Delhi Pollution

Taking a strict view of vehicles operating without valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates, Chief Minister Gupta directed officials that the standard Rs 10,000 penalty “will not be waived under any circumstances.”

Men breathing more toxic air than women in Delhi – Here’s why

Men are generally more exposed to outdoor air pollution because they are more likely to work or spend time outside.

How Delhi's toxic air is hurting schools, businesses and fuelling desire to leave capital

A survey of 17,000 residents, included in the report, found that 40% would prefer to move out of Delhi to escape the polluted air and its damaging health effects.

No PUC, No Fuel order: Over 3,700 vehicles challaned, nearly 570 turned back from Delhi borders

At least 3,746 vehicles were challaned in Delhi over the past 24 hours for not possessing valid Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC)

'No PUC, no fuel': Delhi petrol dealers' body flags challenges in banning fuel for vehicles without emission check paper

DPDA said that petrol pumps are not an enforcement agency, and the implementation of the "No PUC, No Fuel" rule "has to be done by the competent authorities vested with statutory powers".

Fuel ban for vehicles without valid PUC certificate: Petrol dealers' body flags challenges after Delhi govt order

Vehicles without a valid pollution under control certificate (PUCC) will not be provided fuel at petrol pumps in the national capital from Thursday

Delhi bans entry of non-BS VI private vehicles: How it hits core idea of NCR?

The NCR was conceived to decongest Delhi and distribute population and jobs across surrounding areas.

China ready to help India with 'step-by-step guide' to beat air pollution - 'Stay tuned for shared journey'

Although the challenge remains complex, China’s consistent policies over the past decade have led to clear improvements in air quality.

'Journey towards clearer skies': China offers India lessons on fighting pollution as Delhi chokes again

The Chinese spokesperson announced the launch of a social media series that will outline how China dealt with its air pollution crisis.

Delhi dystopia: With highest AQI of season at 461, air quality remains 'severe'

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday invoked the strictest measures (Stage IV) under its air pollution control plan, Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)

AAP trolls Delhi CM Rekha Gupta for saying 'AQI is a temperature'; Kejriwal says 'game underway to hide data'

Opposition party seizes on Rekha Gupta's remarks as city battles toxic smog with severe pollution

Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor' on coldest day of season so far; mercury dips to 5.6 degree Celsius

The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 327, after clocking 323 during the morning hours

Centre has issued directions to control pollution across Delhi and NCR: Manjinder Singh Sirsa

The Union Environment Ministry on Tuesday held a meeting with officials from all northern states and issued time-bound directions to curb pollution across the NCR

Delhi govt asks offices to work at 50% strength as air quality deteriorates

The order was issued by the Department of Environment & Forests under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Delhi continues to be shrouded under toxic smog, AQI stands at 381

This comes even as GRAP-IV remains officially in force across the NCR.

Delhi pollution: Stubble burning started in Punjab, Haryana, worsening NCR air quality levels, SC told

Singh referred to NASA satellite images to buttress her point that stubble burning in these two states has commenced and it is contributing to already severe air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR.

Delhi pollution: Hundreds gather at India Gate demanding immediate solution, several detained

According to the initial reports from the protest venue ( India Gate), several protesters were detained after police, citing a Supreme Court order, stated that Jantar Mantar, not India Gate, is the designated site for protests.

Delhi enters 'red zone' as pollution levels cross 400 mark, AQI 'severe'

The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi has predicted that the city’s air quality will remain in the ’very poor’ category over the next few days.

PIL in SC seeking judicial intervention to address rising air pollution levels

The plea said the current air pollution crisis has reached proportions of a “public health emergency", violating citizens' fundamental right to life and health under Article 21 of the Constitution.

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Delhi’s air quality improves 11% after Diwali, but relief may be short-lived

Moneycontrol analysis shows post-Diwali improvement in more than half of the past 11 years

Cloud seeding led to 41.9% reduction in PM10 in Mayur Vihar, Burari; another round soon: Delhi govt

Another round of cloud seeding is slated in the coming days, depending on the required weather and humidity conditions.

Delhi conducts cloud seeding trials after 53 years, but skies stay dry

The report said that two precipitation events were recorded -- Noida at 4 pm (0.1mm of rain) and Greater Noida at 4 pm (0.2 mm).

Delhi to bar entry of non-BS-VI compliant vehicles registered outside city from November 1

Transporters hoped that the government might extend the relaxation on the entry of BS-IV compliant vehicles in Delhi.