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Last Updated:July 23, 2025, 07:11 is Delhi’s Industries and Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the government aims to encourage practical, scalable innovations to tackle pollution from heavy vehicles. Delhi govt takes major step to tackle vehicular pollution | Image: PTI As the BS-IV diesel heavy vehicles are set to be restricted in Delhi from…
The rising levels of air pollution in metropolitan areas have far-reaching implications for human health, and our eyes bear an unfair burden. While the consequences of air pollution on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems have been widely established, eye-related disorders are frequently overlooked. Pollutants like PM, NO₂, and SO₂ silently cause eye tiredness, discomfort, and…
The Congress Party unveiled the second part of its manifesto for the upcoming Delhi elections, highlighting five key guarantees for the city’s residents. Party leader Jairam Ramesh emphasized the need for serious action on pollution, calling for a focus on “ease of breathing” rather than business. The manifesto promises to end contract jobs, introduce 33%…
Viral video shows tourists arguing after asked to throw trash in a dustbin. December in India is perfect for vacations, whether you’re soaking up the sun on a beach or bundling up in the mountains. But let’s be real – tourists often get called out for messing things up with trash, pollution and traffic in…
There’s ban on movement of BS IV Diesel and BS III Petrol cars in Delhi-NCR. New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality deteriorated further during the day, breaching the 400 mark, and dipping into the ‘Severe+’ category, forcing the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the Centre’s anti-pollution panel, to impose GRAP 4 restrictions in the national…
As winter arrives, many people experience discomforts like sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, and throat irritation. These symptoms often raise the question: Are they caused by winter allergies or pollution? While both conditions can lead to overlapping symptoms, understanding the root cause is essential for effective management. Let’s explore the differences and how to address them….
When we decided to move back to our country from California more than a decade ago, many of my friends, especially from the Indian diaspora, advised us to rethink our decision. “Look around. Are you absolutely sure?” asked a childhood friend whom I had gone to school with in the Delhi of the 1980s, but…
Light rain in Delhi-NCR yesterday (Sunday) has increased the cold. In fact, the rain in many parts of Delhi, Ghaziabad, Punjab and Haryana suddenly changed the mood of the weather. Cold winds have been blowing since yesterday, people are feeling chilly. IMD estimates that cold wave may also hit Delhi-NCR from December 10. By the…
Delhi and its adjoining areas are covered in smog and air quality is still in the ‘very poor’ category. The fourth stage of anti-pollution measures will remain in effect for three days as no sign of relief is expected soon. Several factors contribute to Delhi’s inferior quality, including construction, the city’s vehicular pollution and the…
Delhi’s air quality remained in the hazardous ‘severe plus’ category on Tuesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) touching a shocking 494 at 6 am. The city continues to be enveloped in a dense layer of smog – a toxic mix of smoke and fog – triggering significant visibility issues and health concerns. Experts…