Page 9 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
DPCC spent over Rs 478 crore since 2015 to tackle air pollution: RTI reply
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has spent over Rs 478 crore since 2015 to tackle air pollution in the national capital, according to government data obtained through an RTI application
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Panel orders immediate closure of NCR industries not using cleaner fuels
The Commission for Air Quality Management said violating industries will not be permitted to operate till December 12, 2021
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Delhi-NCR: Air quality panel forms 40 flying squads to monitor compliance
The Centre's Commission for Air Quality Management had constituted a five-member "Enforcement Task Force" (ETF) on Thursday
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SC asks Centre, NCR states to implement panel's order to curb air pollution
It took note of measures taken by the Commission and asked the Centre, Delhi, and states in the NCR to follow the directions
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Air quality panel for Delhi issues new orders; edu institutions to be shut
The Centre's air quality panel on Friday ordered shutting of educational institutions, allowing only online mode of education.
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Implement orders of panel on air quality management, SC to Centre, states
The Supreme Court directed the Centre and the states in NCR to implement the orders of the panel on air quality management to curb air pollution
Cloud cover, slow wind push Delhi's air quality to severe zone again
Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index read 429
SC sets 24-hr deadline for Centre, states to act on Delhi air pollution
The Supreme Court minced no words to slam the Centre and state governments over the severe air pollution in the national capital
Delhi air quality slips to 'severe' category, minimum temperature rises
The air quality of the national capital deteriorated on Thursday and settled in the severe category with the AQI clocking at 419 at 8 am
Delhi's air quality this November worst for the month in seven years
Delhi saw 11 'severe' air quality days in November this year, the highest in the month since the CPCB started maintaining air quality data in 2015
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Slight improvement in Delhi's air quality due to favourable wind speed
The 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) read 328. It was 389 on Sunday.
Improvement in Delhi's AQI in 2020, compared to 2019: Centre informs LS
The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi indicates an improvement in air quality in 2020 as compared to 2019, said the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change on Monday.
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Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'very poor' category, AQI at 372
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital on Sunday morning stood at 372 in the 'very poor' category, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research
Delhi's air quality recorded in 'severe' category amid low wind speed
The air quality in Delhi was recorded in the 'severe' category on Saturday due to a low wind speed that prevents effective dispersion of pollutants
Centre agrees to farmers demand of decriminalising stubble burning: Tomar
Appealing protesting farmers to end their agitation, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said the Centre has agreed to their demand of decriminalising stubble burning
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Delhi air quality falls to 'very poor' category, AQI slips to 386
The PM 10 was recorded at 360 in the 'very poor' category and PM 2.5 was recorded at 386 in the 'very poor' category at 7:50 am
Air quality in Delhi worsens due to slow wind speed, AQI in severe category
Air pollution levels in Delhi worsened due to unfavourable meteorological conditions such as low temperature and slow wind speed with the air quality index reading 406
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Air pollution: Is Environment Min not aware of Decision Support System?
The DSS was devised by the scientists at the IITM exclusively for Delhi NCR and has been regularly dishing out forecasts
Delhi air quality further deteriorates to 'very poor', AQI slips to 368
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital on Friday morning slipped to 368 in the 'very poor' category
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Construction ban reimposed in Delhi, will provide aid to workers: Rai
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said the government has decided to reimpose the ban on construction and demolition activities following the Supreme Court order in this regard.
