Delhi will record world's largest number of premature deaths due to air...
In another 10 years, Delhi will record the world's largest number of premature deaths due to air pollution among all mega cities in the world. However it will be another Indian city - Kolkata that will
View ArticleExperts warn citizens of swine flu
Even as Delhi faces the worst dengue outbreak in five years, health experts have warned that citizens may next be confronted with the deadly swine flu, which is likely to hit the national capital with
View ArticleCases double in Delhi & Punjab, but drop in most
Dengue cases in Delhi and Punjab more than doubled this year as compared to 2014 even though most other states like Maharashtra, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa and Gujarat, seen to be also vulnerable
View ArticlePublic transport drive planned to make air clean
In a move to get citizens involved in improving the capital's public transport network, the government is planning to start a campaign from Tuesday . Delhi transport minister Gopal Rai on Sunday said,
View ArticleRs 5,000 fine on those throwing waste, puja offerings in Yamuna
Ahead of the festive season, Delhi government has decided to strictly impose a fine of Rs 5,000 on those spotted polluting the Yamuna by throwing waste or puja offerings in it. National Green Tribunal
View ArticleDelhi may remain among top three air polluted cities till 2050: Study
Late last week, a new research published in science journal 'Nature' said Delhi had the world's second highest number of deaths caused by sources of air pollution and, further projected that in the...
View ArticleA prayer for the river
On Monday morning, a man working with a leading private company was spotted praying on the footpath right outside the National Green Tribunal. All by himself, with his eyes shut, 43 year old Ketan Bajaj,
View Articleमंत्री को बताएं, कैसे पॉल्यूशन व जाम फ्री हो दिल्ली
प्राइवेट गाड़ियों की बढ़ती तादाद की वजह से लगातार बढ़ रहे पॉल्यूशन और ट्रैफिक जाम की समस्या से दिल्ली के लोगों को निजात दिलाने के लिए दिल्ली सरकार कई अन्य एजेंसियों और संस्थाओं के साथ मिलकर बड़े पैमाने
View ArticleDengue: 1,900 fresh cases in last 1 week
Two more deaths reported in capital While the dengue epidemic continues to rage throughout the country, school-going children and those ageing between 16 to 45 years have become the easy targets to
View ArticleHow much money did you give MCDs to fight dengue, Delhi HC asks govt
The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the city government to furnish details on the funds it released to the three municipal corporations for carrying out anti-dengue drives in the capital. The...
View ArticleHalf of trucks at Panipat toll not bound for capital: Haryana
A study by the Haryana government has revealed that among the heavy commercial vehicles that stop at the Panipat toll plaza, about half or less are Delhi-bound while the rest cross the city to reach...
View ArticleNGT notice to 5-star hotels over ground water extraction
Three five-star hotels today came under the scanner of National Green Tribunal which issued notices to them on a plea alleging unauthorised extraction of ground water in their premises. Besides these
View Article27,668 cases of dengue reported across nation
While the dengue mayhem continues to reel this year killing many, three people had died last year from dengue in Delhi as against 17 who have already succumbed to the deadly fever disease so far during
View ArticleDengue claims another life, toll climbs to 25
Despite the opening of 55 fever clinics by the Delhi government, hospitals across the Capital continue to remain overcrowded. On Tuesday, a 14-year old boy from West Delhi died of the vector-borne disease
View ArticleClogged city calls Oct 22 car-free day
After Gurgaon, it's the turn of Delhi to go car-free. Transport minister Gopal Rai announced on Tuesday that starting October 22, Delhi will have a car-free day every month. "On the car-free day, there
View ArticleNot proper for us to jump into everything: NGT
The National Green Tribunal today disposed of a plea for protection of wetlands in the national capital saying it was not appropriate for it to jump into every issue. "It is improper for us to interfere
View ArticleMetro steps up solar power push for reducing carbon footprints
It's not just ease of commuting that Delhi Metro is offering. According to the Delhi Metro chief, Metro is also contributing to the environment by reducing carbon dioxide emissions. At the launch of
View ArticleDelhi's air worst among 381 cities: World Bank
The latest World Bank report on leveraging urbanisation in South Asia has identified "air pollution" as a big challenge for major cities in the region, including Delhi.While Delhi is the worst among 381
View ArticleLawyer moves NGT seeking designated place for fire-crackers
A lawyer today moved the National Green Tribunal against the environmental hazard caused by use of fire-crackers during festivals like Diwali and sought the creation of designated time and places for...
View ArticleDelhi Metro fined Rs. 2.5L for construction violations
Complying with a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order, South MCD on Wednesday fined Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Rs 2.5 lakh for violations of the tribunal's orders at five of its construction sites
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