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Nov-Jan ban on non-Delhi vehicles below BS-VI standards to be in force every yearDelhi government plans to ban non-Delhi-registered vehicles below BS-VI emission standards beginning November 1. This ban will continue ann...
Stubble burning cases cross 3,000 mark in Punjab; Tarn Taran tops listPunjab has recorded 3,144 incidents of stubble burning between September 15 and November 6, with Tarn Taran as the highest contributor. Fin...
SC questions recurring Delhi-NCR pollution, flags vehicle emissions as major contributorThe Supreme Court has raised concerns over recurring air pollution in Delhi-NCR, identifying vehicular emissions as a major contributor and...
Diwali 2026: You can't control outdoor air pollution, but 6 things you can do to improve indoor air quality during Diwali firecracker season without an air purifierDiwali festivities, while joyous, often contribute to heightened air pollution from firecrackers and outdoor emissions. To combat indoor ai...
Delhi pollution: Supreme Court to go by expert opinion on plea for online classes if AQI risesSupreme Court is evaluating expert opinions concerning potential school closures amid worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR. The average Air Q...
Happy polluted Diwali! Get ready for severe air pollution as AQI monitoring agency sounds warning this yearDelhi AQI News: Get ready for severely polluted Delhi this year as the national capital is likely to face severe air pollution this year, w...
2,787 cases of stubble burning recorded in Punjab, fines totaling Rs 46.10 lakh imposedIn Punjab, 2,787 incidents of paddy stubble burning were recorded as of November 5. The Punjab Pollution Control Board conducted field insp...
Delhi's AQI 'very poor' for fourth day, set to get 'severe'The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 369 at 4 pm on Thursday, compared to 377 recorded at the same time on Wednesday, accor...
Punjab government 'misleading' people on issue of stubble burning: Manjinder Singh SirsaDelhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa criticized the Punjab government for misleading the public regarding stubble burning, link...
Delhi AQI today: National capital's air remains toxic, crosses 400 AQI mark in Jahangirpuri, IIT Delhi and other regionsDelhi AQI news: Delhi continues to experience severe air quality, recording an average Air Quality Index of 368. High pollution levels are ...
Air quality worsens in Delhi-NCR: CAQM sends team to Bathinda, steps up Punjab monitoringThe Commission for Air Quality Management has called an urgent review meeting with Punjab officials after a surge in paddy stubble burning ...
CAQM takes serious view of spurt in farm fires in PunjabThe Commission for Air Quality Management held a meeting regarding the high incidence of farm fires in Punjab. Recent data indicated a sign...
Delhi air turns hazardous; AQI touches 605, GRAP-II vehicle curb enforced at Gurgaon borderDelhi AQI: Among the worst-affected locations, Punjabi Bagh recorded an AQI of 452, followed by Dhaula Kuan at 417, ITO at 418, RK Puram at...
GRAP II imposed in Delhi with immediate effect amid 'very poor' air quality; check key restrictionsGRAP Stage II has been implemented in Delhi-NCR due to a significant decline in air quality. The Commission for Air Quality Management repo...
Delhi witnesses AQI spike ahead of Diwali; GRAP II kicks inAccording to the air quality forecast provided by IMD/IITM, Delhi's overall air quality is likely to stay in the 'Very Poor' category in th...
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...
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...
Union agriculture minister launches campaign to promote sustainable farmingUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has inaugurated the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan,' a campaign dedicated to advancing sustainable f...
For Delhi's air, nip pollutants in the budDelhi government's new initiative involves private sector and startups to deploy pollution-reducing technologies in high-pollution areas. P...
Delhi's pollution battle could face another challenge: Punjab records more stubble fires than last year as paddy harvesting gathers pacePunjab recorded 174 stubble-burning incidents between September 15 and October 13, 2026, up from 134 during the same period last year. Sate...