Supreme Court expresses concern over rising air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court has directed the governments of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana to comply with the directions issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR and sought compliance reports from them to be submitted before the court by Wednesday.
Delhi air pollution: Supreme Court directs Centre to take measures for three days
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Supreme Court has directed the central government to take measures for the next three days to curb air pollution in the national capital, media reports said.
'Severe' air pollution forces closure of all schools in Delhi till further orders
New Delhi/UNI: Amid severe air pollution grappling the national capital, the Department of Education (DoE) falling under the Delhi government on Sunday announced closure of all schools till further orders.
'Pursue farmers against stubble burning, don't want to punish them': SC tells govt
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the government to persuade farmers against stubble burning as it does not want to punish them Delhi and its neighbouring cities continue to reel under air quality crisis, media reports said.
Delhi schools, colleges to remain shut till further notice amid massive air pollution
New Delhi/IBNS: All schools, colleges and educational institutes in Delhi will remain closed till further notice, the Commission for Air Quality Management said late Tuesday night.
Lame excuses, passing the buck: Supreme Court raps Delhi govt over air pollution
New Delhi/IBNS: The Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi faced criticism from the Supreme Court over the air pollution in the national capital with the judges blaming the administration for making "lame excuses" and "passing the buck" when it comes to the issue.
Ready for complete lockdown to control air pollution: Delhi to Supreme Court
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi government on Monday told the Supreme Court that it is ready to impose a complete lockdown in the national capital to control air pollution, at a time the union territory is grappling with a "very poor" air quality index.
Schools closed for a week, govt offices to work from home: Kejriwal's measures amid Delhi air crisis
New Delhi/IBNS: The schools in Delhi will remain closed for a week from Monday onwards while construction activities will not be allowed from November 14 to 17 as part of emergency measures to deal with the city’s worsening air quality, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said Saturday.
Smoke engulfs Delhi NCR; air quality slips to 'severe' category
New Delhi/UNI: As a thick blanket of smoke and haze gripped the national capital on Friday morning, the air quality worsened and is now classified in the 'severe' category, the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the 450 mark around 10 am, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category; likely to deteriorate further
New Delhi/UNI: The air quality in the Delhi –NCR remained in the 'very poor' category, as the Air Quality Index AQI stood at 400 on Thursday around 10:30 am and it is likely to deteriorate further in the next two days, said the latest data from System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
Delhites complain itchy eyes, breathing problems as AQI remains in 'severe' category
Delhi/IBNS: Two days after Diwali, Delhi's hospitals are witnessing a rise in the number of patients coming in with respiratory problems and burning eyes as AQI level continues to remain in the ‘severe’ category, media reports said.
Delhi: 143 people held for bursting firecrackers
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Police arrested 143 people for bursting firecrackers during Diwali on Thursday, as per Delhi Police data provided on Friday.
Delhi's AQI plunges to 'hazardous' category, people complain of itchy throat and watery eyes
New Delhi/UNI: A thick blanket of smog covered the skyline of the national capital on Friday morning. People complained of watery eyes and itchy throat as the Air Quality Index (AQI) slipped into the 'hazardous' category in several parts of Delhi.
Coldest night of season in Delhi as AQI turns 'very poor' ahead of Diwali
New Delhi/UNI: The air in the National Capital Region will remain in the “poor category” on Tuesday and further deteriorate over the next two days with Diwali coming up on Thursday, the IMD said as it also recorded the coldest night of the season here.
Delhi to get Rs 18 cr from Centre to battle air pollution
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi will get Rs 18 crore from the Centre under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to cover the gaps in pollution management, according to media reports.