Tag: Air pollution

Delhi pollution: Police asks e-commerce platforms to stop online sale of firecrackers

The platforms have also been requested to provide written confirmation of their compliance.

November 21, 2024

CAQM amends GRAP Stages III & IV: Stricter measures enforced in NCR

Earlier on Monday, environmentalist Vimlendu Jha described the GRAP Stage IV measures as "similar to lockdown" but cautioned they are only temporary solutions.

November 21, 2024

Delhi Pollution: 50% Govt employees to switch to work-from-home mode amidst poor air quality

The Delhi Minister also said that a meeting will be held with concerned officials for the implementation of the measure today in the Secretariat.

November 20, 2024

Delhi air quality dips back into ‘severe’ category; smog reduces visibility as AQI touches low levels

The air quality index had been reeling under the 'severe plus' category for the past two consecutive days.

November 20, 2024

Delhi air pollution: AQI reaches ‘severe plus’ level, toxic foam seen floating on Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj

A toxic foam was seen floating on the Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj, as residents complained of difficulty in breathing and irritation in the eyes.

November 18, 2024

Indigo issues travel advisory as fog engulfs Delhi

In a post on X, the airlines recommended passengers to allow extra travel time and check flight status before starting their journey.

November 18, 2024

Delhi wakes up to thick smog, air quality remains in ‘severe’ category

Visuals from around the New Delhi Railway Station show a thick layer of smog blanketing the entire area.

November 17, 2024

Delhi pollution continues to raise health concerns as smog worsens and air quality remains in ‘severe’ zone

The residents of Delhi are raising alarm over air quality levels, with an AQI that has been hovering in the "severe" category in multiple areas.

November 16, 2024

Ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel 4-wheelers in Delhi amid rising pollution levels; Rs 20,000 fine for violators

As per the government order, violators will face prosecution under Section 194(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, and a Rs 20,000 fine.

November 16, 2024

Delhi primary schools to shift to online classes amid rising pollution

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said that 20 extra trips will be inducted into services from Friday following the implementation of GRAP-III.

November 15, 2024