Delhi Air Pollution : Supreme Court Expresses Dissatisfaction With Enforcement Of Ban On Trucks, Appoints 13 Lawyers To Inspect Entry Points
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution : Supreme Court Expresses Dissatisfaction With Enforcement Of Ban On Trucks, Appoints 13 Lawyers To Inspect Entry Points

Live Law  

In the Delhi air pollution matter, the Supreme Court on Friday appointed 13 members of the Bar as court commissioners to visit the entry points to Delhi and verify whether entry of trucks is being stopped.As per the GRAP-IV restrictions imposed by the Commission for Air Quality Management, the entry of trucks is prohibited to Delhi-NCR to combat air pollution.The Court. In the Delhi air pollution matter, the Supreme Court on Friday appointed 13 members of the Bar as court commissioners to visit the entry points to Delhi and verify whether entry of trucks is being stopped. Amicus curiae Senior Advocate Aparajita Singh stated that there are 113 entry points but the counsel for the Delhi Government stated that vigil is maintained primarily at 13 major entry points. While appointing 13 Advocate Commissioners, the Court asked the Additional Solicitor General to forward their names to the Delhi Police Commissioner to facilitate their visit to the entry points.

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CAG report highlights staff, equipment shortage at Delhi entry points for monitoring polluting vehicles
3 weeks, 1 day ago

CAG report highlights staff, equipment shortage at Delhi entry points for monitoring polluting vehicles

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi has 128 entry points for incoming vehicles, with 80% of commercial vehicles entering through just 13 of them. However, a yet-to-be-tabled Comptroller and Auditor General report observed that enforcement teams were deployed at only seven entry points. In addition to a shortage of staff, enforcement teams lacked vehicle-mounted PUC equipment to check visibly polluting vehicles. In January …

Delhi-NCR weather updates: Centre's air quality panel revokes GRAP Stage III curbs after dip in pollution
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi-NCR weather updates: Centre's air quality panel revokes GRAP Stage III curbs after dip in pollution

India TV News  

Delhi-NCR weather updates: The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality revoked Stage III curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan amid a dip in pollution levels on Monday. Stage III rules and regulations Stage III bans non-essential diesel-operated medium goods vehicles of BS-IV or older standards in Delhi. Stage IV norms Stage IV curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan …

Delhi air pollution: GRAP 3 curbs invoked in Delhi-NCR due to unfavourable meteorological conditions
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: GRAP 3 curbs invoked in Delhi-NCR due to unfavourable meteorological conditions

The Hindu  

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Wednesday invoked curbs under stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan amid a sharp rise in pollution due to unfavourable meteorological conditions, according to an official order. The air quality in Delhi deteriorated sharply amid calm winds, smoggy situation and low mixing height with the 24-average AQI rising to 365 at …

Delhi lifts GRAP 3 restrictions as air quality improves; AQI drops to 289
2 months ago

Delhi lifts GRAP 3 restrictions as air quality improves; AQI drops to 289

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Anti-pollution restrictions under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan were revoked in Delhi and its neighbouring areas on Friday as the city’s air quality showed improvement, according to an official order. The restrictions have been eased further a day after the centre’s panel on Delhi-NCR’s air quality Commission for Air Quality Management rolled back GRAP IV. …

Delhi pollution restrictions: GRAP 4 curbs lifted in Delhi-NCR amid dip in pollution levels
2 months ago

Delhi pollution restrictions: GRAP 4 curbs lifted in Delhi-NCR amid dip in pollution levels

The Hindu  

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Thursday revoked curbs under stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan amid dip in pollution levels, according to an official order. The curbs were imposed Wednesday as calm winds, low temperatures and foggy conditions allowed accumulation of pollutants in the region, with the air quality index clocking 396 last evening. During …

Delhi’s air quality plummets, Grap 3 and 4 back on
2 months ago

Delhi’s air quality plummets, Grap 3 and 4 back on

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Delhi’s air quality index crossed into severe level. Stages 3 and 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan to combat pollution was enforced in the Capital as air quality index plummeted by over 125 points in a 24-hour period, clocking a reading of 386 at 4pm on Wednesday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s daily bulletin, and …

Delhi air pollution: GRAP 4 restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR amid sharp dip in air quality
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2 months ago

Delhi air pollution: GRAP 4 restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR amid sharp dip in air quality

The Hindu  

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Wednesday invoked curbs under stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan amid a sharp dip in air quality due to unfavourable meteorological conditions, according to an official order. Accordingly, the Commission for Air Quality Management directed authorities in Delhi-NCR to "straightway invoke" all actions under stages 3 and 4 with immediate …

GRAP IV curbs return to Delhi as AQI turns ‘severe’ — What’s open, what’s closed?
2 months ago

GRAP IV curbs return to Delhi as AQI turns ‘severe’ — What’s open, what’s closed?

Live Mint  

GRAP Stage IV curbs returned to the Delhi-NCR on Wednesday amid a sharp spike in air pollution. The Commission for Air Quality Management had revoked some of the GRAP restrictions over the weekend as air quality improved amid rainfall in Delhi. GRAP Stage IV curbs are typically imposed when the air quality hits the ‘severe plus’ mark with AQI above …

GRAP 4 restrictions back in Delhi-NCR amid rising pollution levels
2 months ago

GRAP 4 restrictions back in Delhi-NCR amid rising pollution levels

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Wednesday re-imposed GRAP IV restrictions in the Delhi-National Capital Region after air quality deteriorated. Commuters step out in light foggy winter cold morning amid rising air pollution at Mayur Vihar Road, in New Delhi. Delhi-NCR schools in online mode under GRAP 4 restrictions Stage 4 curbs include a ban on all construction activities, entry of non-essential polluting …

Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves
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2 months, 1 week ago

Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves

India Today  

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Sunday revoked Stage-III curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan amid a dip in air pollution levels due to favourable meteorological conditions, according to an official order. The national capital's air quality index stood at 278 at 4 pm on Sunday, 72 points below the 350-mark threshold for the implementation of Stage-III …

GRAP 3 curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR amid dip in air pollution levels
2 months, 1 week ago

GRAP 3 curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR amid dip in air pollution levels

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Sunday revoked Stage-III curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan amid a dip in air pollution levels due to favourable meteorological conditions, according to an official order. The national capital's air quality index stood at 278 at 4 PM on Sunday, 72 points below the 350-mark threshold for the implementation …

GRAP III restrictions invoked in Delhi-NCR as AQI crosses ‘severe’ levels
2 months, 1 week ago

GRAP III restrictions invoked in Delhi-NCR as AQI crosses ‘severe’ levels

New Indian Express  

The Commission for Air Quality Management has invoked Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi and the National Capital Region following a sharp decline in air quality, with the Air Quality Index reaching 'severe' levels. As a result, the commission has decided to enforce Stage III measures immediately, in compliance with the Supreme Court's directions for …

Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 lifted in Delhi-NCR, restrictions on vehicles eased
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 lifted in Delhi-NCR, restrictions on vehicles eased

India Today  

The Centre's panel on air quality in Delhi-NCR announced the rollback of Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan on Sunday following a decline in pollution levels in the capital city and adjoining areas, as per an official statement. Delhi's air quality has shown improvement, with the 24-hour average air quality index standing at 339 at 4 pm …

Delhi air pollution: GRAP 3 curbs back in Delhi-NCR amid rise in air pollution levels
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: GRAP 3 curbs back in Delhi-NCR amid rise in air pollution levels

The Hindu  

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Friday brought back stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan amid a rise in air pollution levels owing to unfavourable meteorological conditions, according to an official order. Delhi's air pollution levels showed an increasing trend and the 24-hour average air quality index stood at 371 at 4 p.m. ​According to …

End-of-life vehicles may soon be refused fuel in Delhi to curb air pollution
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Attention commuters: Checkpoints set up in Delhi as vehicle checks intensified under GRAP restrictions
3 months ago

Attention commuters: Checkpoints set up in Delhi as vehicle checks intensified under GRAP restrictions

India TV News  

Attention commuters if you are driving in Delhi-NCR these days as Delhi Traffic Police has ramped up vehicle checks in the national capital and the bordering areas after the Graded Response Action Plan Stage IV was implemented to curb the worsening air quality, officials said on Tuesday. The Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR on Monday imposed stringent measures under …

GRAP 3 anti-pollution restrictions in Delhi: What will be open, what's banned?
3 months ago

GRAP 3 anti-pollution restrictions in Delhi: What will be open, what's banned?

Hindustan Times  

Delhi-NCR's air quality has taken a turn for the worse amid the cold wave, prompting the Centre's air quality panel to invoke Stage III of anti-pollution measures. "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 …

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

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

Delhi Traffic Police ramps up vehicle checks under GRAP-3 restrictions amid rising air pollution
3 months ago

Delhi Traffic Police ramps up vehicle checks under GRAP-3 restrictions amid rising air pollution

India TV News  

Delhi air pollution: Delhi Traffic Police on Monday ramped up vehicle inspections following the enforcement of Stage III measures under the Graded Response Action Plan to tackle rising air pollution. Similarly, non-essential diesel light commercial vehicles of BS-IV or older standards registered outside Delhi are now prohibited from entering the city. However, exemptions remain in place for persons with disabilities, …

Delhi Air Pollution | Supreme Court Directs GRAP Stage-II With Certain GRAP-III Measures In Delhi
3 months, 1 week 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's air quality remains poor at AQI 224, smog reduces visibility
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi's air quality remains poor at AQI 224, smog reduces visibility

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘poor’ category on Tuesday, with a thin layer of smog covering parts of the city and limiting visibility. The AQI for Alipur was recorded as 239, Anandpur 276, Ashok Vihar 254, Bawana 280, Burari Crossing 220, CRRI Mathura Road 152, DTU 196, Dwarka Sector 8 291, ITO 242, …

Delhi Air Pollution: SC relaxes anti-pollution restrictions from GRAP IV to GRAP II
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution: SC relaxes anti-pollution restrictions from GRAP IV to GRAP II

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday relaxed emergency anti-pollution restrictions under stage four of the Graded Response Action Plan to the less rigorous GRAP II level in the national capital region. But a Bench of Justices A.S. Oka and Augustine George Masih asked the Commission of Air Quality Management to keep its guard up while emphasising that GRAP III must kick …

Delhi Air Pollution | Supreme Court Directs NCR States To Urge Workers' Unions To Register In Portal To Receive Allowance During Construction Ban
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution | Supreme Court Directs NCR States To Urge Workers' Unions To Register In Portal To Receive Allowance During Construction Ban

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the NCR states - Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana- to convene a meeting with all workers' Unions and appeal to them to get the workers registered in the online portal so that they become eligible to receive the subsistence allowance paid during the period when they remain unemployed due to the ban on …

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

Delhi Air Pollution - Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution - Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear today the Delhi Air Pollution matter. A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih will hear the matter at 3.30 PM.On Monday, the Court had observed that it would allow the relaxation of GRAP-4 restrictions only after seeing a consistent downward trend in the Air Quality Index. A bench comprising Justice …

Delhi Air Pollution - Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution - Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear today the Delhi Air Pollution matter. A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih will hear the matter at 3.30 PM.On Monday, the Court had observed that it would allow the relaxation of GRAP-4 restrictions only after seeing a consistent downward trend in the Air Quality Index. A bench comprising Justice …

Delhi Air Pollution - Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution - Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear today the Delhi Air Pollution matter. A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih will hear the matter at 3.30 PM.On Monday, the Court had observed that it would allow the relaxation of GRAP-4 restrictions only after seeing a consistent downward trend in the Air Quality Index. A bench comprising Justice …

‘Until downward trend in AQI’: Supreme Court says ‘no’ to relaxing GRAP-4 curbs in Delhi
3 months, 2 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 …

Delhi Air Pollution | 'Advocate Commissioners Risked Life To Report Violations' : Supreme Court Seeks Police's Explanation
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution | 'Advocate Commissioners Risked Life To Report Violations' : Supreme Court Seeks Police's Explanation

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today directed the Delhi police to provide armed protection to those Court Commissioners who wish to continue monitoring implementation of GRAP IV measures in Delhi-NCR. The Court was hearing the MC Mehta concerning air pollution in Delhi, focusing on violations of the Graded Response Action Plan and safety concerns raised by court commissioners tasked with monitoring compliance. …

SC Denies Relaxation In Delhi As AQI Shows Improvement, Says 'None Of NCR States Complied With Direction'
3 months, 2 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…’
Top News
3 months, 2 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 - Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution - Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear today the Delhi Air Pollution matter. A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice AG Masih will hear the case.On Thursday, the Court sought the response of NCR states for their "abject failure" in implementing GRAL IV measures. It also sought CAQM suggestions on moving from GRAP III or GRAP II.The Court also emphasized the …

Hardly any implementation of GRAP-IV: Supreme Court on Delhi air pollution
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hardly any implementation of GRAP-IV: Supreme Court on Delhi air pollution

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to relax the stringent curbs against air pollution under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan until a consistent downward trend in the Air Quality Index is observed in Delhi and adjoining areas. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih came down heavily on the authorities, including those in …

Delhi Air Pollution: Supreme Court extends GRAP 4 measures till Monday; schools to operate in hybrid mode
3 months, 3 weeks 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 months, 3 weeks 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 months, 3 weeks 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: Air travels from ‘poor’ to ‘severe’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi: Air travels from ‘poor’ to ‘severe’

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: DELHI’s air quality saw a temporary improvement on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index dipping below the 300 mark for the first time since late October. However, by night, the AQI surged back above 400 at many monitoring stations, indicating a return to ‘severe’ levels. As of 9:30pm, the CPCB’s Sameer App reported that 24 out of …

Delhi Air Pollution| Supreme Court Directs CAQM To Prosecute Authorities Who Failed To Enforce Ban On Truck Entry
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution| Supreme Court Directs CAQM To Prosecute Authorities Who Failed To Enforce Ban On Truck Entry

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today came down heavily on authorities for not enforcing the ban on entry of trucks and light commercial vehicles to Delhi, a measure which was imposed by the Commission for Air Quality Management as part of its GRAP-IV measures to address severe air pollution.The Court directed the CAQM to initiate prosecution in terms of Section 14 of …

SC asks CAQM to consider reopening schools, colleges in Delhi-NCR
3 months, 3 weeks ago

SC asks CAQM to consider reopening schools, colleges in Delhi-NCR

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management in the national capital region and adjoining areas to consider restarting physical classes in schools and colleges, noting that many students lacked mid-day meals and infrastructure to attend online classes. A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih said many students do not …

GRAP-IV pollution curbs to stay in Delhi, tighter border checks needed: Supreme Court
3 months, 3 weeks ago

GRAP-IV pollution curbs to stay in Delhi, tighter border checks needed: Supreme Court

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the Delhi Police over no checkpoints at the borders of the city for checking the pollution measures and said that it was a "serious lapse". A bench, led by Justice AS Oka said that they would consider prosecution of the Delhi Police Commissioner under the Commission for Air Quality Management Act for deploying …

Delhi's air quality improves, Supreme Court order on anti-pollution curbs today
3 months, 3 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 …

SC asks CAQM to consider reopening schools, colleges in Delhi-NCR
3 months, 3 weeks ago

SC asks CAQM to consider reopening schools, colleges in Delhi-NCR

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management in the national capital region and adjoining areas to consider restarting physical classes in schools and colleges, noting that many students lacked mid-day meals and infrastructure to attend online classes. A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih said many students do not …

SC to hear today if GRAP-IV steps should continue in Delhi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

SC to hear today if GRAP-IV steps should continue in Delhi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will on Monday hear petitions, especially a plea filed by noted environmentalist MC Mehta, related to pollution in Delhi-NCR. Delhi’s air quality showed improvement on Sunday, moving from the ‘severe’ to ‘very poor’ category, with the Air Quality Index dropping to 370 at 6 am and further to 313 by 6 pm. A two-judge bench …

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains very poor, residents complain of health issues
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains very poor, residents complain of health issues

India TV News  

Delhi AQI: Residents in the national capital complained of breathing difficulties as the air quality in Delhi remained in the very poor category on Sunday for the third-week post-Diwali. "We direct the Delhi Government and Delhi Police to ensure that check posts are immediately set up at all 113 entry points," the bench ordered. Keeping in view the rising level …

Delhi-NCR battles ‘severe’ pollution as AQI reaches toxic levels; PM2.5 and PM10 pose health risks
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi-NCR battles ‘severe’ pollution as AQI reaches toxic levels; PM2.5 and PM10 pose health risks

Live Mint  

Delhi, the National capital, registered an AQI of 427 at 11:30 am on Saturday, slipping back to the ‘severe’ category, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. Nine monitoring stations recorded air quality in the ‘severe plus’ category on Saturday morning, exceeding the 450 mark. Other stations that fared better on the AQI scale failed to register air quality levels …

Delhi air pollution: SC seeks strict vigil at 113 checkpoints to monitor truck entry
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: SC seeks strict vigil at 113 checkpoints to monitor truck entry

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday flagged the Delhi government’s failure in enforcing anti- pollution GRAP-4 restrictions relating to entry of trucks in the national capital and directed immediate setting up of check posts at 113 entry points. A two-judge bench, led by Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih passed the order after it was apprised …

SC slams Delhi govt, police on Grap execution
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

SC slams Delhi govt, police on Grap execution

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday directed stricter implementation of anti-pollution measures while questioning various authorities about gaps in enforcement and data discrepancies regarding stubble burning. A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih noted “apparent failure” by Delhi Police and the state government to enforce key provisions of GRAP stage 4 restrictions, which came into effect on …

Air Pollution: Supreme Court raps Delhi govt over entry of trucks, flags ‘drastic’ consequences of GRAP-4
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Air Pollution: Supreme Court raps Delhi govt over entry of trucks, flags ‘drastic’ consequences of GRAP-4

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court flagged the ‘drastic’ consequences of GRAP 4 restrictions in the Delhi-NCR region during a hearing on Friday. The top court also questioned the Delhi government over the entry of trucks in the national capital and suggested fresh measures to combat the air pollution crisis. The apex court criticized the Delhi government and police for failing to comply …

Supreme Court Pulls Up Delhi Police Over 'Failure' To Fully Enforce GRAP-4 Curbs
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Pulls Up Delhi Police Over 'Failure' To Fully Enforce GRAP-4 Curbs

ABP News  

Delhi pollution: The Supreme Court on Friday said the Delhi Police had "failed to comply" with the clauses under the GRAP Stage IV. The Delhi government has not stated clearly as to at how many entry points there are officers present to comply with measures of GRAP Stage IV," the SC order read. These court commissioners should be given facilities …

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