Schools opening updates: Online or physical classes in Delhi-NCR? Air quality body issues order
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Schools opening updates: Online or physical classes in Delhi-NCR? Air quality body issues order

India TV News  

In compliance with the Supreme Court’s directives, giving relaxation in restrictions under Stage-III and Stage-IV of the GRAP, the Commission for Air Quality Management on Monday ordered that state governments in the NCR shall ensure that all classes up to 12th standard are conducted in a “Hybrid” mode i.e., both in “physical” and also in an “online”, wherever online mode is feasible. In compliance with the CAQM order, the Directorate of Education, Government of Delhi issued directions to heads of all government, government-aided, unaided recognised private schools of Directorate of Education, NDMC, MCD and Delhi Cantonment Board regarding conducting classes in hybrid mode for students of all classes with immediate effect till further orders. SC asks CAQM to consider restarting physical classes The development comes hours after the apex court asked the CAQM in the national capital region and adjoining areas to consider restarting physical classes in schools and colleges noting students were being deprived of mid-day meals and lacked wherewithal to attend virtual classes. "The commission has all the powers under Section 12 of the CAQM Act 2021 to issue directions to various authorities to take several measures to ensure that persons in the category of labour, daily workers, etc., do not suffer," the bench said.

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Anti-pollution curbs heightened as air quality deteriorates in Delhi-NCR
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12 hours, 37 minutes ago

Anti-pollution curbs heightened as air quality deteriorates in Delhi-NCR

The Hindu  

As the air quality deteriorated in Delhi-NCR, the Centre on Thursday banned construction and demolition activities, plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars, and shifted classes for students up to grade five to hybrid mode. The measures are part of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan, a set of short-term emergency measures to reduce air pollution imposed …

Air quality panel seeks action plans to reduce dust pollution in Delhi-NCR
1 day, 8 hours ago

Air quality panel seeks action plans to reduce dust pollution in Delhi-NCR

India Today  

The Commission for Air Quality Management has issued a framework to reduce dust pollution in the Delhi-NCR region and its nearby areas. The panel has directed Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan to prepare area-specific action plans to control dust pollution for 2025. The directives include essential measures such as regular road sweeping, the greening of roadsides, and strict dust …

CAQM removes Grap 3 curbs as air quality picks up in Delhi
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4 days, 14 hours ago

CAQM removes Grap 3 curbs as air quality picks up in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Sunday lifted the restrictions under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan in National Capital Region, citing an improvement in the air quality. The deterioration last week was attributed to a combination of dense fog, low atmospheric mixing height, weak winds, and unfavourable meteorological conditions, which trapped pollutants closer to the surface, …

Delhi air quality improves: GRAP Stage 3 revoked, here's what is allowed and what is not
5 days, 8 hours ago

Delhi air quality improves: GRAP Stage 3 revoked, here's what is allowed and what is not

India TV News  

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Sunday announced its decision to lift anti-pollution measures under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan after air quality in Delhi and surrounding regions shown improvement in past couple of days. Furthermore, the CAQM stated that forecasts indicate a continued decline in pollution levels, with the air quality expected to drop from …

Grap 3 measures are back as AQI worsens amid fog
6 days, 14 hours ago

Grap 3 measures are back as AQI worsens amid fog

Hindustan Times  

A sharp worsening of Delhi’s air pollution continued Friday, with the air quality index plunging deeper into the “very poor” category, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to implement Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan across the National Capital Region. The deterioration over the past two days has been attributed to a combination of dense fog, low …

Stage 3 GRAP restrictions imposed in Delhi-NCR as air pollution worsens
6 days, 19 hours ago

Stage 3 GRAP restrictions imposed in Delhi-NCR as air pollution worsens

India TV News  

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Friday revived the third phase of the Graded Response Action Plan across Delhi and NCR as air pollution levels soared. "In an effort to prevent further deterioration of the air quality and in pursuance of the Hon'ble Supreme Court's directives, the Sub Committee on GRAP hereby decides to invoke ALL actions under Stage-III …

Toxic smog blankets Delhi as severe air pollution disrupts daily life and travel
1 week ago

Toxic smog blankets Delhi as severe air pollution disrupts daily life and travel

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The live pollution rankings published by Swiss air quality …

Delhi saw 209 days of moderate or better air quality in 2024, best since 2018
1 week, 2 days ago

Delhi saw 209 days of moderate or better air quality in 2024, best since 2018

India Today  

With a significant improvement in Delhi's air quality in the last few days of December, the city marked a notable milestone in 2024 in terms of average annual Air Quality Index with 209 days recorded in moderate or better categories, official data suggests. According to the Commission for Air Quality Management, Delhi recorded its second-best average AQI since the panel's …

Delhi logs 209 'good to moderate' air quality days in 2024; highest since 2018
1 week, 2 days ago

Delhi logs 209 'good to moderate' air quality days in 2024; highest since 2018

India TV News  

Good news for Delhiites ahead of 2025, a data released by the Commission for Air Quality Management shows that the National Capital recorded 209 'good to moderate' air quality days in 2024, the highest since 2018. Delhi records highest 'good to moderate' air quality days since 2018 As per the CAQM data, the number of 'good to moderate' air quality …

End-of-life vehicles may soon be refused fuel in Delhi to curb air pollution
1 week, 2 days ago

End-of-life vehicles may soon be refused fuel in Delhi to curb air pollution

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Do you still drive an end-of-life vehicle in the Delhi-national capital region? The government has set up a panel to craft a comprehensive strategy, potentially including banning commercial vehicles with engines below BS-VI from entering Delhi, to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR, they said, requesting not to be identified. This comes against the backdrop of poor air quality …

Delhi records cleanest December since start of air quality compilation
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1 week, 3 days ago

Delhi records cleanest December since start of air quality compilation

Hindustan Times  

Strong consistent winds in the first half of December, followed by record-breaking rainfall in the second half of the month has seen Delhi record an average air quality index of 294 this month, making it Delhi’s cleanest December since AQI was launched in 2015, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data. Further, the month also recorded six days of …

Delhi pollution: Stage 3 of GRAP revoked, Stages 1 and 2 to ply in national capital. Here’s what changes
1 week, 6 days ago

Delhi pollution: Stage 3 of GRAP revoked, Stages 1 and 2 to ply in national capital. Here’s what changes

Live Mint  

Delhi pollution: The Commission for Air Quality Management has revoked Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR. The Commission, responsible for strategizing air pollution mitigation in Delhi-NCR, in a statement said, "Delhi's air quality has shifted from the 'severe' category to the 'poor' range. According to Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi's air quality stood at 334 at …

Central air quality panel relaxes curbs as pollution declines in Delhi
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Central air quality panel relaxes curbs as pollution declines in Delhi

The Hindu  

The Central panel tasked with improving the air quality in Delhi-National Capital Region on Tuesday lifted its most stringent curbs amid a dip in pollution levels. The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas had reimposed Stage IV restrictions under its Graded Response Action Plan on December 16 after the city’s pollution levels nosedived sharply from a …

CAQM revokes Stage 4 of Grap as air improves to ‘very poor’ in the Capital
2 weeks, 2 days ago

CAQM revokes Stage 4 of Grap as air improves to ‘very poor’ in the Capital

Hindustan Times  

The Commission for Air Quality Management revoked Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan for the National Capital Region on Thursday after Delhi’s air improved to the “very poor” category on Tuesday, aided by stronger winds and the withdrawal of a western disturbance. Winds are expected to pick up again over the next two days before another WD influences …

Delhi-NCR pollution: GRAP Stage IV revoked as air quality improves; what’s allowed and what’s not
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi-NCR pollution: GRAP Stage IV revoked as air quality improves; what’s allowed and what’s not

Live Mint  

Amid a dip in pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, the Centre's panel on air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management, on Tuesday revoked Stage IV curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan. The decision comes after Delhi's Air Quality Index improved to 369 or ‘Very Poor’ at 4 pm on December 24, down from a peak of 401 or ‘Severe’ …

Delhi Pollution: GRAP-4 Measures Revoked As Air Quality Improves Amid Light Rains
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi Pollution: GRAP-4 Measures Revoked As Air Quality Improves Amid Light Rains

ABP News  

Delhi Pollution: The Commission for Air Quality Management has revoked Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan across the National Capital Region. The Commission for Air Quality Management revoked Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan across NCR. Earlier in the day, Delhi’s air quality was reported to be in the ‘severe’ category, with an average AQI of …

Centre's air quality panel revokes GRAP stage 4 curbs amid dip in pollution levels in Delhi-NCR
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Centre's air quality panel revokes GRAP stage 4 curbs amid dip in pollution levels in Delhi-NCR

India TV News  

Delhi-NCR pollution: The Commission for Air Quality Management on Tuesday revoked stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan across Delhi-NCR amid a dip in pollution levels. Delhi air quality predicts to improve further Delhi's air pollution levels showed improvement on Tuesday, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index recorded at 369 by 4 pm. Stage 4, the most stringent …

Delhi's ‘severe’ air quality unchanged despite drizzle
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi's ‘severe’ air quality unchanged despite drizzle

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's air quality on Monday remained in the ‘severe category’ with an AQI of 406 for the second day in a row, despite light rain in the morning, reported news agency PTI. Vehicles ply on roads amid the fog on a cold winter day, in New Delhi on Monday Some areas such as Anand Vihar recorded an AQI as high …

Light rainfall brings chills to Delhi as cold wave looms, air quality remains ‘severe’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Light rainfall brings chills to Delhi as cold wave looms, air quality remains ‘severe’

Live Mint  

Parts of Delhi witnessed light rainfall early Monday, with temprature being recorded at 12-14 degrees Celcius, as per the India Meteorological Department. Delhi air quality Meanwhile, the Air Quality Index in the city remained in the 'severe' category and was measured at 402 at 8:30 am as per SAFAR, the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research. AQI …

Light rain in parts of Delhi-NCR, air quality remains 'severe'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Light rain in parts of Delhi-NCR, air quality remains 'severe'

India Today  

Parts of Delhi-NCR received light rain early on Monday as the Air Quality Index in the national capital marginally improved, but remained in the 'severe' category with a reading of 400 as of 9 am. At the Safdarjung observatory, Delhi's official weather station, the minimum temperature was recorded at 8.6 degrees Celsius, a degree above normal, due to the cloud …

Delhi air pollution: AQI back to ‘severe’ as cold wave continues to grip national capital | Updates
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI back to ‘severe’ as cold wave continues to grip national capital | Updates

Hindustan Times  

Delhi AQI today: After improving to ‘very poor’ category, the air quality index in Delhi has once again slipped to ‘severe’, with the AQI of 427 at 7am on Sunday. Delhi's AQI has been consistently deteriorating since last Sunday due to a drop in windspeed, making it the worst since December 2021. Delhi's AQI on Sunday morning: Anand Vihar: 427 …

Delhi's AQI improves after 3 days, to jump back to ‘severe’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi's AQI improves after 3 days, to jump back to ‘severe’

Hindustan Times  

The Capital woke up to a relatively improved air on Saturday after a streak of four “severe” air days, however, forecasts suggest the respite is short-lived. The 24-hour average air quality index on Saturday was recorded at 370 at 4pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s daily national bulletin. The India Meteorological Department’s forecast shows the air quality will …

Delhi cold wave: People take refuge at night shelters as temperature dips in Delhi
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi cold wave: People take refuge at night shelters as temperature dips in Delhi

The Hindu  

Delhi continued to be the most polluted place in India — for the fourth consecutive day — with the overall air quality of the national capital continuing to be in the “severe” category on Thursday morning, according to official data. Delhi’s overall 24-hour average air quality index was 450 at 9 a.m. on Thursday, as per the Central Pollution Control …

Delhi's air quality remains 'severe', thick smog envelopes city | Check IMD's prediction
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi's air quality remains 'severe', thick smog envelopes city | Check IMD's prediction

India TV News  

A thick layer of fog covered parts of Delhi as the minimum temperature in the national capital was recorded at 7 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality in Delhi remained in the severe category with 423 AQI on Thursday morning. Delhi's air quality nears 'severe plus' Meanwhile, pollution levels in Delhi …

No relief from toxic air despite curbs in force
3 weeks, 1 day ago

No relief from toxic air despite curbs in force

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi residents woke up to another day of toxic air quality on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index hovering above 440 in the “severe” category, even as Graded Response Action Plan IV restrictions remained in effect across the capital and NCR. Of the 37 monitoring stations listed on the Sameer app, which provides hourly updates on the …

Delhi curbs industrial activities and limits offices to 50% capacity as air quality plummets
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi curbs industrial activities and limits offices to 50% capacity as air quality plummets

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Delhi’s air quality has plunged …

Delhi's pollution worsens as Air Quality Index enters 'severe plus' category
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi's pollution worsens as Air Quality Index enters 'severe plus' category

India Today  

Delhi's pollution took a turn for the worse on Wednesday evening as the Air Quality Index breached the 450-mark, which falls in the 'severe plus' category, with the overall reading at 450. Nehru Nagar and Wazirpur were the worst-affected areas, followed by Rohini, Anand Vihar and Punjabi Bagh, according to CPCB's Sameer app, which provides hourly updates on air quality …

Delhi Airport issues advisory to flyers amid spike in air pollution; AQI hits ’severe plus’ category in some areas
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi Airport issues advisory to flyers amid spike in air pollution; AQI hits ’severe plus’ category in some areas

Live Mint  

The Delhi Airport issued has an advisory as air quality deteriorated further in the national capital on Tuesday. The update came less than a day after the Central air quality panel for Delhi-NCR imposed Stage IV curbs under a revamped pollution control plan. Air quality in the national capital region plunged into the ‘severe’ category on Tuesday morning — with …

Which Restrictions Are Back In Delhi As GRAP Stage 4 Reimposed Amid 'Severe' Air Quality?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Which Restrictions Are Back In Delhi As GRAP Stage 4 Reimposed Amid 'Severe' Air Quality?

ABP News  

Delhi AQI: Fresh restrictions under GRAP Stage 4 were imposed in Delhi as the air quality deteriorated further, breaching the 400 mark and dipping into the 'Severe' category. GRAP Stage 4 In Delhi-NCR: What Is Allowed Under GRAP Stage 4, here is what remains permitted: Essential Vehicles: Trucks carrying essential commodities or providing essential services can continue to operate. GRAP …

Delhi's air quality ‘severe’ at over 420 as GRAP 4 returns | Check area-wise AQI
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi's air quality ‘severe’ at over 420 as GRAP 4 returns | Check area-wise AQI

Hindustan Times  

Delhi woke up to an ‘severe’ category air quality on Tuesday, with the overall AQI at 421 at around 8 am, according to the central government's Sameer app, which provides hourly updates on the National Air Quality Index. The Air Quality Index of other cities in the National Capital Region was no better, with Greater Noida recording an AQI of …

Delhi’s air quality in ‘severe’ category, minimum temperature hits 5.9 degree Celsius | Know weather forecast
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi’s air quality in ‘severe’ category, minimum temperature hits 5.9 degree Celsius | Know weather forecast

India TV News  

On Tuesday morning, the air quality in Delhi remained in the 'critical' range, with the Air Quality Index at 427 and the minimum temperature falling to 5.9 degrees Celsius, two degrees above normal. Air quality reaches hazardous levels Of the 35 air monitoring stations in the capital, 28 recorded air quality in the 'severe' category, with some stations at AQI …

Delhi air quality dips, GRAP-IV curbs reimposed: What's allowed and what's not
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi air quality dips, GRAP-IV curbs reimposed: What's allowed and what's not

India Today  

On Monday, the Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR imposed Stage 4 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan as part of the winter air pollution control measures. Delhi's air quality further deteriorated, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index rising from 379 at 4 pm to over 400 by 10 pm. However, with air quality improving in December, the …

Delhi pollution: Air quality slips to severe category; CAQM tightens curbs
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi pollution: Air quality slips to severe category; CAQM tightens curbs

The Hindu  

The Central panel tasked with improving air quality in the Delhi-National Capital Region on Monday once again invoked its most stringent curbs as pollution levels soared sharply over the past day due to unfavourable meteorological factors that prevented the dispersal of pollutants in air. The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas ordered the imposition of the …

Will Delhi-NCR schools go hybrid after GRAP 4 curbs imposed? What we know so far
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Will Delhi-NCR schools go hybrid after GRAP 4 curbs imposed? What we know so far

Hindustan Times  

The Commission for Air Quality Management imposed GRAP-4 restrictions in the national capital region as the air quality worsened on Monday night. “The Air Quality parameters, however, further worsened owing to a drastic reduction in the mixing layer height and continued absolute calm wind conditions over Delhi. Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index, which was 379 at 4 pm, breached …

Delhi shivers at 4.1 deg C, air quality 'very poor'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi shivers at 4.1 deg C, air quality 'very poor'

Hindustan Times  

Delhi on Monday recorded a minimum temperature of 4.5 degrees Celsius, 4.1 degrees below normal, according to the weather department. Delhi’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index was recorded at 379 at 4 pm on Monday, up from 294 in the “poor” category on Sunday. Out of 37 monitoring stations, a total of 18 recorded air quality in the “severe” category, …

GRAP III Invoked in Delhi-NCR as Pollution Rises, Schools Go Hybrid
3 weeks, 3 days ago

GRAP III Invoked in Delhi-NCR as Pollution Rises, Schools Go Hybrid

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR on Monday invoked restrictive measures under stage three of the air pollution control plan amid a sharp dip in air quality due to unfavourable meteorological conditions.Delhi's AQI stood at 367 at 2 pm. "Considering the highly unfavourable meteorological conditions including calm winds and very low mixing height leading the AQI of …

Will Delhi-NCR schools go online after GRAP III invoked? What we know so far
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Will Delhi-NCR schools go online after GRAP III invoked? What we know so far

Hindustan Times  

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Monday invoked GRAP III in the Delhi-National Capital Region after sharp rise in pollution levels amid cold wave. The CAQM stated that “the NCR state governments may also consider conducting classes for students up to Class V in a “Hybrid” mode as above in other areas in NCR.” However, the air quality panel …

GRAP-3 Reimposed In Delhi As City's AQI Back In 'Very Poor' Category, Schools To Go In Hybrid Mode Till Class 5
3 weeks, 3 days ago

GRAP-3 Reimposed In Delhi As City's AQI Back In 'Very Poor' Category, Schools To Go In Hybrid Mode Till Class 5

ABP News  

The restrictions under GRAP-III have been reimposed in Delhi as the Air Quality Index dipped to 'very poor' category, the Commission for Air Quality Management said on Monday. The schools and colleges in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Noida have been shifted back to hybrid mode for students till 5th standard in view of the GRAP III recommendations. At a …

Delhi air quality drops to 'severe' again, pollution curbs under GRAP-IV back
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi air quality drops to 'severe' again, pollution curbs under GRAP-IV back

India Today  

After a brief respite from bad air, Delhi's air quality index entered the 'severe' category yet again with the reading at 401 as authorities imposed GRAP-IV restrictions in a bid to curb worsening pollution levels. But now, with the AQI touching the 'severe' level owing to highly unfavourable meteorological conditions, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP called for an emergency meeting …

GRAP-III anti-pollution curbs back in Delhi, hybrid mode for up to Class 5
Top News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

GRAP-III anti-pollution curbs back in Delhi, hybrid mode for up to Class 5

India Today  

The Commission for Air Quality Management has again implemented phase three of the Graded Response Action Plan across Delhi-NCR on Monday following a significant rise in pollution levels. According to the revised plan, schools and colleges in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddha Nagar are mandatorily required to shift classes up to Class V to hybrid mode under GRAP …

Centre imposes GRAP III restrictions in Delhi-NCR as AQI hits 367; hybrid classes for up to Grade 5
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Centre imposes GRAP III restrictions in Delhi-NCR as AQI hits 367; hybrid classes for up to Grade 5

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR Monday invoked restrictive measures under stage three of the air pollution control plan amid a sharp dip in air quality due to unfavourable meteorological conditions. "Considering the highly unfavourable meteorological conditions including calm winds and very low mixing height leading the AQI of Delhi into the higher end of the very …

Delhi records highest number of good to moderate air quality days since 2018
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi records highest number of good to moderate air quality days since 2018

India Today  

Delhi witnessed the highest number of good to moderate air quality days in 2024 in the past six years, according to data shared by monitoring agencies. This marks the highest number of such days recorded since 2018, excluding the uniquely clear-air conditions observed during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. The rise in 'moderate' air quality days highlights a gradual improvement …

Centre tightens air pollution curbs in Delhi-NCR; allows ‘hybrid’ classes instead of shutting schools
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Centre tightens air pollution curbs in Delhi-NCR; allows ‘hybrid’ classes instead of shutting schools

The Hindu  

The Central government’s air quality monitoring panel revised the Graded Response Action Plan schedule on Saturday. Currently, measures under GRAP Stage II, invoked when the air quality index turns ‘very poor’, are in force in the national capital. Another change announced by the air quality panel is a shift to the ‘hybrid’ mode of education — conducting classes in person …

Centre revises air pollution control plan for Delhi-NCR, tightens curbs
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Centre revises air pollution control plan for Delhi-NCR, tightens curbs

The Hindu  

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR air quality has issued a revised plan to tackle winter pollution, asking states to implement stricter measures when the air quality deteriorates and making it mandatory for schools to shift to hybrid learning on days with severe air pollution. During this time, Delhi frequently enforces restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan, which categorises air …

Delhi-NCR pollution: Centre tightens curbs, revises plan to tackle winter air quality
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi-NCR pollution: Centre tightens curbs, revises plan to tackle winter air quality

Live Mint  

Air pollution curbs were strengthened on Saturday amid continued concerns in the Delhi-NCR region. Inter-state buses from the NCR states will now be stopped from entering Delhi under Stage II — previously a Stage III restriction. People with disabilities remain exempt from restrictions imposed on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars in Delhi and the districts of Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, …

Delhi air quality panel modifies pollution norms. Know new guidelines
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Delhi air quality panel modifies pollution norms. Know new guidelines

India Today  

The Commission for Air Quality Management has renotified the Graded Response Action Plan for the Delhi-NCR region following the Supreme Court's directions. The air quality panel said that the Supreme Court had asked it to consider imposing several additional measures, which are currently under Stage III of the GRAP, under the GRAP Stage II as well. The air quality panel …

Revised, stricter air pollution control plan for Delhi-NCR. Details here
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Revised, stricter air pollution control plan for Delhi-NCR. Details here

India Today  

The Centre has revised its air pollution control plan for Delhi-NCR to tackle the worsening air quality during the winter months. The new measures include mandatory hybrid learning for schools on days with severe pollution and restrictions on inter-state buses, with exceptions for electric, CNG, and BS-VI diesel vehicles. The revised plan mandates hybrid learning for schools on days with …

Air quality worsens again in Delhi, enters upper end of ‘poor’
4 weeks ago

Air quality worsens again in Delhi, enters upper end of ‘poor’

Hindustan Times  

The air quality in Delhi deteriorated significantly on Thursday and reached the higher end of the “poor” category, impacted by a drop in temperature. “Delhi’s air quality is likely to be in the ‘poor’ category from December 13 to December 15. The outlook for the subsequent six days shows the air quality is likely to be in ‘poor’ to ‘very …

Delhi air quality remains 'poor', light rain today expected to intensify cold
1 month ago

Delhi air quality remains 'poor', light rain today expected to intensify cold

India Today  

Delhi’s air quality remained in the "poor" category on Sunday morning, with a thick layer of smog enveloping the city. As per the Central Pollution Control Board data, the overall Air Quality Index of the national capital was 272 at 8 am. The rain may The decline in air quality came days after the Supreme Court allowed the easing of …

Slight relief as Delhi air quality remains ‘moderate’ for third day
1 month ago

Slight relief as Delhi air quality remains ‘moderate’ for third day

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi residents woke up to clearer skies for the third consecutive day on Friday, as the city’s air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ category, offering temporary relief from the toxic haze that has plagued the national capital for weeks. However, the city’s average AQI increased to 197, up from the 165 recorded a day earlier, according to the …

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