Severe Air Pollution in Delhi: BJP Demands AAP Govt Order Closure of Schools
2 years, 1 month ago

Severe Air Pollution in Delhi: BJP Demands AAP Govt Order Closure of Schools

News 18  

The Delhi BJP on Friday demanded that the AAP government order closure of schools in the national capital in view of severe air pollution. Addressing a press conference at the Delhi BJP office, the national spokesperson of the party Shehzad Poonawala said the AAP government should stop playing with the lives of the children and close the schools. “Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is working like a part time chief minister of Delhi, should tell the people what steps have been taken by his government to curb pollution in the city,” Poonawala said. Read | Schools in Noida Ordered to Hold Online Classes till November 8 Amid Worsening Air Quality Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta said the party will take to the streets if the Kejriwal government does not order closure of schools.

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Delhi-NCR school reopening: Will physical classes start on Tuesday amid ‘poor’ AQI after SC push? Here’s what we know
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi-NCR school reopening: Will physical classes start on Tuesday amid ‘poor’ AQI after SC push? Here’s what we know

Live Mint  

As the air quality slightly improved in Delhi and the National Capital Region, schools in this region are preparing for resumption of physical classes after the Commission for Air Quality Management on Monday night ordered that all classes upto standard 12 be conducted in hybrid mode. “State Govts in the NCR shall ensure that all classes upto 12th Standard are …

Consider restarting physical classes in Delhi NCR schools, colleges: Supreme Court to air quality panel
1 month ago

Consider restarting physical classes in Delhi NCR schools, colleges: Supreme Court to air quality panel

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to immediately consider whether any relaxation can be given for holding physical classes for schools and educational institutions. The apex court said it was not reducing GRAP-4 measures till it is satisfied there is a consistent downward trend of AQI and has sought updated AQI figures of Delhi …

Schools closed in Noida and Greater Noida due to pollution, classes to resume online
1 month ago

Schools closed in Noida and Greater Noida due to pollution, classes to resume online

India TV News  

The district magistrate of Gautam Budh Nagar has directed to close all schools in Noida and Greater Noida. The official notice reads, ''The online classes for all students from Pre-Nursery to Class XII have been extended until Tuesday, 26th November 2024, due to the ongoing decline in air quality in the region.'' Delhi, Gurugram and Faridabad schools also closed Apart …

Can schools reopen in Delhi-NCR amid air pollution? This is what SC said on AQI today
1 month ago

Can schools reopen in Delhi-NCR amid air pollution? This is what SC said on AQI today

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday heard the issue of air pollution in Delhi and ordered to wait for two more days before reopening the school. The top court went through the report presented by the court commissioners and came down heavily upon the Delhi govt, Delhi Police and concerned agencies for inefficient implementation of the restrictions under GRAP IV. Notably, …

Delhi-NCR pollution: Are schools open or closed on Monday? Here’s what we know
1 month ago

Delhi-NCR pollution: Are schools open or closed on Monday? Here’s what we know

Live Mint  

Delhi-NCR pollution: The Air quality in the National Capital Region has remained hazardous for nearly a month. According to the last bulletin of Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality also showed improvement across the NCR region. Noida schools Across Noida and Greater Noida in Gautam Buddh Nagar, suspension of physical classes in all schools will continue till November 25. …

Delhi Air Pollution | Parents Belonging To Underprivileged Sections Urge Supreme Court To Review Suspension Of Physical Classes
1 month ago

Delhi Air Pollution | Parents Belonging To Underprivileged Sections Urge Supreme Court To Review Suspension Of Physical Classes

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday heard an application filed by parents of students belonging to the underprivileged communities raising concerns about the Delhi Government's order suspending physical classes for students up to Class 12 amidst the air pollution crisis.The bench of Justice AS Oka and Justice AG Masih was hearing a batch of petitions regarding the worsening air pollution. The …

Will schools in Delhi, Noida open soon as air quality improves? Here's what students must know
1 month ago

Will schools in Delhi, Noida open soon as air quality improves? Here's what students must know

India TV News  

Because of the deteriorating air quality, schools in many cities including Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram were closed and classes are being held online. Notably, the online classes for schools will continue till further notice in Delhi or till the air quality improves in the city. Delhi air quality dips to 'severe' category The air quality in the national capital …

Schools In Delhi NCR Must Be Shut Under GRAP 3 And 4: Pollution Panel Updated Guideline
1 month ago

Schools In Delhi NCR Must Be Shut Under GRAP 3 And 4: Pollution Panel Updated Guideline

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Centre's pollution watchdog on Wednesday revised the Graded Response Action Plan, mandating the closure of schools in Delhi and NCR districts under Stages 3 and 4 of the plan. The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining areas on Wednesday revised the GRAP, mandating the closure of schools in Delhi and the NCR districts of …

Schools must shut in Delhi, NCR districts under GRAP stages 3 and 4: CAQM updates guidelines
1 month ago

Schools must shut in Delhi, NCR districts under GRAP stages 3 and 4: CAQM updates guidelines

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Centre's pollution watchdog on Wednesday revised the Graded Response Action Plan, mandating the closure of schools in Delhi and NCR districts under Stages 3 and 4 of the plan. Schools must shut in Delhi, NCR districts under GRAP stages 3 and 4: CAQM updates guidelines Previously, the decision to implement these measures was left to the discretion …

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains 'severe plus'; schools, DU colleges go online. Artificial rain soon? | 10 updates
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1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains 'severe plus'; schools, DU colleges go online. Artificial rain soon? | 10 updates

Hindustan Times  

Delhi AQI today: The air quality in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram reached “alarmingly high” levels, with most AQI stations touching 500-mark even on Tuesday morning, November 19, while a dense layer of smog enveloped the National Capital Region for the seventh consecutive day. Environment minister Gopal Rai said the Centre has not acted on the Delhi government's repeated requests …

Delhi air pollution: What more restrictions likely to be imposed if air quality further deteriorates?
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: What more restrictions likely to be imposed if air quality further deteriorates?

India TV News  

The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the the 'severe plus' category for the second consecutive day on Tuesday with smog shrouding the city, reducing visibility and worsening air pollution to touch an alarmingly high level of poor AQI. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index at 488 …

Schools closed: Physical classes suspended in THESE UP districts as air quality worsens | FULL LIST
1 month ago

Schools closed: Physical classes suspended in THESE UP districts as air quality worsens | FULL LIST

India TV News  

Schools in eight National Capital Region districts in Uttar Pradesh have been directed to switch to online classes due to deteriorating air quality. Compliance with GRAP Guidelines The decision follows the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan, which mandates specific anti-pollution measures during severe pollution levels. Pollution Control Measures Intensify District magistrates have issued directives to curb pollution through …

Delhi chokes in smog, overall AQI at 494; 180 flights delayed, schools go online
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1 month ago

Delhi chokes in smog, overall AQI at 494; 180 flights delayed, schools go online

India Today  

A thick dense layer of smog engulfed Delhi on Tuesday, blurring silhouettes as the air quality index spiked to 494, the season's highest. Amid the worsening air pollution, schools and universities across the Delhi-NCR region will conduct online classes starting today, as directed by the Supreme Court. It urged passengers to “plan accordingly and stay updated on the flight status.” …

Delhi Air Pollution: Schools Closures and Health Warnings as AQI Reaches Hazardous Levels
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Air Pollution: Schools Closures and Health Warnings as AQI Reaches Hazardous Levels

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 18, 2024 16:15 IST - 3 MINS READ Air pollution readings in New Delhi have reached record levels for this year, India’s pollution control authority has said, with residents reporting stinging eyes and difficulty breathing outside on November 18. The national capital territory’s 24-hour air quality index reading was at 484, classified as “severe plus,” the authority …

Delhi imposes most stringent set of restrictions as smog hangs over Indian capital
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi imposes most stringent set of restrictions as smog hangs over Indian capital

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Delhi’s government imposed the most …

India’s capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit
1 month, 1 week ago

India’s capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season. A foreign tourist family walks wearing face mask amidst a thick layer of smog as air pollution shoots up in New Delhi, India, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Share …

Delhi's air disaster: Worst pollution of the season, toughest curbs in place
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi's air disaster: Worst pollution of the season, toughest curbs in place

India Today  

Delhi's air quality on Monday plummeted to alarming levels, with the city recording its highest average 24-hour Air Quality Index for the season at 493. Out of the 36 air monitoring stations across the national capital, 13 reported AQI readings at the extreme levels of 499 or 500, indicating hazardous air conditions. The top court has also directed the state …

Schools in THESE states closed due to pollution - check full list
1 month, 1 week ago

Schools in THESE states closed due to pollution - check full list

India TV News  

Due to deteriorating air quality in northern India, school authorities in various states have closed schools to prioritize students' well-being. Schools in THESE states are closed due to air pollution Delhi schools shifted online classes In view of the worse air quality conditions, The administration has implemented stricter pollution control measures for the Delhi-NCR under Stage 4 of the Graded …

Air pollution: SC orders closure of classes 10, 12 in Delhi-NCR, schools to shift to online mode
1 month, 1 week ago

Air pollution: SC orders closure of classes 10, 12 in Delhi-NCR, schools to shift to online mode

India TV News  

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has ordered the closure of 10th and 12th grade classes across the Delhi- National Capital Region due to the worsening air quality. The court questioned the Delhi government and the Commission for Air Quality Management over the delay in invoking pollution preventive measures under GRAP stages. The court asked all Delhi-NCR …

Schools closure: Online classes for all students in Delhi, Gurugram and Noida amid rise in air pollution
1 month, 1 week ago

Schools closure: Online classes for all students in Delhi, Gurugram and Noida amid rise in air pollution

India TV News  

The authorities in Delhi and NCR's two cities - Gurugram and Noida - announced the closure of physical classes and to conduct online classes for all students starting tomorrow, November 19. "From tomorrow physical classes shall be suspended for Class 10 and 12 as well, and all studies will be shifted online," Chief Minister Atishi said in a post on …

Delhi AQI: City's air quality season's worst, thick smog delays 80 flights, schools go online - Delhi News
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi AQI: City's air quality season's worst, thick smog delays 80 flights, schools go online - Delhi News

India Today  

New Delhi's air pollution levels surged into the 'severe plus' category on Monday, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index reaching 486, the worst of the season. Monday is the second consecutive day of 'severe plus' air quality in the national capital, following a sharp increase from an AQI of 457 on Sunday evening, which was also in the severe …

Haryana's Nuh district shuts schools for classes 1-5 amid pollution
1 month, 1 week ago

Haryana's Nuh district shuts schools for classes 1-5 amid pollution

India Today  

To address worsening air pollution, the Nuh district administration in Haryana has ordered the closure of schools for students in Classes 1 to 5, effective November 18 through November 22. The order, referencing communication from the Directorate of Elementary Education, stated, “In light of high air pollution levels in Nuh, schools up to Class 5 will remain closed for students …

Delhi shuts schools, bans construction as pollution levels hit new high
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi shuts schools, bans construction as pollution levels hit new high

Al Jazeera  

Schools go online until further notice because of worsening toxic smog, the latest bid to ease the Indian capital’s health crisis. Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season. A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed most parts of northern …

Delhi Schools Closure News: Classes for all students except Class 10, 12 moved online as AQI drops to ‘severe’ plus zone
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Schools Closure News: Classes for all students except Class 10, 12 moved online as AQI drops to ‘severe’ plus zone

Live Mint  

Amid the rising air pollution in the nationals capital and the GRAP Stage 4 guidelines in effect from Monday, Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday announced that physical classes will be discontinued for all students till class 9. All schools will hold online classes, until further orders.” Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR region will implement additional restrictions from Monday morning amid worsening air quality. …

AQI still ‘severe’ in smoggy Delhi, Haryana allows partial school closure
1 month, 1 week ago

AQI still ‘severe’ in smoggy Delhi, Haryana allows partial school closure

Hindustan Times  

The Air Quality Index in most parts of Delhi and its adjoining areas remained in ‘severe’ category on Sunday, November 17, while smoggy conditions also prevailed amid colder winds bringing the temperature in the cities down. An Anti smog truck spraying mist to settle down the dust particles after the AQI in Delhi is increased at Kartavya Path in New …

Delhi suffocates in severe pollution; smog delays over 100 flights, 3 cancelled
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi suffocates in severe pollution; smog delays over 100 flights, 3 cancelled

India Today  

Delhi's air quality remained in the "severe" category for the fifth day in a row on Sunday, with an air quality index of 428 at 7 am. Seven areas in Delhi, like Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Mundka, Shadipur, Vivek Vihar, and Wazirpur, fell into the “severe plus” air quality category on Sunday morning, according to official data. Out of …

Delhi air quality alert: AQI in ‘severe’ category as smog engulfs national capital
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi air quality alert: AQI in ‘severe’ category as smog engulfs national capital

India TV News  

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index moving to 433 and placed in the “severe” category. The Delhi Traffic Police on Friday issued 550 challans and collected a fine of Rs 1 crore for violations, including prohibited use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, along with hitting vehicles 4,855 without proper pollution certificates amounting to …

Delhi shuts all primary schools as hazardous smog worsens
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi shuts all primary schools as hazardous smog worsens

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Schoolchildren walk along a street as Delhi is enveloped by smog on 14 November 2024 …

Delhi AQI today: Air quality worsens further, dropping to 434. Doctors warn of risks to children. Will schools close?
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi AQI today: Air quality worsens further, dropping to 434. Doctors warn of risks to children. Will schools close?

Live Mint  

The air quality in Delhi plummeted to its worst level today, with the AQI falling into the “severe” category. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, various areas in Delhi recorded high AQI levels: Anand Vihar at 473, Alipur at 424, Ashok Vihar at 471, Aya Nagar at 424, Chandni Chowk at 405, IGI Airport T3 at 436, …

Toxic smog chokes Delhi as air quality remains severe; nearly 300 flights delayed
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Toxic smog chokes Delhi as air quality remains severe; nearly 300 flights delayed

India Today  

Delhi woke up to yet another morning of thick smog with the pollution remaining in the 'severe' category for the second consecutive day. She described the heavy smog covering Delhi, noting that while Wayanad’s air quality index was at 35, Delhi’s pollution has become a recurring crisis. DELHI AIR QUALITY WORSENS, FLIGHTS DELAYED According to the Central Pollution Control Board, …

India’s capital New Delhi shuts all primary schools as air quality worsens
1 month, 1 week ago

India’s capital New Delhi shuts all primary schools as air quality worsens

Al Jazeera  

The pollution in New Delhi is likely to stay ‘severe’ on Friday, after which it will improve to ‘very poor’. India’s capital New Delhi has ordered all primary schools to cease in-person classes until further notice and the country’s government has banned non-essential construction in the city and urged residents to avoid burning coal for heating, to combat worsening air …

BJP demands closure of schools in Delhi amid alarming air pollution level
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP demands closure of schools in Delhi amid alarming air pollution level

Hindustan Times  

As Delhi continues to choke with 'hazardous' air pollution, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday asked the Delhi government to urgently close all schools up to Class 5. Addressing a press conference, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said that both private and government schools should be shut down for the safety of children, given the alarming level of air pollution …

Delhi continues to choke as air quality remains 'very poor', doctor suggests closing schools for children
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi continues to choke as air quality remains 'very poor', doctor suggests closing schools for children

India TV News  

Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi’s air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Sunday morning, with a thick layer of smog engulfing parts of the national capital. The overall Air Quality Index was recorded at 355 at 9 am, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research. AQI in parts of Delhi As per the Central …

Reintroduction of Bus Marshals: AAP Govt Aims to Curb Pollution in Delhi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Reintroduction of Bus Marshals: AAP Govt Aims to Curb Pollution in Delhi

ABP News  

The Delhi government has decided to reintroduce 10,000 bus marshals to aid in pollution control measures. These volunteers will work alongside the Transport Department and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), focusing on monitoring vehicle emissions, preventing end-of-life vehicles from entering the city, and bolstering public transport management to reduce reliance on private vehicles. The deployment is planned for four …

Delhi schools reopen after winter break even as air quality declines
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi schools reopen after winter break even as air quality declines

The Hindu  

With restrictions under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan revoked after an improvement in air quality over the last week, all government-aided and private schools in the city reopened on Monday following an early winter break. However, the city’s air quality dipped slightly on Monday, a day when the Delhi government was supposed to conduct cloud seeding to …

Delhi air pollution still ‘severe’; ban on app-based cabs ordered; artificial rain to fight smog: Updates
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi air pollution still ‘severe’; ban on app-based cabs ordered; artificial rain to fight smog: Updates

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Air Pollution Updates: The residents of Delhi woke up to another day of toxic air as the air quality continued to remain in the 'severe' category on Thursday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. As Delhi's air quality again dropped to the severe category on Wednesday with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index recorded at 426, Delhi …

Hazardous air quality forces school closures in India, Pakistan
1 year, 1 month ago

Hazardous air quality forces school closures in India, Pakistan

Al Jazeera  

Delhi chokes at an air quality index level of 320 while Lahore sees the day’s worst air quality in the world at 432, according to Swiss group, IQAir. Air quality levels in the city were higher than 320 on the air quality index on Wednesday, a level categorised as “hazardous” by Swiss group IQAir, although it was not as bad …

Early winter break for Delhi schools from November 9-18 amid severe air pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

Early winter break for Delhi schools from November 9-18 amid severe air pollution

India Today  

The Delhi government on Wednesday announced an early winter break in schools from November 9 to 18 amid severe air pollution in the national capital. "In view of air pollution, the winter break for all schools, which is usually from December, has been rescheduled, now to be from November 9-18," the Delhi education department said. All schools in Delhi have …

Air Pollution News: SC Pulls Up Delhi Govt Over Odd-Even; Schools Shut in Noida Till Nov 10
1 year, 1 month ago

Air Pollution News: SC Pulls Up Delhi Govt Over Odd-Even; Schools Shut in Noida Till Nov 10

News 18  

People Should Avoid Firecrackers on Diwali: UP Minister Noting that air pollution impacts the health of everyone, especially children, Uttar Pradesh minister Arun Saxena on Tuesday urged people to not burn firecrackers on Diwali “as far as possible.” Saxena, the Minister of State for Environment and Forest, said the Yogi Adityanath government is committed to mitigating pollution and is taking …

Delhi Pollution News: Gurugram Schools Ordered To Switch To Online Learning Up To Class 5 Poor AQI GRAP Stage-4
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Pollution News: Gurugram Schools Ordered To Switch To Online Learning Up To Class 5 Poor AQI GRAP Stage-4

ABP News  

Amid the deteriorating AQI due to the severe air pollution in the national capital region, the Gurugram district administration has directed all schools in Gurugram to suspend physical offline classes till class 5. All private and public schools in Gurugram have been directed to switch to online learning mode for students up to class 5, till further notice. With severe …

Primary schools to remain shut till November 10 as air pollution spikes; entry of trucks restricted
1 year, 1 month ago

Primary schools to remain shut till November 10 as air pollution spikes; entry of trucks restricted

The Hindu  

The Delhi government on Sunday ordered the closure of all primary schools till November 10 and restricted the entry of trucks as the concentration of poisonous pollutant PM2.5 in the city air was recorded at over 20 times the limit prescribed by the World Health Organization. Air pollution of “severe” level “affects healthy people” and “seriously impacts those with existing …

Delhi NCR Pollution News Primary Schools Closed Till November 10 Dropping AQI Online Classes, Minister Atishi
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi NCR Pollution News Primary Schools Closed Till November 10 Dropping AQI Online Classes, Minister Atishi

ABP News  

Following the worsening air pollution and dropping AQI, All schools in the national capital Delhi will remain further closed till November 10th. “As pollution levels continue to remain high, primary schools in Delhi will stay closed till 10th November. "The decision on the further closure of schools in Delhi will be taken on the basis of air quality on November …

Photos: Smog-hit New Delhi extends school shutdown
1 year, 1 month ago

Photos: Smog-hit New Delhi extends school shutdown

Al Jazeera  

Authorities in India’s smog-ridden capital have extended an emergency schools closure by a week, with no signs of improvement in the megacity’s choking levels of pollution. New Delhi is blanketed in acrid smog every autumn, primarily blamed on stubble burning by farmers in the neighbouring agrarian states. “As pollution levels continue to remain high, primary schools in Delhi will stay …

Air Pollution: Delhi Govt to Decide on Further Closure of Schools on Nov 6; LG Appeals to People to Remain Indoors If Possible
1 year, 1 month ago

Air Pollution: Delhi Govt to Decide on Further Closure of Schools on Nov 6; LG Appeals to People to Remain Indoors If Possible

News 18  

Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi high court came down heavily on the Arvind Kejriwal-led government, holding them “responsible for the mess citizens of national capital are in”. Data from Haryana State Pollution Control Board stated that Gurugram sector 51 saw 307 AQI and NISE Gwal Pahari recorded 438 AQI. All government and private primary schools in Delhi will remain closed for …

Delhi air pollution: Schools closed for 2 days, construction ban, vehicle curbs in place
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: Schools closed for 2 days, construction ban, vehicle curbs in place

Op India  

An air emergency was declared in Delhi with its air quality index plummeting into ‘severe’ days ahead of Diwali. #WATCH | Thick layer of smog engulfs Delhi as Air Quality dips into 'Severe' category pic.twitter.com/xHQ8x5YVZe — ANI November 3, 2023 Since an AQI of 400 or more is classified as ‘severe’, the authorities have taken action in response to the …

Delhi pollution severe: Schools closed for 2 days; construction ban, car curbs in place | 10 points
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi pollution severe: Schools closed for 2 days; construction ban, car curbs in place | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

An air emergency was declared in the National Capital on Thursday with its air quality index nosediving into 'severe' days ahead of Diwali. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that in light of the rising pollution levels, all government and primary schools in Delhi will remain closed on Friday and Saturday. On Friday morning, the overall AQI in Delhi was …

As Delhi's air turns toxic, here's what is being done to tackle pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

As Delhi's air turns toxic, here's what is being done to tackle pollution

India Today  

Delhi and the other areas of the National Capital Region woke up to hazy skies filled with smog on Friday morning as the air quality index hit the 460 mark, entering the 'severe plus' category of air pollution. The worsening air quality triggered a fresh set of measures by the authorities in an attempt to reduce the air pollution in …

Delhi air pollution: School holidays decision after AQI monitoring over weekend
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: School holidays decision after AQI monitoring over weekend

India Today  

Delhi and its surrounding NCR regions, namely Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, find themselves in a toxic quagmire as pollution levels hit record highs. TEMPORARY SCHOOL CLOSURE Announced by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on November 2, the decision to close schools was a direct response to the severe air quality, with schools remaining closed on November 3 and November 4. …

Delhi AQI: Kejriwal-led AAP government to begin electric bus shuttle service for all govt employees from today
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi AQI: Kejriwal-led AAP government to begin electric bus shuttle service for all govt employees from today

India TV News  

Delhi air quality: The Delhi government will be starting a special electric bus shuttle service for state and central government employees from today, a senior official said. According to a numerical model-based system developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology in Pune, smoke from stubble burning accounted for 25 per cent of the PM2.5 pollution in Delhi on Thursday. …

Schools shuttered, buses banned as Indian capital takes pollution crown
1 year, 1 month ago

Schools shuttered, buses banned as Indian capital takes pollution crown

Al Jazeera  

New Delhi authorities are mulling a halt to construction activities as toxic smog envelops the city. Schools across India’s capital New Delhi have been shuttered and construction activity halted as the city was declared the world’s most polluted. “Unfavourable meteorological conditions, sudden increase in the farm fire incidents, and northwesterly winds moving the pollutants to Delhi are the major causes …

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