North India State News

Delhi AQI Remains Very Poor, Dense Fog Disrupts Travel

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

New Delhi experienced another day of very poor air quality as pollution levels remained well above safe limits, compounded by dense fog that affected visibility across the city and parts of the National Capital Region. The situation raised health concerns and caused widespread disruption to daily life, especially during early morning hours. Air Quality Continues […]

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Delhi Bans Entry of Non-BS VI Private Vehicles

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

New pollution control rules came into force in Delhi on Thursday, banning the entry of private vehicles registered outside the city that do not meet BS-VI emission standards as part of efforts to curb worsening air quality. The restriction is part of the city’s Stage IV Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-IV), triggered by sustained severe […]

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Delhi Smog Worsens, Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

Delhi’s winter air pollution continued to worsen as a thick layer of smog and haze spread across the city, keeping the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the ‘very poor’ category and reducing visibility on Thursday. Large parts of the national capital were blanketed by dense smog, making outdoor conditions uncomfortable and unhealthy for residents. AQI […]

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Delhi Imposes Vehicle and Office Restrictions to Cut Pollution

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

Delhi authorities have tightened emergency pollution control measures as air quality in the capital slipped into the severe category. The city government has imposed restrictions on vehicle movement and reduced office attendance in an effort to curb emissions and protect public health during the ongoing smog crisis. Limits on Vehicles and Traffic Movement As part […]

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Delhi Minister Admits Pollution Fix Needs More Time

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

A senior Delhi government minister on Tuesday said it was not possible for any government to fix Delhi’s air pollution problem within 10 months, even as he apologised to residents for the severe air quality situation in the capital. The remarks came amid renewed criticism over rising pollution levels and emergency measures being enforced across […]

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Delhi-Agra Expressway Crash Leaves Four Dead

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

At least four people were killed and several others injured after a major accident involving multiple buses and cars on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday on the Agra-bound carriageway of the expressway, triggering panic among passengers and motorists. According to police officials, the […]

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Singapore Issues Advisory as Delhi Pollution Worsens

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Singapore’s High Commission has issued a travel and health advisory for its citizens in Delhi as air pollution levels in the national capital continue to remain in the severe category. The advisory follows a sharp deterioration in air quality, with the Air Quality Index staying at hazardous levels for prolonged periods, raising serious health concerns. […]

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AQI Levels Trigger Health Concerns in Delhi

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Several countries, including Singapore, the United Kingdom and Canada, have issued travel advisories cautioning their citizens about deteriorating air quality in Delhi as pollution levels remain in the severe category. The advisories come amid a sharp rise in the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI), with prolonged periods of hazardous air posing serious health risks.

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Heavy Fog Alert Issued for Northern India Flyers

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a heavy fog alert for several parts of northern India, warning that dense fog and low visibility could disrupt flight operations in the coming days. The advisory is particularly relevant for major airports such as Delhi, where winter fog regularly affects early morning and late-night flights. Passengers have […]

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Delhi to Implement School Fee Regulation Act Soon

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

The Delhi government is set to implement the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act in the coming months, aiming to regulate fees charged by private unaided schools and curb arbitrary hikes. Officials said the law, which was passed earlier this year, will soon be operational after the finalisation of rules […]