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The Enforcement Directorate has leveled money laundering accusations against Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd. and their board of directors. Central to the allegations are claims of environmental law violations, particularly the company's negligence in establishing necessary sewage treatment systems for its developments. NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday filed a money laundering chargesheet against Gurugram-based real estate company Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd ...Read More >
Delhi schools are shifting to fully online classes for students up to Class V due to severe air pollution. This directive follows the invocation of Stage-IV of GRAP, with AQI levels reaching 'Severe+' in the capital. Neighbouring Noida and Ghaziabad have implemented similar measures for younger students. The Delhi government on Monday directed all schools in the capital to shift from hybrid learning to fully online classes for students up to Class V, citing a sharp deterioration in air quality ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The national capital, Delhi, witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 328 at around 8 am, keeping it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The air quality improved slightly compared to Tuesday, as the AQI was 354 at 4 pm. However, large parts of the city remained enveloped in toxic smog, and the overall air quality contin ...Read More >
New Delhi: 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 the 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 vehicular ta ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) New Delhi witnessed reduced visibility on Wednesday morning as shallow fog and mist enveloped parts of the city, according to official observations. Safdarjung recorded the lowest visibility of 900 metres in shallow fog at 6:30 am IST, while Palam reported 1,100 metres in mist at 7:00 am IST. Westerly winds blowing at 7-10 kmph helped prevent a sharper deterioration in visibility. Flight and road operations remained largely unaffected, though the India Meteorological De ...Read More >
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Delhi Air Pollution: The national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 329, placing it in the very poor category at 7 am on Wednesday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Morning visuals showed a thick blanket of toxic smog enveloping roads, buildings and major traffic corridors across the city. While stronger winds and thinning fog led to a slight improvement in pollution levels, the air remained unsafe, particularly for children, the elderly and those w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The national capital, Delhi, witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 328 at around 8 am, keeping it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The air quality improved slightly compared to Tuesday, as the AQI was 354 at 4 pm. However, large parts of the city remained enveloped in toxic smog, and the overall air quality contin ...Read More >
NOIDA: With the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) Stage-4 restrictions in force, the Noida authority has decided to take multiple measures including electric mobility, expansion of EV infrastructure, and reduction in daily vehicular movement. The Authority's plan is focused on accelerating a shift to electric and hybrid mobility, expanding EV infrastructure and cutting down daily vehicular movement, particularly in high-footfall IT and institutional zones, officials said on Tuesday in a statem ...Read More >
NOIDA: With the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) Stage-4 restrictions in force, the Noida authority has decided to take multiple measures including electric mobility, expansion of EV infrastructure, and reduction in daily vehicular movement. The Authority's plan is focused on accelerating a shift to electric and hybrid mobility, expanding EV infrastructure and cutting down daily vehicular movement, particularly in high-footfall IT and institutional zones, officials said on Tuesday in a statem ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government has announced strict measures to curb rising pollution levels in the National Capital. Vehicles without a Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will no longer be allowed to purchase petrol or diesel. Only BS VI-compliant vehicles will be permitted to operate within city limits; all older vehicles will face restrictions. Delhi's air quality improved marginally on Tuesday, with the AQI at 377, down from 498 a day earlier. Dense smog and low visib ...Read More >
New Delhi: IndiGo has issued a travel advisory for Wednesday (December 17) morning as thick winter mist and dense fog are expected to blanket parts of North and East India, leading to reduced visibility and slower flight movements. In a post shared on X, the airline said, "As the morning approaches under misty winter skies, fog is predicted across parts of North and East India, which may lead to reduced visibility and a slower pace of flight movements during the early hours. In the interest of ...Read More >
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 >
Gandhinagar, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will distribute cheques worth Rs 2,800 crore in Ahmedabad on December 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM, aimed at the holistic development of the State's Municipal Corporations and Municipalities. Guided by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 2025 is being celebrated as the Urban Development Year under the leadership of the Chief Minister. The Rs 2,800 crore grant-in-aid is expected to provide fresh momentum to urban develo ...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 >
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 >
Assets worth Rs 79.93 crore belonging to a Punjab-based company has been seized by the Enforcement Directorate as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an environmental crime involving large-scale water pollution. The attached properties include land, buildings, and plant and machinery owned by Malbros International Pvt Ltd. The provisional attachment was carried out by the ED's Jalandhar Zonal Office under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The probe stems from ...Read More >
Jalandhar, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Jalandhar Zonal Office, filed a Prosecution Complaint before the Special Court for PMLA at Jalandhar against Malbros International, Gautam Malhotra and others, in connection with a money laundering investigation related to an environmental crime. The charges were filed on Monday under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, said an official statement. The ED initiated an investigation on the basis of a crimina ...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 >
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 >
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 >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Over 20.42 lakh farmers have benefited through the PM-KUSUM scheme that enables them to set up solar power plants and irrigation pumps on their land, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, informed Rajya Sabha that the PM-KUSUM is a demand-driven scheme. The capacities and funds are allocated based on demand received and progress shown by state ...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 >
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