Delhi Govt Imposes Total Ban On Production, Sale, And Use Of Firecrackers Till Jan 1, Here's Why
4 months ago

Delhi Govt Imposes Total Ban On Production, Sale, And Use Of Firecrackers Till Jan 1, Here's Why

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Delhi government on Monday banned the production, sale and use of firecrackers in the national capital to control air pollution in the coming winter season. In a press statement, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the ban is necessary to mitigate the seasonal surge in air pollution, which is worsened by firecrackers. "In light of this situation, like last year, we are imposing a complete ban on the production, storage, sale, and use of all types of firecrackers, so that people can be protected from pollution. The ban will remain in effect in Delhi until January 1, 2025, to provide relief to Delhiites from the pollution caused by burning firecrackers."

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Total ban on crackers in Delhi, top court told
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Total ban on crackers in Delhi, top court told

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government, on Thursday, apprised the Supreme Court that it has imposed a complete ban on manufacturing, storing, selling, and bursting all kinds of firecrackers in the national capital throughout the year with immediate effect. “By December 19, 2024 order, it has decided to completely ban firecrackers,” the Delhi government told the two-judge bench of the apex …

SC tells UP, Haryana to ban firecrackers
3 weeks, 1 day ago

SC tells UP, Haryana to ban firecrackers

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to impose a complete ban on firecrackers until January 1, 2025, aligning with Delhi’s stringent year-round prohibition aimed at curbing air pollution. While the state of Rajasthan said it would also enforce a similar ban, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana expressed reluctance over a complete prohibition, prompting the …

Delhi Air Pollution | Supreme Court Directs UP And Haryana To Impose Complete Ban On Firecrackers Similar To Delhi
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi Air Pollution | Supreme Court Directs UP And Haryana To Impose Complete Ban On Firecrackers Similar To Delhi

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to implement complete bans on firecrackers similar to that imposed in Delhi. The Supreme Court today heard the matter concerning air pollution in Delhi-NCR, focusing on the year-round ban on firecrackers, the Graded Response Action Plan, and implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. In its …

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

Ban on firecrackers to be permanent, Delhi govt tells Supreme Court
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ban on firecrackers to be permanent, Delhi govt tells Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government has decided to ban firecrackers throughout the year in the Capital, and will file a response in this regard in the Supreme Court before it takes up the issue next week. On November 11, the top court asked Delhi and national capital region states Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan to decide on a permanent ban on firecrackers …

Year-Round Ban On Firecrackers Required Not Just To Curb Air Pollution But Also To Curb Noise Pollution: Supreme Court
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Year-Round Ban On Firecrackers Required Not Just To Curb Air Pollution But Also To Curb Noise Pollution: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed Delhi government and NCR states to decide on a complete year-round ban on firecrackers, including manufacture, storage, sale, distribution, and use. The Court dealing with the MC Mehta Case regarding measures to curb air pollution in Delhi NCR. Last month, the Court had said that it will take a call on imposing a year-round …

Delhi Air Pollution | Will Take A Call On Banning Firecrackers, Says Supreme Court
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Air Pollution | Will Take A Call On Banning Firecrackers, Says Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today said that it will take a call on imposing a year-round ban on firecrackers in Delhi NCR on Monday after hearing the Delhi government and NCR states. Today, the Court also proposed to hold detailed, issue-specific hearings on air pollution beginning in January, while addressing emergency concerns in the interim. Let us have regular detailed hearings …

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains very poor, residents complain of health issues
1 month, 2 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 …

India’s capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India’s capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season. A foreign tourist family walks wearing face mask amidst a thick layer of smog as air pollution shoots up in New Delhi, India, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Share …

No Respite From 'Severe' Air Quality In Delhi, Flights Delayed Due To Low Low Visibility
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No Respite From 'Severe' Air Quality In Delhi, Flights Delayed Due To Low Low Visibility

ABP News  

The air quality in Delhi worsened in Delhi on Sunday with many areas in the "severe" category despite the Delhi government invoking restrictions under stage three of the Graded Response Action Plan. According to data by the Central Pollution Control Board, they recorded an Air Quality Index of 429 on Sunday, Several stations recorded "severe" air quality including Anand Vihar, …

Stricter GRAP-III measures likely in Delhi amid rising pollution crisis
1 month, 3 weeks 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 chokes on toxic air, stubble burning contributes 38% to pollution
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi chokes on toxic air, stubble burning contributes 38% to pollution

India Today  

Delhi’s air quality plummeted to a 'severe' category over the past few days, with stubble burning contributing a staggering 38 per cent to the city’s pollution on Friday—its highest share so far in 2024. For several consecutive days, stubble burning has accounted for over 30 per cent of Delhi’s pollution, with contributions steadily rising from 30.8 per cent on November …

Delhi Pollution: Construction banned, vehicle entry restricted
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Pollution: Construction banned, vehicle entry restricted

Live Mint  

Pollution in Delhi: As Delhi continued to register an alarming level of pollution reaching ‘severe’ in the air quality index, the central pollution control agency imposed stricter curbs in Delhi and the national capital region under the Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan. The restrictions include ban on demolition and construction activities, and entry of certain vehicles inside …

As Delhi turns gas chamber, what should we ban today?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

As Delhi turns gas chamber, what should we ban today?

India Today  

On November 13, a day after the Supreme Court suggested a year-round cracker ban, Delhi woke up to one of its worst bad-air days. If firecrackers are burnt in this fashion, it also affects the fundamental right to health of the citizens," the Supreme Court observed as it heard a case on air pollution in Delhi. Air Quality Index data …

Perpetual firecracker ban needs serious work
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Perpetual firecracker ban needs serious work

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court’s direction to the Delhi government to decide within two weeks if there should be a year-round ban on firecrackers comes in the context of the city’s abysmal air quality. Delhi is likely to end 2024 without a single good air day, and an HT analysis shows that despite overall improvement in the Capital, the air quality in …

Take call on permanent firecracker ban: Supreme Court to Delhi govt
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Take call on permanent firecracker ban: Supreme Court to Delhi govt

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday said that no religion wants to promote pollution, stressing that every citizen has a fundamental right to live in a pollution-free environment and giving the Delhi government two weeks to decide on whether the Capital should have a permanent ban on firecrackers throughout the year. Posting the matter on November 25, the bench, also comprising …

No religion encourages air pollution, India’s top court says as air quality worsens
1 month, 4 weeks ago

No religion encourages air pollution, India’s top court says as air quality worsens

The Independent  

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Supreme Court nudges Delhi govt to decide on perpetual cracker ban, says no religion encourages pollution
2 months ago

Supreme Court nudges Delhi govt to decide on perpetual cracker ban, says no religion encourages pollution

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday told the Delhi government to decide by November 25 if there should be a permanent ban on firecrackers in the city, underlining that it was the right of every citizen to live in a pollution-free environment under the Constitution. If firecrackers are burned in this manner, it affects fundamental rights of citizens,” a …

Air quality ‘poor’, Supreme Court raps Delhi police for not imposing cracker ban
2 months ago

Air quality ‘poor’, Supreme Court raps Delhi police for not imposing cracker ban

Hindustan Times  

Calling it a mere "eyewash", the Supreme Court came down heavily on the Delhi police for failing to comprehensively implement the firecracker ban in the national capital and only seizing raw materials. An anti-smog gun being used to spray water droplets to curb air pollution A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih therefore directed the Delhi …

'No Religion Encourages Any Activity Which Creates Pollution' : Supreme Court On Firecracker Ban Violation In Delhi On Diwali
2 months ago

'No Religion Encourages Any Activity Which Creates Pollution' : Supreme Court On Firecracker Ban Violation In Delhi On Diwali

Live Law  

In the context of the use of firecrackers in Delhi which led to a worsening of air quality in Delhi-NCr, the Supreme Court on Monday observed that no religion encouraged any activity which created pollution. Last week, the Court had called upon the Delhi Government and the Delhi Police Commissioner to explain how the firecracker ban was imposed in Delhi, …

'No Religion Encourages Any Activity Which Creates Pollution' : Supreme Court On Firecracker Ban Violation In Delhi On Diwali
2 months ago

'No Religion Encourages Any Activity Which Creates Pollution' : Supreme Court On Firecracker Ban Violation In Delhi On Diwali

Live Law  

In the context of the use of firecrackers in Delhi which led to a worsening of air quality in Delhi-NCr, the Supreme Court on Monday observed that no religion encouraged any activity which created pollution. Last week, the Court had called upon the Delhi Government and the Delhi Police Commissioner to explain how the firecracker ban was imposed in Delhi, …

‘No religion encourages pollution… firecrackers affect fundamental right to health,’ says SC on Delhi air quality
2 months ago

‘No religion encourages pollution… firecrackers affect fundamental right to health,’ says SC on Delhi air quality

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on Monday noted that the right to health is a fundamental right of citizens and that no religion encourages pollution. Further, the SC directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to form a special cell to ensure the effective implementation of the ban on firecrackers, newswire ANI reported. The Live Law report added that the SC was …

Air pollution: SC asks why there was no permanent firecracker ban when pollution is year-round issue
2 months ago

Air pollution: SC asks why there was no permanent firecracker ban when pollution is year-round issue

India TV News  

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court asked the Delhi government why there was no permanent nationwide ban on firecrackers when air pollution remains a year-round issue in the national capital. The top court also directed the Delhi police commissioner to form special cell to impose firecrackers ban. The court further directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to file a personal affidavit putting …

No religion encourages pollution: Supreme Court for round-the-year firecracker ban
Top News
2 months ago

No religion encourages pollution: Supreme Court for round-the-year firecracker ban

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned why there wasn't a permanent, nationwide ban on firecrackers, and restrictions are applied only during specific months in Delhi when air pollution remains a year-round issue in the national capital. The court also scrutinised the Delhi government's order passed on October 14, which banned the manufacture and sale of firecrackers but allowed exceptions for …

Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution surges
2 months ago

Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution surges

Raw Story  

The toxic smog season in India's capital has just begun, but those unable to escape cancer-causing poisonous fumes say the hazardous impact on health is already taking its toll. "I am barely able to sleep all night," Kumar, 24, told AFP as he waited outside a special pollution clinic, set up at the government-run Ram Manohar Lohia hospital. A study …

Delhi Air Pollution: SC pulls up Delhi govt, police commissioner for not implementing firecracker ban — ‘Strict action…’
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Air Pollution: SC pulls up Delhi govt, police commissioner for not implementing firecracker ban — ‘Strict action…’

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Monday reprimanded authorities over rampant violations of the firecracker ban in Delhi during Diwali. On November 4, the Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih ascertained that the government's restrictions on bursting firecrackers were totally non-compliant, citing newspaper reports. “The Supreme Court has taken very seriously the fact that the ban …

Delhi’s air quality worsens as people defy ban on Diwali fireworks
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi’s air quality worsens as people defy ban on Diwali fireworks

The Independent  

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India's capital chokes in smog after firework ban flouted
2 months, 1 week ago

India's capital chokes in smog after firework ban flouted

Raw Story  

India's capital New Delhi was wreathed in poisonous smog Friday, with air pollution worsening after a fireworks ban was widely flouted for raucous celebrations for the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali. But air worsened Friday after a thunderous night of firecrackers lit as part of Diwali celebrations, despite city authorities last month banning their sale and use. India's Supreme Court …

Delhi Air Pollution: A Scenic Victory for Nature
Trending News
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Air Pollution: A Scenic Victory for Nature

The Hindu  

Delhi residents are thanked for their cooperation in maintaining air quality during Diwali. The city's air quality index (AQI) remained in the 'moderate' category, with no severe readings. However, the government urges residents to continue adhering to the firecracker ban to further improve air quality.

Toxic smog cloaks New Delhi a day after Diwali festival as firecracker smoke worsens air quality
2 months, 1 week ago

Toxic smog cloaks New Delhi a day after Diwali festival as firecracker smoke worsens air quality

The Independent  

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Delhi Air Quality Soars to 900 Amid Diwali Ban, Health Crisis Looms
Trending News
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Air Quality Soars to 900 Amid Diwali Ban, Health Crisis Looms

India TV News  

Delhi's air quality takes a hit on Diwali despite firecracker ban, with readings exceeding 900 in certain areas. The city's air quality has been a major concern, with Diwali pollution posing a serious health risk due to fine particulate matter concentrations. Despite a citywide firecracker ban, widespread defiance and stubble burning have contributed to the alarming rise in pollution. The …

AAP Denies 'Hindu-Muslim' Angle to Firecracker Ban in Delhi
2 months, 1 week ago

AAP Denies 'Hindu-Muslim' Angle to Firecracker Ban in Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal defends the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, stating that it is necessary for protecting people from pollution. He emphasizes that the ban is not discriminatory and that it is not a Hindu-Muslim issue. The Delhi government's directive also includes restrictions on online sales and deliveries, aiming to reduce pollution and light up the city with 'diya' …

Delhi and Beyond: Complete Firecracker Ban This Diwali
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi and Beyond: Complete Firecracker Ban This Diwali

India TV News  

Several states have imposed a complete ban on firecrackers during the Diwali season to address environmental concerns. Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu have implemented a total ban on firecrackers, with online sales allowed only during specific hours. Bihar has banned all types of firecrackers in major cities, while Maharashtra allows only green crackers with reduced pollution, while Karnataka allows …

Delhi Environment Minister Warns of Illegal Firecracker Sale, Calls for Strict Action
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Environment Minister Warns of Illegal Firecracker Sale, Calls for Strict Action

New Indian Express  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has written to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena urging prompt action against those involved in the illegal sale and distribution of firecrackers. He has asked for regular inspections of firecracker vendors by Delhi Police, increased vigilance at Delhi's borders, and a complete ban on manufacturing, storage, and selling of all kinds of firecrackers in Delhi until …

Delhi Pollution: AAP Govt Launches 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' Campaign to Curb Emissions
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Pollution: AAP Govt Launches 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' Campaign to Curb Emissions

Live Mint  

Delhi's Environment Minister launches a campaign to curb vehicular emissions and air pollution in the city. The campaign, named 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off', encourages people to switch off their vehicle engines while waiting at red lights or traffic lights to curb emissions. The campaign kicked off at the ITO crossing in Delhi, with volunteers holding placards and distributing roses …

Firecrackers banned in Delhi till January 1
4 months ago

Firecrackers banned in Delhi till January 1

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: To reduce air pollution, which peaks during the winter, the AAP-led Delhi government on Monday announced a complete ban on the production, sale, and use of firecrackers until January 1, 2025. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the Delhi Police, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, and the Revenue Department will ensure strict enforcement of the ban. Rai said …

Delhi govt. imposes ban on firecrackers till January 1
4 months ago

Delhi govt. imposes ban on firecrackers till January 1

The Hindu  

The Delhi government on Monday banned the production, sale, and use of all types of firecrackers in the national capital till January 1 to control air pollution in the winter season. The fresh prohibition has come days after Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said his government will soon roll out a 21-point Winter Action Plan to tackle air pollution. ‘Go …

AAP government in Delhi bans production, sale of firecrackers till January 1, details
4 months ago

AAP government in Delhi bans production, sale of firecrackers till January 1, details

Op India  

In a bid to ‘combat air pollution’ during the upcoming winter season, the Delhi government led by the Aam Aadmi Party has decided to ban the production, sale, and usage of firecrackers in the national capital. “The ban on the production, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers will remain in force till January 1, 2025,” Rai said in the statement. …

Delhi Government Bans Storage, Production And Sale of Firecrackers Till January 1 To Curb Air Pollution
4 months ago

Delhi Government Bans Storage, Production And Sale of Firecrackers Till January 1 To Curb Air Pollution

News 18  

The Delhi government on Monday banned the production, sale and use of firecrackers in the national capital to control air pollution in the coming winter season. In a press statement, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the ban is necessary to mitigate the seasonal surge in air pollution, which is worsened by firecrackers. Delhi: AAP Minister Gopal Rai says, “In …

Delhi imposes 'complete ban' on sale, purchase of firecrackers till January 1
4 months ago

Delhi imposes 'complete ban' on sale, purchase of firecrackers till January 1

India Today  

The Delhi government has once again enforced a "complete ban" on the production, sale, and use of all types of firecrackers, including online sales, in a move to prevent pollution in the national capital during the festive season. "Given the heightened risk of pollution during the winter season, we have imposed a complete ban on the production, storage, sale, and …

Delhi Pollution: Govt to focus on 21-point Winter Action Plan to combat pollution, says Gopal Rai
4 months ago

Delhi Pollution: Govt to focus on 21-point Winter Action Plan to combat pollution, says Gopal Rai

India TV News  

Ahead of the winter when Delhi witnesses severe pollution, the state government on Thursday announced to focus on the 21-point Winter Action Plan. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the government will focus on the 21-point Winter Action Plan, as pollution levels in the city peak during the cold months. This time, we will focus on new measures as …

Delhi govt seeks suggestions from all parties on winter pollution plan
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi govt seeks suggestions from all parties on winter pollution plan

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The Capital enveloped in smog during winter over the previous years. Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday sought suggestions from Delhi units of Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress on suggestions to reduce air pollution in the Capital, especially during winter. In a letter to the chiefs of the two parties’ city units, Rai said that cooperation with …

Artificial Rain To Fight Winter Air Pollution: Delhi Seeks Urgent Meeting With Centre to Evaluate Cloud Seeding
4 months, 1 week ago

Artificial Rain To Fight Winter Air Pollution: Delhi Seeks Urgent Meeting With Centre to Evaluate Cloud Seeding

News 18  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday wrote to Bhupender Yadav, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, to convene an urgent meeting with stakeholders to evaluate cloud seeding to combat Delhi’s winter air pollution and secure necessary permissions. On Wednesday, News18 had reported that the Delhi government has started work on the ‘Winter Action Plan’ for the national capital …

Delhi govt mulls remote work to cut down winter pollution
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi govt mulls remote work to cut down winter pollution

Hindustan Times  

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Thursday held a review meeting with experts to devise a winter action plan on air pollution, to check high pollution levels during the colder months. Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Thursday holds a review meeting with experts to devise a winter action plan on air pollution. The suggestions will be incorporated in this …

Work from Home, artificial rain among pollution control strategies of Delhi govt
4 months, 1 week ago

Work from Home, artificial rain among pollution control strategies of Delhi govt

Hindustan Times  

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai announced on Thursday that the government is developing policies such as “work from home” as part of this year’s “Winter Action Plan” to address air pollution in the capital. - Environment minister Gopal Rai said that the recent meeting with environment experts and officials sought input on combating air pollution. - Delhi’s Winter Action Plan …

Artificial Rain, Work from Home, No Odd-Even: How Delhi Plans to Fight Air Pollution With Focus on ‘Behaviour Change’
4 months, 1 week ago

Artificial Rain, Work from Home, No Odd-Even: How Delhi Plans to Fight Air Pollution With Focus on ‘Behaviour Change’

News 18  

The Delhi government has started work on the ‘Winter Action Plan’ for the national capital to fight recurring air pollution with likely focus on encouraging work from home against the Aam Aadmi Party’s flagship Odd-Even scheme. The minister held a meeting with experts who emphasised on artificial rain during the winter months to fight air pollution. Rai emphasised that his …

Pollution plan: Delhi govt seeks Centre’s support
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pollution plan: Delhi govt seeks Centre’s support

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government, ahead of winters, has sought Centre’s support for collaboration with neighbouring states to address cross-border sources of pollution in the national capital. In a letter to Union environment minister Bhupendra Yadav on Tuesday, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai sought time for meeting him to discuss the issue for a common strategy to combat air pollution, …

Ban on Non-essential Construction, Plying of BS-III Petrol, BS-IV Diesel Cars Lifted in Delhi
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ban on Non-essential Construction, Plying of BS-III Petrol, BS-IV Diesel Cars Lifted in Delhi

News 18  

The Central government on Thursday lifted a ban on non-essential construction work and plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi-NCR amid an improvement in air quality in the region. The Commission for Air Quality Management noted a significant improvement with an AQI of 316 at 2 pm, well below the threshold for invoking Stage-III actions under the …

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 …

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