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Delhi govt doubles parking charges under GRAP 3, 4 to discourage use of pr
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The Delhi government on Wednesday decided to double the existing parking charges at authorised parking sites to discourage use of private vehicles when GRAP Stage III- 'Severe' Air Quality (AQI between 401-450) and GRAP Stage IV- 'Severe +' Air Quality (AQI above 450) are invoked.
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Dense smog engulfs Delhi; AQI slips to 'severe' category at 418
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the ITO area was recorded at 434, placing it in the "severe" category. Similar conditions prevailed near Rafi Marg, where the AQI stood at 417, while areas around the Swaminarayan
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GRAP Stage-III invoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality deteriorates
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
In view of the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Tuesday invoked measures under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi and the National Capital Region.
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Delhi wakes up to biting cold and 'very poor' air quality, overall AQI at
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Delhi's air quality continued to remain a serious concern on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 352 at 8 am, falling in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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"AAP did nothing for 11 years, now using diversion tactics": Manjinder Sir
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
"Under CM Rekha Gupta ji's leadership, Delhi has registered more 'Good Air Days' and a measurable improvement in air quality compared to previous years. This is the result of sustained efforts and a scientific approach towards pollution control that our government has adopted," the Minist
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CAQM revokes GRAP III in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Sub-Committee on GRAP has decided to revoke all actions as envisaged under Stage-III of the extant GRAP, with immediate effect, in the entire National Capital Region.
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India Gate shrouded in smog as air quality slips into 'severe' category, A
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi's air quality continued to deteriorate on Tuesday as a thick layer of toxic smog blanketed large parts of the national capital, including areas around India Gate. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) near India Gate stood at 421, placi
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"Should keep politics aside and do something": Robert Vadra on Delhi Air P
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Businessman Robert Vadra on Tuesday expressed concern over the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, saying that all political parties must rise above politics and work collectively to address the serious issue of air pollution in Delhi.
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Delhiities condemn Saurabh Bhardwaj's 'mockery' on pollution issue: Virend
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva has condemned Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bhardwaj for making sarcastic comments on a serious issue like pollution by referring to 'Superman, Spiderman, Batman and Santa Claus fainting.'
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Delhi's toxic air leads to spike in respiratory illnesses, says doctor
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Amid deteriorating air quality in the national capital, Internal Medicine Specialist Dr S. Chatterjee on Sunday said that pollution levels usually begin to decline by this time of year, but that has not happened this season. As a result, hospitals are seeing a significant rise in patients
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MCD cracks down on construction sites for violation of restrictions during
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has intensified its efforts in tackling air pollution across Delhi with strict enforcement of directions of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and as per the orders of the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
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Delhi Environment Minister Sirsa conducts surprise inspections at petrol p
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Delhi government has stepped up its fight against air pollution with the launch of the 'No PUC, No Fuel' campaign, issuing more than 61,000 Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) within 24 hours, said an official press release on Thursday.
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