Pollution Control News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta meets MP Bansuri Swaraj, discusses public welfare & governance
New Delhi, March 13: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, met Bansuri Swaraj, the Member of Parliament from New Delhi, to discuss key issues related to public welfare, development, and governance. The meeting, described as cordial and constructive, reinforced their commitment to strengthen Delhi's progress and prosperity.
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.
TNPCB to establish centres in coastal districts to collect discarded fishing gears
Chennai, March 3: The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) is set to establish collection centres in 12 coastal districts to manage abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG).
GRAP stage-II curbs revoked as air quality improves in Delhi
New Delhi, February 24: As the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital shows improvement, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to lift the restrictions imposed under Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect in Delhi and surrounding National Capital Region (NCR).
Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' category
New Delhi, February 7: The air quality in the national capital improved and was recorded in the 'moderate' category on Friday morning.
GRAP stage-III curbs revoked as air quality improves in Delhi
New Delhi, February 3: As the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital shows improvement, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to lift the restrictions imposed under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect in Delhi and surrounding National Capital Region (NCR).
Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, IMD predicts cloudy weather
New Delhi, Feb 3: Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 313 on Monday at 6 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Delhi's air quality plummets to 'very poor' category
New Delhi, Feb 2: The air quality in Delhi has significantly deteriorated, as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 341 on Sunday at 6 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), falling into the 'very poor' category.
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).
Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' category
New Delhi, Jan 27: After two days of moderate air quality, the air quality in the national capital has again deteriorated, falling into the 'poor' category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 6 am on Monday was recorded at 242.
Delhi's air quality improves from 'poor' to 'moderate'
New Delhi, January 25: The air quality in Delhi on Saturday at 8 am was recorded in the "moderate" category, with a reading of 191, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
Delhi wakes up to 'poor' air quality, IMD forecasts cloudy skies
New Delhi, Jan 21: Delhi woke up to poor air quality on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 319 at 6 a.m., according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Air quality in Delhi remains 'very poor' amid cold wave
New Delhi, Jan 20: The air quality in the national capital deteriorated to the higher end of the "very poor" category amid the cold wave.
NGT issues notice to Haryana Pollution Board over Rs 1.55 cr penalty on Freedom Park Society for STP fault
New Delhi, January 18: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) in an appeal filed by the Freedom Park Society, Gurugram, challenging the penalty of Rs 1.55 crore imposed as Environmental Compensation (EC) for fault in Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP).
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.
GRAP stage 4 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves
New Delhi, January 16: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked Stage-IV measures of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) following a notable improvement in air quality.
Himachal's Jal Shakti Dept launches investigation into suspected wastewater discharge
Shimla, January 16: Himachal Pradesh's Jal Shakti Department swiftly launched an investigation into suspected wastewater discharge from a hotel near a village water source on Thursday.
Delhi schools shift to hybrid mode for classes upto IX and XI amid GRAP 4 curbs
New Delhi, January 16: The Directorate of Education, Delhi government has issued orders to conduct classes in hybrid mode for students up to Class IX and XI on Wednesday.
Delhi wakes up with dense fog, air quality deteriorates to the 'very poor' category
New Delhi, January 15: A thick layer of fog covered parts of the national capital early Thursday morning, significantly reducing visibility across the city.
Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' amid cold wave; IMD predicts isolated rainfall
New Delhi, Jan 14: Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'poor' category and fog continued to persist in the morning hours on Tuesday also.
Delhi's air quality in 'poor' category; cold wave, dense fog persists
New Delhi, Jan 13: After weeks of enduring air quality in the "very poor" category, Delhi witnessed an improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 282, placing it in the "poor" category on Monday at 8 a.m., as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR again, leads to cancellation and delay in flights, trains
New Delhi, Jan 10: Dense fog enveloped parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) on Friday, reducing visibility to zero and affecting flight and train operations.