Anti-pollution

The Centre today mandated the enforcement of anti-pollution measures classified under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR with immediate effect with immediate effect.

The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), a statutory body responsible for formulating strategies to combat pollution in the region, met on January 1 following improvement in air quality.

The Delhi government on Thursday set up a six-member special task force to ensure strict implementation of measures outlined in the Centre's air pollution control plan GRAP in the capital, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said.

Delhi has 20 major borders, including Rajokari, Kapashera, Badarpur, Kalindi Kunj, Tikri, Auchandi, Bhopura, Apsara, Chilla, and Singhu.

Amid a likely increase in pollution levels, the Centre's air quality panel directed authorities in the National Capital Region to increase parking fees to discourage private transport and enhance the services of CNG or electric buses and metros.

The air quality in the national capital on Sunday morning was recorded in the 'poor' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 245.

With the air quality in Delhi dropping to the 'poor' level on Friday, authorities in the National Capital Region have been asked to strictly implement measures under "Stage 1" of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will chair a high-level meeting Monday to discuss the new directions by the Centre's air quality panel about revoking curbs imposed under the final stage of Graded Response Action Plan, officials said Sunday.

Entry of BS-3 (petrol) and BS-4 (diesel) four-wheelers to Delhi via Noida will remain restricted from DND, Chilla Border and Kalindi Kunj routes

Flying squads have been constantly monitoring to ensure the implementation of anti-pollution norms, the commission told the court. The enforcement task force has issued closure notices for 40 sites so far for non-compliance, it added.

The Supreme Court today approved measures proposed by the centre on forming a new Enforcement Task Force and flying squads to ensure implementation of air pollution norms across Delhi and NCR region.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said 2,500 civil defence volunteers will be deployed under the city government's 'Red Light On, Gadi Off' campaign starting October 18 for curbing vehicular pollution.

The European Union (EU)'s antitrust authority on Thursday fined German auto giants Volkswagen and BMW 875 million euros for colluding on the development of anti-pollution technology for diesel cars.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said no new manufacturing unit will be allowed in the industrial areas of the city as part of the plan to cut down on the spiralling pollution levels. Here onwards, only service industry and hi-tech industry will be allowed and given space at cheaper rates in industrial areas, Mr Kejriwal said today, pointin...

Haryana and Uttar Pradesh must be ready to shut down some thermal power plants if air quality worsens in the coming days, a top anti-pollution body has said.

The Centre today mandated the enforcement of anti-pollution measures classified under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR with immediate effect with immediate effect.

The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), a statutory body responsible for formulating strategies to combat pollution in the region, met on January 1 following improvement in air quality.

The Delhi government on Thursday set up a six-member special task force to ensure strict implementation of measures outlined in the Centre's air pollution control plan GRAP in the capital, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said.

Delhi has 20 major borders, including Rajokari, Kapashera, Badarpur, Kalindi Kunj, Tikri, Auchandi, Bhopura, Apsara, Chilla, and Singhu.

Amid a likely increase in pollution levels, the Centre's air quality panel directed authorities in the National Capital Region to increase parking fees to discourage private transport and enhance the services of CNG or electric buses and metros.

The air quality in the national capital on Sunday morning was recorded in the 'poor' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 245.

With the air quality in Delhi dropping to the 'poor' level on Friday, authorities in the National Capital Region have been asked to strictly implement measures under "Stage 1" of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will chair a high-level meeting Monday to discuss the new directions by the Centre's air quality panel about revoking curbs imposed under the final stage of Graded Response Action Plan, officials said Sunday.

Entry of BS-3 (petrol) and BS-4 (diesel) four-wheelers to Delhi via Noida will remain restricted from DND, Chilla Border and Kalindi Kunj routes

Flying squads have been constantly monitoring to ensure the implementation of anti-pollution norms, the commission told the court. The enforcement task force has issued closure notices for 40 sites so far for non-compliance, it added.

The Supreme Court today approved measures proposed by the centre on forming a new Enforcement Task Force and flying squads to ensure implementation of air pollution norms across Delhi and NCR region.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said 2,500 civil defence volunteers will be deployed under the city government's 'Red Light On, Gadi Off' campaign starting October 18 for curbing vehicular pollution.

The European Union (EU)'s antitrust authority on Thursday fined German auto giants Volkswagen and BMW 875 million euros for colluding on the development of anti-pollution technology for diesel cars.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said no new manufacturing unit will be allowed in the industrial areas of the city as part of the plan to cut down on the spiralling pollution levels. Here onwards, only service industry and hi-tech industry will be allowed and given space at cheaper rates in industrial areas, Mr Kejriwal said today, pointin...

Haryana and Uttar Pradesh must be ready to shut down some thermal power plants if air quality worsens in the coming days, a top anti-pollution body has said.