The BJP has sharply criticised the AAP-led government, alleging widespread corruption, inefficiency in implementing welfare schemes, and a failure to address the growing pollution levels in the city.
The Centre's panel on Delhi-National Capital Region's (NCR) air quality directed the authorities in the region to immediately implement curbs prescribed under stage 3 to prevent further worsening of the situation, an official order stated.
Amidst the rising pollution levels in Delhi, the Commission for Air Quality Management took stock of the enforcement and implementation measures under the Schedule of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
Amid the high pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, the air quality in Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara district was in the "poor" category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) being recorded at 300 on Thursday.
Amidst the rising pollution levels in Delhi, the government has instructed the administration to spray tiny droplets of water in the city to mitigate the effects of air pollution.
The Delhi Police directed social media and e-commerce platforms to immediately cease the online sale and delivery of firecrackers within the National Capital Territory (NCT) amid rising air pollution levels.
Delhi Lieutenant-Governor VK Saxena on Monday directed the implementation of the staggered office timings In view of the severe air pollution levels in Delhi during winter months and as part of the measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
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.
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).
The Delhi government implemented a ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers from plying under Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III) in the national capital from Friday to combat deteriorating air quality.