Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding deconcretization and...
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Aditya N. Prasad Vs. Union of India & Others dated 04/07/2016 regarding deconcretization and protection of trees in Delhi. NGT directs...
View ArticleAAP plans to cover all under health insurance scheme
Rs. 10 lakh coverage for small premium; govt. will pay for people from EWS “Nobody should die for want of money”, is the simple philosophy behind the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) latest and most ambitious
View ArticleDelhi Paper Clip: DTC did well during odd-even, needs to take lessons from it
The study says that during the odd-even phase, DTC needed to provide its most efficient services because people had to leave their cars at home during the two weeks of road rationing. The study summarises
View ArticleImpose Rs 5,000 fine for littering track: NGT to Railways
The National Green Tribunal on Monday directed the Railways to "strictly" impose fine of Rs 5,000 on those throwing waste on rail tracks and act against them effectively. "There are jhuggies and even
View ArticleSC reserves order on big diesel cars ban
The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on pleas for lifting its ban on registration of diesel cars with engine capacity of 2,000 cc and above in the NCR even as the central government argued for
View ArticleGovernment urges Supreme Court to relax ban on diesel vehicles, offers to buy...
The government on Monday urged the Supreme Court to relax its ban on registration of diesel vehicles above 2000cc in the Delhi-NCR saying it had created "uncertainty" in the minds of "foreign investors"
View ArticleDecline in vehicular emission had no impact on pollution: CPCB
The CPCB had monitored several pollutants between April 1 to 14 before the odd-even period and April 15 to 30 during it to arrive at the conclusion. The apex pollution monitoring body today told the
View ArticlePanel moots 10%-25% green tax on diesel cars
New Delhi: The Environment Pollution Control Authority has recommended a steep pollution tax, ranging from 10% to 25% of the vehicle's cost, on private diesel cars to bridge the gap in the fuel costs of
View ArticleOrder of the National Green Tribunal regarding cutting of trees in Delhi,...
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of S.D. Windlesh Vs. Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 05/07/2016 regarding cutting of around 400 trees for widening a road in Delhi without permission by
View ArticleDelhi fails to make best of waste
Delhi is surely not a model city as far as municipal solid waste is concerned. And a survey carried out by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) amply corroborates this. While the survey found that
View ArticleNGT tells DDA to give report on protection of trees in city
After prohibiting construction and repair within one metre radius of trees, the National Green Tribunal has directed Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to submit progress reports on deconcretisation and
View ArticleDelhi: In 5 yrs, sale of CNG vehicles slides by 61 per cent
While CNG and diesel vehicle sales continue to dip, transport department data shows the registration of commercial CNG vehicles increased by 54 per cent - from 19,227 in 2011 to 41, 190 in 2015. Despite
View ArticleSubmit report on tree deconcretisation every 6 months: NGT
After prohibiting construction and repair within one metre radius of trees, the National Green Tribunal has directed Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to submit progress reports on deconcretisation and
View ArticleHave flexi office timings to reduce peak traffic: CPCB
NEW DELHI: As part of an action plan to control pollution, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has directed Delhi and other NCR states to consider introduction of flexi-staggered office timings
View ArticleSolar panels to help monuments tap free energy
NEW DELHI: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is proposing to install photovoltaic solar panels on the rooftops of all protected monuments. According to sources, the proposal has initial clearance
View ArticleWaterlogging, accidents give drivers nightmares
Showers on Tuesday evening caused waterlogging in many parts of the city.Jams were also reported in east and south Delhi due to breakdowns and accidents. Even though the municipal corporations had claimed
View ArticleBus lanes on 500km of roads next month
Notification Soon; Rs 2,000 Fine For Violations The Delhi government's plan to check unauthorised parking by implementing its bus lane scheme is likely to be a reality soon. Transport and PWD minister
View ArticleEast Delhi residents grapple with trash menace
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan seems to be failing in the Capital as piles of garbage could be seen in the residential and commercial areas in East Delhi. People are complaining that the cleaning staff of the...
View ArticleDelhi: Third phase of odd-even may be during winter
"There is no need to implement the third phase of odd-even scheme during monsoon season as the pollution is on the lowest level during this season," said Delhi's Transport Minister Satyendar Jain. Delhi
View ArticleTruck sales in NCR choked after drive against air pollution, Supreme Court...
The Supreme Court imposed ban on big diesel-powered passenger vehicles in the National Capital Region has hurt commercial vehicle makers as well, and they are unsure when they will have some clarity on
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