Tag: Delhi

Delhi wakes up to thick smog, AQI continues to remain in “very poor” category

A thick layer of smog covered the National Capital as the Air Quality Index in several areas continues to remain in the 'Very Poor' category.

November 26, 2024

PM Modi to participate in ‘Odisha Parba 2024’ in Delhi today

In a post on X, PM Modi said that he will attend the event at around 5.30 pm at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

November 24, 2024

Residents complain of breathing difficulties as Delhi’s air remains ‘very poor’

According to the CPCB data, the AQI measured in Vivek Vihar was 399, 403 at Nehru Nagar, 317 at ITO and 349 at Chandni Chowk.

November 24, 2024

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai inspects Narela-Singhu border to check GRAP IV implementation

Speaking to media persons, Gopal Rai highlighted the AAP government's efforts to mitigate air pollution in the city.

November 23, 2024

NDMC launches ‘night cleaning drive’ amid Delhi’s ‘very poor’ AQI levels

NDMC staff have taken a resolution to begin this initiative from Khan Market and extend it to other parts of Delhi.

November 22, 2024

Delhi: Air quality improves from ‘severe’ to ‘very poor’, citizens complain of deteriorating health

This situation has affected the rail movements in the region with several trains either getting late or rescheduled.

November 21, 2024

Delhi pollution: Police asks e-commerce platforms to stop online sale of firecrackers

The platforms have also been requested to provide written confirmation of their compliance.

November 21, 2024

CAQM amends GRAP Stages III & IV: Stricter measures enforced in NCR

Earlier on Monday, environmentalist Vimlendu Jha described the GRAP Stage IV measures as "similar to lockdown" but cautioned they are only temporary solutions.

November 21, 2024

Delhi Pollution: 50% Govt employees to switch to work-from-home mode amidst poor air quality

The Delhi Minister also said that a meeting will be held with concerned officials for the implementation of the measure today in the Secretariat.

November 20, 2024

Delhi air quality dips back into ‘severe’ category; smog reduces visibility as AQI touches low levels

The air quality index had been reeling under the 'severe plus' category for the past two consecutive days.

November 20, 2024