#RealtyNewsRoundUp: Delhi Records Season's Worst Air Quality; Experts Warn Of Further Dip During Diwali

Delhi recorded its worst air quality of the season on Nov 5, ahead of Diwali, when pollution levels reached eight times the permissible limit and inched towards 'severe plus emergency' category due to a change in wind direction and rampant stubble burning in neighbouring states. According to a warning issued by Centre-run System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the national capital's air quality is expected to deteriorate to 'severe plus emergency' category after Diwali and it will be "bad" on November 8 even if "partial toxic crackers" are burned compared to last year.

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The Ghaziabad Development Authority has been fined of Rs 30 lakh by the Central Pollution Control Board for allegedly violating construction site norms. The penalty was levied by the committee in four different instances of violations- at Vasundhara flyover, Sahibabad and Bopra-Loni Road.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate the 136-km Kundli-Maneser-Palwal (KMP) expressway on November 17 or 18. The decision was taken during a meeting between Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Prime Minister Modi. KMP Expressway will improve connectivity to industrial towns like Maneser, Sohna, Dharuhera, Bawal and Bhiwadi in Haryana without entering Delhi.

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Maharashtra government has enrolled as many as 11 lakh construction site labourers under the Atal Vishwakarma Sanman Yojana — a scheme launched for their betterment and safety. According to the central government’s estimate, as many as 27 lakh labourers work at construction sites in the state, remaining 16 lakh labourers would be registered in another 15 days.

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Source: Media Reports