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"Pollution is a legacy problem resulting from negligence of previous govts
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
"Pollution is a legacy problem resulting from the negligence of previous governments. If we look at pollution only from the perspective that the air should be clean, we will not get results. You have to work on dust, air and water together, with a holistic vision," she said.
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'We will fight pollution and eliminate it': Delhi Environment Minister Sir
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Citing global assessments, Sirsa told the House that between 2014 and 2025, international agencies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and IQAir consistently ranked Delhi among the world's most polluted capitals. He also referred to judicial remarks describing Delhi as a "gas cham
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Delhi Assembly winter session: Minister Sirsa to update on pollution contr
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa will make a statement regarding the present status of the Environment in the national capital and the major steps being taken by the government to control pollution on Wednesday, the third day of the winter session of the Delhi Legislative
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No fuel without PUC certificate from Feb 1: Odisha Transport Minister defe
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The minister acknowledged concerns over penalties and enforcement, noting that the issue would be reviewed. "People are complaining that a hefty fine is being imposed. I will deliberate on this matter," he said, while confirming that the rule will come into effect from February 1.
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"No fuel without PUCC, restricts entry of non-BS6 vehicles": Delhi Environ
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday announced that two restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-4 will now remain permanent in an effort to curb 'severe' air pollution in the national capital.
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'No PUC, No Fuel' to continue even after GRAP-IV curbs are lifted: Delhi M
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday said the 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy will continue in the national capital even after GRAP-IV restrictions are lifted
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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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"The entire NCR region together will have to fight this pollution...": De
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday inspected various petrol pumps to ensure compliance with the no fuel without Pollution Certificate order. Sirsa firmly stated that the entire Delhi-NCR region must fight against air pollution.
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"Working to improve AQI in coming week," says Delhi Environment Minister
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Delhi Government is facing increasing pressure from the Opposition which has called for a discussion on Pollution in Parliament.
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No fuel for vehicles without Pollution Under Control Certificate from Dec
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Announcing strict measures to control vehicular pollution in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday said that vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will not be supplied fuel at petrol pumps in Delhi, starting from De
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Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa apologises for air pollution, says "i
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday apologised for the toxic air in the national capital and said it is "impossible" for any elected government to reduce AQI (air quality index) in just 9-10 months.
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Delhi air quality sees mild improvement as AQI settles at 299, enters 'Poo
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi's air quality improved significantly on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 300 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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