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GRAP implemented in Hry’s NCR areas to tackle pollution ahead of winter

Commuters braving early morning haze at Kirti Nagar in New Delhi earlier in the week. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 17, 2024, 6:08 AM IST

Grap’s Stage 1 rolls out as calm winds, low temp keep air ‘poor’ in Delhi

On Monday, the average air quality index (AQI) stood at 234 (poor) at 4 pm on Monday – a deterioration from Sunday’s 4 pm reading of 224 (poor), according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 15, 2024, 5:02 AM IST

Air quality worsens to ‘poor’ in Delhi, minimum stays below 20°C

Delhi’s minimum temperature remained below 20°C for the second consecutive day and settled at 18.6°C on Sunday, a degree below normal. The minimum dipped below 20°C for the first time this season on Saturday, when it was also 18.6°C. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 14, 2024, 5:02 AM IST

Supreme Court directives on stubble burning over the years

The Supreme Court began monitoring Delhi’s air quality in 1985 with a public interest litigation case filed by environmental activist MC Mehta. (AFP)

Updated on Oct 14, 2024, 12:45 AM IST

MCG to fine, lodge FIRs for open waste burning

Garbage burning observed within close proximity of green belts at Sector 12 near Vivekananda Aarogay Kendra in Gurugram earlier in the year. (HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 14, 2024, 5:58 AM IST

DPCC to monitor impact of firecrackers on air quality

walkers and cyclists on Kartavya Path on a hazy Sunday morning. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 14, 2024, 5:48 AM IST

Spike in farm fire cases worsens air quality in Punjab

October 12, Punjab reported 177 farm fire cases. (HT File)

Updated on Oct 14, 2024, 5:14 AM IST

Delhi govt writes to Centre, pushes for ‘cloud seeding’ to tackle air pollution

A hazy view of the city seen amid rising air pollution levels Delhi-NCR, in Noida, India October 02. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

Updated on Oct 10, 2024, 8:51 PM IST

Gururgam admin bans sale of firecrackers ahead of Diwali 2024

Those who flout the ban will face strict penalties, including fines and possible legal action under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Explosive Substances Act, said Gurugram DC. (HT Archive)

Updated on Oct 10, 2024, 5:28 AM IST

{Farm fires} At 33, Punjab records season’s highest single-day count

A farmer burns straw stubble in a field after the paddy crop harvest near Jaitu Mandi in Faridkot District, Punjab,Wednesday. (Sanjeev Kumar / Hindustan Times)

Updated on Oct 10, 2024, 5:02 AM IST

CAQM directs Delhi bodies to streamline air pollution complaints

To further enhance enforcement and monitoring, CAQM has been coordinating with state governments and agencies across NCR and adjoining areas. (HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 9, 2024, 6:16 AM IST

77% dip in farm fire cases in Punjab

<span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.70-lakh fine has already been recovered from those who violated the rules. Six FIRs have been filed.

Updated on Oct 7, 2024, 7:48 AM IST

Hot weather conditions in Delhi to linger this week: IMD

The 24-hour average air quality index was recorded at 162 (moderate) at 4pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s daily national bulletin at 4pm. (Sanjeev Verma//HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 4, 2024, 5:18 AM IST

‘No plan’: SC slams CAQM on annual pollution crisis

The latest status report presented by CAQM to the court showed that between September 18 and 25, Punjab reported 93 incidents of paddy residue burning as against eight during the corresponding period last year, with Amritsar district alone accounting for 58 incidents. (ANI)

Updated on Sep 28, 2024, 4:29 AM IST

‘It is all in the air’: SC raps Delhi air quality panel over pollution crisis

Stubble burning in states adjoining Delhi exacerbates air pollution during winter. (HT Archive)

Updated on Sep 27, 2024, 2:56 PM IST

Delhi AQI: Air quality improves to ‘moderate’ from ‘poor’

India gate on September 26: Sunny and clear skies ahead for Delhi

Published on Sep 26, 2024, 1:39 PM IST

Taming stubble fires: Farm unions slam Punjab government for ‘red entries’ in land records

A farmer sets fire to paddy stubble after harvesting a crop in Amritsar on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 26, 2024, 5:18 AM IST

‘Eliminate stubble burning’: PM's principal secy at Delhi-NCR pollution meet

The meeting was attended by Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan, the Delhi Police Commissioner, and key officials from various ministries. (HT Photo)

Published on Sep 23, 2024, 10:02 PM IST

IMD forecasts a delayed monsoon retreat this year

Like Saturday, no rain was recorded at any weather station on Sunday too, and officials said that this dry spell is expected to continue till Tuesday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 23, 2024, 5:02 AM IST

Smoke from Brazil fires clouds major cities, neighboring countries

Smoke from Brazil fires clouds major cities, neighboring countries

Updated on Sep 10, 2024, 3:01 AM IST

Greenpeace research shows air pollution levels skyrocketing in Bengaluru: Report

The study highlights severe health risks and calls for updated air quality standards and enhanced monitoring systems. (Photo by Sakib Ali /Hindustan Times)

Published on Sep 7, 2024, 3:00 PM IST

Delhi breathed clean air for 128 days in first half of 2024, says report

Vehicular and industrial pollution were the top reasons for high AQI in Delhi (HT Photo)

Published on Sep 5, 2024, 10:17 PM IST

HC stays order banning plying of diesel school buses in Patna

Patna High Court (HT file)

Published on Sep 4, 2024, 9:19 PM IST

IMD weather update: Check weather forecast for Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & Kolkata

Delhi witnessed widespread slight rainfall on Monday. (ANI)

Published on Sep 2, 2024, 1:58 PM IST

Low Emission Zones must become reality in key Indian cities: Experts

(From Left) Director of Chartered Speed Sanyam Gandhi, ICCT researcher Revathy Pradeep; AVP, road transport at DIMTS Ajay Srivastava, Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot, DTC MD Shilpa Shinde, The Urban Catalysts founder Sonal Shah, ICCT India director Amit Bhatt, and ICCT associate researcher Bhaumik Gowande on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 30, 2024, 8:09 PM IST

Need to read vehicular emissions right in NCR

Pollution-under-control testing is conducted in idle conditions and doesn’t capture key pollutants like nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

Published on Aug 29, 2024, 8:50 PM IST

India's life expectancy increased by 51 days due to drop in pollution: Report

Representative Image: India's pollution levels have declined since 2022, leading to 51 days added to average life expectancy (Photo by Pawan SHARMA / AFP)

Published on Aug 28, 2024, 10:14 AM IST

SC directs Delhi, other states to fill pollution board vacancies by April 2025

Stubble burning in states adjoining Delhi exacerbates air pollution during winter. (HT Archive)

Updated on Aug 28, 2024, 5:48 AM IST

Govt seeks to make operational real-time pollution data before winter onset

A view of the super-site for the real time source apportionment study of air pollution in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI)

Updated on Aug 28, 2024, 5:50 AM IST

Pune civic body holds workshop on improving air quality

PMC has received <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>162 crore under the the National Clean Air Programme and an additional <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>139 crore will be released over the next two years. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 23, 2024, 8:14 AM IST

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