Allow standing passengers in buses, metro: Delhi govt urges DDMA amid high pollution levels
3 years, 1 month ago

Allow standing passengers in buses, metro: Delhi govt urges DDMA amid high pollution levels

Live Mint  

The Delhi government has moved a proposal with the DDDMA to allow standing passengers in Delhi Metro and buses to augment public transport in view of severe air pollution. Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gehlot also said that the city government is hiring around 1,000 buses to control pollution from private vehicles. In a tweet Gehlot wrote, "Owing to improved COVID situation & to control pollution from private vehicles, we've moved a proposal with DDMA to allow standing passengers in buses & Delhi Metro, to modify current order prohibiting the same. "With a view to augment public transport Delhi govt is in the process of hiring around 1000 private buses for 1 month," Gehlot added.

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As GRAP fails, Delhi pollution strategy looks suspect
19 hours, 26 minutes ago

As GRAP fails, Delhi pollution strategy looks suspect

New Indian Express  

It’s going to be about a week since the provisions under Graded Response Action Plan level 4 were implemented for the second time by the Commission for Air Quality Management as air pollution level moved into the 400 plus category. This meant that among other things the lawmakers feel that diesel vehicles used by common people and diesel generators providing …

Delhi govt seeks public suggestions to address road congestion, improve travel time in city
6 days, 19 hours ago

Delhi govt seeks public suggestions to address road congestion, improve travel time in city

India TV News  

In order to tackle road congestion and enhance travel efficiency, the Delhi Transport Department has sought suggestions and objections from the general public and other stakeholders on its proposal to restructure inter-state bus operations. "Transport Department intends to obtain comments/inputs from the general public/other stakeholders for inter-state bus operations from dedicated inter-state bus terminals," the notice read. The department believes …

GRAP III Invoked in Delhi-NCR as Pollution Rises, Schools Go Hybrid
1 week ago

GRAP III Invoked in Delhi-NCR as Pollution Rises, Schools Go Hybrid

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR on Monday invoked restrictive measures under stage three of the air pollution control plan amid a sharp dip in air quality due to unfavourable meteorological conditions.Delhi's AQI stood at 367 at 2 pm. "Considering the highly unfavourable meteorological conditions including calm winds and very low mixing height leading the AQI of …

Delhi civic body to install mist sprayers on electric poles to curb pollution
1 week ago

Delhi civic body to install mist sprayers on electric poles to curb pollution

India Today  

The New Delhi Municipal Council has announced plans to install mist sprayers on electric poles as part of efforts to combat air pollution in the city. According to NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal, the first phase will involve the installation of 15 mist sprayers on a 500-meter stretch of Lodhi Road. PART OF BROADER EFFORTS TO TACKLE POLLUTION NDMC …

Slight relief as Delhi air quality remains ‘moderate’ for third day
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Slight relief as Delhi air quality remains ‘moderate’ for third day

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi residents woke up to clearer skies for the third consecutive day on Friday, as the city’s air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ category, offering temporary relief from the toxic haze that has plagued the national capital for weeks. However, the city’s average AQI increased to 197, up from the 165 recorded a day earlier, according to the …

Air pollution hurts growth: Trying new ideas could make a difference
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Air pollution hurts growth: Trying new ideas could make a difference

Live Mint  

It astonishes sympathetic global observers that India, with its wealth of public policy experts, should be so inept at handling a major threat to the health and productivity of its population, afflicting not just Delhi, but the entire northern belt of the country in the concluding months of every calendar year. If this is going to be an unsolvably predictable …

Air pollution: Supreme Court rejects request for relaxation on GRAP-IV measures in Delhi
3 weeks ago

Air pollution: Supreme Court rejects request for relaxation on GRAP-IV measures in Delhi

India TV News  

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea seeking relaxation on the Graded Response Action Plan -IV for pollution control in Delhi. Measures against this action address the severest air quality conditions besetting Delhi, a city noted for hazardous pollution levels, especially during the winter months. In the same order, the Supreme Court directed the …

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains very poor, residents complain of health issues
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains very poor, residents complain of health issues

India TV News  

Delhi AQI: Residents in the national capital complained of breathing difficulties as the air quality in Delhi remained in the very poor category on Sunday for the third-week post-Diwali. "We direct the Delhi Government and Delhi Police to ensure that check posts are immediately set up at all 113 entry points," the bench ordered. Keeping in view the rising level …

Delhi pollution crisis fuels demand for CNG, BS-6 vehicles during wedding Season
1 month ago

Delhi pollution crisis fuels demand for CNG, BS-6 vehicles during wedding Season

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The enforcement of Stage IV of GRAP, which bans BS-3 and BS-4 diesel vehicles, has disrupted travel and transportation, particularly for those engaged in the wedding business. Aryan Sinha, another travel agency owner, highlighted the growing challenges "We have vehicles available for nearby trips like Amritsar, but families booking vehicles for destinations such as Manali, Mussoorie, and Rishikesh, …

Delhi AQI live: Metro achieves highest-ever daily ridership of over 78 lakh
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1 month ago

Delhi AQI live: Metro achieves highest-ever daily ridership of over 78 lakh

Hindustan Times  

Delhi AQI live updates: A vehicle sprays water to curb dust and pollution as the sky is enveloped with smog after Delhi's air quality turned "hazardous" in New Delhi. Delhi AQI live updates: Amid the worsening air quality in the national capital, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi University, and Jamia Millia Islamia have decided to conduct all classes online until November …

Delhi air pollution: CJI Sanjiv Khanna asks judges to allow virtual hearings as smog shrouds city | Details
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: CJI Sanjiv Khanna asks judges to allow virtual hearings as smog shrouds city | Details

India TV News  

Delhi Air Pollution: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna announced on Tuesday that all judges have been asked to facilitate virtual hearings wherever feasible, considering the severe pollution levels in Delhi-NCR. Delhi continues to choke as air quality stays 'severe plus' It should be mentioned here that Delhi continues to grapple with hazardous air pollution as the Air Quality Index …

Delhi air pollution: AAP govt seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain as AQI touches 500-mark
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: AAP govt seeks Centre's nod for artificial rain as AQI touches 500-mark

India TV News  

Delhi air pollution: To tackle the alarmingly high pollution levels in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday urged the Central government to implement artificial rain as a measure to combat the worsening air quality. The Union environment minister has not responded to repeated requests from the Delhi government to call an emergency meeting over the dire …

Delhi air pollution: 22 trains delayed, 8 flights diverted as smog shrouds city reducing visibility
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: 22 trains delayed, 8 flights diverted as smog shrouds city reducing visibility

India TV News  

With no signs of improvement in air quality, a thick layer of smog covered the national xcapital for the second consecutive day and pollution levels reached a hazardous AQI of 494, placing the city firmly in the 'severe plus' category. The development comes as the air quality in the national capital remained in the 'severe plus' category for the second …

Amid severe pollution levels, Delhi Metro creates new record in daily ridership on November 18 | Details
1 month ago

Amid severe pollution levels, Delhi Metro creates new record in daily ridership on November 18 | Details

India TV News  

Amid the air pollution in the national capital, Delhi Metro has created a new record. On August 20, 77.49 lakh passengers travelled in Delhi Metro. 20.99 lakh passengers travelled on the Yellow Line On November 18, a record number of 20.99 lakh passengers travelled on the Metro's Yellow Line, connecting Gurugram's Millennium City Centre to Delhi's Samaypur Badli, which was …

Why GRAP IV isn't enough for Delhi to get to grips with air pollution
1 month ago

Why GRAP IV isn't enough for Delhi to get to grips with air pollution

India Today  

Delhi’s rapidly worsening air quality over the past one week prompted the government to tighten curbs further to GRAP IV, mandated to come into effect every time the concentration of pollutants in the national capital’s air turns severely hazardous for public health. On November 17, the Central Pollution Control Board noted the city’s Air Quality Index at an average 441—in …

Air pollution: LG VK Saxena announces staggered timings for Delhi govt, MCD employees
1 month ago

Air pollution: LG VK Saxena announces staggered timings for Delhi govt, MCD employees

Hindustan Times  

Amid the alarming air pollution levels in the national capital, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has ordered staggered office timings for all government employees. The move came hours after the Central Secretariat Service officers on Monday demanded work-from-home, staggered working hours and air purifiers in all office buildings to mitigate the health impact of the severe pollution levels Staggering working …

Centre plans to add 20 more air quality monitoring stations in Delhi
1 month ago

Centre plans to add 20 more air quality monitoring stations in Delhi

Live Mint  

New Delhi: With Delhi’s air quality in the ‘severe’ category in several parts, the Union government plans add 15-20 more air quality monitoring stations in the National Capital Region, in addition to the existing 40, two officials said. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, over 14 areas in Delhi had an air quality index reading of over 400 on …

No Respite From 'Severe' Air Quality In Delhi, Flights Delayed Due To Low Low Visibility
1 month ago

No Respite From 'Severe' Air Quality In Delhi, Flights Delayed Due To Low Low Visibility

ABP News  

The air quality in Delhi worsened in Delhi on Sunday with many areas in the "severe" category despite the Delhi government invoking restrictions under stage three of the Graded Response Action Plan. According to data by the Central Pollution Control Board, they recorded an Air Quality Index of 429 on Sunday, Several stations recorded "severe" air quality including Anand Vihar, …

BJP govts sending BS-IV diesel buses to Delhi despite ban: Gopal Rai
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP govts sending BS-IV diesel buses to Delhi despite ban: Gopal Rai

Hindustan Times  

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Saturday blamed the neighbouring Bharatiya Janata Party -led states of propelling pollution in the Capital by deliberately sending diesel buses despite a ban in place. The BJP governments are deliberately sending these prohibited diesel buses to increase pollution in Delhi,” said Rai. The Delhi BJP has consistently demanded that the Delhi government put pressure …

Delhi air quality alert: AQI in ‘severe’ category as smog engulfs national capital
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi air quality alert: AQI in ‘severe’ category as smog engulfs national capital

India TV News  

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index moving to 433 and placed in the “severe” category. The Delhi Traffic Police on Friday issued 550 challans and collected a fine of Rs 1 crore for violations, including prohibited use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, along with hitting vehicles 4,855 without proper pollution certificates amounting to …

Activists urge Delhi Metro to offer 'Clean Air Concession' amid severe pollution concerns
1 month, 1 week ago

Activists urge Delhi Metro to offer 'Clean Air Concession' amid severe pollution concerns

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Given the life-threatening level of air pollution in Delhi-NCR, civil society organisations and environment activists urged Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to provide a “clean air concession” to riders during the severe air pollution period in Delhi-NCR. The concession will encourage daily commuters to choose affordable option of public transport during periods of severe pollution to commute to the …

Delhi air pollution: GRAP-3, stricter anti-pollution curbs in Delhi today as AQI plummets; What is allowed?
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi air pollution: GRAP-3, stricter anti-pollution curbs in Delhi today as AQI plummets; What is allowed?

The Hindu  

IQAir has placed Delhi at the top of the world’s ‘most polluted’ major cities list while the Central Pollution Control Board ranked the national capital as the city with the worst quality air in the country. The move came as Delhi’s overall 24-hour average air quality index reading stood at 424 at 4 p.m. on Thursday, slightly up from 418 …

GRAP-III measures implemented as Delhi chokes on ‘severe’ air: What’s allowed, what’s not?
1 month, 1 week ago

GRAP-III measures implemented as Delhi chokes on ‘severe’ air: What’s allowed, what’s not?

Firstpost  

Delhi’s ‘severe’ air quality has prompted the Commission for Air Quality Management to activate stage 3 of the Graded Action Response Plan in the Capital. This includes ban on all non-essential construction and demolition work, operation of interstate buses entering from NCR, all mining and associated activities in NCR Traffic passes by on a road as the sky is enveloped …

Delhi Pollution: What Is Banned And What Is Allowed Under Grap III As Air Quality Remains 'Severe'
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Pollution: What Is Banned And What Is Allowed Under Grap III As Air Quality Remains 'Severe'

ABP News  

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe' category, prompting the central pollution watchdog to invoke restrictions under the third stage of GRAP in Delhi-NCR. The stations that recorded air quality in 'severe' category include Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, Dwarka Sector 8, IGI Airport, Jahangirpuri, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Mandir Marg, Mundka, NSIT Dwarka, …

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Restrictions under GRAP stage-3 to come into force from Friday – India TV
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1 month, 1 week ago

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Restrictions under GRAP stage-3 to come into force from Friday – India TV

India TV News  

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: With pollution reaching alarming levels, the central pollution watchdog imposed restrictions under the third stage of the GRAP in Delhi-NCR on Thursday, including a ban on construction and demolition activities. Under the third stage of the Graded Response Action Plan, all inter-state buses from NCR states — except electric vehicles, CNG vehicles and BS-VI diesel buses …

GRAP 3: Stricter anti-pollution curbs to come into force as Delhi’s air quality reaches ‘severe’ category
1 month, 1 week ago

GRAP 3: Stricter anti-pollution curbs to come into force as Delhi’s air quality reaches ‘severe’ category

The Hindu  

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Thursday imposed a complete ban on construction activities and prohibited the plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in the Capital and adjoining districts falling in the National Capital Region. The move came as Delhi’s overall 24-hour average air quality index reading stood at 424 at 4 p.m. on Thursday, slightly up …

Delhi Metro to start 20 extra trips from Friday after GRAP-III measures imposed to check air pollution
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Metro to start 20 extra trips from Friday after GRAP-III measures imposed to check air pollution

India TV News  

Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi Metro on Thursday announced that it start 20 extra trips as the Central agency CAQM imposed stage-III GRAP restrictions in the national capital from Friday to check air pollution. The DMRC added that total 60 extra trips will be undertaken by Delhi Metro on weekdays till GRAP-III remains in place. Thus, 60 extra trips will be …

Air pollution: Centre's air quality panel criticises growing backlog of complaints in Delhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Air pollution: Centre's air quality panel criticises growing backlog of complaints in Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre's panel tasked with improving air quality in Delhi-NCR has raised concerns over the slow resolution pace and the growing backlog of air pollution-related complaints in the national capital. Among various steps, the Commission for Air Quality Management has directed intensified efforts to remove highly polluting end-of-life vehicles that are still in use in Delhi. The panel …

Atishi passes proposal to reinstate 10,000 bus marshals for anti-pollution duties in Delhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Atishi passes proposal to reinstate 10,000 bus marshals for anti-pollution duties in Delhi

India TV News  

In a decisive step, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Saturday announced to reinstating of 10,000 Civil Defence Volunteers for anti-pollution duties, days after getting directions from LG VK Saxena to do so. These CDVs were employed as bus marshals before being terminated by LG Saxena on the then Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal's proposal in October last year. LG directs …

Delhi's 10,000-bus goal still unmet, vehicles drive city's pollution: NGO data
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi's 10,000-bus goal still unmet, vehicles drive city's pollution: NGO data

India Today  

As political debates rage on about stubble burning and Diwali crackers contributing to Delhi's pollution, new data from the Centre for Science and Environment placed a sharper focus on vehicular emissions as the city’s primary polluter. VEHICLES: THE LEADING POLLUTER The CSE report attributes 51.5 per cent of Delhi's locally generated pollution to emissions from private and commercial vehicles, while …

Reintroduction of Bus Marshals: AAP Govt Aims to Curb Pollution in Delhi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Reintroduction of Bus Marshals: AAP Govt Aims to Curb Pollution in Delhi

ABP News  

The Delhi government has decided to reintroduce 10,000 bus marshals to aid in pollution control measures. These volunteers will work alongside the Transport Department and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), focusing on monitoring vehicle emissions, preventing end-of-life vehicles from entering the city, and bolstering public transport management to reduce reliance on private vehicles. The deployment is planned for four …

Delhi Metro to Make 40 Extra Trips Daily, Frequency of Buses to Increase as Air Quality Dips to 'Very Poor'
2 months ago

Delhi Metro to Make 40 Extra Trips Daily, Frequency of Buses to Increase as Air Quality Dips to 'Very Poor'

India TV News  

Delhi's air quality is deteriorating, with the city's air quality index (AQI) dropping to the 'very poor' category. To combat this, the Delhi Environment Minister announced several anti-pollution measures, including additional metro trips, deployment of over 6,000 MCD workers for road dust control, and 1800 more traffic personnel at congestion points. The Delhi Metro will also operate 40 additional train …

Delhi's Anand Vihar Hotspot: Buses from Other States Contributing to Pollution
2 months ago

Delhi's Anand Vihar Hotspot: Buses from Other States Contributing to Pollution

The Hindu  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has announced a plan to address the issue of pollution in the Anand Vihar area, which is heavily influenced by buses from other states. Ms. Atishi highlighted the high pollution levels in the area, particularly due to the influx of buses from UP. She plans to engage with the UP government to implement anti-pollution measures at …

Clean fuel push led to rise in number of PUC fines: CAQM to HC
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Clean fuel push led to rise in number of PUC fines: CAQM to HC

Hindustan Times  

The push for cleaner fuel technology to tackle vehicular pollution in Delhi has led to an increase in the number of challans against commuters driving without a valid pollution under control certificate, the Commission for Air Quality Management has said in a status report submitted with the Supreme Court. CAQM, in its status report filed on October 1, said, “Vehicular …

Parking Fees Likely to Go Up in Delhi; Directive Issued Amid Worsening Pollution, Traffic
4 months ago

Parking Fees Likely to Go Up in Delhi; Directive Issued Amid Worsening Pollution, Traffic

News 18  

Delhi residents may soon face higher parking fees as the Commission for Air Quality Management directed civic bodies across the city to overhaul and rationalise parking charges by November 1, 2024. The CAQM hopes that by raising parking fees, fewer people will opt for private vehicles, thereby decreasing pollution levels and alleviating traffic issues. “We need to either lower the …

Delhi gets 320 more e-buses
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi gets 320 more e-buses

Hindustan Times  

Delhi government on Tuesday inducted 320 new 12-metre electric buses into its public bus fleet, bringing the total number of buses in the city’s fleet to 7,683, out of which 1,970 are electric buses now, officials said. Delhi has been operating 1,650 electric buses since January 2022, which have collectively travelled over 112 million kilometres, saving more than 91,000 tonnes …

Delhi LG flags off 320 electric buses, says they will strengthen fight against pollution
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi LG flags off 320 electric buses, says they will strengthen fight against pollution

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena on Tuesday flagged off 320 electric buses, taking the number of such buses in the city to 1,970. Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot, who was also present at the event, said Delhi has now become the first city in India and the third across the world to have the highest number of electric …

Send only less-polluting buses to Delhi region, non-NCR states told
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Send only less-polluting buses to Delhi region, non-NCR states told

Hindustan Times  

Buses from five states coming to Delhi and National Capital Region will have to transition to electric, CNG or BS VI by the end of the year to reduce vehicular emissions in the region, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR has said in an order. The document said the deadline to switch to cleaner fuels for inter-city buses …

Urban agenda | The nuts and bolts of e-bus rollout in India's smaller cities
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Urban agenda | The nuts and bolts of e-bus rollout in India's smaller cities

Hindustan Times  

With half of India’s population projected to live in cities by 2050, policy experts have been advocating increased investment in public transport for sustainable urbanisation. In a bid to fill this void, the Union government announced the PM-eBus Sewa scheme to provide 10,000 air-conditioned electric buses for tier-II and tier-III cities in a public-private partnership model. While the scheme may …

Delhi government to challenge Lieutenant Governor's move to terminate bus marshals
10 months, 1 week ago

Delhi government to challenge Lieutenant Governor's move to terminate bus marshals

India Today  

The Delhi government is likely to move the Delhi High Court to challenge the Lieutenant Governor’s decision to terminate the services of all civil defence volunteers working as marshals on buses under the Bus Marshal Scheme, implemented in 2015 to ensure the safety and security of women and children on buses in the national capital. Sources close to the legal …

Delhi: This mobile app connects commuters with autorickshaws without commission
11 months, 1 week ago

Delhi: This mobile app connects commuters with autorickshaws without commission

Hindustan Times  

Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot on Tuesday launched the Namma Yatri mobile app, which will help connect commuters with autorickshaws drivers without commission. Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot urged the people of Delhi to prioritise the use of public transport. It is important that the journey of the people is made more convenient, and the Delhi government under the leadership …

Delhi air pollution: GRAP IV revoked, restrictions on truck traffic eased
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: GRAP IV revoked, restrictions on truck traffic eased

Hindustan Times  

Following the direction of the Commission for Air Quality Management, revoking Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan in the national capital and adjoining areas, the Delhi government on Saturday relaxed the restrictions imposed on truck traffic. Earlier in the day, the Commission for Air Quality Management revoked Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi and adjoining …

Buses except CNG, electric, BS-VI diesel likely to be barred from entering Delhi
1 year, 1 month ago

Buses except CNG, electric, BS-VI diesel likely to be barred from entering Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Buses not running on Compressed Natural Gas, electricity, or adhering to the Bharat Stage VI diesel emission standards may be barred from entering the national capital in view of the pollution situation, news agency PTI reported. The report suggests that the authorities are likely to impose a complete ban on passenger buses except those running on CNG, electricity and BS-VI …

Delhi air pollution 'severe', Gopal Rai calls meeting with all ministers today
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi air pollution 'severe', Gopal Rai calls meeting with all ministers today

Hindustan Times  

As Delhi continues to suffer from the 'severe' air quality, environment minister Gopal Rai has called a meeting with all ministers to discuss the air pollution problem on Thursday. The air quality in Delhi was recorded in the 'severe' category on Thursday morning, with a marginal improvement expected just ahead of Diwali as meteorological conditions are likely to become slightly …

Delhi air pollution still ‘severe’; ban on app-based cabs ordered; artificial rain to fight smog: Updates
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi air pollution still ‘severe’; ban on app-based cabs ordered; artificial rain to fight smog: Updates

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Air Pollution Updates: The residents of Delhi woke up to another day of toxic air as the air quality continued to remain in the 'severe' category on Thursday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. As Delhi's air quality again dropped to the severe category on Wednesday with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index recorded at 426, Delhi …

Can work from home (WFH) help in improving Delhi-NCR's air quality | 5 Points
1 year, 1 month ago

Can work from home (WFH) help in improving Delhi-NCR's air quality | 5 Points

India TV News  

Amid worsening air quality in Delhi, the Kejriwal-led sarkar was compelled to issue work-from-home directions for 50 per cent staff in government, and private offices. How WFH Can Help in Improving Air Quality Index : 5 Points Reduced Commuting Emissions: When people work from home, there are fewer cars, and bikes on the road, leading to decreased air pollution from …

Primary schools to remain shut till November 10 as air pollution spikes; entry of trucks restricted
1 year, 1 month ago

Primary schools to remain shut till November 10 as air pollution spikes; entry of trucks restricted

The Hindu  

The Delhi government on Sunday ordered the closure of all primary schools till November 10 and restricted the entry of trucks as the concentration of poisonous pollutant PM2.5 in the city air was recorded at over 20 times the limit prescribed by the World Health Organization. Air pollution of “severe” level “affects healthy people” and “seriously impacts those with existing …

AAP minister Gopal Rai blames UP vehicles for pollution in Delhi
1 year, 1 month ago

AAP minister Gopal Rai blames UP vehicles for pollution in Delhi

Op India  

On Friday, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that BS3 petrol and BS4 diesel vehicles coming from Uttar Pradesh have been contributing to the deterioration of the air quality index in the national capital. Meanwhile, for the third day in a row, the air quality in Delhi remained severe on Saturday, with an Air Quality Index of 413 recorded at …

Delhi air pollution: What happened at LG-Gopal Rai's urgent meeting? Takeaways
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: What happened at LG-Gopal Rai's urgent meeting? Takeaways

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena held a meeting with environment minister Gopal Rai in view of severe air quality in the national capital on Friday. Lieutenant governor VK Saxena Several interim measures were taken during the meeting to curb the rising air pollution in the city. Delhi pollution severe: Schools closed for 2 days; construction ban, car curbs in place …

Delhi Pollution Situation 'Extremely Worrying': LG V K Saxena Calls Urgent Meeting With CM Kejriwal
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Pollution Situation 'Extremely Worrying': LG V K Saxena Calls Urgent Meeting With CM Kejriwal

ABP News  

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has expressed grave worry over the city's deteriorating air pollution and has requested an immediate meeting with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Environment Minister Gopal Rai. — LG Delhi November 3, 2023 Blaming AAP for Delhi pollution, Senior BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia stated: "Last year, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal talked about his responsibility in tackling …

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