Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday announced that two restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-4 will now remain permanent in an effort to curb 'severe' air pollution in the national capital.
Delhi's air quality has worsened, slipping back into the 'Very Poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 300 in many areas. Thick smog and fog trap pollutants, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life.
The national capital Delhi witnessed a significant deterioration in its air quality on Friday morning. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was 305 at around 8 am. Hence, entering the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party after an FIR was registered against party leaders Saurabh Bhardwaj, Sanjeev Jha, and Adil Ahmed Khan on charges of hurting religious sentiments.
LG VK Saxena wrote a 15-page letter to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, holding him responsible for the deteriorating air quality, lack of new infrastructure, and highlighting "11 years of neglect" towards the National Capital Region (NCR).
The devotees braved the cold wave to take a holy dip in the Ganga River in Varanasi, where the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a minimum temperature of 10°C. On Thursday morning, the city recorded an overall air quality in the 'moderate' category, with an AQI ranging be
The national capital witnessed a significant improvement in air quality on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 221 around 8 am. However, it remained in the 'poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
At the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Standing Committee meeting on Wednesday, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in MCD House, Ankush Narang launched a sharp attack on the BJP, calling it out for blocking discussion on pollution despite Delhiites inhaling pollution eq
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas on Wednesday revoked actions under Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect, citing a significant improvement in Delhi's air quality.
Similar conditions were observed at Indira Gandhi International Airport, where the AQI was also recorded at 368, falling in the 'very poor' category, as per CPCB data.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) around the ITO area was recorded at 374, categorised as 'very poor', according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Wednesday.