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Delhi HC refuses interim relief against ban on non-Delhi pre-BS-VI vehiclesDelhi High Court has refused to grant interim relief against a ban on non-Delhi-registered pre-BS-VI vehicles. This ban is imposed by the c...
Diwali firecracker curbs: SC sets two time periods for fireworks, bans bursting near hospitalsThe Supreme Court has permitted the use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali on specific dates. Firecrackers must not be used near...
Delhi's winter pollution curbs kick off with Rs 68.4 lakh in fines, 1,539 vehicles turned back on day oneThe Winter Action Plan kicked off successfully in Delhi, with enforcement teams collecting fines of Rs 68.4 lakh on day one. A total of 14,...
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' to 'hazardous', AQI touches 428Delhi is facing poor air quality with the Air Quality Index ranging from hazardous to severe. Several areas, including Akshardham Temple an...
BS-IV vehicles barred, WFH mandates, construction ban: Delhi’s winter pollution crackdown beginsDelhi has introduced measures to address winter air pollution, including vehicle restrictions and construction curbs. Many government and p...
Delhi pollution restrictions from November 1: 50% WFH, parking charges to double, vehicle curbs and more; check full list under winter action planDelhi vehicle restrictions from November 1: The Delhi government will enforce various anti-pollution measures to improve air quality from N...
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 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...
Not inclined to completely ban firecrackers, says SC; stresses implementation of ordersThe Supreme Court expressed reluctance in imposing a complete ban on firecrackers during a recent hearing. The bench indicated that effecti...
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'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...