Firecrackers poison the air in Delhi

NEW DELHI:Despite the ban on Diwali in the capital Delhi, a lot of firecrackers were allegedly burst. Due to this, the air in Delhi reached a bad level. Delhi's air quality index was recorded at 323 during the night. This is a very poor level. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, Delhi's overall AQI stood at 323.

The AQI of Delhi University was 365 in different areas and 354 for the airport area. Mathura Road had an AQI of 322 and Gurugram 342. Noida had 305, Greater Noida 274, Faridabad 254 and Ghaziabad 300 AQI.

Meanwhile, to reduce pollution in Delhi, the Kejriwal government has announced to launch 'Red Light On and Car Off' campaign. This means that if the traffic light is red then the vehicles should be stopped.

Related Delhi News

Delhi Schools to be closed from January 1 to 15

DELHI: Delhi’s Directorate of Education has announced holidays for all government schools from 1st to 15th January. However, according to a circular issued by the Directorate, ‘remedial classes’ for 9 to 12th standard will be held from 2nd to 14th January.

AAP's Shelly Oberoi is Delhi''s mayoral candidate, Ale Mohammad Iqbal deputy mayor candidate

NEW DELHI:Shaili Oberoi will be the mayor candidate of Aam Aadmi Party. Shaili is a councilor from Ward 86 of Patel Nagar Vidhansabha. Aam Aadmi Party made this announcement today. Aale Mohammad Iqbal will be the deputy mayor candidate from Aam Aadmi Party. Mohammad Iqbal is the councilor from ward ....

Delhi celebrates Assam Day as eminent scholars light up role of the Ahom King Sukapha - the Great Unifier

New Delhi, Dec 02, (Fast Mail News):-- On the pious occasion of Assam Day, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal participated in a thought provoking meeting organised at his official residence here today. Leading luminaries, thought leaders of Indian his....

Delhi honour killing victim shot twice reveals post-mortem report

Mathura, Nov 22:-- According to authorities, two bullets were fired at the young woman whose corpse was discovered in a suitcase on the Yamuna Expressway here. According to authorities, the 21-year-old lady, Ayushi Yadav, was slain by her father because her parents were upset with her inter-ca....

Delhi Govt decides to close primary schools from tomorrow till the air pollution level improves

New Delhi, Nov 04:-- Delhi government has decided to shut all primary schools and classes in the national capital form tomorrow till the air pollution level improves in the city. It was announced by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at press conference. He said, the city government is also consid....