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Stage-I GRAP invoked in Delhi-NCR with 'immediate effect' to mitigate effe
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday invoked all actions under Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect in Delhi and surrounding National Capital Region (NCR), to mitigate the effects of 'poor' air quality.
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"Indians justifiably outraged by poor air quality": American entrepreneur
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
After leaving a podcast with Zerodha Co-founder Nikhil Kamath early citing bad air quality, American entrepreneur and venture capitalist Bryan Johnson raised concerns over the health impacts of air pollution in India and said that "Indians are justifiably outraged by the poor air quality
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"Low visibility procedures in place, flights remain on schedule": Delhi ai
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI was recorded at 372 at 8 am on Thursday. On Wednesday, Delhi's AQI was at 360. Specific areas of the city also reported 'very poor' air quality, with Anand Vihar recording an AQI of 372, Ashok Vihar at 362, and Bawana at 376
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Pakistan: Severe smog blankets Karachi as cold wave intensifies
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The financial hub of Karachi, experiencing temperatures as low as 9.5°C, is facing a drop in mercury and dealing with poor air quality. The city's air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 199, deemed "unhealthy" by the Swiss air quality monitor IQAir.
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Delhi: Over 600 Kg of illegal fireworks seized, one held
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Crime Branch has arrested an event manager indulging in the illegal use of fireworks in Delhi NCR and seized 630 kg of illegal fireworks causing air pollution, said police. According to DCP Crime Sanjay Kumar Sain, in view of poor air quality in Delhi and the NCR region, the Delhi Pollut
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GRAP stage 3 re-imposed in Delhi amid very poor air quality
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The CAQM, responsible for protecting and improving the quality of air in NCR and adjoining areas, introduced a revised plan to combat winter pollution on December 13.
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Lahore's air quality hits 303, ranked world's most polluted city
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Lahore has retained its position as the world's most polluted city, with hazardous air quality readings posing a significant threat to public health. According to recent data, the city's air quality reading stands at 303 points, indicating extremely poor air quality.
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Delhi Police check vehicles to monitor GRAP Stage IV compliance amid 'very
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Delhi Police conducted vehicle checks to ensure the proper implementation of Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), as the air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'very poor' category
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Delhi wakes up to thick smog, AQI continues to remain in "very poor" categ
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Delhi woke up to 'very poor' air quality on Tuesday morning, showing a slight improvement from the past week of 'severe' air quality, as per the Central Pollution Control Board.
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CAQM eases GRAP norms: Schools, colleges allowed hybrid classes amid air q
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Management (CAQM) on Monday announced relaxations under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to address educational disruptions caused by poor air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR). The measures involve easing Clause 11 of GRAP Stage-III and Clauses 5 and 8 of GRAP Stage-IV, spe
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Delhi Minister Gopal Rai writes to Chief Secretary, calls for strict enfor
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai wrote to Chief Secretary Dharmendra on Friday, urging strict enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to address the worsening air quality in the national capital. The minister highlighted the need for coordinated efforts in all department
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Stubble burning continues in Punjab amid poor air quality in Delhi
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
As the air quality in the national capital was reported to be in 'very poor' category with a thin layer of smog, the stubble burning continued in parts of Punjab on Thursday.
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