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Delhi’s air quality is classified as “Poor” for the second day after rainfall

Delhi’s air quality is classified as “Poor” for the second day after rainfall

12 Nov 2023

On Sunday morning, the national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) was listed in the "poor" category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's air quality is still classified as "Poor." The CPCB data shows that on Sunday morning at 7:00 am, the AQI in Anand Vihar was measured...

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Delhi Environment Minister Urges UP Transport Minister to Crack Down on Non-Destined Vehicles

Delhi Environment Minister Urges UP Transport Minister to Crack Down on Non-Destined Vehicles

11 Nov 2023

Gopal Rai, Delhi's Environment Minister, has issued a letter to the Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister requesting action on the transportation of non-destined cars into Delhi from the UP border to reduce pollution in the city. "In this regard, it is requested that directions be issued to the concerned to ensure...

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Delhi Postpones Odd-Even Scheme Implementation Amid Pollution Improvement

Delhi Postpones Odd-Even Scheme Implementation Amid Pollution Improvement

10 Nov 2023

  Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced a delay in the proposed implementation of the odd-even car-rationing scheme, citing an improvement in pollution levels. The decision, initially scheduled from November 13 to 20, will be reassessed after Diwali. The announcement followed a directive from the Supreme Court urging the Delhi...

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Schools and Offices Shut, Parks Closed for Public Safety in Pakistan

Schools and Offices Shut, Parks Closed for Public Safety in Pakistan

10 Nov 2023

Pakistan's second-most populous city, Lahore, has plunged into a state of crisis as toxic air forces schools, public parks, malls, and offices shut down. The air quality index (AQI) in Lahore soared above 400, a level deemed "hazardous" by Swiss air tracking company IQAir, prompting urgent actions to address the...

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Delhi air pollution: Environment Minister Gopal Rai convenes a ministerial meeting today

Delhi air pollution: Environment Minister Gopal Rai convenes a ministerial meeting today

09 Nov 2023

As the city's air quality remained in the severe category, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai called a meeting of all government ministers this afternoon to discuss possible actions. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the National Capital continues to be in the 'severe' category, as per the data from...

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Delhi AQI: AAP works to enforce Supreme Court air quality rules, holds meeting

Delhi AQI: AAP works to enforce Supreme Court air quality rules, holds meeting

08 Nov 2023

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai led a meeting involving relevant departments to ensure compliance with the Supreme Court's instructions regarding pollution. Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot and Revenue Minister Atishi were also present during the meeting. Rai emphasized that the AAP government would adhere to the Supreme Court's pollution control guidelines....

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Worsening Air Quality Prompts Delhi to Impose Restrictions on Truck Entry

Worsening Air Quality Prompts Delhi to Impose Restrictions on Truck Entry

07 Nov 2023

New Delhi continues to grapple with a dire environmental crisis as thick blankets of smog cloak parts of the city, leading to 'severe' air quality conditions, as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Tuesday. Data released by the CPCB reveals alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in...

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Delhi: Primary schools to remain closed till Nov 10 amid severe air pollution

Delhi: Primary schools to remain closed till Nov 10 amid severe air pollution

05 Nov 2023

Primary schools in Delhi will stay closed until November 10 due to the deteriorating air quality, announced Education Minister Atishi on Sunday. The Minister of Education also disclosed that classes 6–12 might move to online learning. "As pollution levels continue to remain high, primary schools in Delhi will stay closed...

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Delhi: 8 more pollution hotspots identified,next 2 weeks crucial, according to minister Gopal Rai

Delhi: 8 more pollution hotspots identified,next 2 weeks crucial, according to minister Gopal Rai

23 Oct 2023

Gopal Rai, the environment minister for Delhi, stated on Monday that the city's next two weeks are crucial because of the festivals of Dussehra and Deepavali as well as the impact of farm fires. The city has implemented phase two of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to combat the...

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Delhi’s air quality continues to be considered in ‘poor’ category with AQI of 266

Delhi’s air quality continues to be considered in ‘poor’ category with AQI of 266

22 Oct 2023

With an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 266 on Sunday morning compared to 173 on Saturday, the national capital's overall air quality was classified as "poor". According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the air quality in Kartavya Path at India Gate was recorded...

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