Toxic smog persists over India’s north; Delhi pollution remains severe NEW DELHI: Residents in India’s northern states woke up to another day of poor air quality on Tuesday, as a layer of... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:33am
Pakistan Punjab eases anti-smog measures as air quality index improves The Punjab government on Monday eased anti-smog measures after an improvement in the air quality index in many... Updated 18 Nov, 2024 11:12pm
Pakistan Lahore’s air quality index improves LAHORE: Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that Delhi’s smog index has surged from 601 to 720,... Updated 18 Nov, 2024 09:16am
World Visibility drops in parts of Delhi as pollution surges NEW DELHI: A toxic haze enveloped India’s national capital on Wednesday morning as temperatures dropped and... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:52am
Pakistan Various cities of Punjab: Air pollution increases to alarming level LAHORE: Life in provincial metropolis on Sunday remained severely impacted and air pollution increased to an ... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Pakistan Lahore pollution level hits new high LAHORE: Despite green lockdown and other measures being taken by the Punjab government, the intensity of air... Published 03 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Pakistan Lahore’s average Air Quality Index reaches alarming level LAHORE: Due to polluted winds blowing from the east, Lahore’s average Air Quality Index has reached an... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:38am
World Diwali fireworks could worsen air in Indian capital, despite fewer farm fires NEW DELHI: Fireworks set off during celebrations for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, could further worsen air... Published 29 Oct, 2024 10:32pm
Pakistan Increasing air pollution: Punjab EPD directs authorities to take steps LAHORE: Due to increasing air pollution, the Punjab Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has directed relevant... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Marriyum heaps praise on Punjab CM for taking steps to deal with smog challenge LAHORE: Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that Punjab Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
BR Research Unwavering smog The air quality of Punjab and specifically of Lahore has persistently been worst over the last two months. A mixture... Published 22 Jan, 2024 07:12am
Pakistan Widespread rain in Lahore helps reduce density of smog LAHORE: Widespread rain in Lahore on Friday morning reduced the density of thick smog, as the Air Quality Index ... Published 11 Nov, 2023 06:30am
World Indian capital gets a breather as rain brings respite from smog NEW DELHI: Overnight rain in New Delhi and its suburbs brought some relief to the Indian capital on Friday morning,... Published 10 Nov, 2023 10:47am
Pakistan ‘Promotion of eco-friendly agri technology to help combat challenges’ FAISALABAD: “Promotion of eco-friendly agricultural technology will help combat challenges like smog, poor air... Published 08 Nov, 2023 05:42am
Pakistan Punjab announces 4-day holiday to deal with smog challenge LAHORE: To control smog, the Punjab government has imposed four-day environmental and health emergencies in Lahore... Published 08 Nov, 2023 05:42am
Sports Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka at World Cup after Mathews 'timed out' row NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka batsman Angelo Mathews became the first player to be given "timed out" in the 146-year history... Updated 06 Nov, 2023 10:29pm
Sports Asthmatic players skip practice, BD coach says Delhi air ‘not ideal’ NEW DELHI: Asthmatic Bangladesh cricketers remained indoors while Sri Lankan players wore masks as poor air quality... Published 06 Nov, 2023 05:27am
World Air pollution sparks alarm, dims World Cup cheer in India NEW DELHI: Toxic haze blanketed New Delhi on Thursday, raising fears of another public health emergency in the... Published 02 Nov, 2023 01:02pm
Pakistan LWMC launches anti-smog drive LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) has launched a city-wide anti-smog campaign. As per the details... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
World Air pollution blights India’s capital NEW DELHI: A smoky haze hangs over India’s northern plains and its capital, New Delhi, every year as winter sets in,... Published 14 Dec, 2022 01:22pm
World Delhi’s air a ‘crime against humanity’, spurs calls to close schools NEW DELHI: Delhi’s 20 million residents were effectively breathing smoke on Thursday as the air quality index (AQI)... Updated 03 Nov, 2022 12:55pm
Pakistan Faulty systems reporting wrong air quality index LAHORE: Faulty systems measuring water vapours in the air are leading to incorrect reporting of air quality index in... Published 18 Oct, 2022 06:02am
BR Research Breathing toxins People are holding their breath just because the smog is back with a vengeance to Lahore and the plains of Punjab.... Published 30 Nov, 2021 10:40am
Pakistan Heavy smog in Lahore: Area near Punjab Assembly records very poor AQI LAHORE: The provincial capital remained in the grip of heavy smog on Saturday as the Environment Protection Agency... Published 21 Nov, 2021 04:19am
World New Delhi to shut schools, construction sites as pollution worsens NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Schools in New Delhi will be closed for a week and construction sites for four days, the Indian... Published 13 Nov, 2021 09:01pm
World The party's over: Diwali leaves Delhi wheezing in dangerously unhealthy air NEW DELHI: New Delhi residents woke up on Friday under a blanket of smog darkening the city, the most dangerous air... Published 06 Nov, 2021 03:57am
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