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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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"It will kill jobs, Chinese products will take over market": Manickam Tago
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
"The call for a nationwide ban on firecrackers is heartbreaking It is not just about celebrations - it is about the lives of lakhs of families in Sivakasi & across India who depend on this industry for survival," Manickam Tagore said in a social media post on Friday.
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SC asks why firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR only and not in entire country
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran orally expressed the need to explore a pan-India ban on firecrackers.
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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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Pollution levels should be determined by usage, not age: Manjinder Sirsa a
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the Delhi government's plea on July 28 regarding the EoL policy, which was put on hold after a public backlash. The policy, implemented in compliance with the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) guidelines, enforced a blanket ban on diesel vehi
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Delhi govt launches innovation challenge to tackle pollution from old vehi
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The initiative was issued as a standing order by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and focused on curbing emissions of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 and PM 10, which are known to be major contributors to the city's deteriorating air quality.
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"Taking cognisance of our stand, CAQM has stayed EOL vehicle policy till N
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta welcomed the Commission for Air Quality Management's (CAQM) decision to stay the implementation of the policy regarding end-of-life (EOL) vehicles in the national capital till November 1, stating that the Delhi government had raised the concerns of the people
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CAQM stays implementation of end-of-life vehicle policy till November 1
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
According to an official statement by CAQM, direction 89 will be amended to allow EOL to receive fuel from pumps till November 1.
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Told CAQM of challenges, implementation flaws in directive on denying fuel
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi government last week urged CAQM to pause the implementation of its directions
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CAQM holds meeting with Haryana, Punjab on air pollution mitigation action
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The senior officials of the Commission, along with the Chief Secretaries and senior officers of the two State Governments, Haryana and Punjab, were present at the meeting.
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