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Not inclined to completely ban firecrackers, says SC; stresses implementation of orders

The Supreme Court expressed reluctance in imposing a complete ban on firecrackers during a recent hearing. The bench indicated that effective enforcement of existing orders is crucial for addressing air pollution issues. Measures taken by the Delhi government and the Commission for Air Quality Management were discussed during the proceedings.…

The Economic Times · 17h ago

NDMC proposes hike in parking fees across Lutyens’ Delhi, 100% surcharge on cash payments

New Delhi Municipal Council plans to increase parking fees for vehicles in Lutyens' Delhi. Off-street and on-street parking tariffs will see significant hikes along with monthly pass costs for cars and two-wheelers. A 100% surcharge on cash payments aims to promote digital transactions among motorists. The proposal includes upgrading parking…

The Economic Times · Oct 26

Delhi vs Mumbai air pollution: Delhi’s air quality deteriorates at slowest pace in 7 years, Mumbai pollution doubles

Delhi has recorded its slowest seasonal deterioration in air quality in seven years, while Mumbai’s pollution has significantly increased. The analysis from Moneycontrol highlights varying patterns of air quality across major Indian cities. Air quality readings indicate that PM2.5 remains the dominant pollutant in both cities. Delhi's Graded Response Action…

The Economic Times · Oct 26

Delhi-NCR invokes GRAP-I as AQI rises to 244, air quality likely to remain ‘poor’

The Commission for Air Quality Management has invoked Stage-I of GRAP across Delhi-NCR after Delhi’s AQI rose sharply from 179 on October 20 to 244 by 2 pm on October 21. With forecasts predicting poor air quality over the coming days, agencies have been directed to intensify anti-pollution measures.

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Delhi's pollution battle could face another challenge: Punjab records more stubble fires than last year as paddy harvesting gathers pace

Punjab recorded 174 stubble-burning incidents between September 15 and October 13, 2026, up from 134 during the same period last year. Satellite monitoring detected 51 farm fire events on October 13 alone, with Amritsar and Tarn Taran accounting for most of the day’s cases. The rise comes as paddy harvesting…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Anti-pollution curbs under GRAP stage 3 lifted in Delhi as Air Quality Index improves

NEW DELHI: After marginal improvement in the air quality, restrictions imposed under Graded Response Action Plan's (GRAP) Stage III have been withdrawn from Delhi-NCR, Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said on Sunday.

The Times of India · Jan 15, 2023

Amid Rising Air Pollution In Delhi, Entry Of Non-Essential Trucks, Cars from Noida Banned

Amid rising air pollution levels in the national capital, the Noida Traffic Police on Saturday issued a traffic advisory announcing restrictions on the entry of non-essential trucks and other vehicles into Delhi from its borders. Read more on Dynamite News

Dynamite News · Nov 6, 2022

Delhi's morning air quality remains 'very poor'

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Sunday morning with an overall air quality index (AQI) at 350. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 30, 2022

Revamped plan to check air pollution in Delhi-NCR to come into force from October 1

Usually the GRAP would start from October 15 when when air pollution levels in the Delhi-NCR started worsening

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2022

Why states need to be on same page on electric vehicle policy

NEW DELHI: Though Delhi and the National Capital Region states have drafted policies on electric vehicles replacing diesel ones, these policies vary in scope and approach, says the Commission for Air Quality Management.

The Times of India · Jul 14, 2022