Gopal Rai

Delhi pollution: 50% staff of state govt offices to work from home due to pollution, says Environment minister Gopal Rai

Earlier, the government announced staggered office timings for its offices and the MCD.

20 November 2024, 03:42 IST

Delhi pollution: 50% staff of state govt offices to work from home due to pollution, says Environment minister Gopal Rai

20 November 2024, 03:42 IST

Delhi pollution: Call on work-from-home, odd-even measures to be taken soon, says minister Gopal Rai

The air quality in the national capital has remained in the “severe plus” category since Sunday, with AQI readings consistently above 450.

19 November 2024, 09:20 IST

Delhi pollution: Call on work-from-home, odd-even measures to be taken soon, says minister Gopal Rai

19 November 2024, 09:20 IST

BJP-ruled states sending diesel buses to Delhi to aggravate pollution problem: Gopal Rai

The Delhi government has imposed a ban on BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) III.

16 November 2024, 15:47 IST

BJP-ruled states sending diesel buses to Delhi to aggravate pollution problem: Gopal Rai

16 November 2024, 15:47 IST

Convene meeting to approve artificial rain plan for Delhi: Gopal Rai to Centre

This comes amid Delhi's worsening air quality. A thick layer of smog enveloped the national capital on Wednesday morning as its air quality remained in the 'very poor' category with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 363.

23 October 2024, 17:51 IST

Convene meeting to approve artificial rain plan for Delhi: Gopal Rai to Centre

23 October 2024, 17:51 IST

Gopal Rai launches 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign in Delhi, urges BJP not to 'take revenge on Delhiites'

Addressing the media, Rai emphasised the rising pollution levels, particularly during the winter months, and stressed the need for immediate action.

21 October 2024, 11:07 IST

Gopal Rai launches 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign in Delhi, urges BJP not to 'take revenge on Delhiites'

21 October 2024, 11:07 IST

Changing weather conditions responsible for Delhi's poor air quality: Gopal Rai

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the 'poor' category with a reading of 273 at 9 am on Saturday, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

19 October 2024, 09:32 IST

Changing weather conditions responsible for Delhi's poor air quality: Gopal Rai

19 October 2024, 09:32 IST

Delhi government forms 'committees' to bring pollution under control 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.

18 October 2024, 11:25 IST

Delhi government forms 'committees' to bring pollution under control at 13 'hotspots'

18 October 2024, 11:25 IST

Delhi govt to monitor 13 pollution hotspots through special campaigns: Gopal Rai

Minister Rai said the environment department will convene an emergency meeting on Friday with other key departments, including the Public Works Department (PWD), Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), transport department, and Delhi Traffic Police.

17 October 2024, 16:24 IST

Delhi govt to monitor 13 pollution hotspots through special campaigns: Gopal Rai

17 October 2024, 16:24 IST

Delhi air pollution: Environment Minister calls emergency meeting tomorrow

Gopal Rai directed that necessary steps be taken for 13 hotspots in Delhi, in view of the rising pollution level in Anand Vihar.

17 October 2024, 06:05 IST

Delhi air pollution: Environment Minister calls emergency meeting tomorrow

17 October 2024, 06:05 IST

Gopal Rai to seek urgent meeting with Union minister over artificial rain during peak pollution

During a press conference, Rai addressed the city’s pollution concerns and emphasised the need for emergency measures to tackle the rising pollution levels.

09 October 2024, 12:04 IST

Gopal Rai to seek urgent meeting with Union minister over artificial rain during peak pollution

09 October 2024, 12:04 IST