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Air pollution: Delhi-NCR schools, educational institutions to remain closed

"All private and public Schools, Colleges, and Educational Institutions in NCR shall remain closed until further orders allowing only online mode of education," read the CAQM order

Delhi air quality 'very poor' as govt bans entry on trucks, construction

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was 362 --'very poor'-- at 8 am on Thursday

Air pollution: Following ban, Delhi Police checks trucks entering capital

Trucks entering the national capital were checked by Delhi police after state government's order to curb air pollution

Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category for fifth consecutive day

Delhi's air quality continues to be in the 'very poor' category for the fifth consecutive day today, according to the System of Air Quality & Weather Forecasting & Research (SAFAR).However, the overall Air Quality Index reduced from 379 on Wednesday to 362 today.Meanwhile, announcing emergency measures to reduce pollution, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said that there will be 100 per cent work from home for the government departments till November 21.Construction and demolition work has also been banned till November 21 in Delhi, while schools and other educational institutes will remain closed in the national capital until further orders, Rai informed.Addressing the media after a high-level meeting for strict implementation of the suggestions of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), Rai said, "We have given instructions for a ban on the entry of all vehicles in Delhi, except those involved in essential services. The police department and ...

How toxic Delhi air is leaving businesses in the capital gasping for breath

The nip in the air brings pollutants and smoke with it in Delhi. At a time when we are seeing post-pandemic economic rebound, let's examine how air pollution affects the capital's business climate

Delhi air pollution: Schools, colleges to remain shut till further orders

The Delhi govt has decided to shut schools and other educational institutions, and ban the entry of vehicles from outside, except for essential services, till further orders amid rising pollution

TV debates creating more harm: SC during Delhi air pollution hearing

The Supreme Court expressed its dissatisfaction with the content of debates on television, on court connected matters

Pollution: Workers move SC seeking ex-gratia as capital bans construction

"Such absolute blanket bans unnecessarily trample upon rights and livelihoods of lakhs of building workers, without contributing even an iota towards reducing air pollution," the plea said.

Gopal Rai to chair meeting over panel's suggestion on Delhi pollution today

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will chair a high-level meeting of departments concerned with regard to the latest directions issued by CAQM to contain air pollution

Centre proposes slew of measures to reduce air pollution in Delhi-NCR

The Centre on Wednesday proposed a slew of measures in the Supreme Court to reduce air pollution in Delhi-NCR

No relief for Delhi-NCR residents from air pollution likely till Sunday

Delhi-NCR recorded its air quality in the very poor category on Wednesday morning

Six thermal plants around Delhi to shut down to curb air pollution

Supreme Court has called for urgent restrictions on vehicular movement and industrial activities in and around the city.

Delhi air pollution prompts Sunil Mittal to say: 'We can't live like this

"Remote work is the norm at the moment," Mittal said. "My own view is one year from now this poll would show a reduced percentage on remote work, and the green economy will get even more momentum."

Work from home, shut schools: Panel suggestions to ease Delhi air pollution

The CAQM issued directions like a ban on construction work, shutting of public schools, work from home, among other measures to control air pollution in Delhi NCR.

Delhi air pollution: States to take urgent measures, inform Supreme Court

However, the decision arrived at has been kept under wraps as the officials felt that it needs to be informed in the Supreme Court first before making it public.

Delhi air quality 'very poor'; schools, colleges shut till further notice

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was 379 --'very poor'-- at 8 am on Wednesday

Delhi air 'very poor' as centre, states hold emergency meeting on SC order

The national capital's AQI stood at 8 am at 331, in the 'very poor' category on Tuesday.

Delhi air quality in severe category, again; states meet to check pollution

The Supreme Court, which had instructed the Commission For Air Quality Management to hold the joint meeting regarding the pollution levels in Delhi, will hear the matter on Wednesday

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Delhi's AQI dips to 396 on Tuesday, remains in 'very poor' category

The effective farm fire count for yesterday was 3125, contributing to 10 per cent of Delhi's PM2.5.