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Rai on late-night inspection, monitors implementation of Grap-4 in Delhi
Rai said that complaints have been received about unauthorised vehicles being allowed entry at Delhi's borders
 "Rai on late-night inspection, monitors implementation of Grap-4 in Delhi")
Decision on work-from-home, odd-even to be taken soon: Gopal Rai
The minister added that the government has already imposed significant restrictions on vehicles under Grap-IV
 "Decision on work-from-home, odd-even to be taken soon: Gopal Rai")
Delhi govt to act on 'odd-even' scheme based on expert advice: Gopal Rai
Delhi recorded its second-worst air quality in six years on Monday. Fifteen monitoring stations saw AQI levels reaching the maximum limit of 500
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Gopal Rai flags off mobile anti-smog guns to tackle Delhi's air pollution
The AQI of the national capital, post-Diwali celebration reached to worst level and posed a severe health risk
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Pollution may rise due to stubble burning in neighbouring states: Gopal Rai
Rai said that he is going to write a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav for the third time to request for a meeting so that the air pollution can be controlled
Delhi Metro to make 40 extra trips each day amidst rising AQI: Gopal Rai
Delhi's environment minister also announced more anti-pollution measures, including the deployment of more than 6,000 MCD staff for road dust control, and 1,800 traffic personnel at congestion points
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'Red Light on-Gaadi off' campaign against pollution commences in Delhi
Kicking off the campaign at ITO intersection, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai appealed to drivers to help reduce pollution by turning off their vehicle engines at red light
Changing weather responsible for Delhi's poor air quality: Gopal Rai
Rai said Delhi's air quality has dropped to the 'poor' category due to changing weather conditions and with temperatures dropping, the situation could deteriorate further
Delhi govt forms committees to control air pollution at 13 hotspots
Rai at a press conference said that while whole of Delhi is breathing 'poor' air, it is particularly 'very poor' at 13 hotspots, where the Air Quality Index has crossed 300
Gopal Rai approves 100 schemes worth Rs 93 cr for development of villages
During the meeting, the officials were instructed to complete the development projects within the stipulated time frame
Delhi minister urges Centre to expedite cloud seeding to curb air pollution
Rai highlighted the critical need for timely action before air pollution levels, particularly after Diwali, escalate to 'hazardous'
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Delhi govt sets up 24x7 'Green War Room' to curb winter pollution
Addressing a press conference, Rai said that a team of eight environmental experts will manage the war room, which has been assigned seven key responsibilities
Delhi govt launches anti-dust campaign, sets guidelines to combat pollution
The rules mandate that all construction sites must be covered with tin sheets to prevent dust from spreading into the surroundings
Govt to move confidence vote in 2 day Delhi Assembly session: Gopal Rai
The assembly session may also discuss Delhi's rising pollution level ahead of the winter season. On Wednesday environment minister Gopal Rai spoke about the Delhi government's action plan
Delhi govt to give free bio-decomposer spray to combat stubble burning
So far, 841 farmers have signed up for the programme, and the numbers are expected to rise as awareness campaigns are carried out across farming communities, Gopal Rai said
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Delhi govt bans production, sale, use of firecrackers till January 1
An action plan will be prepared in collaboration with Delhi Police, Delhi Pollution Control Committee and the Revenue Department to strictly implement the ban, Gopal Rai added
WFH, awareness campaigns to combat Delhi air pollution, says minister Rai
Rai said during a press conference that the Delhi government held a meeting with environment experts and officials from various government departments to seek their opinions
Delhi govt starts preparations to control air pollution during winters
On August 21, 'Save Environment' Round Table Conference will be organized with environmental experts at the Delhi Secretariat, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai stated
Delhi Govt to grow the city's green cover with plantation drive on July 11
The Delhi Environment minister said that the Delhi government and its various agencies will kick-start the initiative, which commences with the onset of the monsoon, from Narela on July 11
Delhi's action plan to check air pollution to launch from Jun 15: Gopal Rai
The city government has come up with a summer action plan, which will mainly focus on tree plantation, Gopal Rai said at a press conference
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