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MCD races against October 31 deadline to operationalise multi-lane free-flow toll system at 20 Delhi entry pointsThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi is installing a multi-lane free flow tolling system at major entry points. The aim is to ease traffic co...
MCD to hire 1,066 staff for mosquito control; clears Rs 923.6 crore for road-sweeping projectThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi has authorized the hiring of 1,066 contractual staff to enhance efforts against mosquito-borne diseases,...
Delhi-NCR pollution: CAQM orders construction ban, 50% work-from-home from November 5 to 20The Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented a ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR from November 5 to 20. This measure...
Delhi gears up for pollution curbs from Nov 1; vehicle restrictions, construction ban among measuresDelhi is preparing to implement various measures aimed at reducing air pollution starting from November 1. Restrictions on certain vehicles...
Delhi traffic restrictions on October 31 for Run for Unity: Routes, diversions, timings and commuter advisoryTraffic restrictions will be implemented in Delhi for the 'Run for Unity' event scheduled on October 31. The event commemorates the 151st b...
Delhi air pollution: How to fight toxic air and protect the city’s trees amid worsening air qualityDelhi's escalating pollution crisis has dire implications for both its inhabitants and its trees. Toxic air diminishes chlorophyll producti...
Mumbai, India's financial hub is losing its coastal edge as pollution surgesMumbai has faced unusually poor air quality throughout October as the average air quality index has sharply increased. According to data, t...
Delhi vehicle entry rules: When will new GRAP restrictions begin? Check which vehicles are allowed and which are notBeginning November 1, 2026, the government of Delhi will impose new vehicle entry restrictions aimed at reducing air pollution levels. To g...
Bengal warns of strict action for firecracker norms violations, urges people to exercise restraintThe West Bengal government is initiating strict measures against firecracker violations during Kali Puja and Diwali. Authorities emphasize ...
Delhi's pollution puzzle: New study to reveal what's changed in a decadeA comprehensive study will evaluate how pollution sources in Delhi have changed over the past decade. This initiative employs high-resoluti...
Delhi vs Mumbai air pollution: Delhi’s air quality deteriorates at slowest pace in 7 years, Mumbai pollution doublesDelhi has recorded its slowest seasonal deterioration in air quality in seven years, while Mumbai’s pollution has significantly increased. ...
Delhi's decades-long battle against air pollution: From dusty skies to AI-powered monitoringDelhi has faced significant air pollution issues, prompting numerous studies and legal actions over the decades. Interventions such as the ...
Pakistan's Lahore becomes the world's most polluted city as AQI hits hazardous 410Lahore was ranked the world's most polluted city on Friday after its AQI reached 410, a hazardous level, according to IQAir. The platform r...
Delhi Metro adds extra weekday trips as GRAP-I kicks in from October 22 to combat air pollutionThe Delhi Metro will run 20 additional weekday train trips from October 22 after GRAP-I was implemented across Delhi-NCR to tackle worsenin...
Delhi-NCR Grap-1 restrictions: From crackdown on diesel vehicles to traffic curbs, check full list of restrictions and other detailsDelhi pollution news: Delhi-NCR's air quality has declined into the poor category, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to a...
Delhi-NCR invokes GRAP-I as AQI rises to 244, air quality likely to remain ‘poor’The Commission for Air Quality Management has invoked Stage-I of GRAP across Delhi-NCR after Delhi’s AQI rose sharply from 179 on October 2...
Delhi’s winter pollution countdown begins: Three new restrictions to be introduced after AQI rises to 179 after DussehraDelhi's AQI has risen to 179 ahead of the winter pollution season, with forecasts pointing to poor air quality. The government has announce...
Dussehra haze hangs over Delhi as air quality slips into 'poor' zoneDelhi experienced its first 'poor' air quality day this season after the Dussehra celebrations concluded. The Air Quality Index surged to 2...
Delhi to ban non-BS-VI vehicles from November 1 as winter pollution plan kicks inDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced vehicle restrictions for BS-VI emission standard non-compliant vehicles starting November 1. The...
DPCC floats tenders for pollution-control technologies at 40 Delhi sitesThe Delhi Pollution Control Committee has invited e-tenders to address air pollution at 40 identified sites. This initiative includes a bud...