Topic: pollution

Delhi municipal corporation stepped up action against pollution-causing activities, issuing 303 challans in Rohini Zone on November 4.

The Bombay High Court has advised Maharashtra authorities to consider Delhi-NCR pollution-control measures amid rising air and noise pollution in major cities.

Cold has intensified in Uttar Pradesh, with fog reported in around 10 cities and maximum temperatures in 20 districts falling below 20 degrees Celsius.

Government agencies have claimed the deployment of about 1,200 personnel to control air pollution in Delhi, but dust and construction activity continue to raise concern.

BJP and AAP trade allegations over Delhi pollution, stubble burning in Punjab and questions around AQI monitoring station data in the capital.

Amid rising pollution and GRAP-2 in Delhi-NCR, NCRTC will operate 20 additional Namo Bharat train trips daily from November 4.

Morning haze is likely in Delhi on November 4, with the minimum temperature expected between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius and air quality in the very poor category.

In New Delhi, MCD and PWD teams inspected areas including Wazirpur and Andrews Ganj to review pollution control measures and civic facilities.

Weather is changing rapidly across parts of India, with Kedarnath at minus 8°C, alerts in Madhya Pradesh, falling temperatures in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi AQI at 278.

Sirsa attacked the Punjab government over Delhi pollution, accusing it of failing to curb stubble burning; a Punjab minister rejected the allegations.

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

During Diwali shopping in New Delhi, rising traffic, dust, smoke and firecrackers can increase pollution. Follow simple precautions to protect your health.

Delhi’s air has turned toxic again, with AQI recorded at 349 and smog affecting several areas, according to CPCB data.

New Delhi: The air pollution situation in the national capital Delhi is continuing to worsen. On November 2, AQI in several areas was recorded in the very poor category.

New Delhi: Under Delhi’s Winter Action Plan, authorities imposed Rs 68.4 lakh in fines and environmental compensation on the first day of enforcement.

Several new restrictions have been implemented from 1 November in Delhi to control winter air pollution, covering vehicles, offices, parking and construction activities.

Delhi has implemented new winter pollution curbs on old vehicles, office attendance, construction activity, parking fees and fuel access through PUC checks.

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

A 22-year study of 612 rainfall events in Delhi found pollution particles often return to pre-rain levels within five days, showing rain offers only temporary relief.

Delhi’s winter action plan has come into force from November 1, bringing curbs on vehicles, construction, offices and private transport to control pollution.