Green Crackers In Delhi-NCR can be sold and burst on November 7 and 8 under strict Supreme Court safeguards, with the year-round firecracker ban returning on November 9.
The Supreme Court has said any order on the use of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR must be manageable and enforceable, with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stressing public awareness and a balanced approach, and has listed the matter on October 15. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, while hearing the suo motu case on […]
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) informed the Supreme Court that vehicular emissions are the leading cause of Delhi-NCR’s air pollution. It proposed 15 long-term measures, including phasing out old vehicles, boosting public transport, EV adoption, and stronger enforcement mechanisms.
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday clarified that farm fires in Punjab are not the only reason behind Delhi’s air pollution problem during winter. While these farm fires do contribute to the city’s air quality issues, the Court directed the Punjab government to work with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to find better ways of managing agricultural waste.
Today, On 19th December, To tackle rising air pollution, the Supreme Court ordered states in the National Capital Region (NCR) to set up teams to enforce the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The Court also instructed Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to ban firecrackers in the NCR to help lower pollution. These actions are meant to improve air quality and protect public health during times of high pollution. The decision highlights the need for NCR states to work together to address environmental issues.
