It is now the second largest global killer after high blood pressure. South Asia suffered a disproportionate share of this burden, with 2.6 million deaths, of which 2.1 million occurred in India. The report underscored a disturbing figure: more than 700,000 children under the age of five died due to air pollution, making it the.
According to Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) data, ₹11.45 lakh has been imposed as environmental compensation in 226 such cases, out of which ₹7.40 lakh has been recovered so far.
Air pollution is emerging as one of the most significant and under-recognised contributors to dementia-related deaths worldwide, according to new global research. The State of Global Air Report 2025 has revealed that more than 625,000 deaths from dementia each year can be directly attributed to exposure to polluted air, representing nearly 29 per cent of.
The findings, published recently in The Lancet Planetary Health, remain sharply relevant today as India grapples with persistent air quality challenges despite several mitigation policies launched over the past year.
Kathmandu: Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population has advised the public to take precautions as air pollution levels remain unhealthy throughout the week. The ministry’s statement highlights that Nepal has recently been ranked among the world’s most polluted countries based on the Air Quality Index (AQI). With the AQI in Kathmandu reaching 348, classified as.
New Delhi: The air quality in Delhi has sharply declined, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 341 at 6 am on Sunday, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The situation is alarming across various areas in the city, with Anand Vihar recording a staggering 418,.
New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality continues to be classified as ‘very poor,’ with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 332 as of 7 a.m. on November 29. This marks the sixth consecutive day of poor air quality, with some areas exceeding the ‘severe’ threshold of 400. The air quality in other cities within the.
New Delhi: On Friday morning, the air quality in Delhi-NCR was reported to be in the ‘very poor’ category, with a noticeable layer of smog covering the area. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 371 in Delhi by 7:15 a.m. Other NCR areas reported AQI levels as.
On November 21, 2024, experts highlighted a significant increase in lung cancer among non-smokers in India, attributing this trend mainly to worsening air pollution levels, especially in New Delhi. Following eight days of severe pollution, the city’s air quality saw a slight improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) registering at 379, classifying it as.
Kolkata: A report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) reveals that thermal power plants in West Bengal produce 18 times the air pollution compared to the 17.8 kilotonnes released from the burning of 8.9 million tonnes of paddy straw. Currently, none of the thermal power plants in the state have.
