Delhi Air Pollution
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Attention commuters: Checkpoints set up in Delhi as vehicle checks intensified under GRAP IV
Delhi | Dec 18, 2024, 06:04 AM ISTIn addition to enhancing checks within the city, Delhi Police held an inter-state coordination meeting with Haryana and UP Police to discuss strategies for managing the flow of vehicles into the city, a police officer said.
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Delhi’s AQI in ‘severe’ category, minimum temperature hits 5.9 degree Celsius | Weather forecast
Delhi | Dec 17, 2024, 12:07 PM ISTDelhi’s air quality remains in 'severe’ category with an AQI of 427 on Tuesday morning, posing health risks even to healthy individuals. The minimum temperature has dropped to 5.9°C, two degrees below normal. Moderate fog conditions are expected to persist for the next two days.
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Delhi, Noida schools to conduct classes in hybrid mode amid GRAP-4 restrictions | Check new order
Education | Dec 17, 2024, 07:06 AM ISTAmid imposition of GRAP-4 in Delhi, in a new directive schools have been asked to operate in hybrid mode for up to Class V, while Noida schools are scheduled to begin from 9 am.
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Delhi air pollution: GRAP-4 measures implemented across NCR, AQI dips to 'Severe+'
Delhi | Dec 17, 2024, 05:58 AM ISTDelhi's 24-hour average air quality index breached the 400 mark around 10 pm on Monday amid extremely calm winds. The primary goal of GRAP-4 is to reduce immediate emissions and alleviate the impact of air pollution on public health.
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Delhi Traffic Police ramps up vehicle checks under GRAP-3 restrictions amid rising air pollution
Delhi | Dec 16, 2024, 08:08 PM ISTAfter the implementation of GRAP-3 restrictions, checking has been intensified in different locations of the national capital. Under these, non-essential diesel-operated medium goods vehicles with BS-IV or older standards are banned within Delhi.
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GRAP-3 restrictions back in Delhi-NCR: What is allowed and what's banned? Check here
Delhi | Dec 16, 2024, 08:00 PM ISTGRAP was activated for the first time in Delhi in October this year when air quality crossed the 300-degree mark. As the city is shrouded in smog, these actions aim to reduce the negative impact of air pollution on public health and the environment.
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Delhi air pollution: GRAP-3 measures implemented across NCR, AQI in 'very poor' category
Delhi | Dec 16, 2024, 07:59 PM ISTAccording to the revised plan, schools up to Class V in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Budh Nagar are mandatorily required to shift to hybrid mode under GRAP Stage III.
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Cleanest air in Delhi in December first time in nine years | Check CPCB data on AQI
Delhi | Dec 16, 2024, 11:04 AM ISTThe CPCB's AQI report is a big relief for the authorities as they were trying hard to bring down AQI level in the national capital. An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
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Yoga Tips, 14 Dec 2024: Swami Ramdev Shares Helpful Yogasanas to Treat Thyroid Problems
Lifestyle | Dec 14, 2024, 09:54 AM ISTWhen the severity of cold increases, thyroxine keeps the body warm from inside… due to which the temperature of the body organs like heart, kidney, liver, lungs is maintained… and when this hormone is produced less… then the body's body becomes cold. Internal temperature starts decreasing and the ri
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Delhi shivers with season's coldest morning at 7.1 degrees Celsius
Delhi | Dec 07, 2024, 11:04 AM ISTThe humidity level in the national capital on Sunday morning was recorded at 89 per cent. The air quality also slipped to the poor category after three days of improvement into the moderate category.
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SC allows relaxation of GRAP-4 measures as AQI improves in Delhi: Check what's allowed
India | Dec 05, 2024, 05:19 PM ISTEarlier, the Supreme Court bench highlighted the "complete lack of coordination" among stakeholders including the Delhi government, Delhi police, Municipal Corporation of Delhi and pollution control committee in implementing the restrictions.
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Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha: 'Stubble burning not solely responsible for Delhi air pollution'
India | Dec 03, 2024, 02:35 PM ISTThe Supreme Court, while hearing about Delhi air pollution, said the Punjab and Haryana governments have been slow in taking action against farmers burning stubble, and a mechanism was required to be devised for a long-term solution to the problem.
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Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category for third consecutive day
Delhi | Nov 30, 2024, 10:12 AM ISTSaturday marks the third consecutive day when the air quality in Delhi has been recorded in the 'very poor' category. Among the areas with the highest AQI, Mundka remained the most polluted with 401 (severe category).
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Delhi Air Pollution is increasing risk of hair fall, baldness; know ways to protect your hair
Beauty | Nov 26, 2024, 07:23 PM ISTDelhi's rising air pollution is taking a toll on hair health, leading to increased hair fall and baldness. Know effective tips to shield your hair from damage and maintain its strength amidst environmental challenges.
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Schools opening updates: Online or physical classes in Delhi-NCR? Air quality body issues order
Education | Nov 25, 2024, 11:35 PM ISTIn its order, the Supreme Court bench said the 13 apex court lawyers, appointed as court commissioners to conduct inspections of implementation of GRAP-4 norms at entry points, would continue to visit areas and submit reports to the court.
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Can schools reopen in Delhi-NCR amid air pollution? This is what SC said on AQI today
Delhi | Nov 25, 2024, 04:05 PM ISTThe Supreme Court also observed that the Delhi government did not properly follow Group 4 guidelines between November 18 and 23. The court said that appropriate steps were not taken to stop trucks from coming to Delhi.
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Delhi air pollution: AQI improves slightly, still remains in 'poor' category
Delhi | Nov 24, 2024, 11:00 PM ISTThe air quality in Delhi deteriorated to severe plus category last Sunday. On Monday, the condition worsened even more leading to the implementation of Stage 4 restrictions under GRAP. During the week, air quality improved on Thursday and Friday but worsened again on Saturday.
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Noida schools closed: DM extends closure till November 25 as air pollution level remains alraming
Uttar Pradesh | Nov 23, 2024, 07:57 PM ISTEarlier the district administration had discontinued the physical classes from class nursery to class 12 until November 23. The order came after Delhi's AQI breached 450 to reach the Severe Plus category.
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Will schools in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad open next week amid air pollution? Here's what we know
High Schools | Nov 23, 2024, 05:16 PM ISTSchool reopening news: Offline classes are likely to resume on November 25, while the schedule for examinations and interviews remains unchanged. The development comes as the authorities had ordered the closure of schools till November 23.
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Delhi air pollution: Supreme Court orders continuation of GRAP-4 in city for 3 more days
Delhi | Nov 22, 2024, 02:26 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has ordered the continuation of GRAP-4 anti-pollution measures in Delhi for three more days to combat hazardous air quality, emphasising the need for immediate action to protect public health.