WFH for a week, possible lockdown: SC raps Centre, states for pollution woes in Delhi, top points
The Supreme Court sought an action plan from the Centre and state governments within 24 hours, detailing steps taken by task forces to stop air pollution caused by vehicular traffic, construction work, stubble burning, power plants, etc.
Nov 15, 2021, 13:46 PM IST
Supreme Court names major culprits of Delhi pollution, here's what top court said
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana has directed the Centre to call an emergency meeting on Tuesday to take important measures.
Nov 15, 2021, 12:59 PM IST
SC reprimands Delhi government for increasing pollution
Due to increasing pollution, the Supreme Court reprimanded the Delhi government. The Delhi government has been reprimanded for holding MCD responsible. Supreme Court said, is 69 dust machines enough for Delhi? At the same time, the SC told the Delhi government, you are only doing advertisement.
Nov 15, 2021, 12:34 PM IST
In view of increasing pollution, ready for complete lockdown- Delhi Govt
The hearing started in Supreme Court due to increasing pollution. The Supreme Court asked questions from the Delhi government and said, we have nothing to do with politics. We have to make the capital pollution-free. At the same time, while giving an affidavit, the Delhi government has said about the complete lockdown.
Nov 15, 2021, 12:32 PM IST
Ready to impose complete lockdown to control air pollution: Delhi govt tells SC
Delhi Government stated that such a step would be meaningful if it is implemented across the NCR areas in neighbouring states.
Nov 15, 2021, 11:18 AM IST
Slight improvement in Delhi air pollution
Slight improvement in pollution in Delhi. There will be a hearing in the Supreme Court today regarding pollution. At the same time, the Delhi government has taken many important steps regarding pollution. The school has also been closed in Haryana due to increasing pollution.
Nov 15, 2021, 10:28 AM IST
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', Arvind Kejriwal govt to submit lockdown proposal to SC today
The Supreme Court on Saturday had termed the rise in pollution levels in Delhi an "emergency situation" and had suggested clamping a lockdown.
Nov 15, 2021, 06:39 AM IST
Big announcement of CM Kejriwal in view of increasing pollution in Delhi
The Kejriwal government took big decisions regarding the increasing pollution in Delhi. Schools will be closed in Delhi for 1 week from Monday. Online classes will continue for the students. The work on the construction site will also be closed from 14 to 17 November. Government offices will remain closed from November 15. government employees will do work from home.
Nov 14, 2021, 14:34 PM IST
Supreme Court advised lockdown in Delhi
The pollution level in Delhi is once again looking very serious. Supreme Court is strict on taking action against increasing pollution in Delhi. In view of the increasing pollution, the Supreme Court directed to take steps like lockdown in Delhi.
Nov 14, 2021, 11:40 AM IST
India's climate diplomacy wins, Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category, here are top headlines
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Nov 14, 2021, 07:43 AM IST
Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category; schools shut, WFH in govt offices to check rising pollution
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the national capital's overall AQI at 7 AM was at 386.
Nov 14, 2021, 07:06 AM IST
Schools to be shut, govt offices to work from home: CM Arvind Kejriwal announces steps to check Delhi pollution
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, “for a week from Monday onwards, schools will be physically closed; to continue virtually so that children don't have to breathe polluted air.”
Nov 13, 2021, 18:20 PM IST
Delhi govt slams Centre for 'not responding to letters' over air pollution situation
Delhi Minister Gopal Rai said that the citizens should appeal to the environment ministry through social media to take necessary action on the issue.
Nov 13, 2021, 16:03 PM IST
Need to impose lockdown due to increasing pollution in Delhi- SC
Supreme Court is strict on increasing pollution in Delhi. In view of the increasing pollution, the Supreme Court directed to take steps like lockdown in Delhi. At the same time, the Supreme Court has expressed displeasure over the opening of schools in Delhi.
Nov 13, 2021, 15:40 PM IST
Delhi air pollution: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal calls for an emergency meeting
Pollution control measures and suggestions of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will be discussed at the meeting which will also be attended by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satyendar Jain and Environment Minister Gopal Rai
Nov 13, 2021, 12:55 PM IST
Severe air quality: 2-day lockdown in Delhi? Supreme Court asks Centre to take emergency action
While hearing a plea on Delhi's air pollution in the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana told the Centre and the Delhi government that an emergency decision needs to be taken.
Nov 13, 2021, 11:42 AM IST
Delhi NCR's AQI is still at alarming level
Today Delhi's AQI reached 499. Pollution in Noida is also at an alarming level today. In Noida, the AQI was measured at 772 at 6 am, while in Gurugram the AQI was 529.
Nov 13, 2021, 09:50 AM IST
Little respite to Delhiites as overall air quality remains in 'very poor' category, AQI at 360
According to SAFAR, the AQI is predicted to remain in the ‘very poor’ category at 345. Among the top five air pollution hotspots are areas around Narela, Rohini and Delhi University.
Nov 11, 2021, 10:13 AM IST
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Nov 10, 2021, 08:40 AM IST
Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category for second consecutive day
While the national capital's overall AQI has improved, the air quality in some areas continued to remain in the 'severe' category.
Nov 10, 2021, 07:11 AM IST
