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CAQM revokes Stage III restrictions across Delhi-NCR as AQI improves
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked all Stage III actions across Delhi-NCR with immediate effect on Thursday (January 22) in view of the improvement in air quality and forecast trends.
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Odisha govt set to extend construction ban from 6:00 pm to 10:00 am in Bhu
Updated : 2 months ago IST
In a bid to combat rising air pollution levels across the state, the Odisha government is planning to extend restrictions on construction activities in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack from 6:00 pm to 10:00 am till June, Forest, Environment & Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Khuntia said. Read More
Thick smog engulfs Delhi as air quality turns 'severe' at 429
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The national capital woke up to a thick layer of toxic smog on Saturday morning, sharply impairing visibility and affecting residents' comfort. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 380 at around 7 a.m., falling into the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Poll
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Air pollution case: Supreme Court orders subsistence allowance for workers
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In view of the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) III was implemented on November 11 across the national capital by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The measures aim to control emissions through stricter restrictions
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Real Estate Sector meets Environment Minister on the issue of construction
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 11 (ANI/NewsVoir): Distressed by the issue of the successive construction bans, the real estate sector today met Union Minister, Bhupendra Yadav, Minister Environment, Forest and Climate Change. During this meeting, many distinguished personalities like Manoj Gaur
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SC directs CAQM to examine applications seeking lifting of construction ba
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to examine various intervening applications seeking lifting of construction ban and relaxation on industrial restrictions within a week.
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Delhi: Gopal Rai inspects Central Vista Project site, directs DPCC to iss
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 1 (ANI): Environment Minister of Delhi, Gopal Rai on Wednesday carried out a surprise inspection of Central Vista and took note of violations of a ban on construction work and violation of anti-dust guidelines at the site, where construction is in full swing.
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Protests staged over construction ban in Australian state amid increasing
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], September 21 (ANI/Xinhua): Australia's construction industry workers took to the street for the second day following a two-week ban on the sector in Melbourne in response to construction sites being linked to new COVID-19 infections.
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SC asks Delhi government 'logic' behind odd-even scheme, imposes Rs 1 lakh
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 4 (ANI): With the national capital facing severe air pollution, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Delhi government about the "logic" behind the odd-even scheme and ordered it produce data to prove that the road rationing plan reduces pollution.
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SC to hear plea for lifting construction ban near ASI sites
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Sept 29 (ANI): A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of a law that prohibits any construction activity within 100 meters of all protected monuments and archaeological sites across India.
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NGT questions Delhi's LG's decision to lift construction ban
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 16 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday questioned Delhi's Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung's decision to lift the ban on construction activities in the city.
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