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Delhi's air quality remains severe, no relief expected in the coming days

PUNE: The air quality in the Indian capital, Delhi, has continued to deteriorate, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 454 in the Severe category on November 5, 2023. This alarming level of air pollution poses a significant health risk to the residents of Delhi.

The Times of India

Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, Supreme Court says

The Hindu Evening Wrap on November 06, 2023

The Hindu

Delhi's air quality remains 'severe' for 4th day on trot; odd-even scheme returns

NEW DELHI: Delhi experienced alarmingly high levels of air pollution on Monday, reaching seven to eight times above safe standards.

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Delhi: Fire department starts sprinkling water at 13 pollution hotspots

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) has initiated a water-sprinkling operation at 13 identified pollution hotspots in the city to address the escalating air pollution crisis, according to officials on Monday.

The Times of India

Instead of 'helping' Haryana, focus on Delhi's pollution problem, Khattar tells Kejriwal

Khattar asks Kejriwal to focus on Delhi air pollution after the Delhi CM offered help to implement 'Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra' scheme. Khattar says Haryana is capable of implementing welfare schemes, offers help if Kejriwal faces any problems in governing Delhi

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Air Pollution: Odd-even scheme for vehicles returns in Delhi from November 13 to 20

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced the scheme on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Do you think pollution is going to end if we set up committees: SC to petitioner

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking the setting up of a permanent expert committee at the district level for assessment of pollution

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NCR pollution: Odd-even rule in Delhi from November 13-20 amid worsening air quality

NEW DELHI: Odd-even rule for commute in Delhi is back from November 13-20 amid worsening air quality.

The Times of India

Severe or worse air quality in Delhi for 4th day on trot

Air Pollution in Delhi: NCR’s air quality worsens to ‘severe plus’ for 2nd time in 3 days. Pollution levels 7-8x govt-prescribed safe limit.

The Hindu

BAN vs SL, ODI World Cup: When and where to watch, head-to-head, live telecast, live streaming, predicted playing XIs, venue

NEW DELHI: The World Cup clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, scheduled to take place in the national capital, hangs in the balance due to severe air pollution. The well-being of the players is now taking precedence over the contest as a thick layer of toxic haze has once again…

The Times of India

U.P. looks to tackle pollution by ‘dust control audits’ in construction sites

UPPCB directs officials to intensify visits to construction sites to match self-declared data with actual situation. 17 cities in UP declared non-attainment cities due to high levels of air pollution. SC directs UP govt to file affidavit on steps taken to control air pollution.

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Giving the urban Indian a better life

The overall development strategy of urban development in India needs a paradigm shift, with a need to look sustainable and ecological urbanisation

The Hindu

Tiding over: On north India and its annual air quality inflection point in November

November, which has in recent years emerged as the critical month in north India for pollution, especially air pollution, remains to be tamed

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Villagers demand closure of polluting rice mill

Alleging that Sri Shanti Udyog Rice Mill at Gangavathi taluk in Koppal district was causing air pollution, people from Hosa Hirebenakal staged a demonstration outside the mill and demanded its closure.

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Now, tourists have to pay to see the rising sun from Vanjangi viewpoint near Paderu

Entry of private vehicles banned on Vanjangi hill to check pollution, accidents on ghat road. Tourists wanting to reach the top of the hill to enjoy the enchanting view of sunrise and chillout in hanging clouds will have to park their vehicles at the foothill and take a jeep ride…

The Hindu

Kerala likely to file appeal against High Court order banning fireworks display at places of worship at odd hours

Govt to appeal against HC order banning fireworks at places of worship. Devaswom Minister K. Radhakrishnan says ban unfortunate; Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswoms to challenge order. Petitioners allege fireworks cause environmental pollution, threaten nearby buildings.

The Times of India

Delhi AQI: Centre issues strict pollution control measures for NCR as air quality worsens

NEW DELHI: Amidst growing concerns over deteriorating air quality in the national capital region (NCR), the Central government has directed Delhi-NCR to enforce stricter measures as part of the final stage of their pollution control plan.

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Air pollution in Delhi puts Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Cricket World Cup match at risk

The match is currently scheduled to take place on Monday 6 November

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'It's not ideal, but we have no choice': Bangladesh's coach on Delhi's air pollution

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh and Sri Lanka find themselves in a challenging situation as they prepare to face each other in smog-choked New Delhi in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup. The Indian capital, with a population of 30 million, has once again topped the list of the world's most polluted…

The Times of India

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Air pollution in Delhi casts doubt over World Cup match

The World Cup clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the national capital is under a cloud of uncertainty becaue of severe air pollution. The well-being of the players may take precedence over the contest, as a thick layer of toxic haze has once again blanketed the city.

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Delhi sees marginal dip in pollution level, air quality remains 'severe'; AQI at 410

Morning walkers in Delhi complained of difficulty in breathing due to an increase in pollution. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi: Primary schools to remain shut till Nov 10 amid severe air pollution

The Education Minister further informed that classes 6-12 may switch to online classes. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

World Cup 2023: Sri Lankan cricket team cancels training session due to 'severe' air pollution in Delhi

NEW DELHI: After Bangladesh cricket team, Sri Lanka too had to call off their initial training session in the national capital Delhi on Saturday due to "severe" air pollution.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lake Michigan brings comfort to migrant families from Venezuela

Asylum-seekers from Maracaibo reflect on more blissful times back home before their country was in crisis.

Dynamite News

Air Pollution: Delhi AQI at severe, citizens complain of breathing trouble

Air quality in Delhi remains 'severe' for 3rd straight day this week; AQI at 504. Read further in Dynamite News:

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