Ruchira Talapatra

GRAP-III For Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: New Regulations for Schools, Transportation, And Indoor Heating Imposed

Schools and colleges in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Budh Nagar will shift to hybrid classes for students.

7 months ago

Delhi: CAQM Introduces Revised Charges for Stubble Burning As GRAP IV Implementation Suffers

The Supreme Court mandated checkpoints at all 113 entry points to Delhi to monitor and restrict truck entries effectively.

8 months ago

Supreme Court Upholds Strict Anti-Pollution Norms, Seeks Review for Students’ Welfare

The Supreme Court directed CAQM to consider relaxing GRAP-IV norms as many students lack mid-day meals, online access, or air…

8 months ago

$300 Billion Climate Finance Deal Lambasted By Developed Nations at COP29

"We are leaving with a small portion of the funding climate-vulnerable countries urgently need. It isn’t nearly enough, but it’s…

8 months ago

Delhi Air Pollution: GRAP Strictly Enforced

"We must ensure strict implementation of GRAP guidelines," Delhi Minister Gopal Rai emphasized in his letter addressing pollution control measures.

8 months ago

Supreme Court Orders Delhi to Establish Checkpoints at All 113 Entry Points

The court expressed dissatisfaction with the current enforcement, noting that vigilance is maintained primarily at 13 major entry points.

8 months ago

Himachal Faces Prolonged Dry Spell: IMD

The western disturbances currently affecting Himachal Pradesh are quite feeble, and their impact is confined to select high-altitude regions.

8 months ago

Telangana Bans Single-Use Plastics in Visakhapatnam Amid Rising Pollution

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan emphasized the need for adopting biodegradable materials as replacements for single-use plastics.

8 months ago

Google Maps Launches Air View+

"People in India can now access hyperlocal air quality information across the country in Google Maps," the company announced.

8 months ago

COP29: India Calls for Equitable Carbon Space to Balance Development and Climate Goals

"Our growth trajectories for fulfilling the primary needs of sustainable development and poverty eradication cannot be compromised," Minister of State…

8 months ago

Delhi-NCR Enforces GRAP Stage-IV to Combat Severe Air Pollution: Dos and Don’ts

Key measures under GRAP Stage-IV include a ban on truck entry into Delhi and halting construction at public infrastructure projects

8 months ago

Delhi Suspends Physical Classes, Implements GRAP-4 Amid ‘Severe+’ Air Pollution

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 441 by 4 PM on Sunday, worsening to 457 by 7 PM.

8 months ago