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Pictures of school students with their faces covered with anti-pollution masks and handkerchiefs were shared widely on social media. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi schools shut till Nov 15 amid high air pollution

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) also advised people to avoid outdoor exposure and work from home.

14 Nov 2019 8:28 AM IST

$Despite Supreme Courts direction, the two states continue to burn stubble and people of Delhi are at the receiving end.\(Photo: ANI | Twitter)$ India

Odd-even scheme may get extended, says Delhi CM as air quality worsens

Kejriwal said: 'Air quality got better by October 10, but after stubble-burning in Punjab and Haryana, pollution levels...

13 Nov 2019 2:13 PM IST

Humayuns Tomb in New Delhi is seen shrouded in smog on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

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Delhi's 'severe' air pollution likely to drop to 'emergency' today

Meteorologists said Delhi recorded on Tuesday morning a minimum temperature of 11.7 degrees Celsius, the season's lowest...

13 Nov 2019 8:44 AM IST

According to the Uttarakhand Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Board, the pollution levels in many areas of the state have deteriorated since Diwali.

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Let's stop polluted Uttarakhand from going the Delhi way

The rising level of pollution is not limited to Delhi or NCR only, but is also engulfing the hill state of Uttarakhand.

13 Nov 2019 1:40 AM IST

There was haze as air quality around India Gate and Major Dhyan Chand Stadium remained in the Very Poor category. (Photo: ANI)

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Air quality remains 'poor', 23 polluting units closed

The AQI in adjoining areas of Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad and Gurgaon was registered at 302, 297, 251 and 253...

11 Nov 2019 6:09 AM IST

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Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category despite rainfall

The Center-run SAFAR has advised people to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

8 Nov 2019 12:35 PM IST

The BJP leader said the two leaders PM Modi and Amit Shah whom he referred to Lord Krishna and Arjuna from the epic Mahabharata, were capable of solving all problems. (Photo: ANI)

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Pak may have released poisonous gas to pollute air in India: UP BJP...

BJP leader criticised Delhi CM Kejriwal for blaming stubble burning in Haryana and Punjab for alarming pollution levels...

6 Nov 2019 9:05 AM IST

CPCB has directed all states to come up with a 42-point action plan to curb air pollution.

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Find permanent cure for Delhi pollution, PMO tells 3 states

PMO asked Haryana and Punjab to provide details of measures adopted to prevent fresh cases of stubble burning over the...

5 Nov 2019 10:46 AM IST

Describing the situation as grim, the apex court also asked the Centre and Delhi government to inform them what they intend to do reduce the pollution. (Photo: File)

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From 'severe' to 'very poor': Delhi air quality improves, expected to...

The average air quality index (AQI) was recorded 370 at 7.30 am.

5 Nov 2019 9:09 AM IST

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BJP's Vijay Goel protests against odd-even scheme, pays Rs 4000 as...

Reacting to Goel's protest, Sisodia said the BJP leader's job was to do politics and he had no solution to the problem.

4 Nov 2019 3:31 PM IST

The district administration in Haryana on November 2 had also penalised 133 farmers for resorting to stubble burning with the minimum fine of Rs 2,500. (Photo: ANI)

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Farmers continue to burn stubble in Punjab, air quality index remains...

Air Quality Index (AQI) is severe and a layer of smog has covered the area in the national capital and its neighbouring...

4 Nov 2019 2:24 PM IST

It noted that the situation in Delhi is grim and asked the Centre and state government about the actions they intend to take to reduce the pollution. (Photo: AP)

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'Delhi choking every year': SC raps Centre, state govt over rising...

The Supreme Court also asked the Punjab and Haryana government to reduce stubble burning.

4 Nov 2019 2:22 PM IST