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Delhi govt lifts ban on construction and demolition activities: Gopal Rai

Rai also said the government will take a call on the reopening of schools, colleges and other educational institutions and work-from-home for government staff during a review meeting on Wednesday

Noida air in 'severe' category with AQI at 414, Gurugram 'very poor'

The air quality in Noida was recorded in the 'severe' category on Monday with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 414, as per the System of Air Quality & Weather Forecasting & Research (SAFAR).According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), other nearby areas stood at - Faridabad (334), Ghaziabad (320), Greater Noida (221) and Gurgaon (353).Meanwhile, the air quality in the national capital continues to remain in the 'very poor' category with an overall AQI at 352.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'.

Delhi air 'very poor' as ban on entry of trucks, WFH extended till Nov 26

The national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) was 352 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Air pollution: Delhi extends ban on entry of trucks, WFH for govt staff

According to the directions of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), schools and colleges will remain closed till further orders, he said.

Gusty winds bring visible improvement in air quality; Rai to review curbs

Strong surface winds swept through Delhi on Sunday, bringing about a visible improvement in the air quality

Gopal Rai to hold meeting to review restrictions in Delhi due to pollution

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will Monday hold a high-level meeting with senior officers to review the restrictions imposed in the Delhi to combat pollution

Delhi air quality 'very poor' as fog reduces visibility in some areas

The air quality in the national capital was recorded under the 'very poor' category on Sunday

Delhi's air quality 'very poor', likely to improve from Sunday

Authorities said the AQI is likely to improve significantly from Sunday owing to relatively strong winds

Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, AQI increases to 355

Delhi's air quality continues to remain in the 'very poor' category for the seventh consecutive day on Saturday, as per the System of Air Quality & Weather Forecasting & Research (SAFAR).The overall Air Quality Index increased from 332 on Friday to 355 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 the ...

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor'; minimum temp 10.9 degrees Celsius

The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category on Friday with AQI in the evening being recorded at 381, data from the CPCB showed.

Delhi air improves slightly but remains 'very poor' with AQI of 332

Arvind Kejriwal's government on Thursday said that 70 per cent of pollution in the national capital is coming from outside

70% pollution in Delhi coming from outside: Environment minister Gopal Rai

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said 70 per cent of pollution in the national capital is coming from outside.

Best of BS Opinion: Strengthening financial sector, no solution yet & more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Friday

No solution yet

Lack of leadership causes NCR's annual air crisis

The long road to clean air: No silver bullet for Delhi's pollution woes

The disinclination for National Capital Region administrations to promote public transport is adding to pollution woes each winter

Air pollution: Gopal Rai urges Bhupender Yadav to call joint meeting

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday urged Union minister Bhupender Yadav to call a joint meeting and prepare an action plan to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Delhi's air quality very poor; strong winds to bring relief Sunday onwards

Delhi recorded its air quality in the 'very poor' category on Friday and strong surface winds are likely to bring some relief from high pollution levels Sunday onwards

Delhi govt allows electric light commercial vehicles during no-entry hours

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot announced that electric light commercial vehicles will be allowed entry on about 250 roads during no-entry hours

Delhi-NCR air pollution: Rai urges Union minister to call joint meeting

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai urged Union minister Bhupender Yadav to call a joint meeting and prepare an action plan to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Air pollution linked to increased risk of getting sick from Covid-19: Study

Long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with an increased risk of developing COVID-19 among people who get infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to a study conducted in Spain. The research, published in the journal Environment Health Perspectives on Wednesday, provides further evidence on the health benefits of reducing air pollution, and highlightS the influence of environmental factors on infectious diseases. The researchers said previous studies have suggested that regions with higher pre-pandemic levels of air pollution had a higher incidence of COVID-19 cases and deaths. However, the reasons for this associations are not yet clear, they said. According to the researchers, air pollution could favour airborne transmission of the virus, or it could increase an individual's susceptibility to infection or disease. "The problem is that previous studies were based on reported cases, which had been diagnosed, but missed all the asymptomatic or undiagnosed cases," sa