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Delhi Environment Minister Sirsa conducts surprise inspections at petrol p
Updated : 5 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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Trains delayed, Taj not visible; Locals complain of intensifying cold wave
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Cities such as Prayagraj, Moradabad, Kanpur and Gorakhpur remained engulfed in fog, dropping visibility. As a result, people were seen gathering around bon-fires to keep themselves warm. On the other hand in Agra, the thick blanket of fog completely hid Taj Mahal in plain sight.
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Delhi: With effect from 12 am, vehicles without pollution certificate will
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As the deadline approaches, vehicle owners are rushing to update their PUCCs. The government has directed petrol pump operators to verify the validity of PUCCs before refuelling vehicles. Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems and on-ground checks will be used to verify PUCC status an
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No fuel for vehicles without Pollution Under Control Certificate from Dec
Updated : 5 months, 3 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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CAQM expert committee's first meeting to address air pollution from vehicu
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The first meeting of the Expert Committee constituted by the Commission for Air Quality Management n NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) to address air pollution from vehicular emissions was held on Monday under the Chairmanship of Ashok Jhunjhunwala and Co-Chaired by Prof Randeep Guleria.
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CAQM forms expert committee to develop strategies for abatement of air pol
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
IIT Madras Professor Ashok Jhunjhunwala chairs the committee, while it is co-chaired by Randeep Guleria, Former Director of AIIMS Delhi.
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Implementing multi-pronged measures to curb air pollution from paddy stubb
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The Minister said that air pollution in NCR results from multiple factors, including vehicular emissions, industrial pollution, construction and demolition dust, biomass burning, municipal solid waste burning, and stubble burning, among others. Recognising the role of paddy stubble burnin
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Delhi's air remains in 'very poor' category with persistent smog despite s
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The ITO area, which recorded an AQI 370 in the 'very poor category', saw commuters going about their day amid the smog. Meanwhile Noida area too continued to have its air remain in the 'severe' category, with Sector 125 recording an AQI of 434, with little improvement seen since Friday. G
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Air pollution case: Supreme Court orders subsistence allowance for workers
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In view of the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) III was implemented on November 11 across the national capital by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The measures aim to control emissions through stricter restrictions
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Proactive measures taken by CAQM to contain air pollution
Updated : 7 months ago IST
In June 2025, CAQM had directed for zero tolerance for open waste burning, enhanced night-time surveillance, and intensified citizen awareness campaigns in collaboration with RWAs, industry associations, and local bodies. These measures can contribute in reduction in open waste burning in
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Haryana MP Kartikeya Sharma discusses road-related issues of Panchkula wit
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The discussion was held on poor condition of Pinjore-Nalagarh four-lane (NH-105). This National Highway serves as an essential industrial corridor connecting Haryana with Himachal Pradesh. Several stretches of the road are in extremely poor condition, particularly near Pinjore and Sukhoma
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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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