An analysis by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has revealed a substantial rise in fine particulate matter on Diwali, with a 45 per cent increase in PM2.5 and a 33 per cent increase in PM10, compared to the previous year. The DPCC’s report emphasised that nearly all air quality …
NEW DELHI: Delhi environment minister Imran Hussain has directed the environment department and Delhi Pollution Control Committee to complete the installation of 20 new air quality monitoring stations ahead of Diwali to efficiently measure winter air quality. The directions came in a meeting with senior DPCC and environment department officials …
PANJIM: In a bid to minimise air and noise pollution during the Diwali season, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has directed Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) to conduct a mass awareness campaign across the State to reduce bursting of fire crackers during the festival. The Board has also been …
The air quality of Delhi has till now been “relatively better” as compared to last year, the government today said in a statement a day after the Supreme Court-appointed EPCA pulled up the NCR states for not making enough efforts to prevent a possible spike in pollution during the upcoming …
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court's decision to lift the ban on sale of firecrackers in Delhi NCR by once again allowing permanent licences for sale and retail of firecrackers has received a mix response across the capital. While firecracker traders have welcomed the move, saying it may help the business …
SC pulls up govt over ‘mere paperwork’ The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the Delhi government was being “lethargic” about taking proactive steps to counter air pollution. It said the government has been content giving “general directions” which is “mere paperwork”. There is zero information about the success or failure …
Firecrackers would be available in Delhi NCR and people could procure and use it to celebrate Dussehara and Diwali in coming festive seasons as the Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted ban on their sale, saying that a graded and balanced and not radical approach was required to deal with pollution …
Air pollution is dependent on several factors like industries, aviation, railways and construction activities. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre as to what steps it had taken to stop import of crackers from China, the cause for causing huge air pollution, ahead of the ensuing Diwali. …
The Supreme Court sought to know which chemicals should not be used beyond a limit in the firecrackers and observed that guidelines on this have to be laid down. The Supreme Court on Wednesday mulled over the issue of pollution caused by light and smoke emitting firecrackers and formulating of …
Diwali is one of the major and most important festivals celebrated all over India which falls in the period late October to early November every year. It is associated with burning of firecrackers especially during the night of Diwali day that leads to degradation of air quality that lasts for …
All states, including Delhi, have been asked by the National Green Tribunal to issue guidelines on manufacture, sale and burning of firecrackers keeping in mind that these were a major source of pollution. The direction came on a PIL by three Delhi residents which claimed that over 6.2 lakh deaths …
KOLKATA: The jury is still out on whether the city stuck to sound norms this Diwali but a survey conducted by ENT specialists revealed that the bursting of firecrackers led to a 27% rise in tinnitus, or temporary deafness, this festive season. The survey — After-effects of Sound Pollution Caused …
Even though city residents might have heaved a sigh of relief after a decrease in pollution level was reported in the city during Diwali, the situation is actually grim as a majority of pollution sources, including vehicular traffic, water and construction-related problems, go unchecked in the city. The Municipal Corporation …
KOLKATA: Golpark in its southern part of Kolkata emerged noisiest locality in the country on the night of Diwali. On Diwali night, the noise level ranges between 54 dB in Delhi, Mandir Marg (Silence) to 81 dB Golpark in Kolkata. The Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) study of noise level …
Lauding the Delhi government's announcement of taking emergency steps to tackle the severe air pollution, a green body on Sunday said these will need strict enforcement and vehicle restraint measures, including odd-even scheme, for effective impact. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said for enduring impact, the government must also …
After New Delhi was engulfed by the worst smog in almost two decades, sales of medicines to treat respiratory disorders have surged in the city and doctors say the number of patients seeking consultations, especially children, has almost doubled since last year. According to doctors, the number of bronchodilator inhalers, …
With the festival of lights becoming more about sound and smoke, people are fretting over the severely deteriorated air quality. Pollution level skyrocketed in the Diwali week and anti-pollution masks are in demand. While air purifiers and masks might help the humans and pets and strays are often helped by …
Kolkata: Night pollution in the city continues to remain high, even three days after Diwali. Pollution Control Board's (PCB) automatic centre data indicates that people are still igniting fireworks, leaving ambient air dirty by three times the permissible limit. Doctors warn morning walkers not to venture out in the morning …
The national capital has been engulfed in a thick cover of pollutant-laden smog for the past few days, primarily after Diwali, forcing the residents to inhale 'severe' quality air. Terming Delhi’s smog situation a serious issue, Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave on Thursday said his ministry will soon issue an …
TRICHY: The city witnessed a slight increase in air and noise pollution levels on the night of Diwali compared to the previous year. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) had installed air quality monitors at three places in the city. Air quality is monitored in terms of Respirable Suspended …
BENGALURU: With anti-cracker campaigns stepping up and cracker sales seen to have lost their sparkle, officials had expected a less polluted Diwali this year. However, data shows that pollution levels actually increased, despite even traffic volumes reducing by almost half in the city. Data collected from two Continuous Ambient Air …
