Tag: Pollution Control Board
Diwali Is Start Of Air Pollution Season In Northern States: CPCB Data
Diwali is the start of the air pollution season in the Indo-Gangetic Plain states, and the worst of the season may be ahead of us, as per data from the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station. ....
Delhi Air Toxic But Better Than Last Year
The air quality in Delhi and its adjoining areas was toxic and a thick blanket of smoke hung in the skies on Friday as lung-clogging particulate matter, PM2.5, went beyond dangerous levels, a night after Diwali revellers burst firecrackers despite a Supreme Court ban on their sale. ....
No Odd-even Till Its Efficacy Proven: NGT
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday said the odd-even vehicle rationing scheme won't be allowed in the capital till its efficacy was known.....
Just Spending Money Won't Clean Ganga, Say Experts
Just spending money on Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) will not clean the Ganga river - what is needed is a comprehensive plan to stop sewage from entering the river, say experts.....
SC Ban On Sale, Stocking Of Firecrackers To Remain
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to lift its order banning the sale and stocking of firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) as it was told that cracker fumes can have serious consequences on people's health.....
Delhi Air Quality Improves Slightly, But Still 'very Poor'
With the change in the wind direction and slight rise in temperature, Delhi on Thursday recorded a slight improvement in the air quality which however remained "very poor" generally but the situation in the NCR was a little better. ....
Delhi Air Quality Drops, At Least 12 Times Polluted In Morning Hours
After a very short breather, Delhi and NCR on Sunday saw a considerable dip in the air quality, which was back under 'severe' category at several places, while pollution levels at some places during morning hours were 12 to 19 times the permissible limit. ....
