The Delhi Traffic Police issued around 550 challans on Friday for violation of a ban on the plying of BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles.

Delhi NCR enforces GRAP Stage 3 due to hazardous air quality, halting non-essential construction and restricting vehicle use to reduce pollution levels

The city's 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI), recorded at 4 pm daily, stood at 417, making it the worst in the country. On Friday, the AQI level was 396

A crucial meeting in New Delhi reviewed the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) measures for the National Capital Region. These measures are vital for counteracting winter-induced air pollution. Authorities discussed enforcement strategies for GRAP stages with a focus on compliance,

Delhi NCR is implementing GRAP Stage 3 measures due to severe air pollution, halting non-essential construction and restricting vehicle use. BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles are banned, impacting transportation.

Delhi's air quality remained "severe" for a second consecutive day, prompting the central pollution watchdog to invoke restrictions under the third stage of GRAP, including a ban on construction activ

The GRAP 3 curbs in Delhi include ban on demolition and construction activities, and entry of certain vehicles inside Delhi-NCR, among other curbs, to prevent further deterioration of air quality.