Page 21 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Delhi's air quality dips to 'severe' levels, likely to worsen on Wednesday
The air quality monitor predicted the pollution levels in Delhi-NCR are expected to enter the "severe-plus" or "emergency" category today
 "Delhi's air quality dips to 'severe' levels, likely to worsen on Wednesday")
Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution could enter 'emergency' zone on Nov 13
A dip in wind speed and temperature makes the air cold and denser, leading to accumulation of pollutants, said head of the India Meteorological Department's regional weather forecasting centre
 "Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution could enter 'emergency' zone on Nov 13")
Air pollution: How stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana, UP is choking Delhi
The Punjab government has been trying to encourage the setting up of biomass power plants which can put crop stubble to good use
 "Air pollution: How stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana, UP is choking Delhi")
Will make Delhi pollution-free in 2 yrs if BJP comes to power: Manoj Tiwari
In his replies on questions related to public transport, health, roads, and pollution in the city, the Delhi BJP president attacked the Kejriwal government
 "Will make Delhi pollution-free in 2 yrs if BJP comes to power: Manoj Tiwari")
Delhi continues to struggle for clean air as AQI slips to 'very poor'
The city recorded a decline in the pollution levels on Saturday and Sunday with the air quality moving from the 'very poor' to 'poor' category owing to favourable wind speed
 "Delhi continues to struggle for clean air as AQI slips to 'very poor'")
Delivery staff are among the worst affected by rising Delhi's air pollution
The delivery staff who drop off packages for online retail giants or food or ferry passengers around the city in their taxis are among the worst affected by the capital's foul air
 "Delivery staff are among the worst affected by rising Delhi's air pollution")
Air pollution: Stop stubble burning immediately, says Delhi minister
Gahlot also said distribution of machinery to farmers, for in-situ stubble management, should be expedited to ensure that this problem does not recur.
 "Air pollution: Stop stubble burning immediately, says Delhi minister")
Odd-even may not cut Delhi air pollution. An expert from IIT explains why
Air pollution is not only a winter problem. 'Year-round, the level (of air pollution) remains three times higher than the national standard'
Javadekar reviews steps by Delhi, neighbouring states to combat pollution
Javadekar said the state governments have been urged to work together and not indulge in a blame game over the hazardous pollution levels in northern India.
 "Javadekar reviews steps by Delhi, neighbouring states to combat pollution")
Best of BS Opinion: Govt denial, inadequate response not helping economy
Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Govt denial, inadequate response not helping economy")
Pay up or put up
The governments of Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana are trying to persuade farmers not to burn the stubble. But the farmers are not stopping. What is the solution?
 "Pay up or put up")
Air pollution: Dushyant Chautala writes to PM, suggests cloud seeding
Stubble burning by farmers in Punjab and Haryana is said to be one of the major reasons behind severe pollution levels in Delhi and its adjoining areas.
 "Air pollution: Dushyant Chautala writes to PM, suggests cloud seeding")
Smog is crippling the next generation
India's future is imperilled. Any government that tolerates that commits a crime against humanity
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2019: Delhi govt drops odd-even rule for Nov 11, 12
The decision has been taken so that there is no disturbance in celebrations of birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, Kejriwal said at a press conference.
 "Guru Nanak Jayanti 2019: Delhi govt drops odd-even rule for Nov 11, 12")
Delhi air quality 'very poor', but any drastic decline unlikely, says SAFAR
"Isolated drizzle, cloudy weather and calm winds prevented boundary layer growth and led to the accumulation of local emissions (on Thursday)," SAFAR said.
 "Delhi air quality 'very poor', but any drastic decline unlikely, says SAFAR")
Delhi air quality may see further improvement due to wind, rainfall
According to SAFAR, the AQI is likely to improve further in the event of adequate rainfall.
Decision on lifting odd-even rule on Guru Nanak Jayanti by Friday: Kejriwal
The fine for violation of the rule is Rs 4,000 under the amended Motor Vehicle Act
 "Decision on lifting odd-even rule on Guru Nanak Jayanti by Friday: Kejriwal")
Centre accepted in SC stubble burning caused Delhi pollution, claims AAP
AAP Rajya Sabha MP and senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh said the BJP should apologise to the people of Delhi for politicising a sensitive issue like pollution.
Delhi air quality improves significantly; odd-even, winds bring some relief
Delhi's overall air quality index improved significantly (from very poor to poor) on Thursday, more rapidly than predicted
 "Delhi air quality improves significantly; odd-even, winds bring some relief")
Delhi's toxic air adds to India's woes as economy goes from bad to worse
Air pollution in Delhi is driving away tourists, disrupting flights and shutting schools.
 "Delhi's toxic air adds to India's woes as economy goes from bad to worse")
