Gita Gopinath, a former senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official, has said India’s air pollution crisis causes more economic damage than any tariff imposed so far, urging the country to address the problem on a “war footing”. Speaking at a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Indian-origin economist stated, “If you…
Delhi’s air quality has remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Thursday, with the city recording a 24-hour average Air Quality Index of 330, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). At 8 AM on Thursday, Delhi’s AQI was recorded to be 312. Despite a marginal improvement in pollution levels, the air…
Delhi’s air quality registered marginal improvement on Tuesday morning as the AQI entered ‘very poor’ range after two-consecutive days of ‘severe’ levels. However, the battle with air pollution continues as the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 395 at 8:00 am, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). A total…
In view of dense fog and extreme cold, the Office of the District Education Officer, Gautam Buddh Nagar, has issued an official order altering school timings. According to Office Order, all schools in the district—including government, unaided, and council schools, as well as institutions affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, IB, UP Board, and other boards—will operate…
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Congress has once again attacked the Modi government regarding air pollution. National General Secretary of Congress Jairam Ramesh said that air pollution in India is no longer just a problem of some metros, but it has become a nationwide crisis, on which the government’s…
In a major crackdown, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Friday ordered the closure of 16 industrial units across the National Capital Region (NCR) and nearby areas after inspections found serious and repeated violations, according to Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Of the 16 units, one…
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom In India, when it comes to future vehicles, most of the discussion remains limited to electric cars, but now a new technology is slowly coming into discussion, which is called hydrogen car. Recently, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari gifted a hydrogen car to…
The Bombay High Court has been hearing suo motu cases on air pollution for the last several years. Recent hearings highlight the real problems at the root of our AQI crisis. We do not have the data needed to meaningfully identify the sources of pollution and the measures currently in place are not being implemented…
New Delhi: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday said that while restrictions under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP 3) have been withdrawn, anti-pollution measures on the ground will continue with undiminished intensity across the capital. Sirsa said the decision to lift GRAP 3 curbs was taken by the Commission…
Delhi-NCR began New Year’s Day under persistently hazardous environmental conditions, with air pollution, dense fog and biting cold combining to disrupt daily life across the national capital. Despite the turn of the calendar, atmospheric conditions showed little sign of improvement, as authorities warned residents to brace for continued poor visibility and possible travel disruptions. Delhi-NCR…
