IAS officer Tarun Kumar Pithode outlines CAQM's progress on stubble burning, industries & vehicles. A new 2026-based emission inventory aims for better forecasts. Read the full interview.
Delhi government escalates its fight against toxic air with enhanced surveillance, stricter enforcement, and public awareness campaigns. Learn about the new action plan.
A CAQM inspection in Gurgaon found severe road dust and waste management failures by MCG, with only 4 out of 125 roads dust-free. Learn about the health risks and mandated actions.
CAQM's 'Operation Clean Air' found severe dust, waste dumping, and open burning on MCG-maintained roads in Gurgaon. The pollution watchdog has issued key recommendations for remediation.
Delhi's AQI improves from severe to very poor, prompting CAQM to revoke Stage-IV GRAP restrictions. BS-IV petrol vehicles from other states can now enter. Read the full update.
Delhi schools to resume physical classes for grades 6-9 and 11 after Christmas break as CAQM lifts GRAP 4 curbs. Primary classes continue in hybrid mode. Check DoE's latest guidelines.
Delhi's air quality improves from severe to very poor, prompting CAQM to revoke GRAP Stage-IV curbs. Strong winds aid pollution dispersal. Key restrictions under GRAP-III remain active.
Delhi's AQI improved to 'very poor' from 'severe', prompting CAQM to revoke Stage-IV GRAP restrictions. Strong winds aided pollution dispersal. Read the full update.
CAQM imposes Rs 61.8 crore environmental compensation on six thermal power plants near Delhi for failing to meet mandatory biomass co-firing targets aimed at curbing stubble burning pollution. Read the full details.
The CAQM revoked Stage-IV pollution curbs in Delhi-NCR, though AQI stayed 'very poor'. The High Court questioned 18% GST on air purifiers. Read for details.
Delhi's pollution watchdog lifts GRAP Stage-IV curbs as air quality improves. Check the latest updates on banned activities now permitted and the forecast ahead.
Delhi's air quality improves, leading to the revocation of strict GRAP-IV curbs. Find out which restrictions are lifted and what changes for schools, vehicles, and construction.
Gurgaon's roads remain dust bowls as authorities fail to act on Union Minister's order. Key areas like MG Road, Sector 29 see no improvement. Read how pollution chokes the city.
A TOI survey reveals Gurgaon's air quality crisis as exposed soil and construction dust blanket MG Road, Sector 29, and other areas. Read how the city is failing pollution control directives.
CAQM issues show-cause notices to six thermal plants near Delhi for failing to co-fire biomass, proposing a hefty Rs 61.85 crore fine. Read the full story on the air pollution crackdown.
MCD submits a phased plan to redevelop 1503 km of Delhi's narrow roads by 2027 to curb dust pollution. Execution hinges on state fund approval. Details inside.
Gurgaon administration mandates work from home for private offices and revises government timings to implement GRAP-IV. Learn about the new rules and their impact on NCR's air quality.
Gurugram administration mandates work-from-home for private offices starting Dec 22 due to severe air quality. CAQM invoked GRAP Stage-IV across NCR. Details inside.
Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta announces a Dust Action Cell and weekly joint inspections to tackle severe dust pollution in North West Delhi. The move follows an Indian Express report highlighting ongoing issues.
Delhi's MCD imposes hefty fines of Rs 33.95 lakh in a week on construction sites violating GRAP IV anti-pollution rules. Read about the crackdown and its impact.
MCG Gurgaon initiates hiring of four separate agencies for zone-wise waste collection via GPS-enabled tractor-trolleys at Rs 6.65 crore. The move aims to streamline operations as CAQM flags delays in waste processing, setting a 2026 deadline for legacy wa
Delhi-NCR engulfed in thick smog with AQI levels soaring above 400. GRAP Stage-IV restrictions, including a construction ban, are now in force. Read the latest updates.
CAQM warns of slow progress in Haryana's municipal waste remediation, targeting Gurgaon, Faridabad & Sonipat. MCG must finalise Bandhwari landfill tenders by 2026 to curb toxic air. Read the full story.
Delhi's air quality remains in the 'Very Poor' category. The CAQM has enforced Stage III of GRAP, banning non-essential construction and BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel vehicles. Details inside.
Delhi's air quality remains 'Very Poor' with an AQI of 373 despite a flurry of anti-pollution actions. Experts warn of worsening conditions. Read the full analysis.
Delhi enforces a ban on non-Delhi registered private vehicles below BS-VI standards to combat severe air pollution. Essential services exempt. Learn the rules and impact.
Delhi's air quality plunges to hazardous levels with AQI reaching 374 in RK Puram. Authorities enforce strict GRAP Stage-IV measures. Read the full report on the smog crisis and its impact.
Delhi-NCR implements strict GRAP-4 measures to combat severe air pollution. BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel vehicles banned. Violators face fines up to ₹20,000. Know the rules.
All schools in Delhi-NCR are closed on December 16 & 17 due to severe air quality. The CAQM invoked Stage IV of GRAP. Check official orders and health advisories here.
Supreme Court blames affluent lifestyles for Delhi's severe air pollution, with transport sector contributing 41%. Next hearing on Wednesday. Read more.