An enforcement task force and flying squads have been formed to ensure that the air pollution norms are followed, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Friday. The Supreme Court had yesterday warned the government that it would have to do something extraordinary if the authorities failed to control pollution. The court had given the Centre and Delhi government 24 hours to submit suggestions on how to control the pollution in the national capital.
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After the fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow was abandoned due to 'excessive fog', concerns regarding Air Quality Index (AQI) has been raised ahead of the fifth T20I in Ahmedabad.
Delhi's 'No PUC, No Fuel' directive came into force across the national capital on Thursday amid claims of strict enforcement
The air quality in many cities of Uttarakhand, often seen as a refuge by those looking to briefly escape the poor to severe AQI in Delhi-NCR and surrounding regions, has seen a dip in the past week.
Delhis No PUC, No Fuel drive challans 3,746 vehicles and turns back 568 non-compliant entries in 24 hours, enforcing pollution norms strictly.
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