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Protesters gather again at India Gate over air pollution in Delhi-NCR
Updated : 6 months ago IST
A group of people protested at India Gate on Sunday against the rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR, but the police later removed them.
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Delhi air quality improves slightly; AQI at 370, remains in 'very poor' ca
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Delhi's air quality improved slightly on Friday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 370 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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SC seeks report from Punjab, Haryana on steps taken to curb stubble burnin
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Punjab and Haryana governments to file a status report on the measures taken to curb stubble burning, contributing to the air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR.
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Proactive measures taken by CAQM to contain air pollution
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In June 2025, CAQM had directed for zero tolerance for open waste burning, enhanced night-time surveillance, and intensified citizen awareness campaigns in collaboration with RWAs, industry associations, and local bodies. These measures can contribute in reduction in open waste burning in
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"When govt fails in its kartavya, people have to fulfil theirs": Jairam Ra
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The iconic India Gate is on Kartavya Path - so named by the PM himself. The citizens of Delhi who are protesting for better air quality are only wanting to carry out their own Kartavya under Article 51-A (g) of the Constitution of India which mandates them 'to protect and improve the nat
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"Air pollution affecting crores of Indians, but govt which came to power t
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised the Centre for targeting citizens protesting against rising air pollution at Delhi's India Gate on Sunday, asserting that the "right to clean air" is a fundamental human right and that peaceful demonstrators should not be treated as criminals. Read More
Delhi Govt changes office hours to combat rising Air pollution
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
This decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to prevent pollution, ensuring that the pressure of vehicles on the roads does not increase all at once and the traffic load is evenly distributed, thereby reducing pollution levels, according to the release.
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Several measures being taken to control air pollution in capital: CM Rekha
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the government is making continuous and determined efforts to protect the national capital from pollution. She affirmed that controlling pollution remains a top priority, and effective measures have been implemented across departments. The Chief
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Doctors warn of 15 per cent rise in respiratory cases in Delhi as air poll
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
With air pollution levels rising sharply during October and November, doctors in Delhi warn that poor air quality is severely affecting vital organs, particularly in vulnerable groups.
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"Fine for stubble burning enforced," Karnal Agriculture Department ensure
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Adding further, Singh said, "So far, a fine of Rs 45,000 has been collected from seven farmers, and we have been issuing red entries for seven farmers, preventing them from selling their paddy in the market for the next two seasons, as per government regulations... The maximum number of c
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Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chairs high-level meeting to co
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chaired a high-level meeting in Delhi today with officials from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the Delhi Government, NCR states, and other agencies to review measures for tackling air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
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SC asks why firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR only and not in entire country
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran orally expressed the need to explore a pan-India ban on firecrackers.
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