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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 >
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 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inspected the desilting of Sunehri Pul and the progress on Barapullah Bridge Phase-3, reiterating the government's commitment to finding permanent solutions to legacy problems like waterlogging and pollution. Talking to reporters, she said, "The previous government inflicted pain on the city through their apathy and failure, and our efforts are a salve to the wounded capital." "What we are doing today should have be ...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 >
Srinagar- Indiscriminate dumping of garbage, polythene and other solid waste along and inside water bodies across Kashmir has emerged as a serious environmental and public health concern. From small nallahs and natural springs to rivers and streams, vital water resources are increasingly being used as dumping grounds, resulting in alarming levels of pollution. Ironically, many of these polluted water bodies serve as primary sources for hundreds of drinking water supply schemes operated by the ...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 >
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 >
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 [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 >
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Delhi Weather Update: The national capital witnessed the densest fog on Monday, which severely disrupted daily life and a large number of flights. Prompting this, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for moderate to dense fog during the morning hours on Tuesday. The weather department has forecast that the maximum temperature is expected to be 23 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to dip to 9 degrees Celsius. ALSO READ: Delhi-Agra Expressway A ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Pets and birds in the national capital are increasingly suffering from respiratory distress, eye infections and stomach ailments as air pollution worsens, veterinary doctors said. Animals that stay close to the ground are more vulnerable to fine particulate matter, especially PM2.5, which penetrates deep into the lungs and enters the bloodstream. Veterinarians reported a rise in cases of lung congestion, coughing, fever, eye and nasal discharge, pneumonia, eye irritation and loose m ...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 >
Jalandhar: In a money laundering probe related to an environmental crime, the Enforcement Directorate attached properties, including land, building and plant and machinery, worth Rs 79.93 crore belonging to a Punjab-based company involved in water pollution, an official said on Monday. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Jalandhar Zonal Office, provisionally attached the immovable properties of Malbros International Pvt Ltd on Saturday in the money laundering investigation related to environmental ...Read More >
Delhi AQI Live Updates: Delhi remained shrouded in a thick layer of smog on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 498, placing it in the severe pollution category. Out of 40 air quality monitoring stations in the capital, 38 reported severe air quality, while two stations recorded very poor levels. Jahangirpuri was the most polluted area, with an AQI of 498. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between 401 and 500 is classified as severe, while levels ...Read More >
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) saw a significant decline on Tuesday morning compared to Monday, bringing some relief to the residents of the national capital, who had been dealing with 'severe' category pollution levels for the last few days. According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer app, Delhi's AQI stood at 381 as of 6:30 AM on Tuesday morning, putting it in the'very poor' category. ...Read More >
Earlier, on November 26, the CJI had considered moving court hearings to a fully virtual mode after experiencing discomfort during an hour-long walk in Delhi's polluted air. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has urged members of the Bar and parties-in-person to use the hybrid mode of appearance via video-conferencing for matters listed before the Supreme Court, citing the city's worsening weather and air quality. A circular issued by the apex court administration on Sunday said, "In view of th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) - Dense toxic smog blanketed India´s national capital Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks, disrupting travel and causing authorities to impose the strictest containment measures. More than 40 flights were cancelled and several dozens delayed. Over 50 trains arriving and departing from New Delhi were delayed by several hours, authorities said. Healthcare experts warned residents to avoid all outdoor activities as hospitals reported an influx of pat ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi choked under a thick blanket of smog on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) settling at 498, which falls in the higher spectrum of 'severe' category. The air quality was 'severe' at 38 stations while it was 'very poor' at two stations. Jahangirpuri, which recorded an AQI of 498, recorded the worst air quality amongst all 40 stations. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'modera ...Read More >
With Delhi grappling with the season's worst air quality, there has been a surge in the number of patients with respiratory issues at city hospitals in the past two days, according to doctors. Resurgence of health issues has been noticed in patients whose conditions had stabilised, they added. Doctors pointed out that persistent dry cough, fatigue, and difficulty inbreathing were common issues facing people ofall ages. Thesewere particularly severein the elderly, children, and those ...Read More >
Weekly Health Horoscope For December 15- 21: Check Your THIS Week Health Tip, Zodiacs Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to undertake a detailed review of the action plans of Ghaziabad and Noida aimed at tackling air pollution in the two cities. This was the first review under a series of meetings on city-specific action plans in the NCR, which will culminate in a state-level review in the coming days. The review is ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Dense toxic smog blanketed India's capital on Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks, disrupting travel and causing authorities to impose the strictest containment measures. More than 40 flights were cancelled and several dozens delayed. Over 50 trains arriving and departing from New Delhi were delayed by several hours, authorities said. Healthcare experts warned residents to avoid all outdoor activities as hospitals reported an influx of patients ...Read More >
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