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Campus AQI Approaches ‘Very Poor’ 300 level, Days After Admin Refuses Online Classes
Following the administration’s decision to reject online classes , an email sent by the Campus Life Ministry (CLM) on October 23rd mentioned that, based on past trends, the administration anticipates that “the air quality will naturally improve in the coming days.” However, ten days later, on Saturday, 1st November, 2025, Ashoka’s Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 291 at 11:00 am. This is the highest recorded level in the University this year, since January 15th, 2025, which
Ananya Mahnot
Nov 1


Administration Refuses Hybrid Classes Amidst Post-Diwali AQI Surge in Sonipat
Despite a spike in AQI in Delhi-NCR, Dean of Academic Affairs Bikram Phookun and Vice-Chancellor Somak Raychaudhury have decided against online or hybrid classes, as confirmed in an email to faculty members on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025. In the coming week, however, certain faculty members decided to conduct online classes. About a month prior to Diwali, Campus Life Ministry (CLM) consolidated a smog-week proposal following a student survey with over 800 responses. They pro
Ananya Mahnot
Oct 28


Sprinklers, Non-Recycled Water and Smoke: Smog weeks at Ashoka University
The various measures Ashoka University uses to combat the hazardous air quality in the Delhi-NCR region during the winter months.


All The Smoke: How ABA 8.0 got delayed
Arjun Vinod (UG '27) covers the postponement of ABA 8.0 due to smog and air quality issues.
Arjun Vinod
Nov 20, 2024


Politics in Picture: Ashoka Battles the Smog Apocalypse
Year on Year: The Smog Conundrum Continues
Anandi Gupta
Nov 19, 2024
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