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Schools in Delhi to reopen on Nov 20 after air quality improves from 'severe' to 'very poor'

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

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

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

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

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

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".

'Don't want blame game, we take responsibility for stubble burning': Kejriwal on north India's worsening air quality

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

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.

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges Kejriwal to lift cracker ban in Delhi; cites ailing Sivakasi cracker industry

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Delhi air pollution: Ban on entry of trucks extended till Dec 7, restriction on construction work to continue

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.