Delhi records season's worst AQI, train and flight services hit, schools shifted to online mode
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.