CJI Thakur backs Delhi odd-even car idea, says ‘Judges can carpool’
Thakur supported the Delhi's government's decision to allow even and odd number cars to ply in Delhi on alternative days from January 1 in a bid to curb rising air pollution. Chief Justice of India
View ArticleMetro removes more carbon than it adds
NEW DELHI: In a special presentation on the Delhi Metro at the climate change talks in Paris, DMRC said that the system is carbon neutral, removing more carbon from the atmosphere than it contributes.
View ArticleLoud gym music source of nuisance in residential areas: NGT
New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has termed loud music from gyms located in residential areas as source of "nuisance" and restrained a health club in East Delhi from playing music in and around it.
View ArticleDust pollution: AAP govt orders 38 major projects to pay green compensation
While a few of the projects have replied asking for ‘reconsideration’ of the compensation fee, 26 of them are yet to file their replies. The Delhi government has imposed an environment compensation
View ArticleNGT notice to MoEF over industrial units in East Delhi
Industrial units contaminating the city's environment by releasing toxic pollutants today came under the scanner of the National Green Tribunal which sought response from the Centre and Delhi government
View ArticleCity debates 'even-odd' formula as air quality dips
Pollutant levels in Delhi's air rose to five times the prescribed limit at various times during the day as the city continues to debate the state government’s measure cut down traffic on roads by half.
View ArticleFilthy platforms, tracks: NGT imposes Rs 5L fine on Railways
Green panel also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh each on Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board and NDMC Filthy platforms, tracks: NGT imposes Rs 5L fine on Railways Noting "definite negligence" and
View ArticleGreen tax tiff: Corpn encashes toll collector's bank guarantee
The South Delhi Municipal Corporation has taken a stern stance against private concessionaire SMYR Consortium, which collects toll tax, by encashing its bank guarantee as the firm has failed to pay the
View ArticleForget visibility, air pollution is taking a toll on your vision
NEW DELHI: It's not just the heart and lungs that air pollution knocks out of shape. Doctors in the city are reporting an increase in eye-related complaints arising from pollution. A recent survey...
View ArticleSolve Panchsheel traffic issue: NGT
NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday directed the Delhi government and police to inspect Panchsheel Park in south Delhi and find ways to avoid massive traffic congestion in the area. A
View ArticleDelhi government ropes in IBM to help Delhi tackle air pollution
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has roped in technology major IBM to study and collect data on the effect of vehicular traffic on the quality of air in a bid to tackle rising air pollution levels in the
View ArticleMajor polluter in Delhi: It’s vehicles for some, dust and factory for others
NEW DELHI: While Delhi gets moving on its ambitious plan to restrict the number of passenger vehicles on its roads in a desperate bid to improve its air quality, the move has also sparked a debate on just
View ArticleRoad transport in urban India: Its implications on health
The objective of this paper is to review the multiple impacts on health as a result of road transport in urban areas.
View ArticlePollution on the rise as temperature dips in New Delhi
NEW DELHI: Overcast skies and a distinct layer of smog marked another highly polluted day in Delhi which saw further increase in the level of suspended particulate matter, with the average reading of PM
View ArticleFair deal? Not all women on board over exemption plan
The AAP government is considering a proposal to exempt women drivers from the odd-even formula to control pollution in the city. But women seem to be divided over it. Some are in its favour citing safety
View ArticleBikes next only to diesel trucks, but get free ride
NEW DELHI: Several studies have shown that motorcycles could be worst polluting vehicles after diesel trucks entering Delhi from other states, even more harmful to the environment than cars and heavy duty
View ArticleSC to mull ban on diesel cars in Delhi to tackle growing menace of pollution
The Supreme Court on Thursday threw its weight behind efforts to clean up Delhi's air, agreeing to explore various options including banning diesel cars from the Capital's roads and stopping trucks from
View ArticleDengue fever vaccine Dengvaxia: Hope but with caution
Delhi was the hardest hit this year with 15,730 registered cases and 38 deaths. Punjab had 13731 cases and 18 deaths while Haryana came a close third at 8066 cases and 12 deaths. For a disease that
View ArticleSC for emergency steps on pollution
The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up the Centre and the Delhi Government for failing to devise any short-term or long-term solutions to rid Delhi of its “most polluted city in the world” tag. “It
View ArticleWeekly checks to dust away pollution
New Delhi: To address dust pollution, Delhi government will be keeping a strict watch on construction in the city from now on. On Thursday, TOI had highlighted that government departments were the most
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