Delhi pollution
SC issues notice to Centre, UP, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi govt over pollution, stubble burning
Delhi’s air quality index on Monday was 468, while the season’s worst air quality stood at 486 on November 9.
As air quality deteriorates, SC to hear plea today to curb rising pollution in Delhi-NCR
The fresh plea seeks direction to Centre and states concerned to take measures on curbing road dust and stubble burning.
No respite as pollution levels skyrocket in Delhi after brief let-up
The pollution monitoring authorities said there may be some respite from Monday evening as surface winds will gain momentum.
Pollution level still in 'severe' category as dense smog shrouds Delhi
The air quality is categorised as 'severe', when pollution level hits 401 or above, in the Air Quality Index (AQI).
Hospitals fill up, residents gasp for breath as smog engulfs Delhi
In Delhi, local industry, coal-fired power plants and a growing number of cars on the roads have added to the crisis.
Delhi smog control: Free travel in DTC, cluster buses during odd-even days
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the move will encourage people to switch to public transport.
Won't allow odd-even scheme unless proved effective: NGT raps Delhi govt
NGT also asked the government to give an undertaking that it will roll out odd-even only when the particulate matter levels are over 300.
Odd-even rule in Delhi from Nov 13 to 17; women drivers exempt
Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said the govt would not allow cab-aggregators to resort to surge pricing during the period in Delhi.
Kejriwal a 'peculiar person', says Punjab CM amid Delhi smog row
While Kejriwal insisted on a meeting with his Punjab and Haryana counterparts, Singh said that the issue can only be solved by the Centre.
Ready for odd-even rule if pollution remains 'severe plus' for 48 hrs: AAP govt
Two wheelers will be exempted from the scheme like the last two phases of the odd-even rationing scheme, Gahlot said.