NDMC imposes Rs 50,000 fine for dust pollution at construction sites amid poor air quality in DelhiNDMC is cracking down on construction sites violating dust control rules as Delhi faces severe air quality issues. GRAP Stage 1 has been im...
2023: As India gasps for breath, NGT cracks whip to spur authorities strive for cleaner air, waterA highlight of the tribunal's directions involved restoring the pristine sanctity of rivers, many of which are venerated entities like the ...
NGT asks several states to make 'further efforts', 'fully utilise' funds to improve air qualityThe NGT directed multiple states to maximize efforts in improving air quality, emphasizing efficient use of funds from NCAP and the 15th Fi...
Delhi air quality remains 'severe' for fourth consecutive day, AQI at 410The SAFAR-India data revealed that air quality in the Lodhi Road area was at 385 (Very Poor), while in the Delhi University area, it was at...
Stubble burning in UP, Haryana major contributors to Delhi's air pollution than farm fires in Punjab: AAP's Gopal RaiFor the fourth consecutive day, the air quality in Delhi remained in the 'Severe' category on Sunday. According to the data issued by SAFAR...
Delhi continues to gasp as air quality remains 'severe' for 3rd straight day this week; AQI at 504SAFAR-India reported that the overall air quality index (AQI) for the national capital was 504, classifying it as 'severe.' At the Indira G...
Deteriorating air quality in Delhi, violations of GRAP: NGT issues notices, seeks reports from authorities"We deem it proper to implead the following authorities in the matter -- chief secretary, Delhi, member-secretary, Delhi Pollution Control ...
SC upholds Delhi govt order banning sale, use and storage of firecrackersThe Supreme Court has refused to interfere with Delhi government's ban on the sale and usage of firecrackers. The ban, aimed at combating h...
Firecrackers, farm fires make Delhi's air quality 'severe'; relief likelyThe air quality had turned "severe" on Saturday evening with stubble burning accounting for 32 per cent of Delhi's PM2.5 pollution, but fir...
Delhi's air quality 'very poor', likely to become 'severe' on night of DiwaliThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) said a fresh western disturbance was likely to increase the wind speed and improve the air qualit...
Air pollution: Ban on fire crackers not required in Punjab, NGT told"In view of the above stated facts and after due consideration of the matter in the background of COVID-19 pandemic, it is respectfully app...
Install assessed air quality monitoring stations within a year: NGT to states
Smoke from stubble burning in neighbouring states causing 'severe' pollution in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal"The smoke has started affecting Delhi's air quality. We have been taking every possible step to check it," Kejriwal tweeted.
Stubble burning: NGT summons chief secretaries of four statesDelhi’s air quality improved slightly on Monday, managing barely to be in the ‘very poor’ category after being in ‘severe’ category for thr...
Trucks enter city as LG Anil Baijal lifts ban; pollution spike likely on SaturdayThe EPCA said the measures can be lifted with "immediate effect" as the prevailing air quality does not warrant such tough action.
Over 60,000 trucks entered Delhi after expiration of banThe ban on the entry of trucks in Delhi was imposed by authorities from 11 PM on November 9 after the pollution levels touched 'severe plus...
SC okays pollution code for Delhi with mandatory odd-even during high pollutionPollution Code is said to have measures such as introduction of odd-even scheme, consider shutting schools, etc if pollution level is very ...