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Delhi air quality dips into ‘Severe+’, GRAP 4 imposed again

NEW DELHI: Delhi’s air quality deteriorated significantly on Thursday, breaching the 400 mark and dipping into the ‘Severe+’ category. This drastic decline forced the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the Centre’s anti-pollution panel, to impose GRAP 4 restrictions in the national capital and its surrounding areas starting tonight.   Earlier in the day, the […]

Delhi air pollution led to Rs 2,500 cr loss, says industry body; Here’s how…

NEW DELHI: Worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR has led to severe economic repercussions as businesses suffered an estimated Rs 2,500 crore loss in November, according to the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI). Poor air quality, exacerbated by stringent GRAP-4 restrictions has significantly disrupted trade, industry, and tourism, impacting various sectors, the CTI study says. CTI […]

No dhol, crackers: DU enforces strict measures for result-day

NEW DELHI: Delhi University has mandated all candidates contesting in the Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) elections to sign an affidavit pledging to refrain from using dhols, loudspeakers, firecrackers, or pamphlets in both open and closed premises after the declaration of results. The affidavit also prohibits candidates from organizing roadshows or rallies to celebrate their […]