After days of 'severe' and 'very poor' air quality, Delhi and its nearby areas witnessed a change with AQI improving to the 'poor' category in the morning on Tuesday.

Air quality improves slightly in Delhi, SAFAR says relief temporary

There has been a 10-15 per cent rise in patients suffering from cardiovascular disease in the past few days after Delhi's air pollution levels rose sharply, said a cardiologist at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.

Air pollution leading to 10-15% spike in patients with cardiac disease, says doctor

Schools in the National Capital will reopen on Monday after closing for two days due to a spike in pollution levels, but air quality is likely to remain "very poor" - a notch below the most hazardous "severe" rating - raising health risks for millions of students.

Delhi's schools to reopen next week, parents wary of hazardous air

Gurugram residents continued to struggle for clean air as the Air Quality Index (AQI) docked at 703, which falls in the 'severe plus' category, on Friday morning, said System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

Gurugram struggles to breathe as air quality index crosses 700

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that the government will decide on extending the odd-even scheme depending on the air quality in the national capital in the next two-three days.

Govt to decide extending odd-even if air quality in Delhi doesn't improve in 2-3 days: Arvind Kejriwal

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Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority on Wednesday issued recommendations directing schools in Delhi/NCR to remain shut for the coming two days in the wake worsening air quality.

As air pollution soars in Delhi, schools to remain shut for two days 

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the central government to explore Hydrogen based fuel technology to find solutions to combat air pollution in Northern India including Delhi-NCR.

Supreme Court directs Centre to explore Hydrogen based fuel technology to combat air pollution

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the AAP-led Delhi government to provide data on pollution levels in the national capital from the date on which the odd-even scheme commenced till November 14.

Supreme Court asks Delhi government to submit data on pollution levels

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that stubble can be converted into compressed natural gas (CNG) and Punjab and Haryana governments should take steps in this regard as it would generate employment and farmers will be paid off.

Punjab, Haryana should take steps to convert stubble into CNG, coal: Kejriwal

Delhi Air Quality Index in Severe Category. To know more watch the video

Delhi air quality index in severe category

Scores of Delhi residents were spotted in India's western resort state of Goa, taking escape vacations away from the city as the air quality in the national capital was declared 'severe plus' over the past week and a public health emergency was announced.

'I can finally breathe': Delhi residents escape to beaches of Goa away from toxic air

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired the 31st interaction through 'PRAGATI' and asked the Agriculture Ministry to distribute equipment to farmers of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on a priority basis to tackle stubble burning.

PM Modi orders distribution of equipment to farmers on 'priority' to stop stubble burning

The air quality in Delhi remained in the 'poor category' for the second consecutive day on Thursday, said System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

Air quality remains in 'poor' category in Delhi

The Principal Secretary to Prime Minister, PK Mishra on Monday reviewed the measures taken by the States of Punjab, Haryana and Delhi to tackle the air pollution.

Principal Secretary to PM reviews measures taken by North Indian states to curb pollution

Delhi Odd-Even scheme has started from today. The scheme is introduced to tackle Delhi's air pollution

Delhi Odd Even scheme starts today

Delhi residents woke up to mild showers in different parts of the city on early Sunday. While the cloudy sky and haze prevented the Chhath devotees from getting a glimpse of the rising sun on the final day of the 4-day festival, the mild spell also failed to provide any respite from the 'severe' level of pollution in parts of the National Capital Region (NCR).

Delhi receives mild showers, no respite from air pollution

The Central government on Sunday deployed 300 teams in the national capital to tackle the menace of air pollution in the national capital and the adjoining areas.

Centre deploys 300 teams, focus on 7 Industrial clusters as Delhi-NCR chokes on pollution

In the backdrop of severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR and other parts of north India, PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister held a high-level review meeting with senior officials from Punjab, Haryana and Delhi through video-conferencing on Sunday.

Air pollution menace: Principal Secretary to PM holds meeting with officials of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana

The Directorate General of Health Service (DGHS) on Sunday released health advisory to the public for protection from air pollution, which has reached to severe level in Delhi and may result in "morbidity" among the exposed people.

Health advisory issued for Delhiites, says 'stay indoors, wear masks'

Action has been initiated against as many as 2,923 farmers so far in the 20,729 cases of stubble burning reported till November 1, in the state, said Punjab Chief Minister's Office in a statement.

Action initiated in 20,729 cases of stubble burning: Punjab CM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that there should be no politics over pollution and all state governments and Centre should come together and discuss the issue.

All governments should come together to act on pollution: Arvind Kejriwal

All government and private schools up to class 12 will remain closed on November 4 and 5 due to rising air pollution in the national capital and adjoining areas.

Ghaziabad: All schools to remain closed on November 4 and 5 due to air pollution

At least 37 flights have been diverted at the Delhi Airport after a thick blanket of smog engulfed several parts of the city on Sunday morning. Air pollution in the national capital escalated to a hazardous level and visibility dropped significantly.

Delhi air pollution: 37 flights diverted due to low visibility at airport

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