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  Delhi Air Quality Plummets to 'Very Poor' as AQI Hits 331 at India Gate and Nearby Areas

  News | November 21, 2025 12:19 IST

  Delhi's AQI surged to 331, indicating 'Very Poor' air quality and posing serious health risks. The haze, caused by vehicular emissions, industrial activity, and stubble burning, has led to eye and throat irritation. Authorities are considering stricter measures as pollution worsens.

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  Delhi govt plans artificial rain trials, large-scale anti-pollution drive to tackle smog

  Delhi | March 19, 2025 23:30 IST

  The Delhi government plans artificial rain trials to combat severe pollution levels. A large-scale anti-pollution drive, a ban on refueling 15-year-old vehicles, and mandatory anti-smog guns for high-rises are part of the strategy.

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  Stage 3 GRAP restrictions imposed in Delhi-NCR as air pollution worsens

  Delhi | January 03, 2025 21:05 IST

  Stage 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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  Is pollution damaging your body from inside? Know from doctor the disadvantages of staying outside

  Health | December 10, 2024 6:46 IST

  People living in Delhi-NCR face serious and fatal consequences from air pollution. If it is not controlled now, many generations will have to suffer its consequences. Know what effect living in pollution has on your body?

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  Delhi’s AQI surpasses 370: Air quality worsens amid strict anti-pollution measures

  Delhi | November 04, 2024 8:25 IST

  Delhi’s air quality worsens with AQI above 370, prompting stringent pollution controls. Over 54,000 vehicles were fined, construction sites shut down, and GRAP measures deployed to curb emissions.

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  Delhi: Govt inspects 2,764 construction sites, fines over Rs 17 lakh under anti-dust campaign

  Delhi | October 19, 2024 12:44 IST

  The pollution level in Delhi is rising as the AQI crossed 270 on Saturday. The Delhi government has initiated steps to control air pollution in the national capital. In line with that 523 teams have inspected 2,764 construction sites so far.

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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 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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  Anti-smog initiatives increase as Delhi battles pollution post Diwali celebration

  India | November 05, 2021 14:34 IST

  An anti-smog gun is a device to combat air pollution which will spray atomised water to settle the dust and other suspended particles in the atmosphere.

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  Delhi govt launches chatbot, website to boost citizen participation in fight against pollution

  India | October 28, 2021 18:10 IST

  The one-stop website – www.delhifightspollution.in – will let visitors know about the pollution levels in the national capital.

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  Uttar Pradesh's 1st 'air pollution control tower' to come up along DND in Noida

  India | October 01, 2021 23:55 IST

  The tower will be 20 metres tall and 4.5 metres in diameter, and will be able to improve air quality in an area of 1 square kilometre, they added.

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  NGT imposes over Rs 1.17 cr penalty on 21 stone crushers in AP for causing pollution

  India | May 28, 2021 13:12 IST

  The National Green Tribunal has slapped over Rs 1.17 crore penalty on 21 stone crushing and quarrying units for causing pollution and damage to the environment.

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  Benefits on buying new vehicles on scrapping of old; taxes, other levies for polluting cars: Gadkari

  India | February 07, 2021 11:04 IST

  Buyers of new vehicles after opting for the scrapping of their old and polluting vehicles will be offered benefits under the new policy to phase out old and polluting vehicles, Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said.

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  Pollution control certificate compulsory for renewing motor insurance

  Auto | August 21, 2020 13:53 IST

  The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) on Friday and issued a new circular asking insurance provider to obtain a valid pollution control (PUC) certificate for the vehicle while renewing the vehicle's insurance.

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  No 'honeymoon period' for new AAP govt; reducing pollution, women's safety top priorities: Bhardwaj

  India | February 18, 2020 0:00 IST

  Asserting that there will be no "honeymoon period" for the new AAP government, the party on Monday said a significant reduction in pollution, cleaning of the Yamuna and ensuring deployment of 'mohalla marshalls' to boost women's security would be among the top priorities of the new Arvind Kejriwal-led dispensation.

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  Uttar Pradesh man finds shredding solution to stubble burning

  India | December 06, 2019 10:12 IST

  Ganga Ram Chauhan has invented a bicycle-based shredder machine which can crush and grind elements, including wood, leaves and crop remains into particles of less than 80 mm size. These particles can then be easily converted into compost. The machine costs only around Rs 5,000-6000, he says.  

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  No surge pricing in Ola, Uber during odd-even in Delhi

  India | November 02, 2019 14:37 IST

  In a statement issued on Saturday, Ola said it will extend its support to the Delhi government's initiative to curb pollution. The implementation of the odd-even scheme offers an opportunity to further unlock the potential of shared mobility

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  EDMC sprinkles water on roads as pollution control measure post Diwali

  News | October 28, 2019 13:59 IST

  Delhi: East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) sprinkles water on roads to settle the dust as a pollution control measure.

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  UCIL to check for uranium contamination in Andhra's Kadapa

  India | September 13, 2019 21:59 IST

  The APPCB's directions came after an expert committee formed by it visited Kadapa district last week to look into the complaints of groundwater pollution caused by the uranium mining and processing project of the UCIL at Tummalapalle.

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  Goa Pollution Board expresses concern over garbage dump fire; show cause notice issued

  India | May 31, 2019 10:24 IST

  "Next two-three days we will be monitoring and the MMC has to reply to our showcase within three days else, we will have to initiate legal or criminal prosecutions," Shetgaonkar told reporters late on Thursday.