Page 55 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
SC asks govt to explore feasibility of Japanese tech to fight air pollution
The development comes as Delhi's air quality neared the "emergency" zone for the second time in a fortnight
 "SC asks govt to explore feasibility of Japanese tech to fight air pollution")
NCR air quality nears 'emergency'; odd-even back but schools remain open
A large number of children were exposed to the harmful spike in pollution as schools remained opened on Wednesday
 "NCR air quality nears 'emergency'; odd-even back but schools remain open")
Top events today: Shiv Sena plea against Prez rule, BRICS Summit, and more
From Trump impeachment hearing to Supreme Court deciding whether or not the CJI office comes under the ambit of RTI, Business Standard brings you the top events for the day
 "Top events today: Shiv Sena plea against Prez rule, BRICS Summit, and more")
Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution could enter 'emergency' zone on Nov 13
A dip in wind speed and temperature makes the air cold and denser, leading to accumulation of pollutants, said head of the India Meteorological Department's regional weather forecasting centre
 "Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution could enter 'emergency' zone on Nov 13")
Will make Delhi pollution-free in 2 yrs if BJP comes to power: Manoj Tiwari
In his replies on questions related to public transport, health, roads, and pollution in the city, the Delhi BJP president attacked the Kejriwal government
 "Will make Delhi pollution-free in 2 yrs if BJP comes to power: Manoj Tiwari")
Delhi continues to struggle for clean air as AQI slips to 'very poor'
The city recorded a decline in the pollution levels on Saturday and Sunday with the air quality moving from the 'very poor' to 'poor' category owing to favourable wind speed
Delivery staff are among the worst affected by rising Delhi's air pollution
The delivery staff who drop off packages for online retail giants or food or ferry passengers around the city in their taxis are among the worst affected by the capital's foul air
 "Delivery staff are among the worst affected by rising Delhi's air pollution")
Air pollution: Stop stubble burning immediately, says Delhi minister
Gahlot also said distribution of machinery to farmers, for in-situ stubble management, should be expedited to ensure that this problem does not recur.
 "Air pollution: Stop stubble burning immediately, says Delhi minister")
Javadekar reviews steps by Delhi, neighbouring states to combat pollution
Javadekar said the state governments have been urged to work together and not indulge in a blame game over the hazardous pollution levels in northern India.
 "Javadekar reviews steps by Delhi, neighbouring states to combat pollution")
Best of BS Opinion: Govt denial, inadequate response not helping economy
Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Govt denial, inadequate response not helping economy")
Pay up or put up
The governments of Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana are trying to persuade farmers not to burn the stubble. But the farmers are not stopping. What is the solution?
 "Pay up or put up")
Delhi air quality 'very poor', but any drastic decline unlikely, says SAFAR
"Isolated drizzle, cloudy weather and calm winds prevented boundary layer growth and led to the accumulation of local emissions (on Thursday)," SAFAR said.
 "Delhi air quality 'very poor', but any drastic decline unlikely, says SAFAR")
Delhi air quality may see further improvement due to wind, rainfall
According to SAFAR, the AQI is likely to improve further in the event of adequate rainfall.
Centre accepted in SC stubble burning caused Delhi pollution, claims AAP
AAP Rajya Sabha MP and senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh said the BJP should apologise to the people of Delhi for politicising a sensitive issue like pollution.
Decision on lifting odd-even rule on Guru Nanak Jayanti by Friday: Kejriwal
The fine for violation of the rule is Rs 4,000 under the amended Motor Vehicle Act
 "Decision on lifting odd-even rule on Guru Nanak Jayanti by Friday: Kejriwal")
Delhi air quality improves significantly; odd-even, winds bring some relief
Delhi's overall air quality index improved significantly (from very poor to poor) on Thursday, more rapidly than predicted
 "Delhi air quality improves significantly; odd-even, winds bring some relief")
Best of BS Opinion: Solutions for telecom crisis, RCEP deal, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Solutions for telecom crisis, RCEP deal, and more")
Give UP, Haryana, Punjab farmers machines to help stop stubble burning: PM
This came on a day the Supreme Court lashed out at authorities for failing to curb severe air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.
 "Give UP, Haryana, Punjab farmers machines to help stop stubble burning: PM")
Delhi air pollution: SC raps states, asks 'how can you let people die'
Venugopal said that areas in Punjab and Haryana can be divided into zones and stubble burning can be allowed in a particular zone on a given day.
A plan to check stubble burning: Kejriwal, Harsimrat share viable options
Punjab had on Tuesday recorded the season's highest farm fire count of 6,668 despite a recent Supreme Court order to completely halt stubble burning
 "A plan to check stubble burning: Kejriwal, Harsimrat share viable options")