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Delhi Implements Strict PUC Certificate Enforcement: No Fuel Without Valid Pollution Certificate From December 18
Dec 17, 2025 12:54 am CST
Starting December 18, Delhi will enforce a new regulation prohibiting vehicles without valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates from refueling at petrol stations. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced comprehensive measures including camera surveillance at fuel stations, entry restrictions for non-BS-VI vehicles, and expansion of the city's electric bus fleet to combat deteriorating air quality in the national capital.
Delhi Air Quality Crisis: GRAP-3 Restrictions Implemented as AQI Reaches Severe Levels
Dec 13, 2025 02:43 pm CST
Delhi has activated GRAP-3 anti-pollution measures as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 405, reaching the 'severe' category. The restrictions include bans on non-essential construction, older diesel vehicles, and partial school closures, while health experts warn of serious respiratory and cardiovascular risks from prolonged exposure to the hazardous air conditions affecting the national capital region.
Delhi's Ban on Polluting Commercial Vehicles Shows Inconsistent Enforcement at Border Checkpoints
Nov 01, 2025 09:22 pm CST
An NDTV ground investigation reveals mixed implementation of Delhi's new ban on non-BS-IV compliant commercial vehicles. While enforcement at the Ghazipur border appeared effective with officials actively screening vehicles, the Mayur Vihar-Noida border showed little to no enforcement, with toll collection continuing without vehicle inspections despite the pollution control measure being officially in effect.
Delhi's Firecracker Ban Controversy: A Six-Decade Journey From 1961 to Present Supreme Court Deliberations
Oct 11, 2025 09:43 pm CST
Delhi's firecracker ban debate traces back to 1961 when the Deputy Ganj Committee first raised concerns about noise pollution from crackers. Despite early proposals for regulations, the government didn't approve a total ban. Sixty years later, the Supreme Court continues to navigate this issue, recently suggesting a complete prohibition is "neither practical nor ideal" while considering petitions for "green" firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, highlighting the long-standing struggle between tradition, public health, and environmental concerns in the rapidly growing capital.