‘Over 1 lakh vehicles that exceeded pollution limit still received PUC certificates’: Delhi minister Sirsa targets Kejriwal over CAG report | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party’s member and Delhi minister, Majinder Singh Sirsa, on Tuesday, accused AAP convenor and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, of extensive corruption in the national capital and said that 1.08 lakh vehicles that exceeded the pollution limit were still issued PUC certificates after receiving bribes. A CAG report addressing ‘Prevention of…

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‘Paris jaisi Delhi dekho’: Rahul Gandhi takes jibe at Arvind Kejriwal’s 2019 promise – video | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha on Tuesday shared a video of himself showing around Arvind Kejriwal‘s “Paris waali Delhi” as he took a jibe at the former chief minister’s 2019 promise to make the national capital as clean as the European city.Walking through piles of garbage, the Congress leader said, “Dekho dekho,…

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Delhi air pollution: Air purifier buying guide – Don’t make these 10 big mistakes | – Times of India

Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated image As Delhi-NCR battles dangerous air quality levels with AQI crossing 450, air purifiers have shifted from luxury to necessity. In the capital region’s fight against toxic air, these devices offer a crucial defense for indoor spaces. However, the urgency to protect family health often leads to rushed purchases and…

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Delhi pollution: What vehicles are allowed, bans, checks and challans explained – Times of India

Delhi pollution: What vehicles are allowed, bans, checks and challans explained Delhi’s worsening air quality has pushed authorities to tighten restrictions on vehicles, leading to strict bans, intensified checks, and hefty penalties. Among the measures is a crackdown on Pollution Under Control (PUC) violations, with over 2.7 lakh challans issued this year alone. This marks…

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‘Grant NOC for cloud seeding to induce artificial rains’: Gopal Rai to Centre on Delhi pollution crisis | India News – Times of India

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai. NEW DELHI: Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday demanded an emergency meeting with Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav to address the severe pollution levels in the capital. Rai is also seeking immediate approval for cloud seeding to induce artificial rain as a measure to combat the pollution.Rai criticised the…

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AQI level in ‘severe-plus’ category; flights diverted; staggered office timings: Delhi Pollution crisis top updates | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi NCR on Monday continued to grapple with alarmingly high pollution levels, worsened by stubble burning in the neighbouring states. The AQI level in the city remained dangerously high. Notable readings included 919 in Mundka, 762 in ITI Jahangirpuri, and 624 in Anand Vihar, placing these areas in the ‘severe-plus’ category.The Commission for…

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GRAP Stage-4: Delhi CM Atishi orders online classes for all students, except classes 10 and 12 | – Times of India

On Sunday, the Commission for Air Quality Management announced the enforcement of Stage-IV (Severe+) actions under the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). These measures will take effect from 8 a.m. on Monday, November 18.The Sub-Committee, in its urgent meeting, reviewed the air quality scenario in the region, along with the forecasts for meteorological conditions…

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Delhi pollution: GRAP 3 curbs to be imposed from November 15 as residents choke | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has announced the implementation of GRAP 3 (Graded Response Action Plan) in Delhi NCR starting tomorrow from 8am as air quality deteriorates to the ‘severe’ category. The GRAP comprises specific measures to tackle deteriorating air quality in Delhi and NCR regions. GRAP is announced when Air…

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