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AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj alleges "huge fraud" in monitoring AQI, says GRAP
Updated : 4 months ago IST
He also alleged that the plans laid out under the Graded Action Respnse Plan (GRAP) are not being implemented properly, with pollution being allowed to run rampant through private construction.
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Delhi CM distributes 10,000 heaters to RWAs to combat wood, coal burning d
Updated : 4 months ago IST
"Delhi is continuing to fight against pollution, and for that the Delhi government has launched this positive initiative. We burn wood, burn coal for heat which increases pollution, to reduce such a thing we have started the initiative that we will give 10000 heaters through CSR," Rekha G
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Measures under GRAP IV to be imposed under GRAP III as Delhi's AQI persist
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) NCR and Adjoining Areas has revised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the entire NCR, directed to impose the measures for 'Severe' AQI category under GRAP Stage IV to be taken under GRAP Stage III, a press release said.
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Lahore High Court flags unchecked construction, rising pollution levels
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The Lahore High Court criticised unchecked construction and smoke-emitting vehicles for worsening pollution in the city. Justice Shahid Karim ordered visible environmental squads, sought reports on enforcement failures, and warned that "only stern actions" can improve conditions. The case wi
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UP: Moradabad wakes up to thick fog amid slight temperature dip; commuters
Updated : 4 months ago IST
According to locals, sometimes vehicles just a few feet away on the roads are not visible to the drivers, posing greater challenges in their early morning commute.
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Delhi's air remains in 'very poor' category with persistent smog despite s
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The ITO area, which recorded an AQI 370 in the 'very poor category', saw commuters going about their day amid the smog. Meanwhile Noida area too continued to have its air remain in the 'severe' category, with Sector 125 recording an AQI of 434, with little improvement seen since Friday. G
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Thick smog blankets Delhi-NCR as AQI remains under 'very poor' category
Updated : 4 months ago IST
As the National Capital Delhi continues to battle with deteriorating air quality, Noida, specifically Noida Sector 115, woke up to a blanket of toxic smog on Friday.
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Pak: Punjab smog crisis deepens as Bahawalpur records 469 AQI
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Punjab cities, including Lahore, faced hazardous smog levels, with AQI readings reaching extreme highs. Authorities blamed poor compliance with smog rules at construction sites. Punjab's EPA and Police launched a major crackdown, issuing fines, arrests, and challans, while enforcing strict p
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Delhi air quality improves slightly; AQI at 370, remains in 'very poor' ca
Updated : 4 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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Air Quality in Delhi remains 'Very Poor', AQI at 399; Moti Bagh, Akshardha
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The national capital woke up to a choking blanket of toxic smog on Thursday, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 399 at 8 am in the "very poor" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi schedule of 'Cocktail 2' completed, director Homi shares pic of hazy
Updated : 4 months ago IST
At 4 pm on Wednesday evening, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stood at 392, categorised as 'very poor' quality.
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"Delhi govt waging war on pollution, people must join our effort": Manjind
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday said the government has identified all pollution hotspots in the city and has declared a "war" on the National Capital's rising pollution.
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