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Work for installation of smog tower in Delhi has started: Centre to SC
The Centre Monday told the Supreme Court that work for installation of smog tower at Anand Vihar in east Delhi has started and soil samples have been taken for examining the structural stability.
Nitrogen dioxide levels fell by 70% in coronavirus lockdown in Delhi: UN
Environmental gains will be temporary if economies reopen without policies to prevent air pollution, says policy brief
 "Nitrogen dioxide levels fell by 70% in coronavirus lockdown in Delhi: UN")
24,000 pollution-related deaths in Delhi in first half of 2020: Report
According to a new online tool by IQAir AirVisual and Greenpeace Southeast Asia, Delhi lost Rs 26,230 crore
 "24,000 pollution-related deaths in Delhi in first half of 2020: Report")
Delhi govt to prepare three-level action plan to curb pollution: Gopal Rai
Rai said the suggestions will be sent to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal next week and a final action plan will be prepared
Delhi most polluted capital, India has 21 of top 30 worst AQI ranked cities
While Ghaziabad topped the list of most polluted regional cities (110 PM2.5), India ranked sixth on the list of 98 countries in PM2.5 concentration just behind Pakistan
 "Delhi most polluted capital, India has 21 of top 30 worst AQI ranked cities")
Gautam Gambhir to unveil giant air purifier ahead of Delhi elections
Purifier will be a 20-foot-long prototype air purifier which Gambhir's office claims will be a "first-of-its-kind" that will be inaugurated on Friday in Lajpat Nagar's Central Market
 "Gautam Gambhir to unveil giant air purifier ahead of Delhi elections")
Will make Delhi pollution-free in next 5 years if re-elected: Kejriwal
Addressing his third town hall meeting at Durgapuri chowk in West Jyothi Nagar, Kejriwal said his government took a number of steps to tackle pollution and managed to reduce it by 25 per cent
 "Will make Delhi pollution-free in next 5 years if re-elected: Kejriwal")
Smog returns to choke Delhi-NCR, air quality back in 'severe' category
On Thursday, a CPCB-led task force asked all agencies in Delhi-NCR to remain on high alert and to take stringent measures to control air pollution
 "Smog returns to choke Delhi-NCR, air quality back in 'severe' category")
CPCB calls for stringent measures as air quality turns severe in Delhi
The overall air quality index (AQI) in the national capital read 382 at 4 pm, while the AQI entered the severe zone in Ghaziabad (432), Greater Noida (417) and Noida (414) on Thursday
Air pollution: Dushyant Chautala writes to PM, suggests cloud seeding
Stubble burning by farmers in Punjab and Haryana is said to be one of the major reasons behind severe pollution levels in Delhi and its adjoining areas.
 "Air pollution: Dushyant Chautala writes to PM, suggests cloud seeding")
No relief yet: Thick layer of smog envelopes Delhi on Sunday morning
The day is forecast to remain generally cloudy with light rain or drizzle expected later on
Odd-even scheme 2019: Know list of exemptions, penalty and important rules
The Odd-Even scheme 2019 will be applicable between 8 am to 8 pm only from today till November 15
 "Odd-even scheme 2019: Know list of exemptions, penalty and important rules")
All you need to know about the odd-even scheme in Delhi
The Odd-Even scheme 2019 will be applicable between 8 am to 8 pm only from today till November 15
 "All you need to know about the odd-even scheme in Delhi")
SC to hear plea against Delhi govt's odd-even scheme on Friday
The petition, filed by a Noida-based advocate, has alleged that the Delhi government's November 1 notification on the scheme also violates fundamental rights
 "SC to hear plea against Delhi govt's odd-even scheme on Friday")
Delhi pollution: No decision yet on extending odd-even scheme beyond Nov 15
The anti-pollution measure kicked in on November 4 and is scheduled to end on November 15, if not extended by the Delhi government
 "Delhi pollution: No decision yet on extending odd-even scheme beyond Nov 15")
Delhi-NCR continues to breathe toxic air, pollution nears 'emergency' zone
In NCR, Ghaziabad (467), Greater Noida (462), Gurgaon (447), Faridabad (446) and Noida (470) also reeled under the toxic smog
 "Delhi-NCR continues to breathe toxic air, pollution nears 'emergency' zone")
Solutions to stubble burning exist, changing mindset is key: A K Padhee
Substituting Kharif paddy with other remunerative crops (like cotton, maize, soybean, fruits and vegetables, etc suiting the market) is one solution, says Padhee
 "Solutions to stubble burning exist, changing mindset is key: A K Padhee")
How to end Delhi's pollution
A concerted approach combining better regulation, environmental awareness creation and commercial logic can incentivise farmers to adopt cleaner practices
 "How to end Delhi's pollution")
Get explosives, kill them in one go: SC rebukes govt over air pollution
The air quality in the national capital continues to be in the 'poor' category with overall AQI docking at 218 today
 "Get explosives, kill them in one go: SC rebukes govt over air pollution")
Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' category, aided by moderate wind speed
Pollution levels in Delhi-NCR further dropped on Sunday with moderate winds sweeping the region.