New Delhi closes schools, bans construction

Delhi air pollution reaches 'severe plus' levels
India's pollution control authority has classified the air in Delhi as "severe plus", after the city passed 450 according to its measurements on Monday morning.
New Delhi air pollution: Schools closed and construction stopped as smog worsens to levels far above WHO safety limit
A thick, toxic smog has enveloped India's capital, home to more than 33 million people. One technology firm which monitors air pollution ranked New Delhi as the most polluted city in the world.
New Delhi closes schools, bans construction as air pollution shoots up
Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season.
New Delhi closes schools as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season
Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season
‘Severe Plus’ Pollution Chokes India’s Capital—Schools Closed, Construction Halted And Heavy Vehicles Banned
Pollution in New Delhi shot up to its worst level of the year so far, prompting local authorities to enact emergency measures, including school shutdowns and a ban on construction work.
Delhi School Closed Due to Pollution - Haryana and Punjab Schools Announced Holiday
Delhi CM Atishi has announced that physical classes for school students will be suspended except for class 10 and class 12 today, November 18, 2024. The announcement has been made considering the high alert on the region's rising pollution for the fifth continuous day.
New Delhi closes schools, daily life in capital stalls as air pollution spikes
Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air
Delhi Shrouded in Crippling Smog, Schools Shut: 'Apocalyptic'
In several areas, pollution levels were more than 50 times higher than the World Health Organization's recommended safe limit ...
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India's capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit
Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on ...
India’s capital shuts schools as toxic smog exceeds 60 times WHO limit, impacting millions
The city faces an annual smog crisis, blamed on stubble burning, factories, and traffic, with authorities implementing ...
Delhi Air Pollution Supreme Court Hearing Live Updates: SC orders GRAP 4 across all NCR states, says curbs to be in force even if AQI drops below 400
SC seeks explanation from Delhi government on implementation of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and says it is in favour ...
Shrouded in smog, Delhi pollution reading is the highest this year
A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed most parts of northern India on Monday and readings of air quality in the capital New ...
India: Delhi smog hits highest level this year
Toxic smog continues to plague most of northern India, including the capital, New Delhi. With levels of microparticles well ...
Emergency Declared as Smog Chokes Parts of India and Pakistan
The authorities in New Delhi closed schools and urged residents to stay home. Similar measures have been implemented in Punjab, Pakistan’s largest province.
India tightens vehicle entry restrictions as Delhi's air pollution worsens
India said on Sunday that it would tighten restrictions including on construction activities and vehicle movements in New ...
Will India extradite Sheikh Hasina if Bangladesh calls for it?
Professor Muhammad Yunus, who is currently leading Bangladesh’s interim government, has said that his country will look to ...
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India's capital shuts schools because of smog
India's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice because of worsening toxic smog, the ...
India Hospital Fire Kills 10 Newborn Babies
The deadly episode was reportedly caused by a short circuit. Hospital fires are not uncommon in India, which lags in fire ...