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.
Delhi records season's worst AQI, train and flight services hit, schools shifted to online mode
Nov 18, 2024, at 04:13 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) experienced the worst Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday morning as the toxic smog engulfed the union territory causing more worries for the residents, media reports said.
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 14, 2024, at 07:10 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a repeat of what occurs every year, Delhi is engulfed by toxic smog as air quality remained in the "severe" category at the onset of winter in the national capital, media reports said.
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.
Air Pollution: Supreme Court directs Punjab govt to stop stubble burning
Nov 07, 2023, at 08:55 pm
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Punjab government to take effective steps immediately to stop stubble burning and strongly observed that a serious look is required into the issue of rising level of Delhi-NCR air pollution.
Odd-even scheme to be implemented in Delhi from Nov 13 to 20: Minister Gopal Rai
Nov 06, 2023, at 10:56 pm
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said the odd-even scheme will be implemented here from November 13 to 20 in view of the likely increase of level of pollution after Diwali festival.
Delhi govt closes primary schools till Nov 10 as air quality worsens
Nov 05, 2023, at 07:08 pm
New Delhi: Due to the rising levels of air pollution in the national capital, the Delhi administration has decided to prolong the closure of schools for students up to class 5 until November 10.
Rising pollution level: Delhi primary schools to shut from tomorrow
Nov 04, 2022, at 08:14 pm
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that primary schools in the national capital will be shut from Saturday due to rising pollution levels.
Task force to monitor industrial pollution in Delhi
May 05, 2022, at 02:24 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Delhi Government informed on Wednesday that a 7-member task-force consisting of Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) officials has been formed which will monitor the pollution levels from industrial units in the national capital.
Delhi air pollution: After schools, six power plants ordered to shut temporarily
Nov 18, 2021, at 03:03 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Six of 11 power plants will be stopped from operations and thousands of government employees have been urged to work-from-home or use public transport, in attempts to tackle Delhi's air quality crisis.
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.
Nov 13, 2021, at 10:44 pm
New Delhi/UNI: After the Supreme Court termed the acute air pollution in Delhi NCR as an "emergency," Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called an emergency meeting with cabinet ministers and top bureaucrats on Saturday to tackle the severe air pollution in the city, officials said.
My work will speak for itself: Gautam Gambhir
Nov 16, 2019, at 06:46 am
New Delhi/Indore/IBNS: Amid social media trolls and criticisms by the Aam Aadmi Party over not attending a crucial meeting on Delhi air pollution, former Indian player and BJP MP Gautam Gambhir responded by saying that his work will speak for itself.
Odd-Even extension: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to decide on Monday
Nov 15, 2019, at 04:32 pm
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The final call on extending the Odd-Even scheme beyond Nov 15 will be taken on Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday.
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh calls for saving future generations from environment pollution
Nov 06, 2019, at 06:15 pm
Chandigarh, Nov 6 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday set the tone for the historic Special Session of the Assembly, to mark the 550th Prakash Purb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji, with a call for the protection of the nature to save the future generations from the devastating effects of environmental pollution.
PM Narendra Modi chairs a meeting on pollution and cyclone
Nov 05, 2019, at 03:42 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the situation arising due to pollution in various part of Northern India.
Principal Secretary to PM Modi reviews measures to curb air pollution
Nov 05, 2019, at 10:04 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Principal Secretary to Prime Minister, Dr. P.K Mishra on Monday reviewed once again, the measures taken by the States of Punjab, Haryana and Delhi to tackleair pollution.
Twenty-eight farmers fined in Fatehgarh Sahib for stubble burning
Nov 04, 2019, at 03:35 pm
Fatehgarh Sahib/ UNI: As air pollution levels in the national capital soar to 'severe' levels, authorities in the neighbouring Punjab have initiated action against 28 farmers in Fatehgarh Sahib district on Monday.
Delhi is suffering for no fault of theirs: Arvind Kejriwal tweets on pollution
Nov 03, 2019, at 03:58 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday sought immediate actions by the central government to solve the air pollution trouble in the national capital.
Nov 02, 2019, at 04:24 pm
Chandigarh, Nov 2 (UNI) Expressing deep anguish and anger at the unprecedented situation triggered by the growing air pollution in Delhi, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday wrote an emotional letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underlining the need for evolving a consensus on tackling the issue, rising above political affiliations and regional considerations.
SC bans 15-yr-old petrol, 10-yr-old diesel vehicles in NCR
Oct 29, 2018, at 11:45 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Monday prohibited 15-year-old petrol, 10-year-old diesel vehicles from plying on Delhi roads.
Will Delhi pollution force Barack Obama to wear mask?
Dec 01, 2017, at 06:35 pm
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS): The total security measures might not be sufficient for former US President Barack Obama in his 2017 India visit as the former White House resident will be exposed to the poor air quality at the national capital on Friday.
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal meet, discuss air pollution issue
Nov 16, 2017, at 12:13 am
Chandigarh, Nov 15 (IBNS): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday met and discussed the issue of air pollution.
Punjab CM Capt. Amarinder Singh refuses to meet Kejriwal over Delhi pollution
Nov 15, 2017, at 02:35 am
Chandigarh, Nov 14 (IBNS): Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh has refused to meet his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, who had earlier urged the former to meet to discuss on pollution issue in the national capital, media reports said.
Kejriwal urges Punjab CM Capt. Amarinder SIngh to meet over Delhi pollution issue
Nov 14, 2017, at 05:39 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (BNS): Amid the angry exchanges over the pollution issue in the national capital, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal urged his Punjab counterpart Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday to meet as the former will be in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
Supreme Court to hear PIL on Delhi pollution today
Nov 13, 2017, at 04:55 pm
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): The Supreme Court agreed to hear a Public interest litigation (PIL) on Delhi pollution on Monday, media reports said.
Capt. Amarinder Singh attacks Arvind Kejriwal over Delhi's pollution problem, calls 'peculiar'
Nov 09, 2017, at 11:58 pm
Chandigarh, Nov 9 (IBNS): Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh has hit out at Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal over the pollution problem at the national capital, calling the latter a "peculiar man", media reports said.
Manish Sisodia orders all primary schools in Delhi to remain shut tomorrow
Nov 08, 2017, at 04:45 am
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): As a result of the dangerous level of pollution recorded in the national capital, the Delhi government on Tuesday ordered all primary schools to shut down for a day on Wednesday.
Delhi in grip of deadly smog, public health emergency declared
Nov 07, 2017, at 08:21 pm
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that his government is considering closing schools for a few days owing to the dangerous level of pollution in the national capital according to media reports on Tuesday.