Delhi schools to reopen next week as curbs lifted
3 years ago

Delhi schools to reopen next week as curbs lifted

Hindustan Times  

Schools, colleges and other educational institutes will open from next week in the national capital, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai announced on Wednesday, following growing calls to allow in-person classes to resume to stem the setback to learning caused already by the pandemic. We need effective and long-term solutions to curb air pollution, so that we don’t reach such extreme air quality levels,” he said. Sudha Acharya, the chairperson of the National Progressive School’s Conference, which has over 120 private schools in New Delhi as its members, welcomed the government’s decision to resume in-person classes in school. New Delhi’s air quality index was “poor” on Tuesday - for the first time since November 1 - with a reading of 290 recorded, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s 4pm bulletin.

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Delhi schools to resume physical classes as Supreme Court eases anti-pollution measures
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi schools to resume physical classes as Supreme Court eases anti-pollution measures

India TV News  

Delhi schools back to physical mode: The Directorate of Education on Thursday issued a circular announcing the resumption of physical classes in all government and private schools in Delhi with immediate effect. Schools to resume physical classes with immediate effect As per the Delhi government order, all the government and private schools in Delhi can conduct classes in physical mode …

Schools In Delhi-NCR To Go In Hybrid Mode After Supreme Court Directive On Air Pollution
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4 weeks ago

Schools In Delhi-NCR To Go In Hybrid Mode After Supreme Court Directive On Air Pollution

ABP News  

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Monday mandated a hybrid mode of education for schools and colleges in Delhi-NCR, balancing students’ health with educational needs amid persistent air pollution concerns. The option to exercise online education, wherever available, shall vest with the students and their guardians.” This directive applies to educational institutions in the National Capital Territory of Delhi …

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 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 …

Delhi NCR Schools: SC Directs AQMC To Decide On Schools Reopening By Tomorrow
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi NCR Schools: SC Directs AQMC To Decide On Schools Reopening By Tomorrow

ABP News  

The Supreme Court has directed the Air Quality Management Committee to make a decision by tomorrow on whether schools in Delhi-NCR can resume physical classes or if online education should continue. NEET PG: Supreme Court To Hear Plea Seeking Transparency Of Results Tomorrow Will Noida Schools Open For Physical Classes Tomorrow? Noida schools will remain closed for physical classes today, …

Consider restarting physical classes in Delhi NCR schools, colleges: Supreme Court to air quality panel
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Most homes lack air purifiers: Supreme Court on reopening Delhi schools
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Most homes lack air purifiers: Supreme Court on reopening Delhi schools

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management to assess reopening physical classes in schools and colleges across Delhi-NCR. A bench led by Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih also addressed concerns over students missing mid-day meals and their inability to fully access virtual classes due to limited resources. Following the Supreme Court's new …

Delhi schools ready for reopening amid pollution concerns, parents divided
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi schools ready for reopening amid pollution concerns, parents divided

India Today  

Schools in Delhi are bracing for the potential resumption of physical classes following the Supreme Court’s suggestion to restart them amidst slightly improved air quality. While schools implement strict safety measures, parents remain caught between concerns over pollution exposure and the educational gap caused by remote learning. Similarly, Indraprastha School Principal Rajesh Hassija announced indoor morning assemblies and suspension of …

Schools closed in Noida and Greater Noida due to pollution, classes to resume online
4 weeks, 1 day 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
4 weeks, 1 day 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
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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 …

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 as air quality stays 'severe plus', AQI touches 500-mark in several parts of city
1 month ago

Delhi chokes as air quality stays 'severe plus', AQI touches 500-mark in several parts of city

India TV News  

Delhi air pollution: Delhi continues to grapple with hazardous air pollution as the Air Quality Index reaches the "severe plus" category, touching the 500 mark in several areas. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality index in several areas of Delhi, including Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, and Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, reached 500 on Tuesday …

India’s capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit
1 month 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 air quality: When will schools resume offline classes? What we know
1 month ago

Delhi air quality: When will schools resume offline classes? What we know

Hindustan Times  

Delhi government adopted GRAP IV due to the deteriorating pollution levels in the city and its surrounding areas, resulting in classes for schools going online, except for grades 10 and 12 from Monday. The partial online classes for schools will continue till further notice in Delhi or till the air quality improves in the city. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi wrote …

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

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

DU Colleges closed: Physical classes cancelled, students to attend online amid air pollution in Delhi
1 month ago

DU Colleges closed: Physical classes cancelled, students to attend online amid air pollution in Delhi

India TV News  

The management of the University of Delhi on Monday announced the cancellation of all physical classes and the commencement of online classes due to rising air pollution in the Delhi-NCR area. However, the Supreme Court today ordered the closer of rest classes - classes 10 and 12 as the air quality in the national capital deteriorated further. The apex court …

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

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 schools mandate face masks amid air pollution, steps taken for safety
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi schools mandate face masks amid air pollution, steps taken for safety

India TV News  

Physical classes in primary schools across Delhi have been closed given rising air pollution. Use of N95 masks is mandatory Sudha Acharya, the Principal of ITL Public School in Dwarka issued an advisory to the school that highlighted efforts to promote eco-friendly habits, such as carpooling, staying hydrated and maintaining an antioxidant-rich diet. "We have mandated the use of N95 …

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 …

Air pollution: Delhi schools make face masks mandatory for students, restrict outdoor activities
1 month, 1 week ago

Air pollution: Delhi schools make face masks mandatory for students, restrict outdoor activities

India TV News  

Delhi Air Pollution Latest Update: After the air quality in the capital city plunged to severe catory and the restrictions were imposed under GRAP III, various school authorities in the national capital are taking measures to safeguard the students of class six and above who would be attending their classes offline. These steps have been taken as primary schools across …

Delhi: Classes 1-5 move online until further notice
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi: Classes 1-5 move online until further notice

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Dense fog since Wednesday morning has worsened air quality in the Capital. “Due to rising pollution levels, all primary schools in Delhi will be shifting to online classes, until further directions,” chief minister Atishi posted on X, with the directorate of education passing an order in this regard, directing all government, government-aided and unaided private recognised schools to …

Delhi pollution: Primary schools to switch to online classes, announces CM
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi pollution: Primary schools to switch to online classes, announces CM

Hindustan Times  

Amid worsening air quality, Delhi chief minister Atishi on Thursday announced that primary schools in the national capital will switch to online classes. “Due to rising pollution levels, all primary schools in Delhi will be shifting to online classes, until further directions,” the chief minister said in a post on X. The announcement came hours after the Delhi government announced …

Delhi School Closure News: Primary schools shut, classes shifted online as pollution remains ‘severe’
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi School Closure News: Primary schools shut, classes shifted online as pollution remains ‘severe’

Live Mint  

Delhi School Closure News: Due to rising pollution levels in Delhi and air quality index reaching ‘severe’ level for a second consecutive day, the Delhi government has decided to close all primary schools in the national capital and shift classes to online mode, until further directions, announced Chief Minister Atishi. “Due to rising pollution levels, all primary schools in Delhi …

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 …

Delhi rain: Schools to remain closed today amid heavy waterlogging, traffic congestion
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi rain: Schools to remain closed today amid heavy waterlogging, traffic congestion

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Education Minister Atishi announced that all schools will remain closed on Thursday in the city after it was lashed by heavy rain. Delhi saw heavy traffic congestions and blocked roads on Wednesday night, with the weather agencies predicted that moderate rains will continue in the national capital on Thursday. Heavy rainfall brought the national capital to a screeching halt …

Schools In Delhi, Haryana, Punjab Reopen After Extended Winter Break
11 months, 1 week ago

Schools In Delhi, Haryana, Punjab Reopen After Extended Winter Break

News 18  

In the northern belt of India, parents, teachers, and students are preparing for the return to regular academic schedules as winter vacation comes to an end. When schools resume following the winter break, normal coursework, extracurricular activities, and the overall liveliness of school life return. Due to extremely cold weather, several states had prolonged their winter break till Makar Sankranti, …

Delhi schools to reopen tomorrow, no classes before 9am amid severe fog situation
11 months, 1 week ago

Delhi schools to reopen tomorrow, no classes before 9am amid severe fog situation

Hindustan Times  

Delhi schools will open for physical classes from January 15, Monday as the extended winter break ends but as a precautionary measure for the prevailing foggy situation no school including double shift schools will start before 9am and no school will have classes beyond 5pm, an order issued on Sunday said. On January 7, Delhi education minister Atishi announced that …

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's air quality remains ‘very poor’; schools to reopen tomorrow: Top updates
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi's air quality remains ‘very poor’; schools to reopen tomorrow: Top updates

Hindustan Times  

Delhi continued to witness a slight improvement in the air quality on Sunday as it remained in the ‘very poor’ category for the second consecutive day with the overall air quality index at 398. Here are the top updates on Delhi-NCR air quality: According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research, the air quality index recorded …

Delhi schools to reopen from November 20 as air quality improves
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi schools to reopen from November 20 as air quality improves

Hindustan Times  

All schools in Delhi will reopen from Monday, November 20, as the AQI has improved and there is no indication of any sharp degradation in the near future, the government said in an order on Saturday asking the schools to resume physical classes. "Seeing that the Air Quality Index has improved and as per the forecast made by IMD/IITM there …

Delhi schools to reopen from November 20 as air quality improves
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi schools to reopen from November 20 as air quality improves

India TV News  

New Delhi: All schools in Delhi will open from November 20, 2023. Earlier today, the Centre asked authorities to withdraw GRAP Stag-IV guidelines in the national capital amid signs that air quality is improving in the region. The Centre removed stringent curbs, including a ban on construction work related to linear projects and the entry of polluting trucks into Delhi, …

Public awareness, hospital preparedness: Health Ministry's advisory on pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

Public awareness, hospital preparedness: Health Ministry's advisory on pollution

India Today  

The Health Ministry has issued an advisory to Delhi and adjoining states in the wake of air pollution in the National Capital Region. However, as air pollution can lead to grave consequences for vulnerable population such as children, pregnant women, elderly people, those with pre-existing illnesses and those exposed due to their occupations, such as those involved in traffic policing …

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 …

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: Online classes will be conducted for classes 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11, Physical classes for 10, 12 – India TV
1 year, 1 month ago

Air Pollution: Online classes will be conducted for classes 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11, Physical classes for 10, 12 – India TV

India TV News  

The government has announced an odd-even scheme due to the increase in air pollution in Delhi. 10th, 12th classes in all schools to be conducted offline On November 6, the improvement in air quality has been recorded at 436. Speaking after the high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced the odd-even scheme in …

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 …

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 …

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. …

All primary schools in Delhi to remain shut for 2 days amid rising air pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

All primary schools in Delhi to remain shut for 2 days amid rising air pollution

India Today  

Amid the worsening air quality in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Thursday, announced that all primary schools, government and primary, will remain closed for two days. He tweeted, "In light of the rising pollution levels, all govt and private primary schools in Delhi will remain closed for the next 2 days." In light of the rising …

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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