Delhi Air Pollution
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Delhi air pollution: Stage-I GRAP measures reimposed in NCR as AQI deteriorates
Delhi | Jun 07, 2025, 09:55 PM ISTDelhi-NCR air pollution: CAQM has instructed all implementing agencies to rigorously monitor and enforce the measures. The commission will continue to assess the air quality situation and consider further actions depending on future forecasts and pollutant levels.
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Grade 1 anti-pollution curbs activated in Delhi-NCR as AQI slips into 'poor' category
India | May 16, 2025, 10:13 PM ISTThe Commission for Air Quality Management has activated Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the entire NCR after air quality slipped into the 'poor' category. The move mandates strict dust control, emissions monitoring, and reduced polluting activities by all implementing agencies.
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Good news for Delhi: Air pollution to be reduced as 6 new air monitoring stations to come up soon
Delhi | Apr 14, 2025, 06:45 PM ISTWith this, the number of such stations will rise to 46. The move is part of the newly formed BJP government's strategy to expand its air monitoring infrastructure to ensure better preparedness to battle yearly smog and overall poor air quality.
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Delhi records hottest March day since 2022 at 38.9 degree celsius, AQI remains 'poor'
Delhi | Mar 26, 2025, 11:36 PM ISTDelhi recorded its hottest March day since 2022, with temperatures soaring to 38.9 degree celsius—7.4 degrees above normal. Despite the heat, Delhi's AQI remained in the 'poor' category. Check IMD's weather forecast and air quality updates.
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Delhi to enforce ban on refuelling overaged vehicles from April 1, ANPR cameras to enforce rule
Delhi | Mar 21, 2025, 11:13 PM ISTFrom April 1, Delhi will ban refuelling of overaged petrol and diesel vehicles. ANPR cameras at fuel stations will enforce the rule by detecting non-compliant vehicles.
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Dust check, real-time monitoring of bus routes: Delhi govt's major plan to curb air pollution
Delhi | Mar 16, 2025, 06:57 PM ISTDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that all the steps are aimed at making the national capital cleaner and healthier and emphasised that making Delhi pollution-free was the city government's top priority.
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Delhi's AQI drops to 85, lowest in 3 years | First 'satisfactory' air quality day in 2025
Delhi | Mar 15, 2025, 07:57 PM ISTDelhi recorded its lowest AQI in three years, dropping to 85 and marking the first 'Satisfactory' air quality day of 2025. Meanwhile, Karnataka witnesses soaring temperatures, with heatwave warnings issued by the IMD. Check the latest weather updates.
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GRAP 2 curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels improve
Delhi | Feb 24, 2025, 06:09 PM ISTDelhi air pollution: The India Meteorological Department and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology predict that the AQI will likely remain in the moderate to poor category.
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Delhi LG Saxena tells Atishi while accepting her resignation: 'You lost due to Yamuna's curse'
Delhi | Feb 10, 2025, 12:50 PM ISTAfter suffering a major poll debacle, AAP leader Atishi on Sunday reached Raj Niwas and tendered her resignation from the office of the Delhi CM.
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Delhi ranked second most polluted city in India for fourth consecutive month in January: Report
Delhi | Feb 07, 2025, 10:13 PM ISTDelhi pollution: In January 2025, Delhi recorded an average PM2.5 concentration of 165 micrograms per cubic metre, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said.
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Delhi AQI in 'very poor' category; know how bad air quality causes chronic health conditions
Health | Jan 31, 2025, 08:32 AM ISTDelhi recorded an average AQI of 350 at 6 AM on Friday. The increasing pollution in the region led the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to reimpose Stage 3 of GRAP. Here, take a look at how bad air quality causes chronic health conditions.
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GRAP-3 restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR after air quality deteriorates
Delhi | Jan 29, 2025, 06:59 PM ISTAccording to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s AQI has been consistently deteriorating due to unfavourable weather conditions and increased emissions from vehicular traffic, industrial activities, and stubble burning.
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Delhi air quality improves: GRAP Stage 3 revoked, here's what is allowed and what is not
Delhi | Jan 05, 2025, 07:58 PM ISTOn Friday, GRAP 3 was reimposed after the air quality deteriorated. However, the city's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) on Sunday stood at 339 at 4 pm.
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GRAP 3 imposed in Delhi as air quality worsens, construction work banned, check restrictions
Delhi | Jan 03, 2025, 06:58 PM ISTGRAP 3 restrictions in Delhi: As part of Stage 3 curbs, the use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars (4-wheelers) is restricted in Delhi and nearby NCR districts. However, people with disabilities are exempt.
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Stage 3 GRAP restrictions imposed in Delhi-NCR as air pollution worsens
Delhi | Jan 03, 2025, 09:05 PM ISTStage 3 restrictions under GRAP have been imposed in Delhi-NCR as air pollution hits 'Severe' levels. Know the key measures, citizen advisories, and the impact on construction, industries, and daily life.
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Delhi Halts Enrollment of Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants: What Happens Next?
Originals | Dec 24, 2024, 11:01 PM ISTA recent decision by the Delhi government is making waves everywhere. The Directorate of Education in Delhi has issued a new order to stop the enrollment of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in schools. The issue of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in India has been in the news lately.
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Centre's air quality panel revokes GRAP stage 4 curbs amid dip in pollution levels in Delhi-NCR
India | Dec 24, 2024, 06:51 PM ISTDelhi-NCR pollution: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from December 16, after Delhi's air quality deteriorated further.
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Delhi weather update: Chilly morning greets national capital amid ‘hazardous’ air quality levels
Delhi | Dec 20, 2024, 08:59 AM ISTDelhi’s December 20, 2024 weather forecast predicted a clear sky with temperatures ranging from 10.05 degrees Celsius to 22.9 degrees Celsius. However, AQI levels have reached a hazardous 500.
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SC directs UP, Haryana to impose complete ban on firecrackers as Delhi's air quality worsens
India | Dec 19, 2024, 07:21 PM ISTDelhi-NCR air pollution: Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'severe plus' category on Thursday, with a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 451 recorded at 4 pm.
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Delhi's air quality remains 'severe', thick smog envelopes city | Check IMD's prediction
Delhi | Dec 19, 2024, 06:36 AM ISTDelhi has been experiencing toxic air quality for the past few days due to drop in wind speeds, allowing local pollutants to concentrate in the atmosphere.