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02 Jul

केंद्र ने प्रदूषण कम करने के लिए ट्रैक्टर और निर्माण उपकरणों के लिए कड़े उत्सर्जन नियम लागू किए

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaair pollution

नई दिल्ली(राजीव शर्मा): ऑफ-रोड वाहनों से होने वाले वायु प्रदूषण को कम करने के उद्देश्य से केंद्रीय सरकार ने कृषि ट्रैक्टरों, पावर टिलर्स, कम्बाइन हार्वेस्टर और निर्माण उपकरण वाहनों (CEVs) के लिए नए उत्सर्जन मानक अधिसूचित किए हैं। संषोधित नियम 1 अक्टूबर, 2026 से चरणबद्ध तरीके से लागू होंगे और यह कृषि व इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर दोनों क्षेत्रों में साफ-सुथरी इंजन तकनीकों को बढ़ावा देंगे। नये मानदंड केंद्रीय मोटर व्हीकल्स (ग्यारहवां संशोधन) नियम, 2026 के माध्यम से जारी किए गए हैं, जिन्हें मोटर व्हीकल्स अधिनियम, 1988 के प्रावधानों के तहत सड़क परिवहन और राजमार्ग मंत्रालय ने जारी किया है। साफ इंजन, सख्त…

28 Dec

Dense smog engulfs Delhi as air quality nears ‘severe’ category; AQI breaches 300 mark

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaair pollution, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- Air quality in the national capital continues to be hazardous, posing serious health risks to residents. On Sunday, Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 391, close to the ‘severe’ category, while several locations recorded levels above 400, data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed. Dense smog and fog have trapped pollutants in the air, sharply reducing visibility and disrupting daily routines as residents grapple with cold weather conditions. Among the worst-affected areas, Anand Vihar and Shadipur reported AQI levels of 445 each, followed by Nehru Nagar at 433, Patparganj at 425, Mundka at…

23 Dec

Thick smog engulfs Delhi as air quality turns ‘severe’, AQI soared to 413

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaair pollution, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded 'hazardous' on Tuesday morning, significantly impairing visibility and affecting residents. The AQI reading soared to 413 at around 8 am.According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), air quality spiked to 'severe' levels in certain areas of the National Capital Region (NCR). Multiple parts of the city continued to witness alarmingly high pollution levels.CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management) has invoked all actions under GRAP Stage-IV in Delhi-NCR.Several pollution hotspots included Anand Vihar (466), Chandni Chowk (425), and Ashok Vihar (444), also falling under the 'severe' category across…

17 Dec

Delhi enforces 50% work from home as air quality slips to ‘severe plus’; violators face penalties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaair pollution, India, New Delhi, Work from home

National Times Bureau :- As toxic smog engulfed the national capital, the Delhi Government has directed all offices, government as well as private, to operate with at least 50 per cent of their staff working from home. Authorities have cautioned that strict action, including fines, will be taken against organisations that fail to comply with the order. Delhi recorded one of its worst air quality readings of the season on December 15, when the Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 498, placing it firmly in the ‘severe plus’ category. This marked a further decline from the previous day, when pollution levels…

06 Dec

Smog chokes Delhi as AQI climbs to 333; city shivers through coldest morning of season

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaair pollution, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- A thick layer of smog once again engulfed the national capital on Saturday, pushing Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) to 333, firmly within the ‘very poor’ zone and slightly worse than the previous day, even as residents continued to battle biting cold conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Friday marked the coldest December morning of the year so far, with temperatures sliding to 5.6°C. Among all monitoring locations, Mundka emerged as the most polluted area with an AQI of 381 at 7 am, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) readings. Out of Delhi’s…

27 Nov

Top Court to revisit Delhi–NCR pollution crisis as air quality worsens

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trendingair pollution, Delhi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court has decided to once again turn its attention to the persistent air pollution crisis in the Delhi–NCR region, listing a key plea for hearing on December 3. The court said on Thursday that the issue cannot be handled through one-time intervention and needs continuous, expert-based monitoring. The matter was mentioned before a Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi by senior advocate Aparajita Singh, who assists the court as amicus curiae. Singh informed the Bench that the spike in pollution levels has reached a worrying threshold, describing the situation…

16 Nov

Delhi Air Pollution Remains Hazardous, AQI at 385 on Sunday

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trendingair pollution, Delhi, Delhi Air Pollution

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): The national capital continued to grapple with unhealthy air conditions on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 385, placing Delhi in the “very poor” category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported. According to the CPCB’s Sameer app, 18 monitoring stations across the city showed air quality in the “severe” range, while 20 locations reported “very poor” levels, indicating persistent high pollution concentrations in several parts of the city. CPCB standards classify AQI as: 0–50: Good 51–100: Satisfactory 101–200: Moderate 201–300: Poor 301–400: Very Poor 401–500: Severe The weather conditions have contributed to…

13 Nov

Delhi Chokes Again: Air Quality Deteriorates Further, AQI Crosses 400 Mark for Third Straight Day

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessair pollution, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- Despite multiple restrictions and pollution-control measures, Delhi continues to reel under toxic air. For the third consecutive day, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the “severe” category, touching an average of 405 on Wednesday. Several areas, including Punjabi Bagh (428), Wazirpur (452), Anand Vihar (445), ITO (431), and IGI Airport (460), recorded AQI levels well above the danger mark. Nearby regions such as Noida (391), Greater Noida (376), Ghaziabad (369), and Gurugram (332) also reported “very poor” to “severe” air quality levels. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall AQI saw…

07 Nov

Thick Smog Returns to Delhi — Air Quality Deteriorates to ‘Very Poor’ as Stubble Burning Intensifies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaair pollution, Allegations, AQI, New Delhi, Stubble Burning

National Times Bureau :- A thick layer of smog covered Delhi on Friday morning, pushing the city’s air quality back into the “very poor” category after two days of slight improvement. By 6 am, the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) was 311, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The air was especially bad in central and north Delhi, with AQI readings of 334 at ITO and 333 in Narela. In Chandni Chowk, the AQI touched 350, while at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, it was 290, falling in the “poor” range. Visuals from Anand Vihar, shared by…

03 Jul

Delhi Urges Hold on Fuel Ban for Overage Vehicles, Cites Tech and Enforcement Hurdles

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaair pollution, ANPR cameras, Delhi fuel ban, overage vehicles, vehicle

New Delhi, July 3: The Delhi government has formally urged the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to suspend the fuel ban on overage vehicles, citing significant technological and logistical challenges in its implementation. The appeal comes just days after the ban, targeting diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, took effect on July 1 under court orders.Addressing reporters on Thursday, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the government stands with citizens who are distressed over the restrictions and is seeking an alternative approach. “We are trying to ensure that vehicles are not…