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Air quality

Wrong tree

At least thrice this winter, the government acting through the Committee on Air Quality Management imposed restrictions on operation of those diesel and petrol vehicles in Delhi and the National Capital Territory region that were manufactured under emission norms current on the day they rolled out of factories but which have been overtaken by more stringent standards.

Haze descends

As the vibrant celebrations of Diwali unfolded across the country, a thick veil of smoke descended in its aftermath, revealing a disconcerting reality - the air quality in major cities reached hazardous levels.