Delhi Pollution News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Delhi LG makes changes to duty hours of officials after decrease in pollution levels
New Delhi, April 22: With the decrease in pollution levels of New Delhi, the Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has made changes to the duty hours of officials and employees working in the Delhi Government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), as per a release.
Delhi govt to unveil Pollution Action Plan 2025-26 next week: Minister Sirsa
New Delhi, April 21: On the eve of World Earth Day, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Monday that the government is preparing to unveil its Pollution Action Plan 2025-26 next week.
Delhi Minister orders strict action against illegal units polluting Yamuna
New Delhi, April 20: Ordering strict action against polluting and illegal industries, Delhi Minister for Water, Irrigation and Flood Control, Parvesh Verma, said on Sunday that the city government will work in close coordination with Haryana to ensure that untreated water does not flow into the Yamuna River.
Pollution biggest challenge, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, April 18: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has reflected upon the challenges related to her high-voltage assignment, claiming that the 'decay' in the city due to the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is likely to take some time for reversal.
Delhi L-G, CM Gupta inspect Yamuna cleaning drive at Wazirabad, discuss riverfront revamp
New Delhi, April 10: Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday conducted a joint inspection of the Pollution Control Center in the Wazirabad area as part of the government's intensified efforts to clean the Yamuna River.
Not a Single Line of Corruption Found: AAP's Gopal Rai after Delhi Govt tables CAG Report on Pollution
New Delhi, April 2: AAP MLA and former environment minister of Delhi Gopal Rai has defended the Aam Aadmi Party's government in the national capital noting that the recent report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on the 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles.' that was tabled in the Assemby did not include any references to "corruption."
CAG report highlights gaps in vehicular pollution testing, enforcement
New Delhi, April 1: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles', presented in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday, has highlighted major irregularities in pollution testing and enforcement measures, raising concerns over the reliability of the system.
Delhi: CAG report flags discrepancies in controlling vehicular emission, PUC certification in AAP govt
New Delhi, April 1: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta tabled the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on 'Performance Audit on Prevention and Mitigation of Vehicular Air Pollution in Delhi' in the Assembly on Tuesday.
CAG report revealing many uncomfortable secrets of AAP regime: BJP
New Delhi, April 1: The stage is set for fiery exchange of words between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Opposition AAP, even as the Chief Minister Rekha Gupta prepares to table Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on air pollution in the national capital.
Congress tells Delhi govt to clean Yamuna before 'cruise tourism' gimmick
New Delhi, March 17: Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Devender Yadav on Monday said that the BJP government in the city should take urgent, practical steps to clean up the toxic Yamuna.
Sprinklers, anti-smog guns to combat pollution in Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, March 13: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said in a statement on Thursday that sprinklers and smog guns would be deployed throughout the year -- except during the monsoon -- to combat pollution in the national capital.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta chairs high-level meeting to make city clean, pollution-free
New Delhi, March 13: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to make Delhi clean and pollution-free.
Improvement in air quality with decline in pollution levels in India: World Air Quality Report
New Delhi, March 11: The World Air Quality Report 2024 by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir reveals a positive trend in India's air quality, despite ongoing challenges.
Delhi Minister Sirsa discusses pollution & waste management concerns with LG VK Saxena
New Delhi, March 7: Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa met Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena to discuss key environmental issues, including pollution, waste management, and the condition of the Yamuna river on Friday.
Delhi LG, CM plant bamboos at reclaimed patch of Bhalswa landfill
New Delhi, March 4: Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Tuesday reiterated the government's promise to make the city pollution-free and launched a new initiative to convert the Bhalswa landfill near the northern border into a green patch of bamboo groves planted on the land that has been cleared over the last two years.
Must work to take tally to 309 'achhe din': Gopal Rai challenges Delhi Environment Minister to take pollution control efforts to next level
New Delhi, March 2: AAP leader Gopal Rai on Sunday challenged new Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa to take Delhi's pollution control efforts to the next level and urged the current BJP government to increase the tally to 309 days of clean air.
If a vehicle is well-maintained, why ban it?: Mixed reactions to Delhi's 15-year vehicle refueling ban
New Delhi, March 1: The Delhi government's decision to ban refueling for vehicles older than 15 years after March 31 has sparked mixed reactions. While some residents see it as a necessary step to combat pollution, others question its fairness, arguing, "If a vehicle is well-maintained, why ban it?"
Delhi BJP chief hails govt's plan to ban sale of petrol to 15-year-old vehicles
New Delhi, March 1: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday hailed Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa's announcement of a crackdown against polluting, overage vehicles and called it a symbol of the ruling party's resolve to clean the city's air.
Delhi govt to take stringent measures against air pollution: Minister
New Delhi, March 1: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday announced a series of strict measures to combat the alarming pollution levels in the national capital.
Vehicles older than 15 years would not get fuel after March 31: Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa
New Delhi, March 1: To curb pollution in the national capital, vehicles older than 15 years old will not be allowed to get fuel after March 31, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced after holding a meeting with officials here on the issue of pollution.
Yamuna's cleaning drive in Delhi: PM Modi's pre-election promise now in action
New Delhi, Feb 16: During the Delhi Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to clean the Yamuna River if the BJP comes to power after the polls. After the victory of the BJP, as promised the work on this project has already commenced, even before the formation of the new government.
Dense fog hovers over Punjab and Haryana while Delhi air remains 'poor'
New Delhi, February 4: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for dense fog at isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and western Uttar Pradesh.
Stage-III GRAP implemented in Delhi with 'immediate effect' as air quality becomes 'severe'
New Delhi, January 29: As the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital worsened again reaching the 'severe' category, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has ordered the implemented all actions under Stage-Ill of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect in Delhi and surrounding National Capital Region (NCR).
GRAP 3 curbs revoked as air quality improves in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 18: The Centre's air quality panel on Friday revoked restrictions under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi and neighbouring areas as air quality improved in the city.
CAQM invokes Stage-III and IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR as air quality worsens
New Delhi January 16: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Wednesday invoked Stage-III ('Severe' Air Quality of Delhi) and Stage-IV ('Severe+' Air Quality of Delhi) measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), effective immediately across Delhi-NCR after air quality deteriorated.
GRAP IV restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels surge
New Delhi, Jan 15: The Centre on Wednesday re-imposed GRAP IV restrictions in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) due to the worsening air quality. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) sub-committee decided to implement all actions under Stage-III ('Severe Air Quality of Delhi) and Stage-IV ('Severe+' Air Quality of Delhi) of the existing GRAP schedule, effective immediately, in addition to the Stage-I and Stage-II actions already in place, according to a statement.