida and Greater Noida’s AQI see post-Diwali decline, air quality improves to ‘poor’

Noida, India- November 01, 2024: A mild wave of pollution continues in the city early in the morning on the day after Diwali , in Noida, India, on Friday, November 01, 2024. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times) (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 06:38 AM IST

Haryana: At 331, Sonepat’s air quality worst in country

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, AQI is calculated only if data is available for a minimum of three pollutants out of which one should necessarily be either particulate matter (PM) 2.5 or PM10. (Picture only for representational purpose)
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 09:46 AM IST

CPCB cracks down on illegal dyeing units in NCR

The Najafgarh drain carries water from Haryana to Delhi and joins the Yamuna. (HT Archive)
Updated on Oct 18, 2024 05:06 AM IST

CPCB to HC: Need four months for report on effluent from STPs in Punjab

The Punjab government has been told that amount be deposited within two days with high court and in case of failure, additional sum of 1 crore per day be deposited beyond this period.
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 09:24 AM IST

Delhi breathes cleanest air of 2024

Dark clouds and light rainfall at Connaught Place. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 08:09 AM IST

NGT asks Maha to submit response on fake pollution certificates till Nov

As per the NGT order, these EPR certificates are used by companies that utilise plastic packaging to meet legal obligations by ensuring that a percentage of the plastic used by them is recycled. (HT FILE)
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 11:01 PM IST

Delhi records best air quality of the year with AQI at 56

A person commutes in Delhi covering his face amid air pollution in November 2023. (File Photo)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 08:47 PM IST

Air pollution takes toll on mental health: Delhi govt informs NGT

The tribunal, noting CPCB's reply, said there was no monitoring of certain air pollutants, including ammonia, lead, nickel arsenic and Benzo(a)pyrene. (Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Apr 10, 2024 07:33 AM IST

MPCB to take action against establishments violating pollution norms

The MPCB before the action on Monday (February 26) issued a public notice instructing all establishments to follow the guidelines issued by the CPCB in past. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Feb 28, 2024 07:49 PM IST

Pavana River enters ‘priority 1’ category due to increase in pollution

Earlier, the river was less polluted and had been categorised as priority 2 by the CPCB. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Feb 26, 2024 06:04 AM IST

Calm winds behind air quality drop, say experts

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Updated on Feb 17, 2024 06:56 AM IST

Centre holds off stricter curbs for now even as Delhi AQI turns severe

Air quality in Delhi turned ‘severe’ on Wednesday. (File Photo)
Published on Jan 25, 2024 09:24 AM IST

CPCB no longer sharing hourly air quality data

New Delhi, India- December 01, 2023: Commuters on Mayur Vihar Road in smoggy morning, in New Delhi, India, on Friday, December 01, 2023. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 01:22 AM IST

Delhi’s air quality improves marginally, dips to ‘very poor’ with 385 AQI

On Saturday, at 417, the capital’s 24-hour average AQI was in the severe category (Representative Photo)
Updated on Nov 26, 2023 10:04 AM IST

Post-Diwali, AQI in NCR districts ‘very poor’

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Updated on Nov 15, 2023 07:36 AM IST

Amid spike in pollution, Delhi’s high NO2 levels a sign of worry

Heavy smog in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 08, 2023 05:34 AM IST

Delhi air quality ‘severe’, Noida AQI improves; Gurugram schools closed: Updates

A Student in Noida going to school amid increasing air pollution. (Sunil Ghosh/HT)
Published on Nov 07, 2023 07:55 AM IST

Delhi pollution: AQI remains ‘severe’, toxic air choking Capital. Latest updates

A thick layer of haze in the air on Delhi-Meerut Expressway near Lal Kuan in Ghaziabad on Sunday. (Sakib Ali/HT)
Published on Nov 05, 2023 08:58 AM IST

At 144, AQI in Mumbai falls to ‘moderate’ level

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Updated on Oct 10, 2023 07:08 AM IST

Action against violators as AQI stays poor in Greater Noida

As Greater Noida’s AQI has consistently remained in the ‘poor’ category for over a week, an enforcement activity to identify violations of Grap guidelines was initiated. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 05, 2023 06:04 AM IST

CPCB recruitment 2023: Apply for 74 Consultant posts at cpcb.nic.in

CPCB Invites Applications for 74 Consultant Posts, Apply by October 10 at cpcb.nic.in
Published on Sep 25, 2023 01:06 PM IST