Delhi cracks down on polluting vehicles: 3,700 challaned in 24 hours under the ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ drive. Thousands of trucks diverted, roads cleaned, and anti-smog measures intensified- will this finally clear the capital’s choking winter smog?
Supreme Court suggests halting tolls at Delhi borders to cut pollution, expands vehicle emission crackdown, but leaves school closures to experts. Could these bold moves finally ease Delhi’s choking winter smog?
Delhi chokes under severe pollution, and the environment minister admits it’s “impossible” to fix AQI in months. With electric buses, pollution hotspots, and strict vehicle rules, can the city ever breathe easy again?
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann slammed BJP leaders for blaming Punjab farmers for Delhi’s air pollution, pointing out that with stubble burning drastically reduced, the capital’s hazardous air quality cannot be linked to Punjab, urging immediate action from Delhi and Central governments.
From December 18, Delhi drivers without a valid Pollution Under Control certificate will be barred from refueling at petrol pumps as authorities enforce stricter pollution norms, alongside measures to curb emissions, promote electric transport, and reclaim legacy waste.
Delhi-NCR’s air quality reached hazardous levels, triggering GRAP 4 restrictions. Construction, stone crushers halted; older vehicles banned. Schools up to 5th class adopt hybrid learning. These measures aim to improve air quality and protect public health.
Can mist sprayers and rapid pothole repairs help Delhi breathe cleaner air this winter? Chief Minister Rekha Gupta outlines a multi-pronged strategy targeting pollution hotspots with water mist technology and infrastructure improvements.
If weather conditions permit, the Delhi government will conduct its first artificial rain test on October 29 under IIT Kanpur’s guidance. The cloud seeding experiment aims to reduce rising pollution levels during winter and improve the city’s deteriorating air quality.
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