Air Quality Archives - National Times

01 Dec

Supreme Court Says Delhi-NCR Air Pollution Cannot Be Treated as a Seasonal Issue, Orders Year-Round Monitoring

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir Quality, CJI Surya Kant, Delhi-NCR pollution, Stubble Burning, Supreme Court

New Delhi, December 1 — The Supreme Court on Monday said the problem of air pollution in Delhi-NCR cannot be viewed as a “customary” matter taken up only in winter. In a major shift from past practice, the court announced it will hear the issue twice a month throughout the year to examine both short-term and long-term measures to tackle pollution.A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said the matter demands continuous attention. The CJI stressed that stubble burning should not become a political or ego-driven debate. He questioned the common narrative that crop residue burning…

06 Nov

Delhi’s air quality gets slightly better, to turn ‘very poor’ again in coming days

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir Quality, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- After a short break, Delhi’s air quality got worse again on Thursday, with the overall AQI rising to 264 — putting it firmly in the “poor” category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Experts warn that the air could further deteriorate to “very poor” levels in the next few days. A thick layer of smog covered many parts of the city, especially around ITO, where the AQI hit 290 in the morning. In North Delhi’s Narela, it was almost the same at 294. This came just a day after Delhi saw its cleanest air…

05 Nov

₹1000 In Your Account: CM Mann Confirms the Date. Here’s What Punjab Women Must Do Next!

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAir Quality, Delhi pollution, dust control, PWD road cleaning, Rekha Gupta

Chandigarh, November 5, 2025: Honest politics is now running in Punjab, and the biggest example of this trust is Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who gave an historic gift to the women of the state during a grand roadshow organized for the Tarn Taran assembly by-election. The Chief Minister clearly stated that in the upcoming budget session, a monthly financial assistance of ₹1000 will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of every woman in the state – without any paperwork, without any middleman, with just one click!Speaking from his heart, Chief Minister Mann made this sensational announcement, assuring that his…

05 Nov

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches Mega Road Cleaning Drive to Combat Pollution

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir Quality, Delhi pollution, dust control, PWD road cleaning, Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, November 5, 2025 — In an effort to tackle Delhi’s worsening air quality, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has rolled out a large-scale road cleaning operation across the national capital. According to a release from the Chief Minister’s Office, 200 maintenance vans have been deployed under the Public Works Department (PWD) to clean and maintain all major roads.The drive includes clearing debris, filling potholes, repairing road signage, and maintaining streetlights. Strict accountability measures have been put in place, with each van placed under the direct supervision of a Junior Engineer or Assistant Engineer.Gupta said her government is determined to…

22 Oct

Thick Haze Lingers Over Delhi as Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAir Quality, Delhi, Delhi Air Quality

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A blanket of haze hovered over the capital on Wednesday morning as Delhi continued to grapple with worsening air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) clocking in at 335—firmly placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI reading was recorded at 9 a.m., reflecting elevated levels of fine particulate matter in the air, which pose a significant threat to respiratory health. The grim air quality persists despite a forecast of clear skies through the day. Morning conditions saw heavy humidity, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD)…

21 Oct

Delhi’s Air Quality Hits Dangerous Levels After Diwali Fireworks, Most Stations in ‘Red Zone’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAir Quality, Delhi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Diwali festivities in Delhi, traditionally marked by fireworks and celebrations, left the national capital grappling with severe air pollution, as most air quality monitoring stations recorded alarming figures. Despite the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing the use of only green firecrackers between 8 PM and 10 PM, the unregulated burst of firecrackers continued well beyond the designated time, sending the city’s air quality into a hazardous spiral. According to data from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), a staggering 36 out of 38 air quality monitoring stations in Delhi registered pollution levels in the 'red zone,' signaling…