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Punjab records 3,284 stubble burning from Sept 15 to Nov 6, Haryana witnes
Updated : 4 months ago IST
During the review meeting, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) noted that between September 15 and November 6, 2025, Punjab recorded 3,284 stubble burning incidents compared to 5,041 during the same period last year, indicating marginal improvement
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Indian industry holds a critical responsibility in enhancing air quality:
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indian industry holds a critical responsibility in enhancing air quality, said Rajesh Verma (IAS), Chairperson, Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), emphasising the need for stronger industrial commitment and cleaner production prac
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Commission for Air Quality Management bans entry of non-Delhi BS-III goods
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
In a statement, the Commission said that the decision is part of broader efforts to curb vehicular emissions, one of the major contributors to the city's severe air pollution levels during the winter season.
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Delhi: CAQM bans entry of non-BS-VI commercial goods vehicles registered o
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The official notification reads, "The Commission with a view to abate air pollution caused by high volume of transport/commercial goods vehicles entering into Delhi, in exercise of its powers conferred under Section 12(1) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Re
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Tarun Kumar Pithode takes charge as Member Secretary of CAQM
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Serving as the Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Pithode has now assumed the role of the Member-Secretary of the Commission.
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Mumbai's Bandra area shrouded in smog; AQI hits 300 in 'Poor' category
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Meanwhile, in the national capital, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect, from Sunday, to tackle rising pollution levels.
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CAQM imposes GRAP 2 in Delhi-NCR; AQI of 411 recorded around Akshardham te
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Sunday imposed Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect.
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CAQM imposes GRAP 2 as Delhi continues to breathe 'poor' air amid festive
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) has remained in the 'poor' category (between 201-300 AQI) for the past few days amid the Diwali festival fervour across the region.
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GRAP stage-1 curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR after air quality turns 'poor'
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in Delhi-NCR has imposed Stage I of the graded response action plan (GRAP). The action comes after the air quality index (AQI) in the region dropped to 211, categorising it as 'poor', according to a statement released by the Commission.
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CAQM holds meetings with Punjab, Haryana state govt to prevent stubble bur
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In continuation of its sustained efforts to abate paddy stubble burning incidents in the region, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), held two significant review meetings with senior officials of Punjab and Haryana on September 25 and 26 respectively,
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Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chairs high-level meeting to co
Updated : 5 months, 1 week 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 says no coercive action against owners of diesel, petrol vehicles older
Updated : 7 months ago IST
A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justices Vinod K Chandran and NV Anjaria issued notice to the Centre and the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on the plea of the Delhi government challenging the blanket ban on diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles old
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