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  GRAP-1 curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality turns poor amid scorching heat

  Delhi | May 19, 2026 19:18 IST

  With air quality worsening once again and temperatures continuing to soar, authorities have reimposed Stage 1 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR.

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  CAQM unveils major anti-pollution push across Delhi-NCR; electric 3-wheelers to become mandatory

  Delhi | May 15, 2026 23:48 IST

  The policy will then expand to high vehicle-density NCR districts — including Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar — from January 1, 2028.

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  Delhi-NCR implements GRAP 3 measures as AQI forecast turns 'severe'

  Delhi | January 16, 2026 23:28 IST

  Grap 3 curbs in force in Delhi-NCR as air quality expected to turn 'severe' in coming days, said CAQM.

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  OPINION | Delhi: Impound only those vehicles which spread pollution

  India | July 04, 2025 16:21 IST

  The enforcement of the ban on 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles began on July 1, leading to the impounding of 158 vehicles by Wednesday. While the move aims to curb pollution, it has sparked concern among thousands of Delhi residents who own older vehicles but use them infrequently.

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  GRAP-3 restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR after air quality deteriorates

  Delhi | January 29, 2025 18:59 IST

  According 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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  Stricter pollution curbs under GRAP-4 reimposed in Delhi-NCR

  Delhi | January 15, 2025 19:34 IST

  The CAQM Sub-Committee has announced the implementation of Stage-III (Severe) and Stage-IV (Severe+) measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to address the worsening air quality in Delhi.

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  GRAP 3 in Delhi explained: What's allowed, what's not

  Explainers | November 14, 2024 20:23 IST

  GRAP 3 has been activated in Delhi to combat the severe pollution crisis as AQI exceeds 400. Key measures include banning non-essential construction, restricting BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, limiting diesel generators, and increasing public transport.

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  Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ after Diwali, despite firecracker ban | AQI update

  Delhi | November 02, 2024 8:19 IST

  Weather update: Delhi’s air quality remains 'very poor’ following Diwali celebrations despite a firecracker ban, with AQI at 362. High noise pollution and over 280 burn injuries reported as firecracker violations continue.

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  Delhi air quality avoids ‘severe’ zone on Diwali, minister praises public compliance | AQI update

  Delhi | November 01, 2024 14:31 IST

  Delhi’s air quality managed to stay below ‘severe’ levels this Diwali, with Environment Minister Gopal Rai crediting public compliance for reduced firecracker use. Find out more about AQI levels, pollution control measures, and how government actions have impacted Delhi’s air quality.

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  Delhi-NCR Pollution: GRAP-II enforced after AQI crosses 300 | Here's what is allowed, what's banned

  Delhi | October 21, 2024 18:50 IST

  Delhi pollution: Amid rising pollution levels, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai launched the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign aimed at reducing vehicular pollution in the capital.

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  Delhi AQI soars to 274, froth covers Yamuna River ahead of Diwali, Chhath Puja | VIDEO

  Delhi | October 19, 2024 10:14 IST

  Delhi air quality: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party said the city government is closely monitoring the situation of Yamuna River.

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  Delhi air pollution: 13 hotspots identified, 80 anti-smog guns to be deployed at key locations

  Delhi | October 18, 2024 16:53 IST

  Delhi air pollution: Gopal Rai said the Delhi govt is working to reduce the pollution sources under its winter action plan. According to weather scientists, the weather is now turning unfavourable. Wind speed and temperature are decreasing.

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  Delhi govt sets up 24x7 'Green War Room' to combat winter pollution

  Delhi | September 30, 2024 15:46 IST

  Delhi pollution: The Green War Room will monitor AQI data and assess information from 24 pollution monitoring stations managed by the Delhi government.

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  CBI seizes Rs 2.39 crore cash from Delhi Pollution Control Committee's engineer, two held

  Delhi | September 09, 2024 19:08 IST

  The CBI seized cash amounting to Rs 2.39 crore from the premises of a senior environmental engineer of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), exposing corruption activities in the department.

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  Delhi air quality continues to remain in severe category, govt likely to impose ban on buses

  Delhi | November 16, 2023 10:30 IST

  Many areas in Delhi, such as Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, Dwarka, Alipur, Bawana, and ITO, recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding the 400-mark.

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  Delhi's AQI plunges into 'severe' category; thick layer of fog engulfs national capital

  India | December 20, 2022 11:12 IST

  Delhi pollution: A dense layer of smog hung over Delhi with the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) at 4 pm recorded at 410. The situation in Delhi worsened to the 'severe' category on Monday.

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  Delhi records AQI in very poor category, minimum temp of 6.2 degrees Celsius

  India | December 19, 2022 6:37 IST

  Delhi AQI: According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital stood at 353 at 4 pm.

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  Delhi government asks petrol pumps to tank-up vehicles 'only with PUC certificates'

  India | October 12, 2022 12:45 IST

  Delhi pollution update: The department has also asked the vehicle owners to obtain valid PUCC before October 25 to avoid inconvenience and action as per law.

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  Delhi's air quality turns 'poor', CAQM asks states to strictly enforce pollution control measures

  India | October 06, 2022 8:08 IST

  Delhi air quality news: The CAQM on Wednesday announced an immediate ban on all construction and demolition activity carried over an area of 500 sqm. and above that are not registered on the web portals created by the governments of Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

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  Delhi Pollution: No fuel without PUC at petrol pumps from Oct 25, says Minister Gopal Rai

  India | October 01, 2022 13:34 IST

  Delhi government will launch its 24X7 war room on October 3 to combat pollution and ensure effective and serious implementation of amended Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).