Page 7 - Air Pollution

Implement orders of panel on air quality management, SC to Centre, states

The Supreme Court directed the Centre and the states in NCR to implement the orders of the panel on air quality management to curb air pollution

Delhi air remains 'very poor' as schools ordered shut till further orders

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 385 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Cloud cover, slow wind push Delhi's air quality to severe zone again

Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index read 429

Delhi, adjoining areas gets light drizzle, AQI still 'very poor'

In the morning, the IMD had forecast possibility of light rainfall over parts of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan

Delhi pollution: Schools to be closed from tomorrow till further orders

The decision came after the Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up the Delhi government for resuming physical classes in schools amid a rise in the air pollution levels in the city

Air pollution: SC raps Delhi govt over 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign

The Supreme Court on Thursday came down hard on the Delhi government over its 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign to curb vehicular pollution, saying it was nothing but a popular slogan. A special bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said the Aam Aadmi Party government had made various assurances such as work from home, lockdown, and closure of schools and colleges in the previous hearings. However, despite these assurances, the children were are going to school while elders are working from home. "Poor young boys standing in the middle of the road with banners, who is taking care of their health? Again, we've to say, other than the popularity slogan, what else is it?" the bench also comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and Surya Kant said. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for the Delhi government, referred to the affidavit and said the government had taken various measures. " This is another cause of pollution, so many affidavits daily," the bench then remarked.

Delhi air 'very poor'; state govt questions construction at Central Vista

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 342 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Delhi air 'very poor'; data says November pollution worst in 7 years

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 362 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Slight improvement in Delhi's air quality due to favourable wind speed

The 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) read 328. It was 389 on Sunday.

Delhi air 'very poor'; city extends ban on construction indefinitely

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 362 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Delhi air 'very poor' as physical classes in schools, colleges reopen today

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 370 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Re-imposed ban on construction activities in Delhi and NCR: Centre to SC

The Centre Monday told the Supreme Court that it has re-imposed the ban on construction activities in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) in view of the worsening air quality

Ban on construction activities to continue till further orders: Gopal Rai

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai Monday said the ban on construction and demolition activities in Delhi will continue till further orders in view of the high air pollution levels.

Delhi air 'very poor', city bans constructions and demolitions again

Delhi on Friday was the most polluted city on the planet with an AQI of 380, said website that tracks data worldwide.

Air pollution: Delhi environment minister to hold review meeting on Monday

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will hold a high-level meeting on Monday to review the air pollution situation in the capital, officials said.

Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'very poor' category, AQI at 372

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital on Sunday morning stood at 372 in the 'very poor' category, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research

Delhi govt transfers Rs 5,000 each to 295,000 construction workers

Delhi govt deposited Rs 5,000 each in bank accounts of 295,000 construction workers who have been affected by ban on construction activities in national capital in view of high pollution levels

Delhi's air quality recorded in 'severe' category amid low wind speed

The air quality in Delhi was recorded in the 'severe' category on Saturday due to a low wind speed that prevents effective dispersion of pollutants

Centre agrees to farmers demand of decriminalising stubble burning: Tomar

Appealing protesting farmers to end their agitation, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said the Centre has agreed to their demand of decriminalising stubble burning

Air quality in Delhi worsens due to slow wind speed, AQI in severe category

Air pollution levels in Delhi worsened due to unfavourable meteorological conditions such as low temperature and slow wind speed with the air quality index reading 406