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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).

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  With govt in Punjab, can AAP find solution to Delhi's killer winter pollution?

  India | September 20, 2022 12:17 IST

  Farmers in Punjab set their fields on fire to quickly clear off the crop residue before cultivating wheat and potato which severely deteriorates the air quality in nearby states, especially Delhi.

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  Delhi pollution control body issues order banning firecrackers till January 1

  India | September 16, 2022 20:33 IST

  Delhi pollution ban: The early announcement of the ban this year is likely to give ample time to the city administration and police to put in place a mechanism to check the illegal manufacturing, sale and use of firecrackers.

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  Delhi is world's most polluted city, says report; Kolkata takes second spot

  India | August 18, 2022 21:50 IST

  Delhi world's most polluted city: Kano city in Nigeria was at the third spot while Peru’s Lima took the fourth position, according to the report.

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  Delhi's fresh move to curb winter pollution: No heavy vehicles from Oct-Feb

  India | June 24, 2022 0:06 IST

  Earlier this month, a study claimed that 64 per cent of Delhi's winter pollution load comes from outside the capital's boundaries, with "burning of agricultural waste" and "burning for heating and cooking needs" being the major sources.

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  Follow zero-tolerance on pressure horns, honking, modified silencers: NGT tells Delhi govt

  India | June 16, 2022 16:32 IST

  In a report submitted to the green court, the panel said the incessant traffic noise, relentless honking, pressure horns and modified silencers are major contributors to noise pollution.

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  What's the source of Delhi's winter pollution? 60% from external sources, says study

  India | June 09, 2022 23:53 IST

  When the restrictions were in places like ban on entry of trucks, construction and demolition activities and others, air quality did not descend into the 'severe plus' category.

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  Delhi government issues 21 notices under anti-open burning drive

  India | April 20, 2022 7:33 IST

  ''So far around 1,915 garbage burning sites and landfill sites have been inspected by the teams deployed under the Anti-Open Burning Campaign. Along with this 21 notices/challan have been issued to individuals,'' Gopal Rai said.

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  Delhi most polluted capital; fourth most polluted city in world, says World Air Quality Report

  India | March 26, 2022 7:53 IST

  A supersite will be established on Pandara Road in Central Delhi by the end of July to identify sources of pollution in real-time. With this, Delhi will become the first city in the country to identify the real-time source of air pollution through its apportionment system.

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  Yamuna river in Delhi will get back its fish by December 2023, claims Kejriwal's Minister

  India | March 22, 2022 15:16 IST

  Delhi Water Minister Satyendar claimed that all the drains will be completely cleaned and the Yamuna will become clean by December 2023.

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  Delhi witnesses warm, clear sky; low wind speed likely to degrade air quality

  India | February 21, 2022 10:25 IST

  An AQI 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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  Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; rain likely to improve AQI

  India | February 02, 2022 9:07 IST

  The air quality in Noida and Gurugram also remained in the 'very poor' category with AQI at 313 and 358 respectively.  

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  Delhi to make PUC certificate mandatory for filling fuel

  India | January 29, 2022 7:58 IST

  Pollution under control (PUC) certificate is an important means for vehicles issued through registered PUC centres to control vehicular tailpipe emissions.

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  Dense fog delays long route Delhi-bound trains; air quality 'moderate'

  India | January 13, 2022 11:51 IST

  On Wednesday, Delhi's minimum temperature had increased marginally due to partly cloudy sky and settled at 8.2 degrees Celsius, a notch above normal.

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  Delhi's minimum temperature at 5.4 degrees Celcius; partly cloudy sky on forecast

  India | January 03, 2022 11:23 IST

  Several homeless people were seen taking refuge in night shelters as the national capital struggled under coldwave conditions. 

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  SC asks air quality commission to decide on lifting construction ban, industrial restrictions

  India | December 10, 2021 14:47 IST

  Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the rice manufacturers, submitted before the bench that they had made a representation in the first week of December seeking relaxation, but the commission has not decided it yet.

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  Delhi: Air quality recorded in 'very poor' category

  India | December 06, 2021 11:35 IST

  In view of the air quality standard, SAFAR issued an advisory to reduce heavy exertion. According to SAFAR prediction, the AQI in national capital will deteriorate to 321 and will remain in the 'very poor' category on Tuesday.

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  Air pollution: Delhi schools closed from Friday till further notice, says Gopal Rai

  India | December 02, 2021 15:42 IST

  The Supreme Court on Thursday came down hard on the Delhi government over its 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign to curb vehicular pollution, saying it was nothing but a popular slogan.

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  Delhi air pollution: No relief in sight till Thursday

  India | December 01, 2021 11:29 IST

  Delhi AQI: The slow wind speed due to the Western Disturbance will allow the accumulation of pollutants and thus, increase the air pollution levels.