New Delhi: The much-hyped debate on air pollution in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday witnessed empty seats and vacant galleries in the House. To the surprise of many, half of the Delhi MPs, majority of Cabinet and state Ministers, and almost all prominent leaders from the Opposition benches skipped the important discussion, which was initiated by […]
Tag: Air Pollution
Air pollution in India linked to heart attack, stroke
New Delhi: Researchers conducting a study in a periurban area in southern India have found that air pollution in the country is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The study shows that people most exposed to fine particles have a higher CIMT index (carotid intima-media thickness) — a marker of atherosclerosis — which means […]
Number of challans doubled on second day of Odd-Even
New Delhi: While 192 challans were issued between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Monday for violation of Odd-Even scheme in the national capital, 384 challans were issued in the same time duration on Tuesday, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said. Addressing a press conference Sisodia informed that the AQI levels in the city […]
What’s causing those burning eyes?
New Delhi: The toxic Delhi air has given itchy eyes to many in the National Capital Region. There is this burning sensation which the doctors say frequent washing of hands and avoiding rubbing of eyes might help. What might be causing that burn? According to health experts, this is mainly due to the hazardous pollutants […]
PM chairs meeting on pollution after return from ASEAN
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a meeting to discuss the grave situation arising due to pollution in various parts of northern India. He also reviewed the situation arising due to cyclone conditions in parts of western India, according to a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). “PM @narendramodi chaired a […]
SC asks Delhi govt to prove odd-even plan cut pollution
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Delhi government to present on Friday data on its claim that the odd-even scheme helped reduce pollution in the national capital. The Division Bench, comprising Justice Arun Mishra and Justice Deepak Gupta, asked the Delhi government counsel to explain the logic behind the scheme while hearing […]
Air emergency worse than 1975 Emergency: SC
New Delhi: “Why do you call it air emergency? This is worse than ‘The Emergency’. Emergency days were better,” said a shocked Justice Arun Mishra at the appalling state of affairs where the Centre and state governments were at loggerheads instead of acting together in curbing air pollution, especially in the case of stopping stubble […]
Air pollution: SC calls chief secys of 3 states, says people can’t be left to die
New Delhi: At a marathon hearing on air pollution, the Supreme Court on Monday passed a slew of directions, as it expressed its displeasure at the failure of the Centre and state machinery, to be followed by the chief secretaries to the lowest officer in the administration, to comply with its directions. “You can postpone […]
No room is safe from air pollution, says angry SC
New Delhi: Describing air pollution in Delhi and adjoining areas as a “very serious situation”, the Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on the state governments, saying they have not been “showing responsibility”. The top court also summoned an environment expert from IIT and one from the Environment Ministry to be present before it […]
AQI in Delhi worst in the world, Lahore second
New Delhi: Delhi ranks first in terms of polluted air among 10 major cities of the world as the air quality index (AQI) in the capital is at 450, which is dangerous. According to airvisual.com, Delhi topped the AQI rankings while Lahore with AQI 356 is the second in the ranking followed by Dhaka (182), […]