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
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.
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.
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
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'
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".
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 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.