'In 2-3 days...': SC to Modi, Kejriwal govts on air pollution, suggests lockdown

Published on Nov 13, 2021 03:07 pm IST

Taking note of the horrific levels of air pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court asked the Narendra Modi government at the Centre and the Arvind Kejriwal administration in Delhi, to consider the possibility of imposing a two-day lockdown. The top court said that only stubble burning by farmers is not responsible for the situation. Meanwhile, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) advised residents to avoid stepping out of homes, and also suggested that government and private offices cut vehicular travel by 30%. Watch the full video for more.

RELATED VIDEOS

León Wildfire: Flames Sweep Through Sosas de Laciana As Firefighters Mobilise

1:10
León Wildfire: Flames Sweep Through Sosas de Laciana As Firefighters Mobilise
Published on Sep 05, 2026 09:06 am IST

Trump threatens new ‘Pickaxe’ strike, calls war ‘small potatoes’…

8:26
Trump threatens new ‘Pickaxe’ strike, calls war ‘small potatoes’…
Published on Sep 05, 2026 08:48 am IST

Trump's Hormuz 'failure' forces Asian ally to step in?

8:16
Trump's Hormuz 'failure' forces Asian ally to step in?
Published on Sep 05, 2026 08:23 am IST

Revealed: why Donald Trump's $1 coin is causing uproar in America

4:23
Revealed: why Donald Trump's $1 coin is causing uproar in America
Published on Sep 05, 2026 08:21 am IST

Watch: Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Arrives In Ayodhya Yo Meet Ram Mandir Trust Treasurer

0:44
Watch: Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Arrives In Ayodhya Yo Meet Ram Mandir Trust Treasurer
Published on Sep 05, 2026 08:06 am IST

NATO eyes Kaliningrad, Putin wants Donbas: Russia preps for most dangerous phase

10:4
Vladimir Putin reportedly believes Russia must capture the remaining Donbas fortress belt before ending the Ukraine war
Published on Sep 05, 2026 12:40 am IST
Hindustantimes wants to start sending you push notifications. Click allow to subscribe