Nov 26, 2024, at 02:39 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Monday observed that schools in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) should open now despite the high pollution levels as the problem won't be solved if students stay at home.
Nov 20, 2024, at 07:20 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A Paris-New Delhi Air India flight's diversion to Jaipur and the pilots' refusal to fly further after completing their duty hours sparked chaos on Monday with several passengers left stranded for many hours.
All schools in Delhi, NCR shift to online classes after Supreme Court's rap on air pollution
Nov 19, 2024, at 06:00 am
New Delhi/IBNS: All senior classes including standards 10 and 12 in Delhi and the National Capital Region have been shifted to online mode of classes in the wake of the rising air pollution and deteriorating Air Quality Index (AQI), a government order stated on Monday.
Nov 14, 2024, at 07:21 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: "We should not become the most polluted city in the world," the Supreme Court was told during a hearing on the air pollution that has choked the national capital Delhi, media reports said.
Nov 08, 2024, at 02:01 am
Chandigarh: The farmers’ unions in Punjab have opposed the Centre’s decision to double the fines for stubble burning, asserting that the government should address other sources of air pollution and provide farmers with viable alternatives, according to media reports.
After rap from SC, Delhi air pollution panel sets up 'flying squads' to prevent stubble burning
Oct 02, 2024, at 03:01 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Days after a rap from the Supreme Court, the Commission for Air Quality Management, a central government panel to monitor air pollution and quality in Delhi, has swung into action by setting up 'flying squads' to prevent Punjab and Haryana farmers from burning stubble, or agricultural waste.
Schools in Delhi to reopen on Nov 20 after air quality improves from 'severe' to 'very poor'
Nov 19, 2023, at 03:45 am
New Delhi: Schools in Delhi are set to resume classes on Monday, November 20, following an improvement in the city's air quality from the 'severe' category to 'very poor,' media reports said.
Supreme Court asks Centre, states to take long-term measures to improve air quality in Delhi
Nov 11, 2023, at 02:24 am
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Supreme Court Friday asked the Centre and states to take long-term measures to improve the air quality in the Delhi-NCR region.
BJP slams AAP over air pollution in Delhi
Oct 31, 2023, at 03:10 am
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday lashed out at Aam Aadmi Party over rising air pollution in the national capital.
Arvind Kejriwal announces 15-Point Winter Action Plan to curb air pollution in Delhi
Sep 30, 2023, at 05:18 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In a bid to curb the air pollution menace in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced a 15-Point Winter Action Plan for the purpose.
Delhi orders WFH for 50 percent govt staff, closure of primary schools in response to air pollution
Nov 04, 2022, at 08:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Friday ordered 50 percent government employees to work from home besides closure of primary schools responding to massive air pollution in the national capital.
Supreme Court to hear Delhi-NCR 'toxic air' plea on Nov 10
Nov 04, 2022, at 06:28 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a plea related to rising air pollution in the Delhi-NCR on Nov 10, as it noted "the issue requires intervention".
Nov 04, 2022, at 05:55 pm
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the Punjab government run by his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will take full responsibility for the stubble burning in the northern state, refraining from playing the "blame game" over the worsening of air quality in north India.
Schools in Noida to hold online classes till Tuesday amid alarming air pollution levels
Nov 04, 2022, at 05:42 am
New Delhi: All schools in Noida and Greater Noida have been asked to hold classes online for students up to Class 8 till Tuesday amid rising levels of pollution in the National Capital Region, an official order stated.
Oct 14, 2022, at 02:35 am
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to his New Delhi counterpart, Arvind Kejriwal, urging him not to impose a blanket ban on the sale of firecrackers that fall within the permissible norms, media reports said.
SC dismisses plea to lift ban on firecrackers in Delhi
Oct 11, 2022, at 05:33 am
Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea to remove the ban on firecrackers in Delhi.
Supreme Court satisfied over anti-pollution steps in Delhi
Dec 16, 2021, at 07:16 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed satisfaction regarding the steps taken by the Centre and the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to reduce pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
Decision on reopening Delhi schools by Friday: Pollution panel
Dec 16, 2021, at 05:49 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A decision on the reopening of schools and lifting of construction ban in Delhi will be taken on or before Dec 17, the pollution panel has said.
Implement Dec 2 order: SC to Centre and Delhi during air pollution hearing
Dec 03, 2021, at 06:59 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre and the union territory of Delhi to implement the top court's orders passed on Dec 2 in connection with the Delhi-NCR pollution hearing case.
SC pulls up Centre, Delhi govt on air pollution, asks for report by Friday 10 am
Dec 02, 2021, at 11:38 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Thursday came down heavily on both the Centre and the Delhi government, following continued deterioration in air quality in the national capital, and directed both to take serious measures immediately to reduce the AQI levels and submit a report within 24 hours.
Nov 30, 2021, at 01:22 am
New Delhi/UNI: Ban on entry of trucks in the National Capital Territory of Delhi has been extended exempting essential, CNG and electric-run trucks till Dec 7 while the restrictions on construction and demolition activities continue till further orders, Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced in a press briefing on Monday.
Supreme Court expresses concern over rising air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR
Nov 29, 2021, at 07:05 pm
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
Nov 24, 2021, at 05:57 pm
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
Nov 22, 2021, at 01:03 am
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
Nov 17, 2021, at 11:01 pm
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
Nov 17, 2021, at 05:55 am
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
Nov 15, 2021, at 06:49 pm
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
Nov 15, 2021, at 04:33 pm
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
Nov 14, 2021, at 09:10 am
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
Nov 12, 2021, at 07:07 pm
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).