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24 Dec

CAQM Revokes GRAP Stage-IV Curbs in Delhi-NCR as Air Quality Improves

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAQI improvement, CAQM, Delhi pollution, Delhi-NCR air quality, GRAP Stage-IV revoked

New Delhi, December 24, 2025: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Wednesday revoked the stringent restrictions imposed under Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR after a noticeable improvement in air quality, officials said. The curbs had been enforced on December 13 after Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) sharply deteriorated and crossed the 450 mark, placing it in the ‘severe’ category. However, a review by the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP found that air quality improved significantly from Tuesday night due to favourable meteorological conditions, including higher wind speeds. According to officials, Delhi’s average AQI…

25 Nov

Delhi Mandates 50% Office Attendance as Air Quality Plummets to ‘Severe’ Levels

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCAQM, Delhi pollution, GRAP Stage III, Office Attendance Cap, Work from home

New Delhi, November 25, 2025: In a stern measure to combat alarmingly high air pollution, the Delhi government has ordered all government and private offices to operate with only 50% of their staff physically present on-site, with the remaining workforce required to work from home (WFH). This directive falls under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which was recently enforced by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The government's order explicitly mandates all departments to ensure strict adherence to the 50% attendance cap to significantly reduce vehicular movement and curb pollution across the National Capital Territory.…

05 Nov

₹1000 In Your Account: CM Mann Confirms the Date. Here’s What Punjab Women Must Do Next!

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAir Quality, Delhi pollution, dust control, PWD road cleaning, Rekha Gupta

Chandigarh, November 5, 2025: Honest politics is now running in Punjab, and the biggest example of this trust is Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who gave an historic gift to the women of the state during a grand roadshow organized for the Tarn Taran assembly by-election. The Chief Minister clearly stated that in the upcoming budget session, a monthly financial assistance of ₹1000 will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of every woman in the state – without any paperwork, without any middleman, with just one click!Speaking from his heart, Chief Minister Mann made this sensational announcement, assuring that his…

05 Nov

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches Mega Road Cleaning Drive to Combat Pollution

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir Quality, Delhi pollution, dust control, PWD road cleaning, Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, November 5, 2025 — In an effort to tackle Delhi’s worsening air quality, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has rolled out a large-scale road cleaning operation across the national capital. According to a release from the Chief Minister’s Office, 200 maintenance vans have been deployed under the Public Works Department (PWD) to clean and maintain all major roads.The drive includes clearing debris, filling potholes, repairing road signage, and maintaining streetlights. Strict accountability measures have been put in place, with each van placed under the direct supervision of a Junior Engineer or Assistant Engineer.Gupta said her government is determined to…

28 Oct

Bhagwant Mann Slams Delhi, Centre for Politicizing Stubble Burning Issue

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Delhi pollution, NCR air quality, Punjab, Stubble Burning

Chandigarh, October 27, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday lashed out at both the Delhi government and the Centre, accusing them of unfairly blaming Punjab’s farmers for the recurring air pollution crisis in the National Capital Region (NCR).Calling the issue “politicized beyond reason,” Mann said that instead of indulging in blame games, all governments should work together on a scientific and long-term solution to tackle stubble management.“Every year, when Delhi’s pollution spikes, fingers are pointed at Punjab. My question is — does smoke from Punjab alone reach Delhi, and not from Haryana or other states?” Mann questioned.‘Don’t Defame…