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Delhi's Air quality continues to be in the 'very poor' category for the fourth consecutive day today, as per the System of Air Quality & Weather Forecasting & Research (SAFAR).However, the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reduced from 396 from Tuesday to 379 today.

The private liquor vends had already shut operations on September 30, and the government ones which were operating in the transition period of one-and-a-half months wrapped up their business Tuesday night.

Two coronaviruses, Bug and Ugh, having an emergency meeting about the latest existential threat posed to all inhabitants of Delhi and the National Capital Region. Bug: You see what these humans have gone and done...

Justice Rekha Palli, who was hearing a batch of pleas by several restaurants and bars against the prohibition on the sale or service of herbal flavoured hookahs, said that prohibitions imposed on account of the pandemic "cannot go on forever" and noted that the authorities have already permitted cinema halls and swimming pools to function at full capacity.

Colaba had an AQI (air quality index) of 345, while the maximum registered in Delhi on Monday was 331, as per SAFAR -- a system of air quality and weather forecasting and research developed by Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology.

In response to rising air pollution levels, the Delhi and Haryana governments have halted construction work till November 17.

A Bench of Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justices DY Chandrachud and Surya Kant while persuing the affidavit filed by the Delhi government also said that affidavit is all about bashing farmers and how the entire cause is stubble burning.

A clash broke out between members of the All India Students Association (AISA), the Students' Federation of India (SFI) and Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) inside the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus in the national capital on November 14, reports said. Both the groups have lodged police complaints against each other at the Vasant Ganj Police Station.

AAP govt to submit a proposal today in Supreme Court regarding pollution lockdown in Delhi to protect citizens from toxic smog. TIMES NOW with more details.

The city’s air quality index fell into the “very poor” category on Sunday, according to SAFAR, India’s main environmental monitoring agency, and in many areas levels of the deadly particulate matter reached around six times the global safety threshold. NASA satellite imagery also showed most of India’s northern plains covered by thick haze. The New Delhi government on Saturday ordered the closing of schools for a week and construction sites for four days beginning Monday. Government offices were also told to shift to work from home for a week to reduce the number of vehicles on the road. The capital’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, said a complete lockdown of the city was likely but the decision would be taken after consultation with the federal government.

Ahead of the 2022 assembly polls, Punjab BJP leaders on Sunday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital. As per party sources, many important issues like farmers' protests, upcoming assembly polls, and Kartarpur Corridor were to be discussed in the meeting.

The Delhi Cabinet in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal earlier this month approved a policy to convert bare electricity lines into insulated conductors for protection to life and property. Kejriwal had also said that the government was working on shifting all overhead electrical wires underground.

People living in JJ clusters in Delhi will not have to stand in queues for long for water tankers as the government plans to install around 1000 RO water vending machines there by the end of next year which will operate 24X7. The proposal comes ahead of the municipal corporation elections due in April 2022.

Delhi air emergency: Tourists rush to hilly areas in a bid to find clean air and pollution in the national capital poses major health challenges to the residents. A blanket of polluted air engulfs the Delhi-NCR region. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai speaks to Mirror Now.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated 40th India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan on November 14. At the inaugural ceremony he said 40th India International Trade Fair, is set-up in the one of the finest and country’s largest convention centre.

Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia attended Rahgiri programme on November 14. He flagged off cycle rally at West Vinod Nagar, Patparganj. Speaking to ANI, Deputy CM said, “We are taking Rahgiri to every corner of Delhi. Initially, it will be organised at 6 locations in 6 weeks. The message is to reduce pollution on your part.”

While Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) at 556 made it to the top of the list, Kolkata and Mumbai recorded an AQI of 177 and 169, respectively, at fourth and sixth position, on the list. The cities with the worst AQI indices also include Lahore, in Pakistan, and Chengdu, in China.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced special measures to control pollution as Delhi's Ai Quality Index worsens after the festive season.Govt offices to operate from home (WFH) at 100% capacity for a week. Private offices to be issued an advisory to go for WFH option as much as possibleConstruction activities not to be allowed (between November 14-17)For a week from Monday onwards, schools will be physically closed; to continue virtually so that children don't have to breathe polluted air

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited Shri Salasar Balaji Dham Mandir in Churu, Rajasthan on November 13. He was accompanied by his wife Sunita Kejriwal and Delhi Jal Board Vice Chairman Raghav Chadha.

The air quality in the national capital plunged to the 'severe category' leaving Delhiites gasping for fresh air on Saturday morning. The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), informed that the air quality index in the city is at 499 thereby being in the 'severe category.'

The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), informed that the air quality index in the city is at 499 thereby being in the 'severe category.'

The Delhi HC set aside the petition in view of a pending case of trademark infringement between the two firms in front of another bench in the same court.

The central government had recently launched a month-long “Har Ghar Dastak” campaign to ensure no person is left behind in the vaccination exercise.

In August, the court had issued notice on the petition by 84-year-old Dhiraj Aggarwal, claiming that she suffers from arthritis and cannot visit the vaccination centre on account of her health. The petitioner highlighted that many fellow very senior and bed-ridden citizens, who are vulnerable to COVID-19, do not have private transport to reach the vaccination centre.