Delhi Primary Schools Shut Due to Soaring Pollution Levels

Delhi LG Increases Income Cap for EWS School Admissions

As of this morning, Delhi’s Minister of Education, Atishi, has ordered that all primary schools close until November 10. The increased pollution in the city and its environs has prompted the announcement of closings of schools. “As pollution levels continue to remain high, primary schools in Delhi will stay closed till 10th November. For Grade … Read more

Delhi’s Odd-Even Plan Returns to Address ‘Severe’ Air Pollution

Delhi's Odd-Even Plan Returns to Address 'Severe' Air Pollution

On Monday, Gopal Rai, Delhi’s environment minister, declared that the Odd-Even vehicle rationing scheme would return for a week, from November 13 to November 20. In an attempt to lessen the severe air pollution in Delhi, the Odd-Even system, which regulates the use of vehicles according to the final digit of their licence plates, has … Read more