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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: The hazardous air quality index (AQI) levels in Delhi-NCR have left the administration struggling for answers and solutions. Despite the strictest Graded Response Action Plan measures being imposed two days ago, there hasn't been too much improvement. After overall AQI remained in the 'severe' category for three straight days, it eased slightly to 'very poor' on Tuesday. In the latest move to curb pollution further, Delhi's Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that v ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi's Environment Minister, Manjit Singh Sirsa, has acknowledged that completely eliminating pollution in nine to ten months is an impossible task for any government. He apologized to the people of Delhi in this regard but also assured them that his government has made tireless efforts to reduce the daily Air Quality Index (AQI) compared to the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's tenure. Pollution is a serious problem in Delhi, and finding a solution has been a major challe ...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 >
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, 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
New Delhi: Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday, with the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the 'Very Poor' category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI stood at around 378 at 8 am, showing marginal improvement from Monday, when it had slipped into the 'Severe' category at 427. Despite the slight dip, pollution levels remained alarmingly high across several parts of the national c ...Read More >
Mumbai Weather Update: Mumbai woke up on Tuesday with a thick layer of smog spread across the city, reducing visibility and raising fresh concerns over worsening air pollution. Despite favourable weather conditions, air quality emerged as the city's biggest challenge. According to data from air quality monitoring platform AQI.in, Mumbai's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 163 during the early hours of Tuesday, placing it in the 'poor' category. While this marked a slight improvement comp ...Read More >
As the air quality index in Delhi continues to worsen, the residents of the capital are speaking up. During Argentine footballer Lionel Messi's event at Arun Jaitley stadium, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta was met with chants of 'AQI, AQI', A viral video showed a section of the crowd chanting 'AQI', 'AQI'. The unexpected greeting for CM Gupta comes amid the rising levels of air pollution in Delhi. The chants also come amid a sharp drop in visibility and haze-obscured skyline in Delhi as the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced marginal relief on Tuesday as weather conditions led to a slight improvement in air quality and visibility. The change came after north-westerly surface winds helped disperse the thick fog and haze that had blanketed the region a day earlier. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) improved to the 'very poor' category, registering 381 on Tuesday, compared to 'severe' levels recorded on Monday. Str ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- A thick layer of smog and dense fog covered the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) on the morning of Dec 15, pushing air quality into the "severe" range and affecting flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Several flights were delayed after visibility dropped sharply due to the fog. This was the first major spell of winter fog in the national capital this season, according to Indo-Asian News Service. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, stood at 457 at 6am local ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): 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. 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." Also Read | VB-G RAM G Bill 2025: 5 Key Changes in India's Rural Employment Law Replacin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): 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.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 timel ...Read More >
Delhi Pollution LIVE Updates: On Tuesday morning, a thick toxic haze blanketed the national capital, sharply reducing visibility and causing major disruptions to flight and train operations. Delhi recorded yet another day of hazardous air quality as the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the 400 mark, placing the city firmly in the "severe" pollution category. On Monday, poor visibility caused by dense smog led to the cancellation of at least 228 flights, including 131 departures and 97 arrivals, ...Read More >
Delhi's overall AQI stood at 378 ('very poor'), a marginal improvement from Monday's 'severe' 427. Despite the dip, hazardous smog persists, with some areas still in the 'severe' category, prompting government action on schools and emissions.Delhi's Air Remains 'Very Poor' The National Capital 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' category, according to data from ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The National Capital 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' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The air quality showed a marginal improvement compared to Monday, when the AQI had touched 427 at around 4 pm, falling in the 'severe' category. Despite the slight dip, pollution levels remai ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: With toxic air choking the capital, the Aam Aadmi Party on Monday accused BJP governments at the Centre and in states of remaining indifferent as people struggled to breathe. AAP Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj said the region was facing emergency-like conditions due to severe pollution, yet Prime Minister Narendra Modi had remained silent on the crisis. He also criticised Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, alleging she caused global embarrassment by confusing the Air Quality Index ...Read More >
Delhi Pollution Live Updates: On Tuesday morning, a toxic haze engulfed the National Capital, affecting visibility and delaying flights and trains. According to the reports, Delhi experienced another day of hazardous air as the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 400 mark on Tuesday morning, keeping the city in the "severe" pollution category. On Monday, due to low visibility amid a thick layer of toxic haze, at least 228 flights - including 131 departures and 97 arrivals - have been cancelled in De ...Read More >
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