Shashi Tharoor Asks: ‘Should Delhi Still Be India’s Capital?’ Here’s Why He Said It

19 Nov 2024

In a strongly worded statement on Monday, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor raised a thought-provoking question about whether Delhi should remain India’s capital, as the city grapples with hazardous levels of air pollution. The Delhi-NCR region has been enveloped in a thick blanket of toxic smog, pushing the Air Quality...

World’s Most Polluted City Hits 1600 AQI And It’s Not Delhi

15 Nov 2024

With worsening air pollution impacting several northern Indian states, regions in Pakistan have recorded the world's highest Air Quality Index (AQI) this November. Lahore's CERP Office area reached a staggering AQI of 1587 on Friday, according to Swiss monitor IQAir, marking it as the most polluted area globally. Additionally, three...

CEO Criticizes People for Ignoring Masks as AQI Rises in Delhi-NCR

14 Nov 2024

As air quality in New Delhi and the surrounding NCR worsens, severe respiratory conditions like asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are becoming more common. Frustrated citizens have taken to social media to voice concerns about the escalating health crisis. Among them is Aloke Bajpai, the CEO and co-founder...

Delhi Deploys 200 ‘Anti-Smog Guns’ to Combat Post-Diwali Pollution

01 Nov 2024

In response to escalating air pollution in Delhi, Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced on Friday the deployment of 200 mobile anti-smog guns across the city. This initiative aims to mitigate the severe air quality deterioration observed post-Diwali celebrations. Minister Rai highlighted that four days prior, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI)...

Delhi’s Air Quality Set to Deteriorate to ‘Severe’ Levels Before Diwali

27 Oct 2024

As Diwali approaches, air pollution levels in Delhi and its surrounding areas are expected to rise significantly, with stubble burning and firecrackers being primary contributors to the deteriorating air quality. Forecasts indicate that the air quality index (AQI) could reach the 'severe' category by October 30, the eve of the...

‘Insane!’ Reporter Bathes In Toxic Yamuna Foam Like It’s A Jacuzzi | VIDEO

20 Oct 2024

As Delhi enters the festive season, a disturbing video has surfaced on social media, highlighting the city's ongoing battle with severe air and water pollution. The footage shows a television reporter bathing himself in a thick layer of white froth during a boat ride on the Yamuna River. The video,...

Kathmandu’s air ranked as the worst in the world

10 Apr 2024

Kathmandu is currently enveloped in a thin layer of polluted haze, significantly affecting its air quality and earning the city the unfortunate title of having the worst Air Quality Index (AQI) globally. Over the past days, Kathmandu has consistently held the position of the most polluted city in the world....

North India’s Deep Freeze: Dense Fog Causes Disruptions in Uttar Pradesh

23 Dec 2023

The icy grip of winter tightened its hold on Uttar Pradesh this Saturday, as Noida, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad were shrouded in dense fog, causing a further drop in mercury levels. Locals were spotted gathering around bonfires on the streets to seek respite from the chilling temperatures. Simultaneously, the national capital...

Delhi: Overall AQI remains in the “Very Poor” range, and India Gate is obscured by thick fog

12 Dec 2023

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reports that on Tuesday, the general quality of the air in the nation's capital remained in the "very poor" range. The AQI in the RK Puram area was recorded at 356 in the'very poor' range at 8 am, while Anand Vihar recorded 365, according...

Delhi’s overall AQI drops to the “Very Poor” category as fog rolls in

10 Dec 2023

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that the overall air quality index in the nation's capital fell to the "Very Poor" category on Sunday. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reports that at 8 am on Sunday, the AQI in the RK Puram-Munirka area was 345, in the 'Very...