Staggered timings for public offices and municipal bodies in Delhi, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Noida are now part of Stage II.

In Punjab, many farmers have joiined the fight against seasonal air pollution by sending their crop stubble to recycling facilities. This move significantly lessens the winter smoke that blankets New Delhi, as the stubble is repurposed into valuable products such as biogas and bio-fertilizer.

Concerns are mounting over the accuracy of Delhi's air quality monitoring as ground checks reveal questionable practices.

Delhi's air quality dramatically improved, dropping from a three-year October high to 'moderate' levels. This significant shift, without rain, has experts puzzled. The government credits extensive enforcement teams, anti-smog guns, and road sweeping. While meteorological factors like lower humidity and wind shifts played a role, the full reasons for this sudden improvement remain under investigation.

Delhi's ambitious cloud seeding project, costing over 3 crore rupees, has failed to produce significant rainfall. Three trials were conducted with little to no rain, leaving experts questioning the initiative's value. Scientists point to the dry winter air as a major obstacle. Experts emphasize that such costly, temporary measures distract from addressing the root causes of pollution.

An official report reveals that all air quality monitoring stations in Haryana, including those in Gurgaon, have been non-functional for months, raising serious concerns about data reliability and pollution management.

On Monday, VIP movements caused significant traffic jams in central Delhi, leading to a substantial waste of 46,000 litres of fuel and 44 lakhs in fuel cost.

Delhi experiences high levels of pollution throughout the year, not just in winter. Primary pollutants include dust and ozone, with significant PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations.

February 2025 experienced unusually warm temperatures, marking the highest average minimum temperature since 2017, with a peak on February 27 of 19.5°C.

Delhi's winter air pollution fight faces a challenge. GRAP measures aim to reduce pollution but create new problems.

Delhi is pushing for a permanent ban on firecrackers in its bid to combat severe air and noise pollution, particularly during the winter months.

India's efforts to combat severe air pollution face a setback as most coal-fired power plants are expected to miss a deadline for installing sulfur-dioxide emission control equipment.

Due to 'Severe+' air quality in Gurugram, the city administration is mandating a 50% work-from-home policy for private institutions and corporate offices.

Delhi's post-Diwali air quality improved due to favourable weather, despite increased stubble burning and local emissions.