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Delhi govt enforces GRAP III measures, staggers office timings to battle 'severe' pollution

The restrictions were imposed under stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan, or GRAP, announced by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Thursday.

Delhi govt enforces GRAP III measures, staggers office timings to battle 'severe' pollution

Delhi govt enforces GRAP III measures, staggers office timings to battle 'severe' pollution

Delhi govt enforces GRAP III measures, staggers office timings to battle 'severe' pollution

Delhi Pollution Highlights | 'Making efforts for this again and again,' says Delhi minister on artificial rains

With Delhi’s air quality in the 'severe' zone for the third consecutive day, the Commission for Air Quality Management on Thursday had imposed a set of the stringent regulatory measures including a complete halt on construction and demolition activities while directing the authorities to stop a large number of inter-state buses and trucks outside the national capital. The air quality index in Delhi was 411 (severe) at 9 AM Friday. However, with wind speed picking up, the average 24-hour AQI at 4 PM came down to 396, still considered 'very poor'. CM on Friday announced staggered timings for government offices in the city to ease traffic congestion given the pollution levels. Thank you for staying with us to track all the latest updates on Delhi air pollution.

Delhi Pollution Highlights | 'Making efforts for this again and again,' says Delhi minister on artificial rains

Delhi Pollution Highlights | 'Making efforts for this again and again,' says Delhi minister on artificial rains

Delhi Pollution Highlights | 'Making efforts for this again and again,' says Delhi minister on artificial rains

Delhi CM announces staggered timings for govt offices to tackle traffic congestion

She said the move aims to ease vehicular traffic during peak hours.

Delhi CM Atishi announces staggered timings for government offices to tackle traffic congestion

Delhi CM Atishi announces staggered timings for government offices to tackle traffic congestion

Delhi CM announces staggered timings for govt offices to tackle traffic congestion

Delhi Pollution: Minister distributes heaters to Secretariat workers to prevent bonfires

Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the Delhi government is working to improve air quality by addressing pollution sources associated with colder weather, such as open biomass burning for warmth.

12 November 2024, 10:00 IST

Delhi Pollution: Minister distributes heaters to Secretariat workers to prevent bonfires

Delhi Pollution: Minister distributes heaters to Secretariat workers to prevent bonfires

Delhi Pollution: Minister distributes heaters to Secretariat workers to prevent bonfires

12 November 2024, 10:00 IST

Delhi hikes charges for pollution certificates for petrol, CNG-run 4 wheelers after 13 years

The charges for petrol, CNG or LPG (including bio fuel) two and three wheelers has been increased from Rs 60 to Rs 80 and for four wheelers from Rs 80 to Rs 110,Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said.

11 July 2024, 09:40 IST

Delhi hikes charges for pollution certificates for petrol, CNG-run 4 wheelers after 13 years

Delhi hikes charges for pollution certificates for petrol, CNG-run 4 wheelers after 13 years

Delhi hikes charges for pollution certificates for petrol, CNG-run 4 wheelers after 13 years

11 July 2024, 09:40 IST

DH Toon |Most Polluted Capital

22 March 2024, 01:31 IST

DH Toon |Most Polluted Capital

DH Toon |Most Polluted Capital

DH Toon |Most Polluted Capital

22 March 2024, 01:31 IST

'National shame': L-G to Kejriwal after Delhi gets 'most polluted city' tag

Saxena also sought to corner the Kejriwal government on the issue of pollution, saying the World Air Quality Report 2023 paints a 'grim' picture.

20 March 2024, 16:45 IST

'National shame': L-G to Kejriwal after Delhi gets 'most polluted city' tag

'National shame': L-G to Kejriwal after Delhi gets 'most polluted city' tag

'National shame': L-G to Kejriwal after Delhi gets 'most polluted city' tag

20 March 2024, 16:45 IST

Air pollution levels creep up in Delhi

The 24-hour average AQI, recorded at 4 pm every day, was 319 on Saturday, 405 on Friday and 419 on Thursday.

20 November 2023, 06:54 IST

Air pollution levels creep up in Delhi

Air pollution levels creep up in Delhi

Air pollution levels creep up in Delhi

20 November 2023, 06:54 IST

Centre's action plan to check air pollution in Delhi comes into force on October 1

The new changes include strict restrictions on the plying of overage vehicles and a complete ban on the use of coal and firewood in eateries, restaurants and hotels when the air quality index (AQI) breaches the 200 mark.

30 September 2023, 17:07 IST

Centre's action plan to check air pollution in Delhi comes into force on October 1

Centre's action plan to check air pollution in Delhi comes into force on October 1

Centre's action plan to check air pollution in Delhi comes into force on October 1

30 September 2023, 17:07 IST

Kejriwal announces winter action plan, says pollution levels declined in Delhi due to govt steps

The government will deploy 530 water sprinklers to prevent dust pollution and 385 teams will check vehicles' pollution certificates and prevent the plying of overage cars, Kejriewal announced.

29 September 2023, 08:31 IST

Kejriwal announces winter action plan, says pollution levels declined in Delhi due to govt steps

Kejriwal announces winter action plan, says pollution levels declined in Delhi due to govt steps

Kejriwal announces winter action plan, says pollution levels declined in Delhi due to govt steps

29 September 2023, 08:31 IST