Delhi schools closed from tomorrow till further orders amid rise in air pollution
"All schools in Delhi to be closed from tomorrow till further orders, due to current air pollution levels in the city," said Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai.
Dec 02, 2021, 13:21 PM IST
SC directs Centre, Delhi govt to formulate 'serious plan' within 24 hrs to curb air pollution
"We are serious about industrial and vehicular pollution. You cannot fire bullets from our shoulders, you have to take steps. Why are schools open? " the top court said to the Delhi government.
Dec 02, 2021, 11:22 AM IST
No relief for Delhi from pollution at present, AQI reached 342
There is no hope of getting relief from pollution in Delhi at the moment. Today again Delhi's AQI is very poor.
Dec 02, 2021, 10:50 AM IST
Delhi gasps for breath as air quality remains in 'very poor' category, AQI at 312
SAFAR has issued an advisory to avoid outdoor physical activity and prolonged exertion in view of the poor air quality. Some residents of Delhi complained of respiratory problems and said that no improvement has been witnessed in the air quality.
Dec 02, 2021, 09:05 AM IST
Delhi schools reopen as overall air quality improves slightly today
The ban on the entry of trucks, barring those engaged in essential services, has been extended till November 30. However, all schools in the national capital will reopen from today for all classes.
Nov 29, 2021, 09:46 AM IST
Delhi schools to reopen from November 29 for all classes
Schools in Delhi were closed earlier this month in view of the air emergency due to rising levels of pollution.
Nov 27, 2021, 18:14 PM IST
Pollution level very poor in Delhi NCR, Noida most polluted
The level of pollution in Delhi has once again reached the level of very poor. This morning the pollution level stood at 386 which is considered very poor, while the AQI of Noida was measured at 541.
Nov 27, 2021, 11:32 AM IST
Centre launches Octa Med Drone for aerial delivery of vaccine in J-K and other hill states
Several countries are putting travel restrictions back especially from South Africa, where the Omicron variant was first detected.
Nov 27, 2021, 09:20 AM IST
Delhi air gets worse, AQI dips to 386; Gurugram, Noida just as bad
Gurugram and Noida recorded AQI of 355 and 391 respectively in the "very poor" category.
Nov 27, 2021, 09:00 AM IST
Delhi’s air quality slips to ‘very poor’ category, AQI at 330 today
Delhi had been reporting 'very poor' air quality for 10 consecutive days, with a breather on Wednesday when the national capital’s AQI was recorded at 280 in the 'poor' category.
Nov 25, 2021, 07:38 AM IST
Pollution: Schools and colleges will open in Delhi from November 29
The Delhi government has decided to reopen the schools and colleges that were closed due to high pollution. Now schools and colleges will open in Delhi from 29 November.
Nov 24, 2021, 16:00 PM IST
What has the government done to stop pollution? : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre and states to list out what measures they have taken to reduce the air pollution levels and prevent stubble burning by farmers.
Nov 24, 2021, 15:58 PM IST
Entry of petrol, diesel vehicles banned in Delhi till Dec 3, only CNG and electric vehicles allowed
Normal functioning of Delhi government offices will also resume from November 29.
Nov 24, 2021, 14:52 PM IST
List out steps taken to check air pollution in Delhi-NCR, curb stubble burning: SC asks Centre, states
During the hearing, the apex court asked the Centre to continue taking the measures for controlling air pollution for the next two three days. In the meantime, if the air pollution level becomes 100, then some restrictions can be lifted, the top court suggested.
Nov 24, 2021, 12:27 PM IST
Pollution: Air quality improves slightly in Delhi
With slight improvement than before, Delhi recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 280 in the 'poor' category, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)-India on Wednesday (November 24).
Nov 24, 2021, 11:30 AM IST
Delhi gets breather as air quality improves slightly, but remains in 'poor' category
The air quality of Delhi is expected to improve to the 'poor' or 'lower end of very poor' category for the next days, SAFAR had said on Tuesday.
Nov 24, 2021, 07:37 AM IST
Delhi-NCR: When will we get ‘freedom' from pollution?
The Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) on Tuesday (November 23, 2021) morning was reported to be at 315 (overall) in the 'very poor' category, as per System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)-India.
Nov 23, 2021, 10:38 AM IST
Delhi’s air quality remains in 'very poor' category despite slight improvement, AQI at 315
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) is currently at 315 (overall) in the 'very poor' category, as per SAFAR-India.
Nov 23, 2021, 08:38 AM IST
Supreme Court refuses to defer Tripura civic polls
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that his party will improve the situation in Punjab govt schools just like they did in Delhi. The AAP chief also said that he will resolve all issues of teachers on an urgent basis if his party wins assembly polls in Punjab.
Nov 23, 2021, 08:30 AM IST
Delhi air pollution: Ban on construction and demolition activities lifted, decision on reopening of schools on Nov 24
The announcement to this effect was made by Environment Minister Gopal Rai. Delhi transport minister also said that the AAP government will take a call on the reopening of schools, work from home for government staff on November 24.
Nov 22, 2021, 14:38 PM IST
