 | States asked to phase out single-use plastic with public involvementThe ministry has also suggested setting up special teams for enforcement and imposing heavy penalties on defaulters. |
 | Will enforce SC order on loudspeakers: Karnataka CM Basavaraj BommaiDemanding that the government implement the SC order and remove unauthorised loudspeakers, Sriram Sene members played devotional songs at temples in Hubballi-Dharwad and other places. |
 | SC directs CPCB to conduct surprise inspections at brick kilns in NCRA bench comprising Justices K M Joseph and Justice Hrishikesh Roy passed a slew of directions for the operation of brick kilns in NCR. |
 | NGT panel to examine complaint of pollutionThe NGT’s decision was based on a complaint filed by one G Dilip Kumar, a resident of Tiryani mandal in Asifabad district. |
 | Delhi sees highest rainfall for January in last 27 years, air quality sees improvementThe record rainfall led to waterlogging at several low-lying areas, including New Friends Colony, Pul Prahladpur, Ring Road and Mandawali among others. |
 | High humidity keeps Delhi's air quality index in 'severe' zoneEnvironment Minister Gopal Rai said that the government will not compromise on pollution and will take necessary action if air quality in the city keeps deteriorating. |
 | Favourable wind conditions help improve Delhi's AQI to 'poor' zoneThe SAFAR bulletin further stated that during December 8-11, winds are likely to be moderate, increasing ventilation of pollutants. |
 | Delhi's air quality in November worst in seven yearsThe number of ‘severe’ air quality days this year is the highest for November since the Central Pollution Control Board started maintaining data in 2015. |
 | Delhi air quality still in ‘very poor’ zone: ExpertsThe air quality index (AQI) in the national capital was recorded in the ‘very poor’ category on Saturday morning, according to data issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). |
 | Air quality index 'very poor', strong winds on Sunday to bring relief to DelhiitesTransport-level winds coming from the eastern direction expected to prevent pollutants emanating from regions where stubble is burnt |
 | Delhi's PM levels show slight improvementHowever, air quality is likely to remain in ‘severe’ category at least over the next five days, warns government agencies |
 | CPCB advises people to avoid going outdoors in view of severe air pollution in DelhiIt was observed that meteorological conditions will be highly unfavourable for dispersion of pollutants till November 18 in view of low winds with calm conditions during the night. |
 | Delhi-NCR air quality to fluctuate between 'very poor' and 'severe' this week; CPCB asks states to strictly implement GRAPThe central pollution watchdog also observed that substantially high emissions due to the bursting of firecrackers, local factors and stubble burning led to the decline in the air quality. |
 | Delhi air quality remains 'severe' for third dayWith winds picking up speed, a slight improvement in the pollution levels is likely over the next three days, said government agencies. |
 | Higher wind speed flushes out pollution in Delhi; experts sound caution for elderly, COVID recoveredAccording to Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer app, the city's air quality index (AQI) stood at 449 in the 'severe' category at 8 am on Saturday. |
