Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa on Saturday said that vehicles that are older than 15 years will not be provided fuel at petrol pumps after March 31. He announced after he held a meeting with officials to discuss measures to combat air pollution in the national capital. Sirsa, while speaking to the media, said that […]
Stubble burning: Parliamentary Panel calls for MSP-like pricing for paddy residue – CNBC TV18
A parliamentary panel on Tuesday recommended setting up a mechanism to determine a minimum price for paddy residue, similar to the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops, to discourage stubble burning in winter. In its report tabled in the Rajya Sabha, the Committee on Subordinate Legislation suggested that these benchmark prices should be reviewed and […]
Delhi air quality worsens; GRAP 3 restrictions back in place, ban on BS-IV diesel vehicles – CNBC TV18
The Centre’s air quality panel on Thursday, January 9, re-implemented Stage 3 restrictions under the the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi-NCR amid a sharp rise in air pollution levels. CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP invokes Stage-III of revised GRAP in the entire NCR, with immediate effect. For more details, visit: https://t.co/XAXVT7uYli — […]
Delhi records highest single-day December rainfall in 101 years – CNBC TV18
Delhi received 41.2 mm of rain in the last 24 hours, marking the highest single-day December rainfall in the last 101 years. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the national capital recorded the most rainfall in a single day in the month on December 3, 1923, with 75.7 mm. According to a weather agency […]
Delhi Weather Today: Rain intensifies cold wave, AQI 372 | Check latest updates – CNBC TV18
Delhi woke up to a wet and chilly morning on Friday, with early morning rainfall and lightning intensifying the cold wave in the national capital and its surrounding areas. As of 8:30 am, the temperature in Delhi was 14 degrees Celsius, with forecasts indicating heavy rain and strong winds for December 27 and 28. The […]
Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: Delhi’s air quality improves slightly, nears ‘poor’ category – CNBC TV18
Pollution levels in Delhi decreased slightly on Wednesday morning with the air quality nearing the ‘poor’ category. At 9 am, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 301, compared to a reading of 343 at 9 am on Tuesday, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. A thick layer of haze continued to […]
CAQM directs schools in Delhi-NCR to adopt hybrid mode for classes up to 12th standard – CNBC TV18
Hours after the Supreme Court called for a review of the restrictions on physical classes due to air pollution, the Centre’s air quality panel directed schools and colleges in Delhi-NCR on Monday to shift classes up to the 12th standard to a “hybrid” mode. Poor air quality, driven by unfavourable weather conditions, usually persists for […]
Lung protection insurance gains attention as Delhi turns into gas chamber – CNBC TV18
As winter approaches, Delhi once again suffocates under a blanket of toxic smog, earning its grim title as India’s “gas chamber.” The polluted air triggers a spike in respiratory ailments and pollution-related illnesses for many, potentially leaving them battling health and financial crises. Hospitals see an increase in cases of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease […]
NDMC launches aggressive cleaning drives to tackle Delhi’s air pollution crisis – CNBC TV18
The New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) undertook several steps to combat the alarming levels of air pollution in the capital, conducting night cleaning drives as well as sweeping operations across Delhi on Friday. The Vice Chairman of NDMC, and a leader of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Kuljeet Singh Chahal, was present at the drive, […]
Delhi air pollution: Police asks e-commerce websites to stop online sale of firecrackers – CNBC TV18
Delhi Police has directed e-commerce websites and social media platforms for an immediate cessation of online sales of firecrackers in the national capital. On October 14, the Delhi government imposed a complete ban on the manufacture, storage and bursting of all categories of firecrackers in Delhi till January 1, 2025. According to a statement by […]