Delhi's air quality continues to be 'severe', smog blankets city, AQI reaches 404
November 16, 2024 8:21 ISTDelhi's AQI hits a hazardous 404 with smog blanketing the city; restrictions imposed, including school closures and fines for violators.
Delhi's AQI hits a hazardous 404 with smog blanketing the city; restrictions imposed, including school closures and fines for violators.
Interstate buses from NCR states, except for those powered by EVs, CNG, or BS-VI diesel, are also barred from entering Delhi. However, buses and tempo travelers operating under All India Tourist Permits are exempted from this restriction.
Delhi air pollution: Various school authorities in the national capital are taking measures to safeguard the students of class six and above who would be attending their classes offline.
The air pollution condition has worsened in Delhi NCR as AQI remains in severe category for the second consecutive day. The Delhi government has implemented GRAP III restrictions in Delhi.
In a bid to strengthen its electoral prospects, the Delhi BJP has set up a state election steering committee to lead its campaign for the 2025 Assembly elections.
India International Trade Fair: The objective of the kiosk is to raise awareness among visitors about the importance of adhering to traffic rules, provide information on how to connect with Delhi Traffic Police via social media platforms and helpline numbers.
The Delhi government has introduced staggered office timings for different sectors to reduce traffic congestion and pollution, with varying hours for MCD, Central, and Delhi government offices.
Shraddha Walker case: Aftab Poonawala strangulated his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar and chopped her body into 35 pieces.
Born in 1875 in present-day Jharkhand, Munda had challenged British rule and is credited with mobilising tribals against the empire. He died in British custody at a young age of 25 years.
Delhi Metro in atweet said in view of the implementation of GRAP-III from 8:00 AM tomorrow, 20 extra trips (in addition to 40 already in place since GRAP-II was implemented) will be inducted into services on weekdays starting tomorrow.
Air pollution: Delhi CM Atishi said due to rising pollution levels, all primary schools in Delhi will be shifting to online classes, until further directions.
After the votes were counted, Mahesh Kumar Khichi, the AAP councillor from Karol Bagh's Dev Nagar ward, defeated the BJP's Kishan Lal (Shakurpur ward).
Mahesh Khinchi got 133 votes while BJP candidate Kishan Lal got 130 votes. Congress boycotted the polls, demanding a full term for the mayor rather than the truncated tenure now on offer.
In response to deteriorating air quality, Delhi is implementing GRAP Stage 3 anti-pollution measures, including a halt on construction activities, diesel generator bans, and stricter pollution checks. These steps are designed to curb rising emissions and protect public health.
Delhi Air Pollution Latest Update: Gopal Rai said there is a possibility of improvement in the pollution level from tomorrow, due to which Grap 3 is not being imposed in Delhi.
Delhi Waqf Board case: Amanatullah Khan was taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on September 2.
The air quality in Delhi has further deteriorated to the 'severe' category as the AQI level crossed 400 on Thursday morning. Additionally, a dense layer of smog also enveloped the national capital.
Delhi Pollution: In October, GRAP-II came into force in the national capital imposing restrictions on the use of coal and firewood as well as diesel generator sets.
The market association said that anyone who does not have a nameplate will not be allowed to sell their produce in the market.
At 7:50 pm, the fire department was informed about the fire and soon after receiving the information, the fire team reached the spot and started the operations. No injuries were reported so far.
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