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Bengaluru's Silk Board Junction during the lockdown. Pic: Naveeen Thomas Prasad

Air pollution dropped 28% in Bengaluru during lockdown

June 24, 2020 Aishwarya Sudhir

As per an analysis, PM2.5 levels in Bengaluru reduced by an average of 28% during lockdown. In some localities, air quality even met WHO safe levels, perhaps for the first time in two decades.

Travelling to Karnataka and Bangalore and Quarantine rules

Bengaluru Buzz: Spike in COVID cases | Retail prices stay high | Dip in air quality…and more

June 6, 2020 News Desk

Spike in COVID cases, dip in Bengaluru’s air quality again, transport services allowed at night from now – read more on news from the city this week, in our roundup.

Why the air inside your home could be as toxic as that outside

March 13, 2019 Arjun Rajan

India’s dubious distinction in terms of air quality is widely discussed, but the focus of discussion has typically been outdoor pollution. Yet, right here in Bengaluru, indoor pollution poses serious risks for several communities, cutting across class. What are the sources of indoor pollution and how can it be addressed?