NEW DELHI: Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit, contesting from the New Delhi constituency in the February 5 Assembly polls, has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of failing to address air and water pollution in Delhi during its decade-long rule.Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Dikshit claimed the AAP government had neglected public transport, … Read more
In response to alarming pollution levels in the capital, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has re-imposed Stage-IV (‘Severe+’) measures from the updated Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to combat the worsening air quality. The decision comes as Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) breached the 400 mark on Monday night, indicating a severe pollution … Read more
Centre’s air quality panel for Delhi-NCR on Monday invoked GRAP III with immediate effect after sharp rise in pollution levels. With this order, schools up to class 5 in Delhi-NCR region will switch to hybrid mode. AQI stood at 367 at 2 pm. Poor air quality, caused by unfavourable weather conditions, often persists from November … Read more
India has an inherent expertise to increase population and automobile numbers, said Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari at Times Network India Conclave on Friday. While responding to a question about traffic issues in India, the minister stated that starting with Delhi, the wealthy have almost no parking in their homes. “They use roads and footpaths to … Read more
Home Education Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: Schools in Noida to remain closed till… Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region, including Noida and Greater Noida, has been grappling with dangerous levels of air quality that are considered harmful to human health. File/Representational Delhi Air Quality: The Gautam Buddh Nagar on Saturday ordered the closure of all … Read more
Delhi Transport Department has mandated vehicle owners in the National Capital Territory to affix colour-coded stickers on their vehicles to help identify fuel types to combat rising pollution levels. According to a public notice issued by the department, the directive is in line with the Supreme Court’s order dated August 12, 2018, and subsequent amendments … Read more
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Delhi’s air quality has been oscillating between ‘severe’ to ‘severe-plus’ categories for the past few days. The crisis has led to an increasing number of people seeking medical attention. The deteriorating air quality is not only affecting people with pre-existing health conditions but also healthy individuals. There has also been a rise in cases of … Read more
On Sunday, the Commission for Air Quality Management announced the enforcement of Stage-IV (Severe+) actions under the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). These measures will take effect from 8 a.m. on Monday, November 18.The Sub-Committee, in its urgent meeting, reviewed the air quality scenario in the region, along with the forecasts for meteorological conditions … Read more
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In a decisive move to combat the choking smog that engulfs the capital each winter, the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government has slammed the brakes on fireworks until January 1, 2025. On Monday, Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced a complete ban on the manufacturing, storage, sale, and usage of firecrackers in Delhi, just ahead of the … Read more
Amid worsening air quality, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced new timings for government offices in the national capital to reduce traffic congestion and related pollution. As per Atishi’s statement, Municipal Corporation of Delhi will function from 8:30am to 5pm, Central Government office will be open from 9am till 5:30pm. Delhi government offices will be functioning … Read more
