Delhi Pollution Control Committee
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GRAP-3 restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR after air quality deteriorates
Delhi | January 29, 2025 18:59 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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Stricter pollution curbs under GRAP-4 reimposed in Delhi-NCR
Delhi | January 15, 2025 19:34 ISTThe 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 ISTGRAP 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 ISTWeather 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 ISTDelhi’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 ISTDelhi 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 ISTDelhi 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 ISTDelhi 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 ISTDelhi 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 ISTThe 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 ISTMany 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 ISTDelhi 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 ISTDelhi 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 ISTDelhi 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 ISTDelhi 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 ISTDelhi 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).
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Delhi-NCR's AQI crosses 400 mark on Diwali
India | November 04, 2021 15:21 ISTAQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
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Durga Puja: Idol immersions not allowed in Yamuna river, other water bodies in Delhi
India | October 14, 2021 11:54 IST“Studies carried out to assess deterioration in water quality due to idol immersion reveal deterioration of water quality in respect to conductivity, biochemical oxygen demand and heavy metal concentration,” the pollution control body said.
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Mercury to touch 38°C as Delhi's air quality turns 'very poor'
India | August 17, 2021 11:50 ISTNew Delhi will witness a partially cloudy sky on Tuesday, however, there is no possibility of rain yet.
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NGT directs DPCC to stop polluting activities at Ghazipur Murga Mandi
India | August 01, 2021 12:51 ISTThe NGT has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to prevent violators from polluting Ghazipur Murga Mandi.
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