Delhi is 6th most polluted city in world: WHO

“There is no doubt that air pollution is increasingly become a cause of concern in Indian cities.

KOLKATA: A report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has finally confirmed that Kolkata is the second-most polluted metropolis in the country, next only to Delhi.

More than 90 percent of deaths linked to air pollution occur in low- or middle-income countries, mainly in Asia and Africa, it found.

NEW DELHI: Delhi is not the most polluted city in the world. But that's hardly any reason to cheer.

Nashik: Once know for its salubrious climate and scenic beauty, the city now frequently has a haze in the air.

Nagpur: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has sounded the death knell to 94 cities in the country where pollution levels are not meeting the set standards.

Taking a cue from the pillar-based vertical gardens in Singapore and Mexico city, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has asked the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, and the Ministry of Environm

Low- and middle-income groups are the worst affected by pollution; 92% of deaths due to pollution occurred in that income group