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Delhi's air quality remains 'severe plus' for second consecutive day, smog
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) at 488 as of 8 am, placing it in the 'severe plus' category.
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Delhi-NCR chokes: Schools shut, JNU goes online as AQI hits 'severe'
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Amid the worsening air quality in the national capital, JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University) has decided to conduct classes online till November 22, given the severe pollution and hazardous AQI levels in Delhi and NCR.
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Union Health Secretary issues advisory as air quality worsens, SC enforces
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Union Health Secretary on Monday issued an updated advisory to states and union territories regarding Air pollution.
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"Important that similar to lockdown measures implemented in Delhi": Enviro
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Notably, CAQM imposed the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4 in Delhi NCR from Monday, which saw the Air Quality Index (AQI) dipping into the 'severe plus' category.
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Air pollution: DU to conduct classes online till November 23
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Amid the worsening air quality in the national capital, Delhi University has decided to conduct classes online till November 23. The regular classes in physical mode to resume from November 25.
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Air pollution: Physical classes suspended for class 10, 12; all studies to
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced on Monday that physical classes shall be suspended for class 10 and 12 and stated that all studies will; be shifted online amid the deteriorating air quality in the National Capital.
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Delhi govt demands Centre to take "emergency measures" over rising polluti
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Notably, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) imposed the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4 in Delhi NCR from Monday, which saw the Air Quality Index (AQI) dipping into the 'severe plus' category.
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Air pollution: SC directs Delhi-NCR states to strictly implement GRAP-IV
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday directed Delhi and all the NCR governments to strictly implement GRAP stage IV anti-pollution measures as AQI (air quality index) remains in the "severe" category.
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14 Delhi-bound flights diverted to Jaipur, Dehradun due to low visibility
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Delhi Airport in the morning issued an advisory for passengers and informed that flight operations may get affected but the 'Low Visibility Procedures' are still in progress at the airport.
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Delhi: Meeting called for implementation of GRAP IV rescheduled, Gopal Rai
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Amid worsening air quality in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the meeting of senior officers of departments concerned at 12 noon for implementation of GRAP IV was rescheduled to 3 pm. He alleged that the HoDs were negligent and no senior official arriv
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Delhi CM Atishi criticizes central govt's inaction on stubble burning as p
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi criticized the central government for its lack of action on the issue of stubble burning, which she claimed has led to the severe rise in pollution and worsening air quality not only in the national capital but also around north India.
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Delhi: BJP leaders distribute masks, slam AAP over rising pollution levels
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva and BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Monday distributed masks to the public at Central Secretariat Metro Station as air quality remains in the 'Severe' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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