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  Delhi government forms 'expert group' to combat air pollution amid rising health crisis

  Delhi | December 06, 2025 22:08 IST

  Delhi AQI updates: The expert panel is set to operate as a senior advisory body, delivering independent, practical, and science-based recommendations aimed at managing both immediate air pollution emergencies and long-term structural reforms.

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  Delhi pollution woes: BJP says AAP behind India Gate protest, blames Kejriwal for toxic air

  Delhi | November 10, 2025 18:09 IST

  Hundreds of people, including parents and environmental activists, gathered at India Gate on Sunday to protest the deteriorating air quality in the national capital. Many of the demonstrators were mothers with their children, who called for immediate government measures to guarantee cleaner air.

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  Delhi: Sirsa showcases progress in pollution control, highlights air quality improvement efforts

  Delhi | October 31, 2025 19:59 IST

  Delhi weather updates: Delhi’s public works and municipal agencies are working intensively to enhance road infrastructure and streamline waste collection across the city. Sirsa disclosed that over the past 2.5 months, the govt has spent several crores of rupees on constructing and repairing roads.

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  Delhi cloud seeding: Minister Sirsa claims light rain and drop in pollution; trials to continue

  Delhi | October 29, 2025 7:35 IST

  The operation lasted around 90 minutes, with humidity levels between 15–20%, slightly below ideal but suitable for testing. Sirsa claimed preliminary observations indicated light rainfall (0.1–0.2 mm) around the Delhi–Noida border and a measurable reduction in pollution levels.

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  Delhi conducts cloud seeding trials, experts call it short-term measure to tackle pollution

  Delhi | October 28, 2025 23:35 IST

  Delhi cloud seeding: As per the updates from the officials, the aircraft took off from Kanpur for Delhi and covered areas like Burari, north Karol Bagh and Mayur Vihar before landing at the Meerut Airfield.

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  Lessons from Beijing and Bangkok: Do cloud seeding experiments really work?

  India | October 24, 2025 14:22 IST

  Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique designed to increase rainfall or snowfall by stimulating the formation of precipitation within clouds. This is achieved by introducing cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) or ice nuclei, which encourage the growth of raindrops or snowflakes.

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  Delhi minister Sirsa claims AAP forcing farmers to burn stubble in Punjab by covering their faces

  India | October 21, 2025 15:35 IST

  Delhi Minister Manjinder Sing Sirsa said the AAP is deliberately bringing Diwali, Sanatana Dharma, and Hinduism into the picture and Arvind Kejriwal first deliberately banned firecrackers in Delhi to garner the votes of a particular community, to appease them.

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  Artificial rain in Delhi likely after Diwali after IMD gives green light, says Manjinder Singh Sirsa

  Delhi | October 15, 2025 20:15 IST

  The first trial is expected to take place the day after Diwali or shortly thereafter, depending on suitable weather conditions. The Delhi government's cloud seeding project -- a major commitment by the BJP-led administration -- has been postponed multiple times due to various reasons.

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  Delhi govt extends loudspeaker deadline amid festive season; check revised timings

  Delhi | September 22, 2025 21:26 IST

  The UT government’s decision in this regard has been announced by Manjinder Singh Sirsa. He also thanked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for the decision.

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  Will ‘smog-eating' coating on roads reduce air pollution? Delhi govt launches study

  Delhi | September 22, 2025 13:40 IST

  Delhi air pollution: Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that the Delhi government will examine photocatalytic surfaces containing titanium oxide. He said the coatings will be applied to roads, pavements and public spaces.

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  Delhi govt seeks pause on fuel ban for older vehicles, Sirsa writes to air quality panel

  Delhi | July 03, 2025 23:55 IST

  Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday said that there was discontent among people due to this move and the government stood with them. Sirsa said that it is not being implemented right now.

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  Delhi cloud seeding project postponed to August-end due to monsoon showers: Govt

  Delhi | July 01, 2025 15:44 IST

  Following consultations with meteorological experts and in light of the current weather patterns, the project team proposed a revised window -- August 30 to September 10 -- when monsoon is expected to recede.

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  Watch: Thousands from Sikh community take part in Khalsa Tiranga Yatra to honour armed forces

  Delhi | May 21, 2025 18:14 IST

  The Khalsa Tiranga Yatra, in honour of India Armed Forces, was taken out from the Talkatora Stadium to Kartavya Path in Delhi.

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  Delhi: Illegal meat shops at Rajouri Garden shut after Minister Manjinder Sirsa's intervention

  Delhi | April 18, 2025 17:25 IST

  Delhi Minister Sirsa alleged these meat shops are a 'tactic' to force local residents to see their houses and leave the area. He ordered the administration to launch a crackdown here in the next 24 hours.

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  No fuel for vehicles older than 15 years after March 31 at petrol pumps in Delhi: Manjinder Sirsa

  Delhi | March 01, 2025 16:56 IST

  Delhi: In addition to restricting fuel supply to older vehicles, Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa announced that all high-rise buildings, hotels, and commercial complexes in the national capital must install anti-smog guns to curb air pollution levels.

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  Delhi Cabinet: Rekha Gupta keeps finance, Parvesh Verma is PWD minister, who gets what | Full list

  Delhi | February 20, 2025 23:59 IST

  Delhi Cabinet: Along with CM Rejha Gupta, Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Kapil Mishra, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra and Pankaj Singh were also administered the oath of office by Lt Governor VK Saxena.

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  Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi's 4th woman Chief Minister, BJP returns to power after 27 years

  Delhi | February 20, 2025 13:26 IST

  Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and her Council of Ministers were sworn in on Thursday afternoon at Ramlila Maidan in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the BJP returns to power in Delhi after 27 years.

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  Manjinder Singh Sirsa ahead of taking oath: ‘Honoured to be part of PM Modi's vision for Delhi’

  Delhi | February 20, 2025 11:08 IST

  Manjinder Singh Sirsa said it is an opportunity for all to work together to make Delhi beautiful once again.

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  Delhi Cabinet: Parvesh Verma, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Kapil Mishra to take oath as ministers

  Delhi | February 20, 2025 8:41 IST

  Delhi Cabinet reshuffle: BJP leaders Parvesh Verma, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and Kapil Mishra set to take oath as ministers. Rekha Gupta to be sworn in as Delhi's new Chief Minister at Ramlila Maidan. Heavy security deployment is in place for the grand event.

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  Manjinder Sirsa slams Kejriwal for calling meeting with Punjab MLAs: 'He wants to remove Mann'

  India | February 10, 2025 14:05 IST

  After losing the Delhi elections, Arvind Kejriwal has called a meeting of Punjab MLAs in Delhi. Reports suggest that he is trying to remove Bhagwant Mann from the Chief Minister’s post by branding him as incompetent.