Breaking: Delhi schools to remain closed indefinitely amid air pollution crisis
The Directorate of Education said, “All schools in Delhi to remain shut for physical classes till further orders, online education to continue.”
Nov 21, 2021, 15:43 PM IST
Amid 'very poor' air quality, DDMA allows standing passengers in Delhi Metro, buses
In its order, DDMA said that 30 standing passengers will be allowed in each Delhi Metro train coach. In Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and Cluster buses, the maximum number of standing passengers allowed to travel will be 50 per cent of the seating capacity.
Nov 20, 2021, 22:21 PM IST
Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, AQI increases to 355
The overall Air Quality Index increased from 332 on Friday to 355 today in the national capital.
Nov 20, 2021, 08:20 AM IST
Delhi pollution reduced by 18-22% after CAQM directives, predictions
The Delhi pollution level has improved by about 18-22% just two days after the CAQM directives were implemented.
Nov 19, 2021, 20:04 PM IST
Delhi may get respite from 'very poor' air Sunday onwards due to strong winds
"The air quality is likely improve significantly from November 21 owing to relatively strong winds and reach poor category. PM2.5 to be the predominant pollutant," the central government's Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi said.
Nov 18, 2021, 19:38 PM IST
Noida schools not closing, here's what DM Suhas LY said
"Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board withdraws order for closure of education institutions in Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Meerut, Baghpat, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli and Bulandshahr in view of air pollution," reported ANI.
Nov 18, 2021, 12:54 PM IST
The decision to close the school-college in Noida was withdrawn
The level of pollution in Delhi-NCR remains serious even today. Meanwhile, the order of closure of schools in Noida has been withdrawn. Educational institutions will remain open in Noida as before. UP Pollution Control Board has canceled its order
Nov 18, 2021, 10:38 AM IST
Global trust earned by our healthcare sector led to India being called pharmacy of the world, says PM Modi
PM Modi spoke at the first Global Innovation Summit of Pharmaceuticals sector.
Nov 18, 2021, 07:53 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh govt taking steps to check air pollution, but not in favour of lockdown
"The CM has asked for a planned action at a local level to deal with pollution levels, especially in areas like Noida and Ghaziabad which are adjoining Delhi where pollution levels are in a severe category. In light of that, he said that people should be encouraged to use public transport," the government spokesperson said.
Nov 18, 2021, 07:50 AM IST
Delhi’s air quality remains in 'very poor' category for fifth straight day, AQI stands at 362
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital reduced from 379 from Wednesday to 362 today.
Nov 18, 2021, 07:13 AM IST
Haryana likely to implement odd-even scheme to check air pollution
Khattar has also said that a committee has been formed to control pollution in 4 districts of NCR in the state. The committee will include engineers and the commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), besides officers of the concerned departments.
Nov 18, 2021, 06:44 AM IST
Order of shutting down of schools, colleges in Noida due to air pollution withdrawn
The district administration of Gautam Buddha Nagar had ordered the shut down of school and colleges in view of the increased air pollution.
Nov 17, 2021, 23:03 PM IST
Noida gets Uttar Pradesh's first air pollution control tower
The 20-meter high tower has been built in Sector 16A, Noida.
Nov 17, 2021, 22:14 PM IST
Delhi-Ghaziabad-Noida still in 'very poor' AQI category
The city recorded its air quality index at 389 at 9 am. It had slipped into the severe zone on Tuesday and was recorded at 403 at 4 pm.
Nov 17, 2021, 21:12 PM IST
Breaking: Haryana schools to resume classes with 100% capacity from December 1
The Haryana government on Wednesday (November 17) announced that schools will resume physical classes with 100 per cent capacity from December 1.
Nov 17, 2021, 20:02 PM IST
Supreme Court raps media, says TV debates causing more pollution than anybody
While listening to a plea relating to Delhi-NCR pollution, the Supreme court said, "Debates on TV are creating more pollution than anybody. They don't understand what is happening and what is the issue. Statements are taken out of context. Everyone has their own agenda."
Nov 17, 2021, 16:42 PM IST
We don’t talk about how many people have been choked: Bharti’s Sunil Mittal on air pollution
Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal said, “We can’t live like this”.
Nov 17, 2021, 15:49 PM IST
Exclusive: World COPD Day - Air pollution is aggravating bronchitis disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide. It is a preventable but progressively worsening and incurable disease which consists of inflammation of the airways and damage to the airspaces that help in the transfer of oxygen into the blood.
Nov 17, 2021, 14:43 PM IST
Mumbai is more polluted than Delhi
Mumbai's air has become more toxic than Delhi's. The Air Quality Index in South Mumbai has reached 345 points. Whereas the air quality coordinate in Delhi on Monday was 331. The air was found to be the most polluted in Colaba, Mumbai.
Nov 17, 2021, 12:56 PM IST
Not asking employees to work from home, Centre tells SC in affidavit on air pollution
The Centre also stated that it has advised its employees in Delhi to resort to carpooling.
Nov 17, 2021, 11:23 AM IST
