Delhi CM Atishi declares public vacation on Chhat Pooja, colleges to be closed(Consultant picture)
The chief minister made the announcement in her official X web page. “I am happy to inform you that the Delhi government has decided that there will be a holiday on 7 November for the festival of Chhath, so that all the brothers and sisters of Purvanchal can celebrate the festival with pomp and show,” she wrote in Hindi.
The official order hooked up to the put up reads, ‘Chhat Pooja’ is a crucial competition for the individuals of NCT of Delhi. Accordingly, the federal government of NCT of Delhi has determined to declare seventh November, 2024 as public vacation on account of ‘Chhat Pooja’.
Delhi’s air continues to be ‘very poor’
Most areas within the capital recorded an Air High quality Index (AQI) over 350 on Sunday, elevating well being issues for residents.
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The AQI of Delhi was recorded at 364 at 7 am on Sunday, in accordance with the Central Air pollution Management Board (CPCB).
New Moti Bagh recorded an AQI of 352, RK Puram at 380, Vivek Vihar at 388, Dwarka Sector 8 at 385, and Lodhi Street at 330. All these areas reported ‘very poor’ air high quality ranges.
The AQI in Nehru Nagar and Anand Vihar remained within the “Severe” class on Sunday, with 431 and 427 AQI recorded at 7.00 am. In Burari, the AQI stood at 385.
An AQI is taken into account as “poor” between 200 and 300, “very poor” at 301-400, “severe” at 401-450 and 450 and above, is “severe plus.”
As per the rules by the Fee for Air High quality Administration (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas, state governments within the NCR can resolve to discontinue bodily courses in colleges and conduct on-line courses if the air high quality drops to the extreme class (401-450).
As of now, there isn’t any authorities order relating to closure of colleges on Monday in Delhi.
(With inputs from ANI)