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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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Delhi's air quality improves, Stage-III GRAP measures revoked
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The decision was made after the Sub-Committee on GRAP reviewed the current air quality index (AQI) levels and forecasts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM).
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Delhi-NCR pollution: Delhi Govt asks 50 pc employees to work from home
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Earlier in the day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal told media that primary schools in Delhi will remain closed from Saturday till the pollution situation improves in Delhi-NCR.
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Health expert terms Delhi NCR pollution a "medical emergency" as people co
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Health expert from Medanta hospital calls the reportedly increasing cases of pneumonia and chest infections as a "medical emergency".
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CAQM holds emergency meeting to address deteriorating air quality of NCR
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The Commission while comprehensively reviewing the overall air quality parameters during the meeting noted that due to unfavorable meteorological conditions with slower wind speed and sudden spike in the farm fire incidents, it is considered necessary to implement Stage III of GRAP with imme
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Delhi environmentalist welcomes NGT's 'total ban' on firecrackers
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): An environmentalist and founder of an activist group, Swechha, Vimlendu Jha welcomed the 'total ban' on the sale or bursting of firecrackers by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) across the National Capital Region (NCR) till the end of November.
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Delhi's air quality worsens in Delhi- NCR
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): Residents of Delhi- NCR continues to breathe bad air, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in 'severe' category on Tuesday, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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PMO-led panel to initiate action in advance for managing air pollution in
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 19 (ANI): A high-level taskforce led by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) will initiate action in advance for the management of air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), said the PMO on Saturday.
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Delhi-NCR citizens will soon need five oxygen cylinders a day to survive p
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec.30 (ANI): Rising pollution levels in Delhi and the extended National Capital Region (NCR) could soon see inhabitants walking around with oxygen cylinders on their backs to counter it, warn experts adding that a person would need at least five oxygen cylinders a day.
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SC seeks expeditious action to tackle smog
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 13 (ANI): In wake of the prevailing smog situation in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), the Supreme Court on Monday sought expeditious action to tackle the worsening air quality.
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Air quality remains 'severe' in Delhi, NCR
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): Dense smog continued to enshroud Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Sunday, with pollution level remaining in the 'severe' category.
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