air pollution control measures
Delhi Traffic Police Issues Rs 84.98 Crore in Fines During GRAP Implementation to Combat Air Pollution
Nov 22, 2025 08:05 pm CST
Delhi Traffic Police has imposed over Rs 84.98 crore in fines for PUC violations during GRAP stages one and two. The enforcement includes 84,981 challans, diversion of 4,708 non-destined trucks, and inspection of 5,910 inter-state buses to combat Delhi's deteriorating air quality between October 14 and November 18.
Delhi Air Quality Reaches 'Very Poor' Level on Diwali Morning Despite Green Cracker Regulations
Oct 20, 2025 12:26 pm CST
Delhi experienced significant air pollution on Diwali morning with AQI reaching 335 in the "very poor" category after a night of firecracker use. The Commission for Air Quality Management implemented Stage II of GRAP as pollution levels worsen, with forecasts predicting further deterioration to "severe" levels. Despite Supreme Court restrictions allowing only green firecrackers during specific hours, air quality monitoring stations across Delhi-NCR recorded alarming pollution levels, prompting Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to urge residents to celebrate traditionally to minimize environmental impact.