According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an AQI of 268, categorised as 'poor' as of 8 am on Friday. Yesterday, at the same time, the city's air quality was in the 'very poor' category as the AQI recorded at 8 am was 352.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday has directed all concerned States and Union Territories to examine and respond within four weeks to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) final report recommending a comprehensive legal and administrative framework for tree conservation
The Air Quality Index (AQI) readings in Delhi on Wednesday morning remained under the "very poor" and "poor" categories in most places, while the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) II norms are already in place.
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
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital deteriorated on Sunday morning, reaching the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Saturday morning, AQI was under the "poor" category, with Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) a
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), under the leadership of Mayor Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh, has undertaken an environment-friendly initiative to collect used diyas and idols following the festive season in the National Capital, a release stated.
As the air quality continues to deteriorate in Delhi, senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government here, saying that people in the national capital don't "need sermons" on festivals but accountability.
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.