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Gurugram Schools Shift to Hybrid Classes for Students Up to Class 5 Due to Severe Air Pollution in Delhi-NCR
Nov 14, 2025 03:08 am CST
Gurugram administration implements hybrid learning mode for students up to class 5 as air quality deteriorates in Delhi-NCR. Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar issued the order following CAQM's Stage-III GRAP enforcement, allowing parents to choose between online and offline classes to protect children's health during severe winter pollution.
Supreme Court Addresses Worsening Delhi Air Quality as Stubble Burning Intensifies in Punjab and Haryana
Nov 11, 2025 09:19 pm CST
The Supreme Court is set to issue orders addressing stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana that is significantly worsening Delhi-NCR's air quality. Despite previous court directives, farmers continue burning crop residue with impunity, contributing to Delhi's first severe air pollution day. The Commission for Air Quality Management has been asked to present an affidavit detailing preventive measures, while concerns about non-functional monitoring stations during Diwali have also been raised.
Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: Understanding GRAP-3 Restrictions and Their Impact on Daily Life
Nov 10, 2025 05:38 pm CST
Delhi continues to battle hazardous air quality with an AQI of 347, prompting potential implementation of GRAP-3 measures. These restrictions include bans on construction activities, certain vehicles, and recommendations for work-from-home arrangements. The comprehensive four-tier GRAP framework aims to mitigate severe pollution levels through targeted interventions while providing exemptions for essential services.
Delhi's Air Quality Shows Improvement: CAQM Postpones Stage 3 Restrictions
Nov 09, 2025 11:58 pm CST
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided against implementing stricter Stage 3 restrictions in Delhi as air quality shows improvement. Despite remaining in the "very poor" category with AQI levels decreasing from 391 to 365, forecasts suggest conditions will stabilize, allowing current Stage 1 and 2 measures to continue throughout the National Capital Region.
CAQM Urges Punjab to Accelerate Stubble Burning Prevention While Praising Haryana's Significant Progress
Nov 09, 2025 12:46 am CST
The Commission for Air Quality Management has called for urgent action from Punjab to address stubble burning incidents, as the state shows only marginal improvement with 3,284 fire incidents recorded between September 15 and November 6. Meanwhile, Haryana has demonstrated significant progress, reducing farm fires by 76% compared to last year through proactive enforcement and improved crop residue management approaches.
Delhi Battles Severe Air Quality: CM Implements Emergency Measures and Urges Public Cooperation
Nov 09, 2025 12:27 am CST
As Delhi's air quality reaches severe levels with an AQI of 361, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announces comprehensive anti-pollution measures including elimination of traditional cooking fuels in slums, staggered office hours starting November 15, and public advisories for carpooling and work-from-home arrangements. Despite some improvement over last year's pollution levels, localized monitors in areas like Anand Vihar have breached the 400 AQI mark, with stubble burning contributing 30.91% to the crisis.
Supreme Court Orders CAQM to Detail Delhi-NCR's Air Pollution Prevention Measures After Diwali Monitoring Failure
Nov 03, 2025 11:46 pm CST
The Supreme Court has directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to file an affidavit detailing measures to prevent Delhi-NCR's air quality deterioration after learning that only 9 out of 37 air monitoring stations were functional during Diwali. The court emphasized the need for pre-emptive action rather than waiting for severe pollution levels, following its recent order allowing limited use of green crackers during the festival.
Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: Only 9 of 37 Monitoring Stations Functional During Diwali as Supreme Court Demands Answers
Nov 03, 2025 05:54 pm CST
The Supreme Court has learned that only nine of Delhi's 37 air quality monitoring stations were operational during Diwali, hampering pollution control efforts as PM2.5 levels reached 488 micrograms per cubic meter—nearly 100 times WHO safety limits. Despite regulations on "green" firecrackers and reduced farm fires, Delhi experienced its worst post-Diwali air quality in five years, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of current monitoring and enforcement measures.
CAQM Intensifies Anti-Stubble Burning Measures in Punjab and Haryana to Reduce Delhi's Winter Pollution
Sep 27, 2025 12:33 am CST
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has launched flying squads and established a coordination cell in Mohali to combat stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana. The initiative focuses on proper crop residue management through in-situ and ex-situ methods, with increased surveillance and penalties for non-compliance to improve Delhi's air quality during winter months.