Tag: air quality

Despite recent rainfall offering a brief respite, Delhi's air quality remains in the 'Poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)....

Overnight showers in New Delhi and surrounding areas offer a temporary reprieve as pollution levels dip following a week of severe smog. The Delhi government explores anti-pollution measures, including artificial rain, while the Supreme Court reviews steps to improve air quality and addresses contributors to the city's pollution woes.

In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that its 2021 ruling, which allowed the use of only green firecrackers, will now apply to the entire country, not just the Delhi-NCR region. The court emphasized that it is the responsibility of all citizens to protect the environment and curb air and noise pollution. The ruling comes during a hearing on a petition regarding the use of firecrackers containing polluting chemicals.

A recent report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) reveals that the alarming spike in air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR is not solely due to stubble burning, but primarily driven by local factors such as vehicle emissions. The report emphasizes the need for urgent multi-sector action to reduce pollution from vehicles, industry, power plants, waste burning, construction, and dust sources.

Two men in Uttar Pradesh, previously arrested for assaulting a policeman, escalated the situation by firing at three police personnel while being taken for a medical check-up. The incident occurred after a child was run over by a speeding bus in Mahoba, leading to a clash with the police.