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Air quality in Delhi slightly improves, moves to 'poor' category

The air quality in the national capital has improved to the 'poor' quality on Sunday with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 290.According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the concentrations of PM 2.5 and PM 10 stood at 117 in the 'poor' and 193 in the 'moderate' category respectively.Meanwhile, the air quality in the NCR region like Noida and Gurugram are in the 'poor' and 'very poor' category respectively.The AQI in Noida stands at 283, while AQI in Gurugram stands at 308.As per the government agencies, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.After a review meeting earlier this week, the Delhi government has extended the ban on the entry of non-essential trucks in the national capital till further orders.However, the schools in the national capital reopened Delhi for classes 6 onwards from Saturday after the ..

Delhi air remains 'very poor' as physical classes in schools resume

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was 303 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Ban on construction, demolition in Delhi-NCR stays as schools reopen

Stating that keeping in view the current air quality in Delhi-NCR, there is a need to exercise control on various sectors that significantly contribute to air pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi NCR, and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has continued its ban on the construction and demolition (C&D) activities.

Schools in Delhi to reopen for physical classes from Class 6 onwards

After being shut down for nearly a month because of air pollution, the physical classes in Delhi school will resume for Class 6 and above from Saturday.On Friday, the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) allowed the resumption of physical classes in schools in Delhi for classes 6 onwards from December 18.However, classes will be held in a hybrid mode with both physical and online classes."All the Government, Government aided, unaided recognized, NDMC, MCDs and Delhi Cantonment Board Schools will reopen from December 18 for classes 6 onwards," said Delhi Government.Taking into consideration the submissions made and in light of improvement of Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi from 'Severe' to 'Very Poor' category, the Commission today directed the State Governments of NCR and GNCTD to re-open schools, colleges and educational institutions in a phased manner, said the release by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ...

Delhi air remains toxic; SC asks panel to find 'a permanent solution'

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 339 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air still 'very poor'; pollution likely to improve from tomorrow

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 337 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air remains 'very poor'; pollution likely to improve from Thursday

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 347 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according the Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality forecast agency SAFAR

Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category, likely to improve from Friday

The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'very poor' quality, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 337 on Thursday morning.

Govt allows Delhi NCR-based pharma and device makers to use diesel gensets

This decision also applies to factories in NCR which manufacture life saving drugs and devices.

Delhi air still 'very poor'; ban on entry of trucks, construction extended

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 328 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Delhi air 'very poor' as minister reviews measures to ease pollution

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 310 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Delhi air becomes very poor; SC permits panel to decide on easing of curbs

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 310 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Delhi pollution: SC takes note of 'slight' improvement in air quality

The Supreme Court Friday took note of slight improvement in air pollution level in Delhi-NCR and permitted the commission on air quality management to take a decision on various representations seeking easing of curbs, like ban on construction activities, within a week. A special bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices D Y Chandrachud and Surya Kant asked Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to comply with its earlier order by which it had asked the National Capital Region states to pay minimum wages to construction workers from the cess, collected by them from real estate firms, as their work was hit due to the ban. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh governments will have to file compliance affidavits on the issue related to payment of money to construction workers, it said. "We direct the Commission (the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas) to examine requests of various industries & organisations about relaxation of conditions

Delhi air 'poor' still as panel orders closure of 228 industrial units

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 293 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Air quality remains 'poor' in Delhi, maximum temperature goes down

The national capital's air quality continued to remain in the poor category on Thursday due to favourable winds with the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) reading 289 at 4 pm

Delhi air quality poor; data says over 1,700 vehicles impounded in 20 days

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 208 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Favourable wind speed improves Delhi air quality, AQI at 237

The national capital's air quality improved on Wednesday due to a favourable wind speed with the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) reading 237 at 4 pm.

DPCC spent over Rs 478 crore since 2015 to tackle air pollution: RTI reply

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has spent over Rs 478 crore since 2015 to tackle air pollution in the national capital, according to government data obtained through an RTI application

Delhi air improves to 'poor' as several industries are asked to shut down

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 235 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Delhi-NCR industries not running on PNG asked to close immediately

In view of the deteriorating air quality of Delhi-NCR, the CAQM ordered the immediate closure of industries not running on PNG or cleaner fuels