[ad_1] The stage-1 of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is imposed in the entire NCR as the air quality has fallen into the ‘poor’ category. The Central Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked 27-point action plan in the entire NCR. It includes: By CNBCTV18.com March 25, 2025, 11:18:35 AM IST (Updated) 1 / 12 Citizens are asked […]
Delhi minister Manjinder Sirsa announces fuel ban for vehicles older than 15 years after March 31 – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] 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 […]
Go Digit’s new insurance policy will pay Delhi-NCR migrant workers during pollution bans – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] Go Digit General Insurance Limited (Digit Insurance) has teamed up with K.M. Dastur Reinsurance Brokers (KMD) to introduce one of India’s first AQI-based parametric insurance policies for migrant workers in the Delhi NCR region. The policy aims to mitigate wage losses for construction workers during air pollution-induced construction bans. The parametric insurance policy will […]
Stubble burning: Parliamentary Panel calls for MSP-like pricing for paddy residue – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] 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 […]
Delhi Weather Upadate: Multiple trains delayed, IMD issues ‘yellow alert’ as cold wave intensifies – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for Monday, January 13, for dense to moderate fog in the Delhi-NCR region. The weather forecast department said that a fresh western disturbance would affect northwest India from the night of January 14. Under its influence, rainfall or snowfall activity is likely over Jammu and Kashmir, […]
Delhi air quality worsens; GRAP 3 restrictions back in place, ban on BS-IV diesel vehicles – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] 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 […]
Curbs under GRAP-3 revoked in Delhi-NCR citing improvement in pollution levels – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] The Centre’s air quality panel announced on Sunday, January 5, the withdrawal of Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi-NCR, citing an improvement in pollution levels in the capital and surrounding areas. The Commission for Air Quality Management revokes actions under Stage III (‘Severe’ Air Quality) of GRAP […]
Delhi govt imposes ‘perpetual ban’ on firecrackers in city – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] The Delhi government on Thursday imposed a “perpetual ban” on the manufacture, use and sale of firecrackers, including through online platforms, in the national capital, according to an official order. Principal Secretary (environment) of the Delhi government A K Singh invoked the “perpetual ban” on firecrackers under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The ban […]
SC rebukes Delhi govt for not paying full allowance to construction workers – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] The Supreme Court on Friday pulled up the Delhi government for not paying the full subsistence allowance to construction workers, who went without work due to the curbs imposed to combat air pollution in the national capital. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih quizzed Delhi chief secretary Dharmendra for […]
Delhi’s air quality continues to remain ‘very poor’ with AQI at 316 – CNBC TV18
[ad_1] Delhi’s air quality continued to remain in the ‘very poor’ category on Sunday (December 1), with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 316, according to SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research). A dense layer of smog blanketed the city, with several areas reporting AQI levels well above 300, indicating […]