Delhi air quality continues to remain 'very poor'
Nov 22, 2021, at 06:13 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The air quality in the national capital continue to remain in the 'very poor' category on Monday, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
'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.
'Very poor' Delhi air may improve from tomorrow
Nov 20, 2021, at 07:13 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'very poor' category as on Saturday the air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 361, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
'Hate hurts us': Facebook officials on being grilled by Delhi panel over hate speech
Nov 19, 2021, at 03:43 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi panel on Wednesday grilled Facebook officials over hate posts linked to the February 2020 riots in the capital and the action taken to remove such content.
Govt working on 'war footing' to clean Yamuna: Delhi CM Kejriwal
Nov 18, 2021, at 10:41 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said his government is working on a 'war footing' to clean the Yamuna river and added that a six point action plan has been made in this regard, which will be implemented under his supervision.
Delhi air quality still "very poor" despite various measures
Nov 18, 2021, at 07:33 pm
New Delhi/UNI: There is no respite to the people of Delhi –NCR as air quality continues to remain in the 'very poor' category on Thursday, despite various measures being taken by the central and state governments.
'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-NCR: Supreme Court criticises bureaucrats over lack of initiative in checking air pollution
Nov 17, 2021, at 10:54 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on bureaucrats for developing a "don't take any step" attitude in dealing with any situation including air pollution, in Delhi NCR region.
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.
Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category; likely to remain same for next two days
Nov 16, 2021, at 04:08 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The air quality in Delhi continued to remain in the 'very poor' category for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
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.
Punjab govt announces Rs. 2 lakh compensation for every protester arrested in Delhi tractor rally
Nov 13, 2021, at 05:34 am
Chandigarh/IBNS: The Punjab government has announced financial aid for 83 people who were arrested in Delhi after violence broke out during a farmers' tractor rally on Republic Day this January.
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).
Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category; likely to deteriorate further
Nov 11, 2021, at 04:43 pm
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).
Nov 11, 2021, at 02:07 am
New Delhi: Top leaders participating in the Third Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan in New Delhi on Wednesday said the country, which is now ruled by Taliban forces, should not be used for sheltering, training, planning or financing any terrorist acts.
Delhi’s air quality remains in 'very poor' category
Nov 10, 2021, at 06:54 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Air quality in the national capital on Wednesday remained in the 'very poor' category but it is likely to improve gradually from Nov 10 onwards, according to the India Meteorological Department(IMD).
Delhi air improves, set to get better this week: IMD
Nov 08, 2021, at 07:11 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The air quality in Delhi on Monday improved to "very poor" from the "severe" category that was recorded post Diwali, MeT data showed.
Delhi Police files FIR after video of man forcing biriyani shop owner to shut shop emerges
Nov 07, 2021, at 12:01 pm
Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Police has filed an FIR suo motu against a man, who forced the workers of a biryani shop in north Delhi’s Burari selling non-veg food to shut shop in Diwali as a video of the incident went viral, according to media reports.
Delhites complain itchy eyes, breathing problems as AQI remains in 'severe' category
Nov 07, 2021, at 06:31 am
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
Nov 07, 2021, at 02:06 am
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Police arrested 143 people for bursting firecrackers during Diwali on Thursday, as per Delhi Police data provided on Friday.
Delhi declares Nov 10 as public holiday to observe Chhath Puja
Nov 06, 2021, at 03:40 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi government on Friday declared November 10 as a public holiday to mark the occasion of Chhath Puja.
Delhi's AQI plunges to 'hazardous' category, people complain of itchy throat and watery eyes
Nov 05, 2021, at 09:45 pm
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
Nov 03, 2021, at 03:00 am
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.
Rakesh Tikait threatens to lay siege on Delhi if Centre doesn't take call on farm laws by Nov 26
Nov 01, 2021, at 09:05 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait Monday warned the central government and said farmers will reach Delhi border in their tractors to lay siege if the government does not take any decision on the three farms laws by Nov 26.
Haryana bans firecrackers in 14 districts near Delhi ahead of Diwali
Oct 31, 2021, at 06:34 pm
Chandigarh/IBNS: The Haryana government has banned bursting of crackers in 14 districts near Delhi days before India will celebrate Diwali.
Delhi cinema halls, theatres to run with full capacity from Nov 1
Oct 30, 2021, at 03:51 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Cinema halls, theatres, multiplexes will reopen in the national capital with full seating capacity from Monday, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) said on Friday.
Delhi to reopen schools, educational institutions from Nov 1
Oct 27, 2021, at 08:27 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: All schools and educational institutions, which were shut owing to COVID-19 pandemic, in Delhi will be reopened for all classes from Nov 1.
Delhi: Fire accident leaves four persons dead in Old Seemapuri area
Oct 26, 2021, at 05:14 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Four people have died after a fire broke out on the third floor of a 25 yard house in Old Seemapuri area early in the morning, Delhi police on Tuesday.