In a decisive move to curb industrial air pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has issued Statutory Direction No. 98, mandating a uniform particulate matter (PM) emission limit of 50 mg/Nm³ for identified industries in Delhi-NCR. The announcement was made on 21st February…
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Delhi-NCR Stage-II GRAP Revoked as AQI Improves
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas has revoked all Stage-II actions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR, following a steady improvement in air quality over the past few days. Air Quality Improvement Triggers Revocation Stage-II GRAP had been activated on 19…
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CAQM Sets MRSM Norms to Curb NCR Road Dust
New Delhi: In a major push to tackle road dust pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued comprehensive technical and operational norms for the deployment of Mechanized Road Sweeping Machines (MRSMs). The move aims to standardise sweeping practices across the National Capital Region and reduce…
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Red Alert in Parts of Delhi as IMD Warns of Heavy Rain, Storms
Several parts of the national capital were placed under a red alert on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of continued rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong gusty winds across Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR). The weather system has disrupted daily life, slowed traffic movement, and…
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Union Environment Minister Reviews Air Pollution Plans in NCR Cities
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of air pollution mitigation action plans for Rohtak, Manesar, Panipat and Karnal, four key cities within the National Capital Region (NCR). The high-level meeting focused on addressing persistently high particulate matter levels, particularly…
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Delhi-NCR Schools Likely Closed on Jan 19 Under GRAP 4
Schools across Delhi-NCR are expected to remain closed for physical classes on Monday, January 19, due to the enforcement of GRAP Stage IV restrictions as air pollution levels surged into the ‘Severe Plus’ category. Authorities have advised institutions to switch to online or hybrid learning models to safeguard students. Delhi-NCR…
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Delhi Records Coldest Night in 3 Years, Minimum Hits 2.9°C
New Delhi shivered on Thursday as the national capital recorded its coldest night in three years, with the minimum temperature dropping to 2.9°C. Dense fog and icy northwesterly winds intensified the chill, marking the fifth consecutive day of coldwave conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Thursday’s temperature was…
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CAQM Orders Closure of 16 NCR Industrial Units for Pollution Violations
New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas has issued closure directions to 16 industrial units across the National Capital Region (NCR) after inspections revealed gross and persistent violations of environmental norms. The move is part of CAQM’s intensified enforcement drive to curb air…
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Bhupender Yadav Reviews NCR Air Pollution Action Plans
Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister, Shri Bhupender Yadav, today chaired a high-level review of the action plans submitted by Rajasthan and Punjab to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR. This marks the fifth meeting in the series, aimed at strengthening inter-state coordination and ensuring tangible improvements in air quality…
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CAQM Inspects 105 Units in Nuh to Enforce GRAP Norms
New Delhi/Nuh: The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) carried out a large-scale enforcement inspection in Nuh district of Haryana to ensure strict adherence to environmental norms and statutory directions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The inspection drive was conducted on January 2,…