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Delhi air 'very poor' as physical classes in schools, colleges reopen today

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 370 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to the state-run SAFAR

Re-imposed ban on construction activities in Delhi and NCR: Centre to SC

The Centre Monday told the Supreme Court that it has re-imposed the ban on construction activities in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) in view of the worsening air quality

Ban on construction activities to continue till further orders: Gopal Rai

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai Monday said the ban on construction and demolition activities in Delhi will continue till further orders in view of the high air pollution levels.

Delhi air 'very poor', city bans constructions and demolitions again

Delhi on Friday was the most polluted city on the planet with an AQI of 380, said website that tracks data worldwide.

Air pollution: Delhi environment minister to hold review meeting on Monday

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will hold a high-level meeting on Monday to review the air pollution situation in the capital, officials said.

Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'very poor' category, AQI at 372

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital on Sunday morning stood at 372 in the 'very poor' category, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research

Delhi govt transfers Rs 5,000 each to 295,000 construction workers

Delhi govt deposited Rs 5,000 each in bank accounts of 295,000 construction workers who have been affected by ban on construction activities in national capital in view of high pollution levels

Delhi's air quality recorded in 'severe' category amid low wind speed

The air quality in Delhi was recorded in the 'severe' category on Saturday due to a low wind speed that prevents effective dispersion of pollutants

Centre agrees to farmers demand of decriminalising stubble burning: Tomar

Appealing protesting farmers to end their agitation, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said the Centre has agreed to their demand of decriminalising stubble burning

Air quality in Delhi worsens due to slow wind speed, AQI in severe category

Air pollution levels in Delhi worsened due to unfavourable meteorological conditions such as low temperature and slow wind speed with the air quality index reading 406

Delhi's air quality turns 'severe'; maximum temperature 27.8 deg C

The weather department has predicted 'shallow fog' for the next four days.

Delhi govt to hand out Rs 5,000 to workers affected by ban on construction

Meanwhile, the air quality in Delhi plunged to the "very poor" category on Thursday, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)

Delhi pollution: With PM2.5 at 999, here's what needs to be done

India has some of most polluted cities in the world, resulting in severe negative health impact on our citizens, particularly the poor, elders and children

Construction ban reimposed in Delhi, will provide aid to workers: Rai

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said the government has decided to reimpose the ban on construction and demolition activities following the Supreme Court order in this regard.

Delhi air again dips to 'very poor' category as AQI increases to 339

The national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) was 339 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Pakistani cultural capital Lahore is now world's most polluted city

A thick cloud of smog that enveloped Pakistan's cultural capital on Wednesday has earned it the ignominious title of the world's most polluted city, according to a Swiss air quality monitoring company

Delhi's air quality 'very poor' as mercury, windspeed decline

The city's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) was 361

Air pollution: Only CNG, e-vehicles allowed to enter Delhi from Nov 27

All the petrol and diesel transports will remain banned till December 3

SC asks govt to use statistical model of wind pattern to curb air pollution

The Supreme Court said due to the seriousness of the issue it will continue to hear this matter and posted the case for the next hearing on November 29

Physical classes in schools, colleges to resume from Nov 29 in Delhi: Rai

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said all government offices will open from Monday