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Delhi News Live Updates: Stage IV restrictions also include halting construction and demolition activities that generate dust. Additionally, the government can choose to impose Odd-Even restrictions.

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Delhi Air Pollution Live Updates, Delhi Air Quality: As a thick blanket of smog continued to engulf Delhi, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) sub-committee has decided to implement Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi-NCR that will come into effect from 8 a.m. of November 18  owing to ‘severe’ air quality conditions. The Delhi government had already imposed GRAP Stage III restrictions on November 14  to curb pollution with junior classes going online. Inter-state buses, besides EVs/CNG/BS-VI, private BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles have been banned in the Capital. Stage IV restrictions include halting construction and demolition activities that generate dust. Additionally, the government can choose to impose Odd-Even restrictions.

The national capital woke up to fog-filled morning as the average air quality index of Delhi stood at 428 early Sunday. According to Central Pollution Control Board data, Bawana recorded the worst air quality with the AQI at 471, followed by Ashok Vihar and Jahangirpuri at 466. As of 7 am, the visibility at Palam airport was at 900 metres.

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Further, in a bid to protect elderly, old age homes have ramped up their measures which include strict restrictions on outdoor activities during peak pollution hours, mandatory mask use and provision of oxygen cylinders in case of emergencies.

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Nov 17, 2024 09:50 PM IST
Amid worsening air quality in Delhi, GRAP Stage 4 kicks in: What’s still allowed?

-Construction and demolition activities that are related to the railways, metro rail services, airports, hospitals, defence, etc. may be permitted.

-LCVS registered outside Delhi are allowed if they are EVs / CNG / BS-VI diesel operated. All LNG/ CNG / Electric/ BS-VI diesel trucks are however permitted to enter Delhi. Other trucks may be permitted for emergency purposes.

-Similarly, BS-IV and below diesel-operated MGVs and HGVs in Delhi are allowed if carrying essential commodities or providing essential services.

Nov 17, 2024 09:50 PM IST
Amid worsening air quality in Delhi, GRAP Stage 4 kicks in: Here is what it means for you

-Classes for senior students (Class VI-IX, Class XI) can be transitioned to online mode.

-Vehicles may also run on an odd-even basis, there may be closure of colleges or educational institutions and closure of non-emergency commercial activities.

-Government and private offices can also run at half capacity, and work-from-home may be permitted.

-All truck traffic into Delhi will be stopped unless they are carrying essential commodities. Read More

Nov 17, 2024 09:48 PM IST
Amid worsening air quality in Delhi, GRAP Stage 4 kicks in

With the air quality in Delhi being recorded as ‘severe’ for the past five days, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Sunday ordered the imposition of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage IV restrictions — the highest level of curbs.

Nov 17, 2024 01:28 PM IST
Delhi CM Atishi accepts AAP leader Kailash Gehlot's resignation

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday accepted Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kailash Gehlot's resignation from party.

Nov 17, 2024 01:05 PM IST
'Political ambitions have overtaken our commitment towards people': Delhi AAP leader Kailash Gehlot as he resigns from party

Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kailash Gehlot on Sunday, submitting his resignation from the party, wrote a letter to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, stating that political ambitions have overtaken the party's commitment towards people.

"I also want to share with you that today the Aam Aadmi Party faces grave challenges. Challenges from within, to the very values that brought us together to AAP. Political ambitions have overtaken our commitment towards people, leaving many promises unfulfilled," he wrote in the letter.

"I had started my political journey with the commitment to serve the people of Delhi and I want to continue doing that. Which is why, I find myself left with no option but to step away from AAP...," he added in his letter.

Nov 17, 2024 12:57 PM IST
Delhi AAP leader Kailash Gehlot resigns from party

Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kailash Gehlot resigned from the party on Sunday.

Submitting his resignation, Gehlot said, "Dear Hon'ble Chief Minister, I hereby tender my resignation from the Council of Ministers, GNTCD. This may be accepted with immediate affect."

Nov 17, 2024 12:45 PM IST
Second accused in Gogi gang member’s murder arrested: Delhi Police

The Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has arrested the second accused in the murder of Amit Lakra, a member of the Gogi gang and the right-hand man of leader Ankesh Lakra. Tushar, 20, aka Kali, was arrested in the early hours of Saturday from Sonipat, the police said.

According to the police, information was received that a stolen Black Pulsar bike on which accused Nihaal and Tushar were riding when they shot down Lakra in Mundka on November 9 was hidden near Rasoi Dhaba in the Kundli area of Sonipat.

“A tip-off was received that Tushar was going to come at around 5 am on November 16 to take the bike,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sanjay Kumar Sain.

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Nov 17, 2024 12:24 PM IST
Delhi Police arrest arms supplier linked to Jahangirpuri violence

The Delhi Police Crime Branch’s Anti Extortion and Kidnapping Cell (AEKC) has arrested a key member of an inter-state arms smuggling network who allegedly supplied firearms in a huge quantity at the time of the Jahangirpuri violence.

The accused, identified as Zulfikar Ali, was apprehended in connection with multiple cases of illegal firearms supply to notorious gangsters in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.

On November 5, a team of the Crime Branch led by Inspector Priyanka under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner of Police Sushil Kumar arrested one Salman aka Lala with an illegal firearm on a tip-off while he came to meet an associate in Sarai Kale Khan to commit a criminal act in a CNG station of the nearby area.

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Nov 17, 2024 11:47 AM IST
Old age homes ramp up measures in a bid to protect elderly from impact of pollution

In a bid to protect elderly, old age homes have ramped up their measures which include strict restrictions on outdoor activities during peak pollution hours, mandatory mask use and provision of oxygen cylinders in case of emergencies.

General Bhupendra Singh, Chairman of Aashirwad Old Age Home told PTI, “We do not allow anyone to step outside the premises due to the toxic air quality. The elderly, being the worst affected group, are strictly prohibited from venturing out during peak pollution hours, especially in the morning and evening.” “If they must go out for medical appointments, they are instructed to minimise outdoor time and wear masks for protection,” he added.

Nov 17, 2024 11:33 AM IST
Capital grapples with fog as air quality continues to be ‘severe’

The national capital woke up to fog-filled morning as the average air quality index of Delhi stood at 428 early Sunday.

According to Central Pollution Control Board data, Bawana recorded the worst air quality with the AQI at 471, followed by Ashok Vihar and Jahangirpuri at 466. As of 7 am, the visibility at Palam airport was at 900 metres.

Nov 17, 2024 11:30 AM IST
Nov 16, 2024 01:58 PM IST
Delhi Air Pollution Live Updates: What measures have the Delhi government taken to counter ‘severe’ AQI?

With ‘severe’ air quality in Delhi on Saturday, and predictions of air quality index (AQI) in the ‘very poor’ category over the next six days, the government in the national capital has issued anti-pollution measures for the safety of Delhiites.

It has mandated that primary schools transition to online classes, until further notice. A ban has also been placed on all construction and demolition activities with exceptions made for specific projects related to defense, Metro, railways, airports, and healthcare facilities.

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Nov 16, 2024 12:37 PM IST
Delhi Air Pollution Live Updates: Should you buy an air purifier?

Can an air purifier help even when the Air Quality Index (AQI) levels have crossed 400, as it did in Delhi on Wednesday and Thursday? Pulmonologists in the National Capital say that while an air purifier can be helpful in improving indoor air quality by removing pollutants like dust, pollen, pet dander, mould spores, and certain chemical particles, they have to be used with all doors and windows shut to be effective.

The Indian Express spoke to three pulmonologists to understand what an air purifier can do and how it should be used.

Find here what they had to say

Nov 16, 2024 11:25 AM IST
Delhi Air Pollution Live Updates: Employee injured in firing at petrol pump in Gokulpuri

An employee at a petrol pump was injured in a firing incident in northeast Delhi's Gokulpuri area, police said on Saturday.

The incident took place on Friday night when four men came on two motorcycles and one of them opened fire at the petrol pump's office area.

The shooter was also caught in the CCTV camera installed at the petrol pump.

Ansul Rathi, who works as a supervisor, was injured due to glass shrapnel inflicted in his abdomen, a senior police officer said.

He was taken to the GTB hospital where his condition is out of danger.

"Initial inquiry revealed that four persons on two bikes came at the petrol pump and one of the pillion rider fired 16 rounds at office cabin from outside and then one bike fled towards Gokulpuri and other towards Loni Gol chakkar," the officer said.

It is suspected that the firing took place following pump owner Harish Chaudhary's previous enmity with some persons, the officer said, adding further probe is underway.

(With PTI inputs)

Nov 16, 2024 10:43 AM IST
Delhi Air Pollution Live Updates: Shadipur, Narela hit worst as Delhi's air quality remains severe

The average air quality index of Delhi stood at 406 at 7 am. The most polluted place was Shadipur (454), followed by Narela (444). The AQI in areas like Ashok Vihar (438), Bawana (438), Anand Vihar (436), Dwarka (415), Mundka (423), RK Puram (401), Burari Crossing (435), and Jahangirpuri (445) also continued to be in the ‘severe’ zone, according to data published by Central Pollution Control Board at 7 am.

Nov 16, 2024 10:17 AM IST
Watch: Thick smog engulfs Delhi for fourth day straight
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Nov 15, 2024 06:03 PM IST
Delhi to have 106 additional buses, 60 extra trips by metro trains to combat air pollution

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday said an additional 106 cluster buses would ply in the city while metro

trains would make 60 extra trips in view of GRAP-3 measures imposed due to worsening air quality.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has imposed GRAP 3 measures as the national capital recorded the worst pollution levels in the country, with the air quality remaining in the "severe" category for two consecutive days.

On Friday the city's air quality was in the severe category with an AQI of 411 at 9 am.

Delhi Environment Minister, addressing a press conference said that the Air Quality Index (AQI), which has consistently crossed hazardous levels, led to the enforcement of GRAP-3.

Nov 15, 2024 03:42 PM IST
Government offices to follow staggered work timings: CM Atishi

The Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced Friday that the government offices across the capital will follow staggered work timings to help combat congestion and pollution.

Timings:

1. Municipal Corporation of Delhi: 8:30 am to 5 pm

2. Central Government: 9 am to 5:30 pm

3. Delhi Government: 10 am to 6:30 pm

Nov 15, 2024 02:28 PM IST
As Capital reels under smog blanket govt bans entry of inter-state buses

Delhi Minister Gopal Rai announced stringent measures on Friday to tackle the capital’s deteriorating air quality under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) III. The entry of inter-state buses, except for e-buses and those running on CNG, has been banned to curb vehicular pollution, a key contributor to high PM 2.5 levels.

Additionally, BS III petrol and BS IV diesel four-wheelers are now prohibited within city limits. To address construction-related dust, private construction and demolition activities have also been suspended. To mitigate commuting challenges, 106 shuttle buses will be deployed, and metro services will operate 60 additional trips daily.

Nov 15, 2024 11:21 AM IST
Watch | 'We feel pain in the lungs, stomach during training' says athletes amid severe air pollution in Delhi

"I am a national level athlete, my event is 110mtr hurdles. I am training for all India University Games. This year pollution level is less compared to previous years. But still, it affects us. I travel from Faridabad, while travelling pollution affects the eyes. We also feel pain in the lungs, stomach during training," says Harmanjeet Singh, national level athlete on Thursday morning.

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Nov 15, 2024 10:54 AM IST
Congress’ to kick off phase 2 of Delhi Nyay Yatra

The second phase of Congress’ month-long ‘Delhi Nyay Yatra’ will kick off from Chandni Chowk on Friday as it plans to put pressure on the AAP government on various issues to regain its lost ground in the city ahead of the assembly polls due early next year.

Senior Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and K C Venugopal, are likely to attend the yatra, which will traverse through 16 Assembly seats in the second phase.

Nov 15, 2024 10:13 AM IST
Watch | Dense fog blankets Delhi

Shallow to moderate fog conditions prevailed in Delhi on Friday. The Met office forecasts moderate to dense fog conditions in the entire Delhi-NCR in the morning and smog or shallow to moderate fog conditions in the evening. Visuals from Anand Vihar area.

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Nov 15, 2024 09:51 AM IST
Delhi chokes as AQI slips to ‘severe’, Class 1-5 go online, construction halted as GRAP III kicks in

The National Capital woke up to a thick blanket of smog, with air quality reaching ‘severe’ levels in various parts of the city on Friday morning. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board as of 6 AM, areas such as Anand Vihar (441), Dwarka (444), Mundka (449), RK Puram (437), and Indira Gandhi International Airport (446) all reported by Central Pollution Control Board at 6 am.

To combat the escalating air pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR. As part of GRAP Stage III, emergency response measures such as discontinuing physical classes for primary school students in entire Delhi-NCR, and curbing construction have been put in place.

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