2 min readNew DelhiNov 7, 2026 05:14 PM ISTDelhi govt tightened curbs to address deteriorating pollution levels, announcing ban on non-BS VI private vehicle registered outside Delhi (Representative image/AI generated)The Delhi Directorate of Education has directed all government and private schools to conduct classes up to class 5 in hybrid mode in view of worsening air quality in the national capital.Read | As Delhi-NCR braces for hybrid classes, parents face another pollution breakThe directive, issued Friday, applies to all government, government-aided and unaided recognised private schools under the Directorate of Education, as well as those run by the NDMC, MCD and Delhi Cantonment Board.All the government and private schools in Delhi will conduct classes up to class 5 in hybrid mode, allowing students to attend either in person or online, it stated.According to the circular, the decision was taken in compliance with the Commission for Air Quality Management’s (CAQM) order invoking all actions under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect across Delhi-NCR.The CAQM on Friday imposed stage three measures in Delhi-NCR under the GRAP. The city’s AQI is in the “very poor” category on Saturday with a reading of 364, as per CBCP’s Sameer App.The directorate has also asked school heads to immediately inform parents and guardians about the arrangement.Deputy Directors of Education (DDEs) across districts and zones have been asked to visit schools under their jurisdiction to ensure that the directions are implemented smoothly. Tags:travel restrictionsAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogRamayana Part 1 Box Office Collection Day 2 LIVE Updates: Ranbir Kapoor film yet to surpass Animal, earns Rs 221 cr worldwide41 minutes agoIsrael Election Results LIVE Updates: President Herzog says Eisenkot’s lead doesn’t guarantee mandate54 minutes agoIndia vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Live Score: Match called off, IND wins by 4 runs on DLS method and take 2-0 lead2 hours agoIndia News Live Updates, 6 November 2026: Delivery worker injured in blast at Ghaziabad police outpost2 hours agoIndia News Highlights, 06 November 2026: 1 killed, 6 critically injured in fire at Oil India facility in Assam20 hours agoAdvertisement