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Delhi air quality expected to improve in next two days, says Gopal Rai
The air pollution in the National Capital declined to 'very poor' category from severe, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recording at 393
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Strictly implement curbs on polluting vehicles, biomass burning: Gopal Rai
The minister said air pollution levels will remain hazardous for two days and thereafter, slight relief is expected due to anticipated favourable meteorological conditions
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Delhi air pollution: Gopal Rai to hold review meeting with DPCC today
The air quality in the national capital continued to hover in the 'very poor' category on Friday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at over 350 in several areas
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Delhi's AQI 'very poor' at 388 on Friday, Grap-3 rules to continue
Delhi Minister for Environment Gopal Rai on Thursday said that the city's air quality is expected to improve in the next two to three days
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AQI expected to improve in next 2-3 days: Delhi Environment Minister Rai
"Scientists are saying that the air quality will improve in the coming 2-3 days. As per the present conditions, it was decided that GRAP III regulations will continue in Delhi for now,"
Restrictions under Grap-3 to continue till air quality improves: Gopal Rai
Minister Gopal Rai on Sunday urged people to be careful and continue to follow the rules as stages 1, 2, and 3 of GRAP are still in place to tackle air pollution in the national capital
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Air pollution levels in Delhi down but need to remain vigilant: Gopal Rai
Rai also recalled that the progress made just before Diwali due to rain and favourable meteorological conditions was compromised by people bursting firecrackers
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Ensure ban of private polluting buses in Delhi: AAP govt to authorities
The minister reviewed the implementation of air pollution control measures at the Sarai Kale Interstate Bus Terminal and found buses from other states flouting the ban imposed.
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Delhi govt sets up 6-member STF to implement Grap as air quality worsens
The STF will coordinate with all the departments involved in the enforcement of pollution control measures and submit a report to the government daily, Rai told reporters
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Delhi pollution: Env minister calls key meet for effective action on crisis
Delhi's air quality fluctuated between the 'very poor' and 'severe' categories on Thursday due to unfavourable meteorological conditions hindering the dispersion of pollutants.
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Delhi's air quality 'very poor', vehicular emissions largest contributor
Delhi air quality: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will on Thursday hold a meeting with departments on the effective implementation of measures outlined in the Centre's air pollution control plan
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BJP controls police, why didn't they stop crackers: Gopal Rai on Delhi AQI
Going on the offensive against the BJP, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the party was trying to hide its mistakes
BJP giving 'absurd' justifications for cracker bursting during Diwali: Min
Rai also emphasised that the Delhi government plans to bolster its water sprinkling efforts by deploying additional water sprinklers and anti-smog guns in areas recording hazardous pollution levels
You have police, why didn't you stop firecrackers: Gopal Rai questions BJP
Air quality in parts of the national capital continued in the 'Severe' category on Tuesday morning as the city woke up once again to smog that limited visibility
Delhi Minister Gopal Rai calls for review meeting on pollution post Diwali
Additionally, the post-Diwali celebrations in the region have posed a matter of concern for the residents in the area and its adjoining places
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Rainfall reduced air pollution by 50%: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai
He added that the government was working to address vehicular pollution, dust pollution, bio-mass burning pollution, and stubble burning pollution while also reducing cracker bursting
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Gopal Rai urges UP, Haryana to ensure trucks use peripheral expressways
The minister's observations came a day after cabinet ministers of Delhi government visited various border points of the national capital
Delhi govt says the odd-even scheme will not come into effect for now
Gopal Rai said the government will review the air quality situation after Diwali, and a call on the odd-even scheme may be taken if there's a sudden dip in air quality
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Ministers will work to ensure implementation of control measures: Gopal Rai
While Rai will monitor the implementation of these steps in the North and Northeast districts of Delhi, Kailash Gehlot will conduct inspections in the Southwest and West districts
