With AQI at 231, Delhi’s air quality turns ‘poor’; city temperature drops below seasonal average

In response to the deteriorating air quality, the Central government's air quality panel directed authorities in the National Capital Region to implement a ban on coal usage in hotels and restaurants

Centre’s action plan to check air pollution in Delhi comes into effect

The recent amendments involve stringent restrictions on the operation of aging vehicles and a complete prohibition on the use of coal and firewood in eateries, restaurants, and hotels when the Air Quality Index (AQI) surpasses the 200-mark

‘Delhi sees 45 per cent drop in PM10, PM2.5 levels since 2014’

Minister Rai mentioned that on September 12, a meeting with experts from 24 organizations engaged in pollution mitigation will be held to gather their insights for the winter action plan

Amid substantial August rain shortfall, Delhi air quality still in ‘moderate’ category

The report highlighted a couple of days, specifically August 26 and 28, marked by intense dust storms that temporarily elevated PM10 concentrations

Delhiites to lose 11.9 years of life to pollution, says study

In 2022, the government revised the particulate pollution reduction goal for NCAP, setting a 40% reduction target by 2025-26 compared to 2017 levels for 131 non-attainment cities

‘Improving Delhi’s pollution level was most difficult’: Delhi CM

Delhi CM stated that this achievement was the result of numerous measures implemented by the people of Delhi, overcoming what seemed like an impossible task

Drained of life

Hindon River pollution threatens not just the water body but also locals and surrounding area

30% drop in pollution since 2016 in Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal

The Delhi government aimed to plant 52 lakh saplings in the current year and transform Delhi into a "city of lakes" with the creation of 380 lakes surrounded by greenery