GRAP-1 imposed in Delhi-NCR: Full list of restrictions, bans and permitted activitiesDelhi-NCR has entered Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality dropped to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 208. T...
19 May, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
CAQM decides against imposing GRAP in Delhi despite air quality slipping to poor categoryDelhi-NCR's air quality dipped into the 'poor' category, with the AQI reaching 266 due to an early morning dust storm. However, the Commiss...
03 Apr, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
GRAP-4 curbs reimposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality turns 'severe'Delhi's air quality has worsened to the 'severe' category. Authorities have now enforced Stage 4 restrictions under the Graded Response Act...
17 Jan, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Gurugram changes office timings amid severe pollution: Check new government and private office rulesGurugram administration has altered office timings for state government and municipal bodies. This decision follows the implementation of S...
21 Dec, 2025, 07.53 PM IST
Delhi Air Quality nears 500 today: GRAP stage 4 comes into force; check what’s allowed and what’s notDelhi AQI Today: Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'severe' category with an AQI of 462, prompting the CAQM to enforce GRAP Stage 4 emer...
14 Dec, 2025, 08.46 PM IST
Delhi pollution: GRAP-IV imposed in national capital, neighbouring areas as AQI crosses 450Delhi-NCR has implemented the strictest curbs under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan as air quality deteriorates sharply. The Co...
13 Dec, 2025, 08.06 PM IST
Delhi-NCR pollution: GRAP-IV imposed as AQI crosses 450; check what's allowed and what's restrictedDelhi and NCR are facing the strictest curbs under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan as air quality worsened significantly. Autho...
13 Dec, 2025, 07.59 PM IST
Delhi Pollution: Centre's air quality panel revokes GRAP-III curbs after a dip in pollution levels seen in Delhi-NCROn Friday, the Central government's Commission for Air Quality Management lifted the GRAP-III restrictions in Delhi-NCR after a drop in pol...
17 Jan, 2025, 07.01 PM IST
Delhi Air pollution: GRAP IV measures except relating to schools will continue to operate till December 2, says SCThe court strongly criticised the Delhi government, police, and other authorities for failing to prevent the entry of lorries into the city...
28 Nov, 2024, 05.36 PM IST
Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' category; AQI touches 278Delhi experienced a slight improvement in air quality as it dipped to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 278 on Monday. However, several ar...
25 Nov, 2024, 07.41 AM IST
Delhi is currently breathing air that's 60 times more toxic than WHO limit: ReportIndia's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice as worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the W...
18 Nov, 2024, 04.03 PM IST
Delhi pollution: Grap-I restrictions start today; Here's what is allowed and what's bannedThe Centre’s air pollution control panel has asked Delhi-NCR state governments to start the first stage of the Graded Response Action Plan....
15 Oct, 2024, 10.30 AM IST
First stage of anti-pollution plan activated in Delhi-NCRThe Centre's air pollution control panel directed Delhi-NCR states to enforce Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as Delhi's ...
14 Oct, 2024, 10.17 PM IST
At AQI of 310, air quality in Delhi continues to remain in 'very poor' categoryAir quality in Delhi remains 'very poor' with an AQI of 310, prompting continued caution despite slight improvement. GRAP restrictions ease...
21 Nov, 2023, 11.51 AM IST
Delhi breathes easier as GRAP-4 lifted, but 'stay vigilant': Environment Minister Gopal Rai, with GRAP-3 still in placeGopal Rai, during the press conference, emphasised that all three phases of GRAP 1, GRAP 2 and GRAP 3 are still to be implemented in Delhi....
19 Nov, 2023, 02.59 PM IST
Delhi pollution: Why drastic GRAP IV rules still hang fire even as citizens chokeLike every year in the recent past, Delhi is choking this year too as a deadly haze and accompanying noxious fumes spread their ghastly win...
04 Nov, 2023, 12.16 PM IST
GRAP in Noida from October 1: Ban on firecrackers to old vehicles, here are all detailsThe Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) will implement the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to tackle rising pollution levels f...
19 Sep, 2023, 05.32 PM IST