Topic: CAQM

Delhi AQI data varies, raising questions over pollution relief claims

Different Delhi AQI figures on government dashboards have raised questions over claims of pollution relief, with readings of 176 and 317 reported on November 12.

Supreme Court seeks action report from states on Delhi-NCR vehicle pollution

The Supreme Court has sought details from Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan on action taken against polluting vehicles in Delhi-NCR.

Stubble burning in Pakistan triples, raises concerns over Delhi air

NASA satellite data show stubble burning incidents in Pakistan’s Punjab rose sharply, raising concern over possible impact on Delhi-NCR air pollution.

Delhi air turns severe, AQI crosses 450; five Punjab districts notified

Delhi-NCR air pollution is worsening, with several areas crossing AQI 450. CAQM has kept GRAP Stage 2 measures in force and issued notices to five Punjab districts.

Delhi’s air severe, AQI crosses 450; Punjab districts get notices

Delhi-NCR pollution worsens as AQI crosses 450 in several areas; CAQM continues GRAP Stage II measures and issues notices to five Punjab districts.

Delhi-NCR halts dust-generating construction and demolition work until November 20

Dust-generating construction and demolition work in Delhi-NCR has been banned from November 5 to 20 to control rising air pollution, affecting several projects.

Delhi-NCR air may turn severe from Dhanteras, GRAP-3 curbs likely

Delhi-NCR air is feared to enter the severe category from Dhanteras on November 6, with CAQM likely to consider GRAP-3 curbs as pollution worsens.

Delhi BS-4 vehicle ban sparks demand for transit corridor exemption

A demand has been raised to allow BS-4 vehicles with valid registration and PUC certificates to use designated transit corridors through Delhi.

Delhi air worsens again, AQI crosses 400 in several areas

Air pollution in Delhi is again moving towards a severe situation, with AQI crossing 400 in several areas ahead of Diwali.

Delhi AQI hits 349 as vehicle checks are tightened further

Air pollution levels in Delhi continue to raise concern, with AQI in the ITO area reaching 349 on November 2 as vehicle checks were tightened.

Pollution grips NCR as GRAP-2 restrictions take effect across Delhi-NCR

Air pollution levels rose sharply in Delhi-NCR, prompting CAQM to enforce GRAP-2 across the region with immediate effect on Monday, 2 November.

Delhi air worsens despite GRAP-2, AQI crosses 400 in seven areas

Delhi’s air remains poor despite GRAP-2 restrictions, with AQI crossing 400 in seven areas and severe pollution recorded in parts of the capital.

Delhi-NCR air quality turns very poor with AQI reaching 334

Delhi-NCR air quality has turned very poor, with AQI recorded at 334 on Tuesday morning as CAQM implemented GRAP-2 across the region.

Centre plans strict strategy to control winter pollution across Delhi-NCR

The Centre has prepared a multi-level action plan to control winter air pollution in Delhi-NCR, with monitoring, alerts and coordinated agency action.

Delhi air improves as AQI reaches 187, Sirsa credits residents

Delhi’s air quality improved slightly with AQI at 187 on Monday, October 26, as Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa credited residents and civic agencies.

CAQM presses Punjab, Haryana on stubble and pollution controls

The Commission for Air Quality Management has asked Punjab and Haryana to close gaps in their pollution-control plans and act promptly against paddy-stu...

No PUC Certificate, No Fuel Across Delhi-NCR From October 1

The “No PUC, No Fuel” rule has come into force across Delhi-NCR from October 1, 2026, under CAQM directions to curb vehicular pollution.