Page 7 - Delhi Air Quality

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.

Beyond stubble burning: What else is causing Delhi's air pollution?

The share of stubble burning in Delhi's pollution has averaged 18% the past one month. At its peak, stubble burning accounted for nearly half of Delhi's air pollution.

Hue & cry over stubble burning without any basis: SC raps govt

Asks Centre to hold emergency meet; Delhi govt says ready for complete lockdown to control air pollution

Air pollution: Supreme Court asks Centre to hold emergency meeting

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to hold an emergency meeting on the pollution crisis and decide on steps

Delhi's air very poor; no improvement in sight for another 3 days

Delhi's air quality deteriorated marginally on Monday and no improvement is predicted over the next three days, authorities said. The share of stubble burning in Delhi's pollution stood at 10 per cent on Monday, the lowest since Diwali (November 4). On an average, farm fires have accounted for around 25 per cent of the PM2.5 pollution in Delhi from November 1 to November 15. According to an analysis by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), people in the national capital breathe the worst air between November 1 and November 15 every year, as unhelpful meteorological conditions trap pollutants from local sources and stubble burning in neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana. Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index stood at 353 at 4 pm. A significant drop in emissions from farm fires had brought the capital's 24-hour average AQI down from 437 on Saturday to 330 on Sunday. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate',

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