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Decade-Long Failure: No Emission Monitoring at 11 Coal Plants Contributing to Delhi's Air Crisis
Dec 13, 2025 07:13 pm CST
An RTI response reveals the Central Pollution Control Board has failed to monitor emissions from 11 coal-fired thermal power plants near Delhi for over a decade, despite these facilities being major contributors to the region's severe air pollution. These plants continue operating without proper oversight or enforcement of 2015 emission control mandates, undermining efforts to address Delhi's persistent air quality crisis.
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.