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Delhi AQI LIVE: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Tuesday that vehicle owners without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will not be allowed to buy fuel at petrol pumps starting Thursday. The step has been taken to tackle rising air pollution in the national capital. Delhi continued to face hazardous air conditions on Tuesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 378 around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate will not be provided fuel at petrol pumps in the national capital from Thursday, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said. Amid rising pollution levels, Sirsa announced that all vehicles below BS-VI category and registered outside Delhi will not be allowed to enter the city when GRAP 3 and 4 are in place. The government will not allow any polluting vehicle to enter Delhi, he added. "To control ve ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Delhi saw a marginal improvement in air quality on Tuesday as stronger winds and thinning fog pushed pollution levels out of the 'severe' category after three days, though they were still in the 'very poor' range. Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 354 at 4 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Of the 39 active air quality monitoring stations in Delhi, only Mundka was in the 'severe' category with an AQI of 407, while 35 stat ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], December 16 (ANI): As Delhi continued to struggle with deteriorating air quality, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann refuted claims that the current air conditions in the national capital are due to the existing conditions in Punjab. According to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index in the national capital stood at 354 at 4 pm on Tuesday, categorised as 'very poor.' "Every year, an issue of stubble burning crops up in Punja ...Read More >
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New Delhi, 16 Dec (UNI) After waking up to a dense blanket of smog for several days as air pollution breached hazardous levels, Delhi residents got brief relief on Tuesday, with the city's air quality improving to the 'very poor' category. At 4 pm, Delhi's 24-hour rolling average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 354, a marked improvement from 427 on Monday and 461 on Sunday, the worst recorded so far this winter. Experts attributed the improvement to persistent surface winds that helped disper ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Police has come out with a special winter safety plan for Traffic Police personnel performing their duties amid poor air quality and air pollution. The force is providing the personnel on the ground with high-quality air-filter masks, winter-specific gear and regular health checkups. Officials disclosed that the personnel spending long periods on the road are at the greatest risk, and therefore, their safety is being prioritised. The national capital is currently reeling under ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: Questioning the BJP Government's handling of the pollution crisis in Delhi and what he described as a false narrative blaming Punjab for the national capital's poor air quality, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the state has been unfairly targeted year after year despite having significantly better air conditions. Addressing the issue, Mann said Punjab's Air Quality Index (AQI) currently ranges between 70 and 110, while Delhi's AQI stands at around 500. "Who is responsible f ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday took a swipe at Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa over his apology for the worsening air quality in the national capital, questioning its purpose and accused the Central government of failing to initiate meaningful discussion in Parliament on the issue. Speaking to reporters, the Congress MP said, "What is the point of apologising?... We have said that everyone should collectively take solid decisi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANS) Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Tuesday that vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will not be allowed to refuel at petrol pumps in Delhi from December 18. Addressing a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat, Sirsa said, "To control vehicular tail pipe emissions, all the dealers of the petrol/ diesel/CNG pumps are directed to dispense/sell the petrol/ diesel/ CNG to motor vehicles only on production of a vali ...Read More >
Delhi Pollution Control Committee bans coal and firewood in tandoors at hotels and restaurants, mandating electric or gas alternatives to combat severe AQI and enforce clean-fuel cooking. With air pollution levels remaining persistently high in the national capital, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has directed a complete ban on the use of coal and firewood in tandoors across hotels, restaurants, and open eateries. The order, issued under Section 31(A) of the Air (Prevention and Co ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday apologised for the toxic air in the national capital and said it is "impossible" for any elected government to reduce AQI (air quality index) in just 9-10 months. Delhi-NCR is grappling with deteriorating air quality, with severe smog and AQI hovering between poor and severe, raising serious health concerns for the region's residents. Addressing a press conference, Minister Sirsa accused the previ ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid the deteriorating air quality across the National Capital Territory, Delhi's environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa apologised to the public. He assured the people of the Union territory that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is working hard to solve the air pollution issue. The minister said Delhi's air quality remained better for nearly eight months this year compared to the same period last year. He acknowledged that pollution levels have worsened recently but c ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday apologised for the air pollution crisis in the national capital and acknowledged its impact on children's health. He asserted that it was the result of the policies pursued by the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. Addressing a press conference, Sirsa said the current government was making sustained efforts to bring down pollution levels. "I apologise to the people of Delhi for the rising air pollution ...Read More >
A new survey reveals 82% of Delhi-NCR residents know someone suffering serious health issues attributed to long-term air pollution exposure. This comes as Delhi's AQI reached 498, in the 'severe' category, exacerbating a public health crisis and raising concerns about affording medical treatment. NEW DELHI: As toxic smog continues to engulf the national capital region, a new survey has found that 82 per cent of Delhi-NCR residents have at least one person in their close social circle suffering ...Read More >
Delhi AQI Alert: In an effort to curb air pollution in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Tuesday that vehicle owners without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will be denied fuel at petrol pumps starting Thursday. This measure of the Delhi government comes after Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor ...Read More >
As Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) continue to battle severe air pollution, China has offered its experience as a "shared struggle." The Chinese embassy in India highlighted the stark contrast between the two cities' air quality indices (AQI). Beijing's AQI was 68, "satisfactory" on China's scale, while Delhi's stood at a "severe" 447, according to India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Yu Jing, spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in India, acknowledged the complexity of a ...Read More >
Delhi Car Ban News: Delhi is rolling out new rules to fight air pollution. Vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control certificate will not get fuel. Only BS-VI compliant vehicles from outside the city will be allowed entry. These steps aim to reduce emissions and improve air quality. The government is also focusing on cleaner public transport and addressing pollution hotspots. The Delhi government has announced a fresh set of strict measures to curb air pollution in the national capital, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will not be allowed to refuel at petrol pumps in the national capital from Thursday, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said. On Tuesday, Sirsa said owners have been given one day to comply with the rule. "After tomorrow, vehicles that do not have a valid PUC certificate will not be provided fuel," he said. The minister said Delhi's air quality remained better for nearly eight months this y ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Congress MP from Telangana's Peddapalli constituency, Gaddam Vamsi Krishna, drove an electric bike on his way to Parliament on Tuesday, December 16, to raise awareness about Delhi's toxic air pollution. Stating that vehicular emissions are a major contributor to air pollution in Delhi, the MP tried to set an example by promoting the use of electric vehicles and urged others to do the same. Delhi's air pollution The national capital's air quality saw some improvement on Tuesday morn ...Read More >
This new data highlights the impact of urban transport on air quality across the nation. Mumbai recorded the highest road traffic carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions per kilometre of road length among major Indian cities, driven by high vehicle density, according to a new high-resolution emissions dataset published in Scientific Data. Other large metros such as Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune also showed high levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from road ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said her government has got legacy problems like waterlogging and pollution and is working to find their solutions. Gupta inspected the desilting work at Sunehri Nala here and slammed the previous Congress and Aam Aadmi Party governments over pollution and drainage issues. "The Sunehri Nala was built, but there was no entry point for workers to clean it. We are desilting drains. Be it waterlogging, silt in the drain or polluti ...Read More >
Stage III restrictions include a ban on non-essential construction, demolition work, stone crushing and mining activities. The Commission for Air Quality Management on Saturday invoked stricter GRAP Stage-III restrictions, including shifting schools to hybrid mode up to Class 5 and restrictions on construction and demolition work, in Delhi-NCR after pollution levels rose sharply amid unfavourable meteorological conditions. The national capital's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at ...Read More >
KOLKATA: After Kolkata's air pollution level surged past that of Delhi for the past seven days in a row, environmentalists have called for a wider network of automatic air quality monitoring stations in the densely populated and traffic-heavy areas to capture a more accurate picture of the city's air quality. Green technologist and environmentalist Somendra Mohan Ghosh said that Kolkata needed at least 20 automatic air quality monitoring stations across the metropolitan area to obtain reliable, ...Read More >
New Delhi: The statement by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on December 15, that in India's metros, the rich refuse to adapt their lifestyle to emergencies, while daily wagers face the brunt of government-imposed restrictions, is already bearing out across the NCR. The CJI was hearing the amicus curiae's submissions on a plea over worsening air pollution in the Delhi-NCR, as the head of a three-judge Supreme Court (SC) bench yesterday. Meanwhile, with rapidly deteriorating air quality ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 16 (ANI): Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru on Tuesday issued a passenger advisory warning of possible flight delays and road traffic congestion over the next few days due to forecasted low visibility caused by dense fog. In its passenger advisory, passengers were cautioned that foggy conditions could impact flight operations and slow movement on routes leading to the airport, particularly during early morning hours. "Due to forecasted low visib ...Read More >
Delhi Air Pollution: IGI Airport issues fog advisory, warns of possible flight delays The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Tuesday morning issued a fog advisory, warning passengers of possible disruptions to flight operations due to reduced visibility in Delhi. In an X post at around 6:06 AM, the airport stated that while flight operations were steadily recovering, delays could persist for certain departures and arrivals, and travellers were advised to contact their respective airli ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Several Congress leaders on Tuesday submitted Adjournment Motion notice in the Parliament seeking urgent discussion on the 'severe' air pollution affecting Delhi-NCR. Congress MP Manickam Tagore submitted an Adjournment Motion notice in the Lok Sabha to discuss air pollution and requested the declaration of a National Public Health Emergency. In his notice, Tagore cited the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 461 in Delhi, categorised as "Severe Plu ...Read More >
Delhi AQI today: Out of 40 monitoring stations, 11 continued to record "severe" AQI levels, while 27 areas fell in the "very poor" category. Only two stations reported "poor" air quality. Delhi AQI today: Residents in the national capital have got a breather as AQI has shown marginal improvement on Tuesday, though pollution levels remain concerning. Out of 40 monitoring stations, 11 continued to record "severe" AQI levels, while 27 areas fell in the "very poor" category. Only two stations repor ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Tuesday morning issued a fog advisory, warning passengers of possible disruptions to flight operations amid reduced visibility in the national capital. Tweet In a post shared on X at around 6:06 AM, Delhi Airport said, "Flight operations are steadily recovering, but disruptions may persist for certain departures and arrivals." Travellers were advised to contact their respective airlines directly for accurate and timely updates on flig ...Read More >
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