Delhi Pollution: SC Takes Note of 'Slight' Improvement in Air Quality, Permits Panel to Decide on Easing Curbs
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Pollution: SC Takes Note of 'Slight' Improvement in Air Quality, Permits Panel to Decide on Easing Curbs

News 18  

The Supreme Court Friday took note of slight improvement in air pollution level in Delhi-NCR and permitted the commission on air quality management to take a decision on various representations seeking easing of curbs, like ban on construction activities, within a week. A special bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices D Y Chandrachud and Surya Kant asked Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to comply with its earlier order by which it had asked the National Capital Region states to pay minimum wages to construction workers from the cess, collected by them from real estate firms, as their work was hit due to the ban. The bench, at the out set, said that now there is “slight improvement in the quality of air” and the commission may be allowed to decide the issues pertaining to curbs. Senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for the Delhi government, said the apex court had allowed construction activities in seven hospitals and urged the bench to permit construction activities in other hospitals as well.

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

Pollution curbs under GRAP-3 lifted in Delhi-NCR, restrictions on vehicles eased
1 week, 3 days 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 …

Central air quality panel relaxes curbs as pollution declines in Delhi
3 weeks 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 …

Delhi curbs industrial activities and limits offices to 50% capacity as air quality plummets
4 weeks 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 air quality dips, GRAP-IV curbs reimposed: What's allowed and what's not
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Pollution pan-India problem: Supreme Court seeks list of most polluted cities
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Pollution pan-India problem: Supreme Court seeks list of most polluted cities

India Today  

Calling pollution a "pan-India" issue, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the government to submit a list of highly polluted cities. We should not give a wrong signal that sitting in the Supreme Court we are only dealing with air pollution in Delhi," a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Manmohan said. "We will have to expand the scope …

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

Slight relief as Delhi air quality remains ‘moderate’ for third day
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Delhi Air Pollution - Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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'
1 month, 1 week 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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1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Air pollution: Supreme Court rejects request for relaxation on GRAP-IV measures in Delhi
1 month, 1 week ago

Air pollution: Supreme Court rejects request for relaxation on GRAP-IV measures in Delhi

India TV News  

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea seeking relaxation on the Graded Response Action Plan -IV for pollution control in Delhi. Measures against this action address the severest air quality conditions besetting Delhi, a city noted for hazardous pollution levels, especially during the winter months. In the same order, the Supreme Court directed the …

Air quality panel unveils tougher measures to combat air pollution in Delhi-NCR
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Air quality panel unveils tougher measures to combat air pollution in Delhi-NCR

India Today  

The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas convened its 19th meeting on Thursday, focusing on urgent strategies to tackle air pollution in the region. The commission also authorised Member-Secretaries of Pollution Control Boards in NCR states to prosecute offenders violating dust and air pollution regulations. The empowerment aims to address recurrent dust pollution by …

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

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

Graded pollution response plan altered after SC calls out Delhi authorities for inaction
1 month, 3 weeks 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: AAP seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain, urges PM Modi to intervene as AQI remains 'severe plus'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: AAP seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain, urges PM Modi to intervene as AQI remains 'severe plus'

Hindustan Times  

Delhi air pollution updates: As air quality in Delhi-NCR turns toxic, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday alleged that the Centre was not acting on their repeated request to allow artificial rain in the national capital. Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai addresses a press conference regarding the ongoing air pollution crisis in the national capital, in New Delhi, Monday, …

Delhi air pollution: CJI Sanjiv Khanna asks judges to allow virtual hearings as smog shrouds city | Details
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: CJI Sanjiv Khanna asks judges to allow virtual hearings as smog shrouds city | Details

India TV News  

Delhi Air Pollution: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna announced on Tuesday that all judges have been asked to facilitate virtual hearings wherever feasible, considering the severe pollution levels in Delhi-NCR. Delhi continues to choke as air quality stays 'severe plus' It should be mentioned here that Delhi continues to grapple with hazardous air pollution as the Air Quality Index …

Delhi Air Pollution | Supreme Court Advises Use Of Masks Amid 'Severe+' Air Quality In Delhi-NCR
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution | Supreme Court Advises Use Of Masks Amid 'Severe+' Air Quality In Delhi-NCR

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has issued a circular calling for strict adherence to preventive health measures, including wearing masks, as air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to deteriorate. Referring to an order by the Commission for Air Quality Management dated November 17, 2024, the circular highlights the implementation of Stage-IV measures under the revised Graded Response Action Plan. The Supreme Court today …

Delhi Air Pollution | GRAP-IV Restrictions To Continue In NCR Even If AQI Falls Below 450 : Supreme Court
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1 month, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

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

Delhi air pollution: Orange alert for fog; SC to address situations as AQI drops to ’severe plus’ zone. Top points
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: Orange alert for fog; SC to address situations as AQI drops to ’severe plus’ zone. Top points

Live Mint  

Delhi's air quality index worsened further, with many areas in the "severe" category, prompting the announcement of anti-pollution restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan IV. The Commission announced the restrictions for Air Quality Management According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the "severe" category air poses risks to healthy individuals and severely impacts those with existing health conditions. Delhi …

Supreme Court raps Delhi govt over delay in anti-pollution curbs: 'How can you take risk in such matters'
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

Advocate flags construction inside Supreme Court as top court hears pollution plea
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Advocate flags construction inside Supreme Court as top court hears pollution plea

India Today  

When the Supreme Court was criticising the Delhi government and other authorities over alarming air pollution levels in the capital, construction activities became a highlight. As the top court was seeking updates of the ban on construction and demolition activities in Delhi, Senior Advocate Gopal Sankarnarayanan pointed out that construction activities were ongoing in the Supreme Court, right outside Court …

Delhi air pollution: Supreme Court to hear plea seeking enforcement of measures to improve ‘severe’ AQI
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: Supreme Court to hear plea seeking enforcement of measures to improve ‘severe’ AQI

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea seeking enforcement of measures to curb air pollution in the National Capital. As per the cause list of November 18 uploaded on the Supreme court website, a Bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih is slated to hear the plea. On November 14, the Supreme court …

Delhi Pollution: Construction banned, vehicle entry restricted
2 months 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 …

Supreme Court To Address Delhi's Severe Pollution On Monday; Amicus Curiae Raises Concerns Over Lack of Pre-emptive Action
2 months ago

Supreme Court To Address Delhi's Severe Pollution On Monday; Amicus Curiae Raises Concerns Over Lack of Pre-emptive Action

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will address the issue of severe level of air pollution in Delhi-NCR on Monday. The Court has been dealing with air pollution by various sources such as stubble burning, firecrackers, vehicular pollution, garbage burning, industrial pollution etc. Additionally, the Court has been dealing with the issue of air pollution Delhi from stubble burning in the states of …

SC agrees to examine why pre-emptive steps weren’t taken to check pollution
2 months ago

SC agrees to examine why pre-emptive steps weren’t taken to check pollution

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on Monday the Commission for Air Quality Management for Delhi and Adjoining Areas on why pre-emptive steps were not taken before the pollution levels worsened to the “severe” category. A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih agreed to take up the issue on Monday on senior advocate Aparajita …

Air pollution: Centre's air quality panel criticises growing backlog of complaints in Delhi
2 months ago

Air pollution: Centre's air quality panel criticises growing backlog of complaints in Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre's panel tasked with improving air quality in Delhi-NCR has raised concerns over the slow resolution pace and the growing backlog of air pollution-related complaints in the national capital. Among various steps, the Commission for Air Quality Management has directed intensified efforts to remove highly polluting end-of-life vehicles that are still in use in Delhi. The panel …

Delhi Minister directs DPCC to ensure functioning of air pollution control mechanisms ahead of winter
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Minister directs DPCC to ensure functioning of air pollution control mechanisms ahead of winter

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday directed the principal secretary to ensure that the Real Time Source Apportionment infrastructure, an exercise to determine the air quality status based on real-time pollutant measurements and meteorological conditions, is fully operational before winter begins. it is directed that the existing infrastructure set up for conducting the study on Real Time …

Air Quality Dips in Delhi-NCR, Non-Essential Construction Work, Polluting 4-wheelers Banned
1 year ago

Air Quality Dips in Delhi-NCR, Non-Essential Construction Work, Polluting 4-wheelers Banned

News 18  

Amid worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management ordered a ban on non-essential construction work and plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in the region, on Sunday. This has been noted by the Commission for Air Quality Management, a statutory body responsible for forming air pollution reduction strategies for the region and their implementation. …

Delhi-NCR pollution: Air quality worsens to ‘very poor’, AQI stands at 398 in national capital
1 year ago

Delhi-NCR pollution: Air quality worsens to ‘very poor’, AQI stands at 398 in national capital

India TV News  

Delhi Air Pollution: The Delhi-NCR experienced very poor air quality amid dense fog in the region on Tuesday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index was recorded at 398 in the national capital. It seems there are no signs of improvement in pollution levels, as a combination of local emissions, stubble burning, and low temperatures continues …

Delhi AQI | No extreme curbs for now, will wait for NCR air quality to improve: Central body
1 year ago

Delhi AQI | No extreme curbs for now, will wait for NCR air quality to improve: Central body

The Hindu  

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Saturday said it will wait for the air quality to improve in the National Capital Region before imposing more severe measures to tackle rising pollution levels. The statement by the Central pollution monitoring body came even as the air quality deteriorated sharply in the region, prompting the authorities to impose Stage 3 of …

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

Air Pollution: Centre Removes Curbs in Delhi
1 year, 1 month ago

Air Pollution: Centre Removes Curbs in Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre on Saturday removed stringent curbs, including a ban on construction work related to linear projects and the entry of polluting trucks into Delhi, following an improvement in air quality due to an increase in wind speed and a change in wind direction. The Commission for Air Quality Management, a statutory body responsible for formulating strategies to …

Centre revokes stringent restrictions as air quality improves in Delhi
1 year, 1 month ago

Centre revokes stringent restrictions as air quality improves in Delhi

The Hindu  

The Centre on Saturday lifted some restrictions in Delhi, including a ban on essential construction and demolition activities and the entry of polluting trucks, following an improvement in air quality. Officials said the commission reviewed the current air quality scenario and took into account the likely meteorological conditions in Delhi-NCR over the coming days. According to the Delhi government’s real-time …

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 …

Mumbai Air Pollution Bombay HC Reduces Time For Bursting Crackers During Diwali 2023 Delhi Air Pollution BMC Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Mumbai Air Pollution Bombay HC Reduces Time For Bursting Crackers During Diwali 2023 Delhi Air Pollution BMC Supreme Court

ABP News  

The Bombay High Court, on Friday, revised its previous order on Diwali firecracker bursting, now allowing it only between 8 pm and 10 pm, citing concerns over air pollution. During the hearing, the court noted a decline in firecracker use in Mumbai but deemed it necessary to further restrict the time frame to address air quality concerns. The court acknowledged …

SC thrashes Delhi govt over pollution, says it cannot 'shift the burden'
1 year, 2 months ago

SC thrashes Delhi govt over pollution, says it cannot 'shift the burden'

Firstpost  

The court also asked the Centre and Punjab government about what steps they are taking as a long-term measure to slowly phase out paddy to restore the water table in Punjab The Supreme Court on Friday slammed the AAP government in Delhi for not doing enough to tackle the national capital’s air pollution issue and for “shifting the burden.” Delhi …

Delhi's air quality 'severe' again, AAP sends team to inspect stalled smog tower
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi's air quality 'severe' again, AAP sends team to inspect stalled smog tower

India Today  

The overall air quality in Delhi slipped back to the 'severe' category on Wednesday, only a day after showing a marginal improvement when it was in the 'very poor' category. The Supreme Court on Tuesday summoned Delhi Pollution Control Committee chairman Ashwani Kumar for reportedly shutting down the two smog towers in the national capital and directed operationalising the towers …

SC orders Delhi Pollution Control Committee head to be present in court on Nov. 10
1 year, 2 months ago

SC orders Delhi Pollution Control Committee head to be present in court on Nov. 10

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to be personally present in court on November 10 to explain why real time data on air pollution is not in the public domain. The court was dealing with an application to direct the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to immediately release data from the study on ‘Real Time Source …

Delhi Pollution Highlights: Capital chokes as 'very poor' air quality persists
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi Pollution Highlights: Capital chokes as 'very poor' air quality persists

Hindustan Times  

Dense smog near the Yamuna River in New Delhi on Monday. Delhi Pollution Highlights: Delhi continues to be covered by a toxic haze, with the Air Quality Index in the ‘very poor’ category, recorded at 395 as of 7am on Tuesday. According to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, Delhi sees its peak pollution levels between November 1 and November 15, …

Delhi-NCR air pollution: Centre defers stricter curbs, says AQI declining
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi-NCR air pollution: Centre defers stricter curbs, says AQI declining

The Hindu  

The central government on Friday deferred implementation of stricter measures under the final stage of the air pollution control plan, saying curbs under Stage III were implemented only a day ago and the air quality index in Delhi-NCR is already showing a declining trend. Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index stood at 468 on Friday which falls in the "severe …

Fresh curbs in Delhi-NCR as air quality turns ‘severe’. List of activities banned
1 year, 2 months ago

Fresh curbs in Delhi-NCR as air quality turns ‘severe’. List of activities banned

Hindustan Times  

With air quality in the National Capital Region deteriorating to alarming levels, the panel on graded action response plan tasked with addressing the issue announced a series of stringent measures on Thursday to combat the ongoing pollution crisis. The Commission of Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR in an order stated that all actions outlined under Stage III of the GRAP …

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