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GRAP stage-1 curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR after air quality turns 'poor'
Updated : 5 months, 1 week 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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Oizom's AQBot PM Makes BMC's Air Quality Mandate Easy for Construction Sit
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 14: With construction dust pollution facing increased attention, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has mandated the installation of sensor-based air quality monitors and real-time LED displays at every construction site in the city. In response
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Delhi govt declares Southern Ridge as "Reserved Forest" to curb pollution
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The state government has declared that the 41-kilometre area of the Southern Ridge will be a "Reserved Forest", which will significantly increase Delhi's green cover and improve air quality.
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Delhi: Supreme Court indicates lifting the firecracker ban for Diwali
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court on Friday indicated lifting restrictions on the bursting of green firecrackers in the National Capital Region for Diwali.
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CAQM holds meetings with Punjab, Haryana state govt to prevent stubble bur
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks 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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Teen-Led Innovation Offers Low-Cost Clean Air Solution for Delhi's Most Vu
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 25: In a smog-heavy corner of Okhla, a 14-year-old boy shared what he missed the most during Delhi's polluted winter days -- not fresh air or blue skies, but recess. On days when air quality plunges, his school cancels classes, cutting off not just learning in th
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AFC Furniture Solutions Leads Sustainability Push as First Indian Firm wit
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 25: From India to the world -- AFC Furniture Solutions has set a new global benchmark by becoming the first manufacturer in India to achieve the BIFMA Level® 3 Certification, the highest international standard for sustainable furniture manufacturing. This milesto
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Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chairs high-level meeting to co
Updated : 5 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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Wildfires drive global air pollution, WMO warns of rising health risks
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Wildfires significantly worsened air pollution in 2024, spreading harmful PM 2.5 particles across continents, the WMO said. Officials warned climate change increases wildfire risks, affecting health, infrastructure, and ecosystems. Effective mitigation measures, as seen in China, Europe, and
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SC says no coercive action against owners of diesel, petrol vehicles older
Updated : 7 months, 1 week 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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"Air pollution transcends economic, social, political divides": Shashi Tha
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to an official statement from the MP's office, the round table brings together India's leading air quality experts, policymakers, health professionals, and civil society actors to deliberate on scalable, cross-sectoral solutions to reduce air pollution and improve public health
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"Delhi achieves cleanest July in decades with 29 clean air days": Environm
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday described the month as the best in the city's recorded history. "29 out of 31 days in July 2025 recorded 'Good' or 'Satisfactory' air quality - best July in Delhi's recorded history and 126 Clean Air days recorded since January 1st
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