The CPCB said pollutants dispersed faster this year due to favourable weather conditions.

Brandy, a Golden Retriever, has refused to step out for his morning and evening walks.

Aatish, a German Shepherd, has lost his appetite.

Firecracker traders may have complained of a slowdown in cracker sales but air pollution levels on Wednesday didn't reflect their concerns by any measure.

Conformity to ambient air quality standards in respect of noise from bursting of firecrackers could not be determined in Erode district during Deepavali as there was no testing carried out by the T

CHENNAI: The rain gods might have played spoilsport with cracker-bursting fun during this Diwali, but the consequence is one that should make every environment-conscious denizen of the city happy.

Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: People in the twin cities want to celebrate Diwali as a true festival of lights, without ear-splitting noise and choking smoke.

The Delhi government’s environment department is considering introducing certain measures to bring down air and noise pollution levels

Mumbai: While the city's air quality deteriorates during Diwali, pollution is a cause for worry throughout the year due to constant increase in vehicles, construction projects and poor sanitation.

New Delhi: Compared to last year, air quality is likely to worsen this Diwali due to the prevailing weather conditions and may intensify due to concentration of pollutants from firecrackers.

DEHRADUN: A survey conducted by a city-based organization, SPECS (Society of Pollution and Environmental Conservation Scientists) from October 31 to November 8, has claimed that almost 90% of food