Environment Pollution Control Authority

NGT fines Delhi govt Rs 25 cr for failing to curb air pollution; officials, people polluting environment not spared

The money will be deducted from the salary of Delhi government officials and the people polluting the environment. The tribunal also stated that if the Arvind Kejriwal-led government fails to pay the fine, it will have to pay a fine of Rs 10 crore per month.

EPCA's move to ban private vehicles in Delhi not logical, it's a Tughlaqi decision, says ex-pollution control board scientist

The EPCA, in a press statement issued on Wednesday, further confirmed it’s stand and said that the measure to reduce pollution would be implemented whenever there is urgent requirement to control air pollution.

Delhi’s air quality marginally improves from 'severe' to ‘very poor’ after increase in early morning wind speed

An official with the Centre-run SAFAR said the improvement in Delhi's air quality can be attributed to increased speed of early morning winds.

Delhi air quality to remain 'very poor' for next two days; pollution levels raised by stubble-burning in Punjab, Haryana

Delhi's air quality on Thursday dipped to 'very poor' barely few days after staying in the 'poor' category. According to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 337.

Delhi smog: Don't blame the farmers for poor air! Stubble-farming is compulsion, not choice when no cheap options exist

It is easy to criticise why farmers burn stubble when it equally impacts their health but the major problem is with the small farmers who are at the receiving ends.

Graded Response Action Plan back in Delhi as authorities struggle to keep rapidly rising pollution in check

Diesel generators are already banned as air pollution level has reached the ‘Very Poor’ level as the presence of PM2.5 or PM10 concentration in air is between 121-250µg/m3 or 351-430 µg/m3 respectively.

Delhi experiences dip in pollution levels, but air quality in capital still remains in 'severe' category

Delhi's pollution levels decreased on Saturday but continued to remain in the 'severe' category, even as authorities expressed hope that the air quality would improve.

NGT slams Punjab, Haryana govt for filing generalised action plan to combat air pollution

The National Green Tribunal on Thursday slammed Punjab and Haryana governments for filing generalised action plans to combat air pollution

Delhi air pollution: As odd-even plan falls through, tussle over exemptions highlights challenges in solving current crisis

The odd-even scheme can't be implemented without exemptions for two-wheelers to curb air pollution in Delhi because its public transport system won't be able to bear additional commuters, says the government

Delhi air pollution: Emergency warning system remains in cold storage as citizens are left to face smog situation

An emergency air-quality warning system created in 2016 for the national capital territory of Delhi has failed its sole purpose: To warn citizens of hazardous levels of air pollution.