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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Denies Stubble Burning Link to Delhi's Worsening Air Quality Crisis
Nov 19, 2025 12:42 am CST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has rejected claims that agricultural smoke from his state contributes to Delhi's air pollution crisis, citing wind patterns and timing of harvests. Meanwhile, Delhi continues to struggle with "very poor" air quality levels as political blame games intensify between AAP and BJP over the worsening environmental situation in the national capital region.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Demands Coordinated Action on Air Pollution Crisis at Northern Zonal Council Meeting
Nov 17, 2025 11:31 pm CST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urged neighboring states for immediate joint action on air pollution at the Northern Zonal Council meeting chaired by Amit Shah. With Delhi's AQI at 351 in the "very poor" category, Gupta advocated for stricter controls on stubble burning, industrial emissions, dust management, and zero-emission transport following Supreme Court criticism of inadequate environmental enforcement in Punjab and Haryana.
Delhi Records Lowest November Temperature in 3 Years: Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor' with AQI at 377
Nov 16, 2025 09:30 pm CST
Delhi recorded 9 degrees Celsius on Sunday, making it the coldest November day in three years. While the IMD forecasts shallow fog for Monday, the city continues to struggle with 'very poor' air quality as 11 monitoring stations reported 'severe' AQI levels above 400, with PM2.5 and PM10 being the main pollutants.
Delhi Civic Body Leaves Rs 29 Crore Clean Air Funds Unspent Amid Worsening Air Pollution Crisis
Nov 14, 2025 07:33 pm CST
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has failed to utilize over Rs 28.77 crore from National Clean Air Programme funds over two years while the city continues to experience hazardous air pollution levels. Despite receiving additional allocations, implementation of critical air quality interventions remains ineffective as Delhi's AQI repeatedly reaches severe levels, endangering public health.
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.
Delhi's Air Quality Reaches Dangerous Levels as Farm Fires Contribute 22% to Pollution
Nov 13, 2025 10:48 am CST
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe' category for a second consecutive day, with an AQI of 418. Stubble burning in neighboring states contributed 22.4% to pollution levels, posing serious health risks to residents. Weather forecasts predict a slight improvement with temperatures continuing to drop and shallow fog expected on Thursday.
Delhi Implements GRAP-3 as Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Severe' Levels: What You Need to Know
Nov 11, 2025 01:20 pm CST
Delhi has activated Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-3) after air quality reached 'Severe' levels with an AQI of 425. This implementation brings strict restrictions on construction activities, vehicle usage, and school operations while aiming to combat dangerous pollution levels. Despite this surge, overall air quality metrics for 2025 show improvement compared to previous years, with significant reductions in farm fires across Punjab and Haryana.
Delhi's Air Pollution Crisis: How Citizens Are Normalizing a Public Health Emergency
Nov 10, 2025 06:07 pm CST
This article examines Delhi's dangerous normalization of air pollution, exploring how political failure, data manipulation, and public resignation have created a situation where citizens defend their right to pollute rather than demanding clean air. The piece reveals the concerning shift from protest to acceptance as residents adapt to living with toxic conditions that reduce lifespans by a decade.
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 Air Quality Crisis: Thick Haze Blankets Capital as AQI Remains 'Very Poor' Despite Residents' Protests
Nov 10, 2025 12:04 pm CST
Delhi continues to struggle with dangerous air quality levels as the AQI hovers at 345, placing most areas in the 'very poor' to 'severe' category. Despite slight improvements from Sunday's readings, thick smog envelops the capital region while authorities hold off on implementing stricter GRAP-3 restrictions. Concerned residents staged protests at India Gate demanding immediate government action to address this ongoing public health emergency affecting millions across the National Capital Region.