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Delhi Chokes On Toxic Haze: Key Decisions Taken By AAP To Fight Pollution
NDTV News Desk | Updated: November 06, 2023 14:56 IST
Schools to be shut for all classes till November 10 (File)
New Delhi: The air quality in Delhi remained in 'severe' category today for the fifth consecutive day, prompting chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to convene a high-level meeting.
Here are the key decisions taken to fight pollution
Odd-even rule to be implemented for one week in Delhi from November 13 to 20. A decision to further extend the odd-even rule would be taken later, said Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai.
Total restriction on construction activities, including public projects such as roads and bridges.
Schools to be shut for all classes till November 10, barring Class 10 and 12 in view of Board exams.
The ban on BS3 petrol and BS4 diesel vehicles will continue. Only LNG, CNG trucks carrying essential commodities will be allowed to enter Delhi.
Decision on work for home formula for 50 per cent staff in government and private offices in Delhi to be taken shortly.
Published: November 06, 2023 14:40 IST
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- IANS | Monday December 23, 2024 , New Delhi
On Monday morning, at 6am, Delhi recorded 410 Air Quality Index (AQI), falling under the 'severe' category.
- Press Trust of India | Sunday December 22, 2024 , New Delhi
Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Sunday with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching the 'severe' category at 409 at 4 pm, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.
- Press Trust of India | Friday December 20, 2024 , Mumbai
The Bombay High Court on Friday said pollution-free environment was a constitutional right, and pulled up the Maharashtra government and other authorities for their failure to tackle the issue of air pollution.
- Aayushi Singh Chauhan | Friday December 20, 2024
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