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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urges citizens to use carpooling and public transport to fight pollution. Private institutions are encouraged to allow work-from-home. Government office timings are being adjusted from November 15, 2025, to February 15, 2026. This aims to reduce traffic pressure and improve air quality for residents.

The National Zoological Park in Delhi reopened on Saturday after a two-month closure due to avian influenza, drawing over 8,000 visitors on its first day. Zoo officials said 8,065 people, including 954 schoolchildren, visited the park, marking a strong reopening for the popular destination.

Delhi experienced its coldest night of the season on Saturday as the minimum temperature dropped to 11degC, 3.3 degrees below normal, marking a clear onset of winter in the capital. The India Meteorological Department said the chill resulted from cold winds from the western Himalayas following fresh snowfall, along with clear skies that enhanced night-time cooling.

Air quality in Delhi deteriorated further on Saturday, with pollution levels breaching the 400 mark in several areas and placing the city among the most polluted in the country. The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 361, categorised as "very poor," while stations in Alipur, ITO, Nehru Nagar, Vivek Vihar, Wazirpur, and Burari recorded "severe" levels above 400, according to Central Pollution Control Board data.

Concerns are mounting over the accuracy of Delhi's air quality monitoring as ground checks reveal questionable practices. Water sprinkling near monitoring stations and strategically chosen locations in green belts are potentially distorting readings, leading to artificially cleaner AQI. Experts warn this misleads policymakers and the public, delaying effective pollution control measures.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued directions to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, and Delhi to ensure the installation of Online Continuous Effluent Monitoring Systems (OCEMS) in Grossly Polluting Industries (GPIs) that have failed to comply with environmental norms.

Delhi's bustling streets are heaven for foodies. From Chandni Chowk's golgappas to Karim's kebabs and Paranthe Wali Gali's crispy parathas, the city offers irresistible flavors that blend Mughlai richness with North Indian spice. Delhi

A Delhi man has built his own air purifier at home and claims it reduced indoor AQI from 400 to 50 in just 15 minutes.

Delhi's air quality is in the 'very poor' category. The overall Air Quality Index stood at 355 on Saturday morning. Many areas recorded 'very poor' air quality. This situation has persisted since Diwali. Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan is in effect. Parking fees have been doubled across the capital.

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