Telangana News

The air pollution in Delhi took new heights, due to the recent Diwali celebrations. Around 1,700 primary schools under the three municipal corporations in Delhi have been ordered to shut down today, due to high air pollution levels in the city.

South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) Leader of the House, Subhash Arya said, "The decision was taken on Friday at a meeting in the wake of severe pollution that the residents of Delhi are facing. We have decided to keep the schools closed on Saturday, as the smog is worse during morning hours."

"We are deeply concerned about high levels of pollution since Diwali in Delhi. The Corporation has been working on an action plan to overcome the problem of pollution. The Additional Commissioner will monitor the implementation of the plan," he added.

Going strictly against burning of the garbage, Arya said, "The SDMC is striving hard to impose ban on burning of garbage. In case any employee of the Corporation is found burning garbage strict action will be taken against him."

He even appealed to the citizens, social organizations and RWAs to come forward to curb the rising pollution. "It may be mentioned that as per the National Green Tribunal's orders to take action against burning and throwing of garbage in open, the Corporation has instructed for imposition of Rs 5,000 fine," Arya said.