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Despite marginal improvements, Delhi's air remains unbreathable at 397 AQI
Updated : 4 months, 2 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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Delhi NCR's air quality persists to be 'very poor' at 368 AQI; GRAP 3 reim
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), multiple areas recorded their AQI above 350. With Anand Vihar recording 350 AQI, Ashok Vihar at 385 AQI, Burari crossing at 360 all stayed in the 'very poor' category.
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Delhi records 79 'Good' AQI days in 2025, severe pollution drops to second
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Continued, concerted and persistent efforts of all the stakeholders around the year in 2025 have further helped to improve the general air quality in Delhi as is evident from a record 79 days during 2025 with the AQI of 100 or below, i.e. in 'Good' and 'Satisfactory' categories, which is
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"No fuel without PUCC, restricts entry of non-BS6 vehicles": Delhi Environ
Updated : 5 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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Dense fog engulfs Agra, Taj Mahal fades from view
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Similar conditions were witnessed in Ayodhya, where a dense layer of fog covered the city during the early morning hours. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in Ayodhya was recorded at 8 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is likely t
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Delhi govt directs schools to shift to online mode upto class-5 as air qua
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In view of the severe air pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi Government on Monday issued a circular directing schools to shift to online mode from hybrid for students up to class 5.
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Severe air pollution: Delhi Govt directs all schools to conduct classes up
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Keeping in view the prevailing trend of air quality and in an effort to prevent further deterioration of air quality in the region, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP decides to invoke all actions as envisaged under Stage-IV of the extant GRAP - 'Severe+' Air Quality (DELHI AQI > 450), wi
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Delhi air quality improves slightly; AQI at 370, remains in 'very poor' ca
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi's air quality improved slightly on Friday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 370 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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China offers to help India tackle its severe air pollution crisis
Updated : 7 months ago IST
China faced similar air pollution issues in the past but implemented aggressive measures to reduce pollution, including shifting industries, restricting vehicular emissions, and expanding clean energy use.
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Commission for Air Quality Management bans entry of non-Delhi BS-III goods
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In a statement, the Commission said that the decision is part of broader efforts to curb vehicular emissions, one of the major contributors to the city's severe air pollution levels during the winter season.
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Severe air pollution in PoGB causes health risks, low visibility
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Air pollution in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) has reached alarming levels, particularly during the winter months. Due to the increase in the price of LPG gas and the shortage of electricity, locals resort to burning wood, tyres, and plastic to heat their homes.
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Delhi L-G directs implementation of staggered timings for govt offices in
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Delhi Lieutenant-Governor VK Saxena on Monday directed the implementation of the staggered office timings In view of the severe air pollution levels in Delhi during winter months and as part of the measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
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