In a major step to combat recurring air pollution in North India, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued a comprehensive statutory direction mandating strict implementation of State Action Plans to eliminate wheat stubble burning during the 2026 harvesting season. The direction has been formally issued to the…
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Punjab Border Fence Likely to Shift Closer to Pakistan: What It Means
The Centre has agreed “in principle” to shift the security fence along the India-Pakistan international border in Punjab closer to the zero line, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Saturday after a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The proposed move, if implemented, is expected to bring long-awaited relief…
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President Droupadi Murmu to Visit Punjab and Rajasthan
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, is set to undertake a two-day official visit to Punjab and Rajasthan from January 15 to 16, 2026. the President’s continued engagement with educational institutions and cultural-spiritual initiatives across the country. During the tour, President Murmu will attend two major convocation ceremonies in…
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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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Supreme Court: Perennial GRAP Not Solution for Delhi Air
New Delhi, November 17, 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday warned that imposing the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) throughout the year is neither practical nor desirable as a long-term remedy for Delhi’s crippling air pollution. The bench asked the Centre to convene stakeholders and states to design a durable…