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LIVE: Javadekar slams Kejriwal for 'politicising' Delhi pollution

LIVE: Javadekar slams Kejriwal for 'politicising' Delhi pollution

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Published : Nov 2, 2019, 10:09 AM IST

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Updated : Nov 2, 2019, 5:32 PM IST

15:12 November 02

Javadekar said Delhi govt should have not spent money on advertising

Environment minister hits out at Kejriwal for 'politicising' pollution

A day after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asked school students to write letters to his Punjab and Haryana counterparts over pollution caused by stubble burning, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar slammed him for "politicising" the issue and said it was "unfortunate" that he was indulging in blame game.

Javadekar said that by bringing students on board the issue, the chief minister was presenting them as "villains".

"I feel it is very unfortunate that the Delhi chief minister is politicising the issue of pollution and indulging in blame game instead of finding a solution. He is instigating children to send letters to Haryana and Punjab chief ministers to present them in a bad light and as villains," the minister said.Javadekar said air pollution is a problem which has aggravated in the past 15 years and is now being remedied by the Narendra Modi government.

14:55 November 02

Additional sanitation workers have been called in

SDMC taking anti-pollution measures ahead of Ind-B'desh T20I

The authorities have been spraying water in the areas adjoining the Arun Jaitley Stadium ahead of the T20 international between India and Bangladesh on November 3.

Aman Gupta, Deputy Commissioner Central Zone, SDMC took stock of the pollution mitigation measures near Arun Jaitley Stadium. "We have intensified measures. Special teams have been formed, nine extra water tankers and two mechanical sweepers have been deployed to spray water and collect dust," he said.

14:14 November 02

Residents said number of morning walkers has declines over the past few days

Morning exercises of Ghaziabad residents affected due to pollution

ETV Bharat spoke to several Ghaziabad residents at a popular park today morning. Most of the residents said that they were experiencing trouble in carrying out regular morning exercises like running and walking. The number of people coming to the park in the morning has also declined due to toxic air, a resident claimed.

12:12 November 02

Authorities say it will help in reducing pollution

Gurugram authorities sprinkle water on trees

The administration is sprinkling water on trees as a pollution control measure in Gurugram. "As a result of high pollution levels post Diwali, a lot of dust got accumulated on trees. Doing this will wash down all the pollutants," an official said.

11:56 November 02

Winds, rain to bring respite: Experts

Pollution levels in Delhi and neighbouring cities are expected to drop with a slight increase in the wind speed, a day after the region recorded its worst air quality. Weather experts said there is a significant improvement in wind speed and it will increase gradually. Winds gusting up to 20-25 kilometers per hour are likely in the region from Sunday to Tuesday, they said.

Scattered rainfall in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi is likely on November 7 and 8 under the influence of Cyclone Maha and a fresh western disturbance, the weather office said. This rainfall, however light, will be significant in terms of reducing the effect of stubble burning, and will wash away pollutants, they said.

11:44 November 02

It is a pollution control measure

EDMC sprinkles water on roads to settle dust

The East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) sprinkled water on roads in the areas around Geeta Colony to settle the dust as a pollution control measure.

11:26 November 02

Thick smog engulfed the city's skyline

Humayun's Tomb barely visible due to smog

As the air quality continued to remain 'severe' in New Delhi, a thick layer of smog blanketed the city, adversely affecting the visibility. UNESCO World Heritage Site Humayun's tomb was barely visible due to the fog.

11:21 November 02

Slight improvement in air quality

The city's overall air quality index (AQI) stood at 407 at 10 am. It was 484 at 4 pm on Friday, according to official data, meaning a slight improvement. However, air quality continues to remain in the 'severe' category.

In the National Capital Region (NCR), Ghaziabad and Greater Noida recorded AQIs of 459 and 452, respectively, at 10 am on Saturday. On Friday, they had an AQI of 496 at 4 pm, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said.

11:10 November 02

This is the first match in Delhi after the Sri Lanka test

Bangladeshi cricketers practise with masks on

Ahead of their T20 encounter with India on November 3, the Bangladeshi Cricket Team were seen practising at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the capital. Many players were seen at the practice session with masks on, as a layer of smog floated above the ground.

11:06 November 02

Lead up to 'public-health emergency' in Delhi-NCR

A look at the events in the one-month-long lead up to the declaration of public-health emergency in the National Capital Region.

10:30 November 02

AQI 451 in Noida

The pollution levels were worse in Ghaziabad's adjoining Noida as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 451, also in the 'severe' category.

10:27 November 02

AQI 449 in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram

Residents of Ghaziabad also woke up to high pollution levels, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Indirapuram was recorded at 449, in 'severe' category'.

10:05 November 02

Thick Smog Engulfs City

Thick smog continued to cover the sky near Rajpath and Signature Bridge as air quality continued to remain in 'Severe' category.

09:41 November 02

NCR Pollution: Air quality continues to remain 'severe'

New Delhi: A day after authorities announced to shut schools and declared a "public health emergency", the air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'severe' category with thick smog engulfing the city.

15:12 November 02

Javadekar said Delhi govt should have not spent money on advertising

Environment minister hits out at Kejriwal for 'politicising' pollution

A day after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asked school students to write letters to his Punjab and Haryana counterparts over pollution caused by stubble burning, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar slammed him for "politicising" the issue and said it was "unfortunate" that he was indulging in blame game.

Javadekar said that by bringing students on board the issue, the chief minister was presenting them as "villains".

"I feel it is very unfortunate that the Delhi chief minister is politicising the issue of pollution and indulging in blame game instead of finding a solution. He is instigating children to send letters to Haryana and Punjab chief ministers to present them in a bad light and as villains," the minister said.Javadekar said air pollution is a problem which has aggravated in the past 15 years and is now being remedied by the Narendra Modi government.

14:55 November 02

Additional sanitation workers have been called in

SDMC taking anti-pollution measures ahead of Ind-B'desh T20I

The authorities have been spraying water in the areas adjoining the Arun Jaitley Stadium ahead of the T20 international between India and Bangladesh on November 3.

Aman Gupta, Deputy Commissioner Central Zone, SDMC took stock of the pollution mitigation measures near Arun Jaitley Stadium. "We have intensified measures. Special teams have been formed, nine extra water tankers and two mechanical sweepers have been deployed to spray water and collect dust," he said.

14:14 November 02

Residents said number of morning walkers has declines over the past few days

Morning exercises of Ghaziabad residents affected due to pollution

ETV Bharat spoke to several Ghaziabad residents at a popular park today morning. Most of the residents said that they were experiencing trouble in carrying out regular morning exercises like running and walking. The number of people coming to the park in the morning has also declined due to toxic air, a resident claimed.

12:12 November 02

Authorities say it will help in reducing pollution

Gurugram authorities sprinkle water on trees

The administration is sprinkling water on trees as a pollution control measure in Gurugram. "As a result of high pollution levels post Diwali, a lot of dust got accumulated on trees. Doing this will wash down all the pollutants," an official said.

11:56 November 02

Winds, rain to bring respite: Experts

Pollution levels in Delhi and neighbouring cities are expected to drop with a slight increase in the wind speed, a day after the region recorded its worst air quality. Weather experts said there is a significant improvement in wind speed and it will increase gradually. Winds gusting up to 20-25 kilometers per hour are likely in the region from Sunday to Tuesday, they said.

Scattered rainfall in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi is likely on November 7 and 8 under the influence of Cyclone Maha and a fresh western disturbance, the weather office said. This rainfall, however light, will be significant in terms of reducing the effect of stubble burning, and will wash away pollutants, they said.

11:44 November 02

It is a pollution control measure

EDMC sprinkles water on roads to settle dust

The East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) sprinkled water on roads in the areas around Geeta Colony to settle the dust as a pollution control measure.

11:26 November 02

Thick smog engulfed the city's skyline

Humayun's Tomb barely visible due to smog

As the air quality continued to remain 'severe' in New Delhi, a thick layer of smog blanketed the city, adversely affecting the visibility. UNESCO World Heritage Site Humayun's tomb was barely visible due to the fog.

11:21 November 02

Slight improvement in air quality

The city's overall air quality index (AQI) stood at 407 at 10 am. It was 484 at 4 pm on Friday, according to official data, meaning a slight improvement. However, air quality continues to remain in the 'severe' category.

In the National Capital Region (NCR), Ghaziabad and Greater Noida recorded AQIs of 459 and 452, respectively, at 10 am on Saturday. On Friday, they had an AQI of 496 at 4 pm, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said.

11:10 November 02

This is the first match in Delhi after the Sri Lanka test

Bangladeshi cricketers practise with masks on

Ahead of their T20 encounter with India on November 3, the Bangladeshi Cricket Team were seen practising at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the capital. Many players were seen at the practice session with masks on, as a layer of smog floated above the ground.

11:06 November 02

Lead up to 'public-health emergency' in Delhi-NCR

A look at the events in the one-month-long lead up to the declaration of public-health emergency in the National Capital Region.

10:30 November 02

AQI 451 in Noida

The pollution levels were worse in Ghaziabad's adjoining Noida as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 451, also in the 'severe' category.

10:27 November 02

AQI 449 in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram

Residents of Ghaziabad also woke up to high pollution levels, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Indirapuram was recorded at 449, in 'severe' category'.

10:05 November 02

Thick Smog Engulfs City

Thick smog continued to cover the sky near Rajpath and Signature Bridge as air quality continued to remain in 'Severe' category.

09:41 November 02

NCR Pollution: Air quality continues to remain 'severe'

New Delhi: A day after authorities announced to shut schools and declared a "public health emergency", the air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'severe' category with thick smog engulfing the city.

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