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Proactive measures taken by CAQM to contain air pollution
Updated : 4 months 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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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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Air Quality in Delhi deteriorates further; AQI touches 421, enters 'Severe
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The air quality in the national capital deteriorated further on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) near AIIMS and surrounding areas touching 421, placing it in the 'Severe' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Indian industry holds a critical responsibility in enhancing air quality:
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks 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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"We have developed detailed plan for this purpose": Authorities as Delhi b
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Additional Commissioner of Delhi Police, Dinesh Kumar Gupta said that a coordination meeting was held between the Transport Department and Delhi Traffic Police to ensure effective enforcement of the ban.
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Commission for Air Quality Management bans entry of non-Delhi BS-III goods
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks 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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Delhi: CAQM reviews preparedness to check air pollution during upcoming wi
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The review included implementation of GRAP and Statutory Directions regarding control of vehicular emissions, industrial emissions, and incidents of stubble burning in the region, etc., during the meeting, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Cli
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