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Delhi HC seeks MCD reply on contempt plea over illegal slaughter at Ghazip
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and other civic authorities to file their replies within two weeks on a contempt petition alleging non-compliance with its 2018 directions banning the slaughter of birds at Ghazipur Murga Mandi.
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New solid waste management rules to come into force from April 1
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, superseding the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. The rules have been notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and will come into full effect from April 1
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Delhi air quality improves to 150 after rain, AQI in "moderate" category
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The deteriorating air quality of Delhi witnessed a significant improvement after the winter rain showered the capital city, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 151, in the "moderate" category at 7 am on Sunday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Light rain, thunderstorm bring slight relief as Delhi's air quality improv
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Light rain and a thunderstorm were reported in the national capital on Friday, bringing slight relief from pollution as the air quality remained in the "poor" category, with the AQI recorded at 297 at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' at 312 despite marginal improvemen
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi continued to grapple with 'very poor' air quality on Thursday morning, even as there was a marginal improvement in pollution levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 312 around 7 am, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi records 'very poor' air quality as AQI stands at 341
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi continued to reel under 'very poor' air quality on Wednesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 341 around 7 am, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Despite marginal improvements, Delhi's air remains unbreathable at 397 AQI
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi continued to grapple with a severe air pollution crisis on Tuesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 397 at 7 am, placing the national capital in the 'very poor' category, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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CAQM reviews performance of Delhi Pollution Control Committee; flags serio
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas has recorded "serious deficiencies" in the implementation of measures prescribed under Stage-III and Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan.
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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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Delhi chokes again: AQI in 'severe' category at 439 as cold wave and fog p
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Several areas across the city reported alarmingly high pollution levels, reflecting the widespread nature of the pollution crisis. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 489, Ashok Vihar 463, Bawana 467, Chandni Chowk 464, Dwarka Sector 8 469, ITO 448, Narela 412, Punjabi Bagh 476, RK Puram 467 a
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CAQM invokes Stage 4 of GRAP in Delhi NCR after air quality turns 'Severe'
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 432, in the 'Severe' category, as of 10 pm.
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"Pollution not political issue, but challenge to make Delhi better": CM Re
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to the reporters, Gupta said, "Pollution is not a political issue for us. It is a challenge to make Delhi better. The government is already doing whatever solutions we think are possible. Different types of products were presented here. We are giving support to the startups. The
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