SC wants ‘consistent, downward trend’ in pollution before easing GRAP-IV restrictions in Delhi
3 weeks ago

SC wants ‘consistent, downward trend’ in pollution before easing GRAP-IV restrictions in Delhi

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday said it wanted to ensure there is a “consistent downward trend” in the pollution in the national capital before easing Graded Response Action Plan stage four restrictions. Court calls Chief Secretaries Further, the court directed the Chief Secretaries of Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, who are collectively called ‘National Capital Region States’, to be present online during the hearing on December 5. ‘Complete lack of coordination’ Besides, the Commissioners’ report also revealed to the court that there was a “complete lack of coordination” among stakeholders such as Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi Police, Delhi government, Pollution Control Board, etc. Further, the court allowed a Delhi government’s plea to allow GRAP-IV permissible vehicles to attend to urgent sewage and road repairs in the capital.

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As GRAP fails, Delhi pollution strategy looks suspect
18 hours, 15 minutes ago

As GRAP fails, Delhi pollution strategy looks suspect

New Indian Express  

It’s going to be about a week since the provisions under Graded Response Action Plan level 4 were implemented for the second time by the Commission for Air Quality Management as air pollution level moved into the 400 plus category. This meant that among other things the lawmakers feel that diesel vehicles used by common people and diesel generators providing …

GRAP IV restrictions invoked in Delhi-NCR: What's allowed, what's not
Top News
6 days, 23 hours ago

GRAP IV restrictions invoked in Delhi-NCR: What's allowed, what's not

Hindustan Times  

The Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR on Monday enforced GRAP 4 restrictions under the winter air pollution control plan, including a complete ban on construction activities, as the region's air quality worsened to the 'severe' category due to adverse weather conditions. Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index, which stood at 379 by 4 pm, crossed 400 around 10 pm …

GRAP III air pollution curbs re-imposed across Delhi-NCR — Know what’s allowed and what is not
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1 week ago

GRAP III air pollution curbs re-imposed across Delhi-NCR — Know what’s allowed and what is not

Live Mint  

A Central air quality panel for Delhi-NCR invoked GRAP III on Monday afternoon following a sharp rise in pollution levels. "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 poor category, the panel's sub-committee on Graded Response Action Plan decides to impose stage …

Delhi air quality panel modifies pollution norms. Know new guidelines
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1 week, 2 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 …

Delhi Air Pollution | Supreme Court Directs GRAP Stage-II With Certain GRAP-III Measures In Delhi
1 week, 4 days ago

Delhi Air Pollution | Supreme Court Directs GRAP Stage-II With Certain GRAP-III Measures In Delhi

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to continue the Graded Response Action Plan Stage-II restrictions in Delhi along with certain measures from GRAP III such as water sprinkling, mechanized road sweeping, enhancing public transport and restricting entry of interstate buses. A bench of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih allowed the …

Delhi pollution: Supreme Court allows GRAP 4 measures to be relaxed to GRAP Stage 2, says will monitor AQI
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi pollution: Supreme Court allows GRAP 4 measures to be relaxed to GRAP Stage 2, says will monitor AQI

Live Mint  

Delhi pollution: The Supreme Court, on Thursday, allowed GRAP 4 measures to be relaxed to GRAP Stage 2 in Delhi. The court directed CAQM to ensure that any day when Air Quality Index crosses 350 or 400, then GRAP Stage 3 or Stage 4 should be immediately enforced. Supreme Court raps Delhi government The SC also pulled up the Delhi …

SC allows relaxation of GRAP-4 measures as AQI improves in Delhi: Check what's allowed
2 weeks, 4 days ago

SC allows relaxation of GRAP-4 measures as AQI improves in Delhi: Check what's allowed

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the relaxation of stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan measures, currently in force to tackle the severe air quality in Delhi. Delhi breathes easy after 50 days, AQI in 'moderate' category Meanwhile, Delhi breathed clean air on Wednesday after a gap of 50 days as the air quality was recorded in the …

‘Until downward trend in AQI’: Supreme Court says ‘no’ to relaxing GRAP-4 curbs in Delhi
3 weeks ago

‘Until downward trend in AQI’: Supreme Court says ‘no’ to relaxing GRAP-4 curbs in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Emergency measures under Stage-4 of the Graded Action Response Plan, which deals with air pollution in Delhi, will be relaxed only after a "downward trend" is observed in the Air Quality Index of the Capital, the Supreme Court said on Monday. New Delhi, India- December 02, 2024: A view of foggy winter morning view amid rising air pollution near Kalindi …

SC Denies Relaxation In Delhi As AQI Shows Improvement, Says 'None Of NCR States Complied With Direction'
3 weeks ago

SC Denies Relaxation In Delhi As AQI Shows Improvement, Says 'None Of NCR States Complied With Direction'

ABP News  

The restrictions under Graded Response Action Plan -IV measures to curb air pollution will continue in Delhi, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday even as the air quality showed a slight improvement. The SC also noted that none of the NCR states -- Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana and UP -- complied with its direction to pay compensation to construction workers and …

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: SC refuses to relax GRAP-4 restrictions, says ‘hardly any implementation of…’
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3 weeks ago

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: SC refuses to relax GRAP-4 restrictions, says ‘hardly any implementation of…’

Live Mint  

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: The Supreme Court on Monday said that there has to be a downward trend in the Air Quality Index level before it relaxes Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan. Meanwhile, the court also proposed investigating all causes of air pollution in NCR and trying to find a permanent solution. The Supreme Court questioned how many …

Delhi Air Pollution | Won't Permit GRAP-IV Relaxation Without Seeing Consistent Downward AQI Trend : Supreme Court
3 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution | Won't Permit GRAP-IV Relaxation Without Seeing Consistent Downward AQI Trend : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to relax the restrictions under the Graded Action Response Plan Stage-IV imposed in Delhi to tackle air pollution. The Court said that it would take a call on the relaxations proposed by the Commission for Air Quality Management on Thursday after analysing the downward trend of the Air Quality Index. When Additional Solicitor General …

Delhi Air Pollution: Supreme Court extends GRAP 4 measures till Monday; schools to operate in hybrid mode
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi Air Pollution: Supreme Court extends GRAP 4 measures till Monday; schools to operate in hybrid mode

Live Mint  

Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi, the national capital, will witness the continuation of enforcement of GRAP 4 measures till Monday, the Supreme Court said on Thursday. The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih, noted a “serious lapse” in ensuring the GRAP-IV curbs, as it refused to relax emergency measures under Stage 4. Meanwhile, the court …

Delhi Air Pollution - Court Commissioners Report 'Abject Failure' In Implementing GRAP-IV Measures; Supreme Court Seeks NCR States' Response
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi Air Pollution - Court Commissioners Report 'Abject Failure' In Implementing GRAP-IV Measures; Supreme Court Seeks NCR States' Response

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that the Court Commissioners' reports indicated "abject failure" on the part of the authorities in implementing the GRAP-IV measures to address the severe problem of air pollution in Delhi.The Court called for a response from the National Capital Region states by Monday on the measures they propose to take against. The Supreme Court on …

GRAP 4 restrictions to continue in Delhi amid rising air pollution, rules Supreme Court
3 weeks, 4 days ago

GRAP 4 restrictions to continue in Delhi amid rising air pollution, rules Supreme Court

India TV News  

The Supreme Court has once again taken stringent steps concerning the rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR. In a decision announced on Thursday, the court said that for the time being, GRAP IV measures will continue to remain in Delhi and the NCR region till Monday. The court also highlighted that they have received complaints regarding officials advising the farmers to …

Delhi's air quality improves, Supreme Court order on anti-pollution curbs today
4 weeks ago

Delhi's air quality improves, Supreme Court order on anti-pollution curbs today

India Today  

The residents of Delhi woke up to a slightly improved air quality on Monday morning, as the national capital recorded an overall air quality index of 279, in the "poor" category, against Sunday's "very poor" AQI of 318. #WATCH | Delhi: A layer of haze shrouds the national capital as the air quality remains in 'Poor' category, as per Central …

Graded pollution response plan altered after SC calls out Delhi authorities for inaction
1 month ago

Graded pollution response plan altered after SC calls out Delhi authorities for inaction

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management on Wednesday revised clauses under stages 3 and 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan after the Supreme Court on Monday called out Delhi government amid sinking air quality in the national capital region. Delhi's air quality depleted to the 'severe' category on 13 November for the first time this season, forcing …

Delhi air pollution: What are ongoing projects in national capital affected due to implementation of GRAP 4?
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: What are ongoing projects in national capital affected due to implementation of GRAP 4?

India TV News  

The Delhi government on Monday imposed the restrictions under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan after the Air Quality Index crossed 450 for the first time this season. Enforce a strict ban on plying of Delhi-registered IlS, lV and below diesel-operated Medium Goods Vehicles and Heavy Goods Vehicles in Delhi, except those carrying essential commodities/providing essential services. State …

Why GRAP IV isn't enough for Delhi to get to grips with air pollution
1 month ago

Why GRAP IV isn't enough for Delhi to get to grips with air pollution

India Today  

Delhi’s rapidly worsening air quality over the past one week prompted the government to tighten curbs further to GRAP IV, mandated to come into effect every time the concentration of pollutants in the national capital’s air turns severely hazardous for public health. On November 17, the Central Pollution Control Board noted the city’s Air Quality Index at an average 441—in …

Delhi air pollution: SC orders closure of NCR schools, Grap 4 restrictions
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: SC orders closure of NCR schools, Grap 4 restrictions

Hindustan Times  

Schools will remain shut in the entire National Capital Region, and GRAP 4 restrictions will remain till further orders, the Supreme Court said on Monday, censuring the Commission for Air Quality Management for Delhi and adjoining areas for delaying the imposition of graded response action plan 3 and 4 curbs. “It is because of your default that we are facing …

'Invoke GRAP 4 the moment AQI reaches 300': Supreme Court on Delhi pollution
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1 month ago

'Invoke GRAP 4 the moment AQI reaches 300': Supreme Court on Delhi pollution

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed Delhi-NCR states to immediately set up teams to enforce GRAP 4 restrictions given rising air pollution. SC asks NCR states to form teams for air pollution control The apex court also asked all NCR states to constitute teams for monitoring actions which are required under GRAP Stage 4. It asked the Delhi-NCR states to …

Delhi Air Pollution | GRAP-IV Restrictions To Continue In NCR Even If AQI Falls Below 450 : Supreme Court
Top News
1 month ago

Delhi Air Pollution | GRAP-IV Restrictions To Continue In NCR Even If AQI Falls Below 450 : Supreme Court

Live Law  

Addressing the deteriorating air quality in the Delhi-National Capital Region, the Supreme Court on Monday directed that the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan Statge IV should continue even if the Air Quality Index of Delhi improves and falls below 450 till further orders. The Court also expressed dissatisfaction with the Commission for Air Quality Management for waiting for …

Delhi air pollution: Do not relax anti-pollution GRAP-4 curbs without court’s nod, says Supreme Court
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: Do not relax anti-pollution GRAP-4 curbs without court’s nod, says Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court slammed the Commission on Air Quality Management on Monday for delayed action while directing Stage IV of the Graded Response Plan to continue even if the Air Quality Index in the national capital and its regions fell below the ‘severe-plus’ 450 threshold. Delhi air pollution: Do not relax anti-pollution GRAP-4 curbs without court’s nod, says Supreme Court …

Breaking News: Supreme Court Hears Case on Rising Pollution Levels in Delhi | ABP News
1 month ago

Breaking News: Supreme Court Hears Case on Rising Pollution Levels in Delhi | ABP News

ABP News  

Amidst the rising pollution levels in Delhi, the Supreme Court has sharply criticized the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government and raised several questions. The court asked why the government had not taken strict actions earlier when the pollution levels had crossed 400. The Supreme Court directed the Delhi government that the Graded Response Action Plan level 4 should not be …

Supreme Court raps CAQM for delaying Stage 4 GRAP curbs as Delhi’s pollution worsens
1 month ago

Supreme Court raps CAQM for delaying Stage 4 GRAP curbs as Delhi’s pollution worsens

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Monday criticised the Delhi government for delaying the implementation of stricter anti-pollution measures under GRAP-4, even as air quality in the national capital deteriorated. The apex court pointed out the delay in enforcing Stage 4 measures despite the Air Quality Index reaching alarming levels in Delhi, PTI reported. At the outset, the counsel for the Delhi …

Constitutional duty of states, centre to ensure clean air for citizens: SC
1 month ago

Constitutional duty of states, centre to ensure clean air for citizens: SC

New Indian Express  

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih said it is the constitutional duty of all states and centre to ensure all citizens live in a pollution-free environment. "We direct restrictions under stage 4 of GRAP to continue even if AQI level falls below 450," the bench said. At the outset, the bench questioned the Delhi government …

Supreme Court raps Delhi govt over delay in anti-pollution curbs: 'How can you take risk in such matters'
1 month ago

Supreme Court raps Delhi govt over delay in anti-pollution curbs: 'How can you take risk in such matters'

India TV News  

Delhi air pollution: The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the Delhi government over the delay in the implementation of stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan in the national capital despite the alarming rise in pollution. The air pollution level dropped into the "severe-plus" category, with the overall Air Quality Index reaching 481, marking the highest air pollution level …

Delhi’s air quality equals smoking 21 cigarettes daily
1 month ago

Delhi’s air quality equals smoking 21 cigarettes daily

New Indian Express  

Since the end of October, Delhi's air quality has been deteriorating, worsened by several factors including firecrackers and stubble burning. The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the Delhi government over delay in implementation of stricter anti-pollution measures under GRAP-4, and said it will not allow scaling down of the preventive measures without its prior permission. An apex court bench, comprising …

GRAP-IV anti-pollution curbs to stay until further orders: Supreme Court to Delhi
1 month ago

GRAP-IV anti-pollution curbs to stay until further orders: Supreme Court to Delhi

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday strongly reprimanded the Delhi government and the central commission CAQM for the delay in implementing the anti-pollution curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan in the national capital, where the air quality has reached the 'severe plus' category. Questioning the Delhi government about the measures taken to address the air pollution crisis, the Supreme Court …

Atishi blames Centre for Delhi's air apocalypse: Why is PM silent on pollution?
1 month ago

Atishi blames Centre for Delhi's air apocalypse: Why is PM silent on pollution?

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday slammed the central government for its alleged inaction in addressing the ongoing pollution crisis in the capital city and the adjoining areas, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of remaining silent on the matter. Speaking to India Today TV, the Chief Minister wondered if the Centre and PM Modi are concerned about the health of …

Delhi air pollution: AQI zooms to over 400, over 14 areas record ‘severe’ air quality
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI zooms to over 400, over 14 areas record ‘severe’ air quality

Live Mint  

Delhi's air pollution woes continue to get worse with each day, as over 14 areas in the national capital recorded an AQI of over 400 on Sunday. Most of these areas that had ‘very poor’ air quality last week, have now fallen to the ‘severe’ zone, CPCB data showed. Lodhi Road, Burari crossing and Sri Aurobindo Marg were the only …

Stricter GRAP-III measures likely in Delhi amid rising pollution crisis
1 month ago

Stricter GRAP-III measures likely in Delhi amid rising pollution crisis

India Today  

In a bid to tackle worsening air quality in Delhi, the Commission for Air Quality Management held a key meeting on Saturday to impose stricter Stage-III measures under the Graded Response Action Plan. The meeting identified major gaps, including violations at construction and demolition sites, a lack of Mobile Roadside Monitoring Stations, and weak action against vehicles without valid pollution …

Delhi pollution: Ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel 4-wheelers to combat 'severe' AQI; violators to be fined ₹20,000
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi pollution: Ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel 4-wheelers to combat 'severe' AQI; violators to be fined ₹20,000

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government has imposed a ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers from Friday, under Graded Response Action Plan to tackle the rising air pollution in the city. The Delhi government has banned BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers from plying under GRAP-III The government has also imposed a ₹20,000 fine on violators, and stated that they are …

Delhi Pollution: CM Atishi Announces Staggered Timings For Govt Offices As Capital Grapples With 'Severe' AQI
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Pollution: CM Atishi Announces Staggered Timings For Govt Offices As Capital Grapples With 'Severe' AQI

ABP News  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has announced staggered timings for all government offices across the national capital. The Commission for Air Quality Management on Thursday imposed GRAP Stage III restrictions across the city to curb the situation. All government offices across the city will follow these timings, effective immediately: Municipal Corporation of Delhi: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Central Government: 9:00 …

Delhi air pollution: GRAP-3, stricter anti-pollution curbs in Delhi today as AQI plummets; What is allowed?
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi air pollution: GRAP-3, stricter anti-pollution curbs in Delhi today as AQI plummets; What is allowed?

The Hindu  

IQAir has placed Delhi at the top of the world’s ‘most polluted’ major cities list while the Central Pollution Control Board ranked the national capital as the city with the worst quality air in the country. The move came as Delhi’s overall 24-hour average air quality index reading stood at 424 at 4 p.m. on Thursday, slightly up from 418 …

GRAP 3: Stricter anti-pollution curbs to come into force as Delhi’s air quality reaches ‘severe’ category
1 month, 1 week ago

GRAP 3: Stricter anti-pollution curbs to come into force as Delhi’s air quality reaches ‘severe’ category

The Hindu  

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Thursday imposed a complete ban on construction activities and prohibited the plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in the Capital and adjoining districts falling in the National Capital Region. The move came as Delhi’s overall 24-hour average air quality index reading stood at 424 at 4 p.m. on Thursday, slightly up …

Why Delhi isn’t implementing GRAP Stage-III measures despite turning into a ‘gas chamber’
1 month, 1 week ago

Why Delhi isn’t implementing GRAP Stage-III measures despite turning into a ‘gas chamber’

Firstpost  

On Thursday, Delhi residents woke up to another day of ‘severe’ air quality, a day after the national capital recorded the country’s worst AQI. On Thursday, Delhi residents woke to another day of ‘severe’ air quality, a day after the national capital recorded the country’s worst AQI. In an effort to combat the alarming pollution, the Commission for Air Quality …

GRAP 3 in Delhi explained: What's allowed, what's not
1 month, 1 week ago

GRAP 3 in Delhi explained: What's allowed, what's not

India TV News  

Delhi and surrounding areas have been engulfed in thick smog since morning, with the air quality index crossing the 'critical' mark and reaching over 400 in many places. The Commission on Air Quality Management responded by activating Phase III of the Graded Response Action Plan from 8 AM on Thursday to address the dangerous pollution levels. Other Stages of GRAP …

Delhi will see GRAP-3 restrictions from tomorrow. All these will be banned
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi will see GRAP-3 restrictions from tomorrow. All these will be banned

India Today  

Delhi's air quality plunged to 'severe' levels this week, with Wednesday's Air Quality Index showing the highest reading across the country. With forecasts predicting further deterioration, the Commission for Air Quality Management on Thursday evening imposed Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan, which would enforce stricter pollution controls. The Graded Response Action Plan is a set of measures …

Delhi Imposes Stage-2 Emergency Measures to Combat Air Pollution
2 months ago

Delhi Imposes Stage-2 Emergency Measures to Combat Air Pollution

The Hindu  

Delhi's air quality has deteriorated to 'very poor' category, prompting the implementation of Stage-2 emergency measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The restrictions imposed include a ban on coal and firewood use, construction activities, and firecrackers. Additionally, parking fees have been increased, and firecrackers are banned.

Modi government failed Delhi in cleaning air: Jairam Ramesh
7 months ago

Modi government failed Delhi in cleaning air: Jairam Ramesh

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday said that the INDIA bloc is going to form the next government and its priority would be working on five environmental issues, including pollution in air and Yamuna river, in Delhi. “India bloc is going to form the government, and it will give priority to the five issues related to environment, including …

Delhi's air quality again plunges into 'severe' category, no sign of relief from pollution
1 year ago

Delhi's air quality again plunges into 'severe' category, no sign of relief from pollution

India TV News  

Delhi air pollution: After a brief improvement in the Air Quality Index for a few days, the pollution level in Delhi deteriorated on Friday morning, once again falling into the 'severe' category. Notably, the air quality deteriorated two days after the Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi on Tuesday ordered the removal of GRAP Stage-III curbs in Delhi-NCR. AQI …

Curbs Eased As Delhi's Air Quality Improves From 'Severe' To 'Very Poor', GRAP Stage-IV Revoked
1 year, 1 month ago

Curbs Eased As Delhi's Air Quality Improves From 'Severe' To 'Very Poor', GRAP Stage-IV Revoked

ABP News  

The Commission for Air Quality Management sub-committee on Saturday decided to revoke the restrictions prescribed under Stage-IV of the Centre's Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR due to an improvement in air quality. However, the CAQM sub-committee emphasised that actions under Stages-I to Stage-III of the GRAP would remain in effect to prevent a slip in Air Quality Index levels …

Strict Action and Not Seasonal Scolding Must Be SC’s Take on Delhi’s AQI Menace
1 year, 1 month ago

Strict Action and Not Seasonal Scolding Must Be SC’s Take on Delhi’s AQI Menace

The Quint  

With stubble burning being the prime reason, vehicular pollution and incapacitated smog towers in the capital continue to exacerbate the situation. The SC has mandated the concerned governments to provide details of the steps taken and their progress thus far in the upcoming hearing scheduled next Tuesday. While the governments continue to grapple with technical, economic, and political challenges to …

'Thank god... no thanks to govt': SC chides political class as chance rains lower air pollution in Delhi-NCR
1 year, 1 month ago

'Thank god... no thanks to govt': SC chides political class as chance rains lower air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Firstpost  

Delhi’s air quality saw a rapid improvement on Friday morning following overnight rain. Showers helped clear the haze that had been lingering over Delhi-NCR for over 10 days The Supreme Court Friday slammed the Delhi government for doing nothing to curb air pollution in the national capital. Stringent restrictions mandated under the final stage of the Centre’s air pollution control …

'Speed comes after we...': Supreme Court reprimands states on Delhi pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

'Speed comes after we...': Supreme Court reprimands states on Delhi pollution

India Today  

The Supreme Court, while hearing a batch of pleas raising concerns about the rising air pollution in Delhi and neighboring states, and the practice of stubble burning, reprimanded the Arvind Kejriwal-led government on Friday, saying, "Speed comes after we intervene year after year." On Thursday, the Delhi government, in an affidavit, informed the Supreme Court that its odd-even scheme to …

GRAP 4 explained: 50% work from home, BS-6 car restriction, truck ban amid ‘severe’ Delhi pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

GRAP 4 explained: 50% work from home, BS-6 car restriction, truck ban amid ‘severe’ Delhi pollution

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management has decided to invoke the fourth stage of the anti-pollution GRAP regime in Delhi and surrounding areas after the air quality index plummeted to 'severe' levels. The eight-point action plan under Stage 4 of GRAP entails stopping entry of trucks in Delhi except for LNG/CNG trucks and those involved in essential services; …

Delhi Pollution AQI News LIVE Updates Air Pollution AQI Thick Smog Blanket
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Pollution AQI News LIVE Updates Air Pollution AQI Thick Smog Blanket

ABP News  

Delhi Pollution News HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to ABP Live Delhi Pollution Live Blog. Delhi-NCR's air quality neared the emergency threshold on Thursday, prompting an immediate ban on non-essential construction work and the closure of primary schools in the capital, as authorities acted swiftly to address the health-threatening pollution. Alarmed by the spike in air pollution levels, the Centre's pollution …

As Delhi's air turns toxic, here's what is being done to tackle pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

As Delhi's air turns toxic, here's what is being done to tackle pollution

India Today  

Delhi and the other areas of the National Capital Region woke up to hazy skies filled with smog on Friday morning as the air quality index hit the 460 mark, entering the 'severe plus' category of air pollution. The worsening air quality triggered a fresh set of measures by the authorities in an attempt to reduce the air pollution in …

SC laments air pollution in Delhi, directs 5 states to file affidavits on remedial efforts made by them
1 year, 1 month ago

SC laments air pollution in Delhi, directs 5 states to file affidavits on remedial efforts made by them

The Hindu  

Noting that air pollution persists in the national capital despite several remedial steps having been taken by the Commission for Air Quality Management, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan governments to file affidavits enumerating measures initiated by them to control it. The top court also directed the CAQM to submit in a tabular …

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