Odd-even: Delhi govt announces staggered working hours of its offices
5 years, 2 months ago

Odd-even: Delhi govt announces staggered working hours of its offices

India TV News  

The Delhi government on Friday decided to stagger working hours of its offices during the implementation of the 12-day odd-even scheme, a move aimed at reducing traffic congestion and pollution in the city. However, private offices in the national capital will not come under the government order, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal saying this is the first experiment of staggered office timings, but next time the AAP dispensation will consider the same for them. According to an order issued by the general administration department, working hours of a total of 42 government offices have been staggered, with 21 having office timings from 10.30 pm to 7 pm and the rest from 9.30 am to 6 pm. In September this year, Kejriwal had met Lt Governor Anil Baijal, and said Delhi would implement his suggestions to stagger working hours.

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Centre announces staggered work timings for employees in view of severe air pollution in Delhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Centre announces staggered work timings for employees in view of severe air pollution in Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday announced staggered working timings for its employees in view of the severe air pollution in Delhi, according to an order issued by the Union personnel ministry. Given the severe-plus air pollution levels in Delhi, various ministries, departments and organisations of the central government are advised to adopt staggered timing in respect of offices located …

Air pollution in Delhi: Centre announces staggered work timings for government employees
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Air pollution in Delhi: Centre announces staggered work timings for government employees

India TV News  

Amid Delhi's air quality remains at a very poor level, the Central Government on Thursday announced staggering work timing for its employees. '50% Delhi government employees to work from home' It is pertinent to note that the Centre's decision comes after the Delhi government too announced work from home for 50% of staff given the severe-plus air pollution levels. Taking …

Delhi govt orders 50% work-from-home policy for agencies, govt depts and private sector to curb pollution
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi govt orders 50% work-from-home policy for agencies, govt depts and private sector to curb pollution

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Workers returning home in the evening, amid smoggy conditions. The Delhi government on Wednesday decided to implement a 50% work-from-home policy for all government departments, and urged private companies that only half the workforce should go to office to reduce congestion on roads and combat worsening air quality in the Capital. We held a meeting with government departments …

Delhi government orders 50% of its employees to work from home amid pollution
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi government orders 50% of its employees to work from home amid pollution

India Today  

Amid an alarming rise in pollution levels in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party government has directed 50 percent of its employees to work from home. "To reduce pollution, the Delhi government decided to implement work from home in government offices. Amid the rising air pollution, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday directed staggered office timings for all government employees. …

Work from home allowed for 50% of Delhi govt employees due to air pollution
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Work from home allowed for 50% of Delhi govt employees due to air pollution

India TV News  

In a piece of good news for many, the Delhi government on Wednesdsay that 50 per cent of Delhi government employees will work from home as the national capital continues to grapple with severe air pollution. The development comes the pollution levels in Delhi-NCR breached the "severe" threshold, with the Air Quality Index above 450 in many areas. Prior to …

Noxious nightmare in Delhi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Noxious nightmare in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The relentless smog that first engulfed the region last week has transformed life into a desperate battle for millions living in and around Delhi-NCR – the Ground Zero of the toxic air apocalypse in north India – forcing residents, businesses, and schools to adapt to the worsening crisis that is likely to persist for days. “From tomorrow, physical classes shall …

Staggered work timings to curb pollution in Delhi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Staggered work timings to curb pollution in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government on Friday stepped up arrangements to combat poor air under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan even as the air quality index went back to “very poor” from “severe” level. Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai held a review with officials from the transport department, environment department, Delhi Pollution Control Committee, Public Works Department and Municipal …

Odd-even scheme may keep 2-wheelers, women out; what would be the timings?
1 year, 2 months ago

Odd-even scheme may keep 2-wheelers, women out; what would be the timings?

Hindustan Times  

Cars used for medical emergencies, driven by women or persons with disabilities along with children up to 12 years may get exemptions from the Delhi government's proposed odd-even road rationing system, which will be re-enacted from November 13 to 20 in order to curb the deteriorating air quality in the national capital region. Meanwhile, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai has …

Odd-even rule back in Delhi on Nov 13 as curbs scaled up
1 year, 2 months ago

Odd-even rule back in Delhi on Nov 13 as curbs scaled up

Hindustan Times  

The odd-even road rationing policy will be enforced in Delhi starting November 13, while all schools have been directed to suspend in-person lessons for students barring those in classes 10 and 12, state environment minister Gopal Rai announced on Monday, unveiling a raft of measures to help control the state’s unfettered pollution crisis, even as the air quality index read …

Punjab govt switches to new work timings, does away with 9 to 5 time-table
1 year, 8 months ago

Punjab govt switches to new work timings, does away with 9 to 5 time-table

India TV News  

The Punjab government has announced new office timings for employees in order to save power expenses and improve productivity. New time-table to be followed till July 15 The new work hours will remain in force till July 15 and result in an estimated saving of Rs 40-42 crore, according to officials. He said the new work hours will ensure that …

Decision on extending Odd-Even scheme in Delhi to be taken on Nov 18: Kejriwal
5 years, 1 month ago

Decision on extending Odd-Even scheme in Delhi to be taken on Nov 18: Kejriwal

India TV News  

As the people in Delhi-NCR continue to struggle for fresh air with AQI remained 'severe' for the third consecutive day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that decision on extending Odd-Even vehicle scheme will be taken on November 18 if the air quality in the national capital doesnt improve. If the air quality doesn't improve, we will take …

Odd-Even scheme in Delhi: Day One sees 260 challans issued across National Capital, Kejriwal lauds' successful' scheme
5 years, 2 months ago

Odd-Even scheme in Delhi: Day One sees 260 challans issued across National Capital, Kejriwal lauds' successful' scheme

Firstpost  

The Delhi government rolled out the third edition of the 12-day Odd-even scheme on Monday owing to the alarming level of pollution in the National Capital. The Delhi government rolled out the third edition of the 12-day Odd-Even scheme on Monday owing to the alarming level of pollution in the National Capital. On Monday, a day after pollution levels peaked …

All you need to know about the odd-even scheme in Delhi
5 years, 2 months ago

All you need to know about the odd-even scheme in Delhi

Business Standard  

There seems to be no end to the woes of people residing in Delhi and other parts of north India. On Monday morning, Delhi air quality was in 'severe-plus emergency' category. To tackle this, the odd-even scheme kick started today, with only even-numbered non-transport vehicles allowed on Delhi roads on the first day of the exercise. SAFAR, the government-run air …

Odd-even scheme in Delhi from today as severe air pollution chokes city
5 years, 2 months ago

Odd-even scheme in Delhi from today as severe air pollution chokes city

India TV News  

In the backdrop of severe air pollution in Delhi, the odd-even scheme as proposed by the Arvind Kejriwal government came into effect from 8 am today. Rules of odd-even scheme in Delhi Under the odd-even plan, non-transport four-wheeled vehicles with registration numbers ending with an odd digit will not be allowed on the roads on November 4, 6, 8, 12 …

Delhi odd-even scheme begins as air quality dips to 3-year low
5 years, 2 months ago

Delhi odd-even scheme begins as air quality dips to 3-year low

India Today  

In a bid to control the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Delhi government's odd-even scheme began at 8 am on Monday. The odd-even scheme is a traffic rationing measure by Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government under which private vehicles with registration numbers ending with an odd digit will be allowed on roads on odd dates and those with …

No surge pricing in Ola, Uber during odd-even in Delhi
5 years, 2 months ago

No surge pricing in Ola, Uber during odd-even in Delhi

India TV News  

Cab aggregators Ola and Uber have said that they will not resort to surge pricing during the 12-day odd-even road rationing scheme starting from November 4. Last month, Uber had announced to deactivate surge pricing during the implementation of odd-even scheme in the national capital. We wholeheartedly support Delhi government's move and wish it success," an Uber spokesperson told PTI …

Delhi govt hiring extra buses for Odd-Even days
5 years, 2 months ago

Delhi govt hiring extra buses for Odd-Even days

Live Mint  

The Delhi Cabinet on Thursday decided to hire 2,000 extra buses to ensure enough public transport from November 4 to 15 during the Odd-Even scheme days. The Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, approved the Transport Department's proposal for the engagement of extra CNG operated buses during the Odd-Even scheme days to augment the public transport. "The Department informed …

Odd-even in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal announces rules, dates and fine
5 years, 2 months ago

Odd-even in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal announces rules, dates and fine

Live Mint  

As air pollution levels began to trouble people living in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today announced details of its odd-even traffic rule which would be implemented for a period of 12 days from next month. Last time when the odd-even scheme was implemented by the Delhi government in January and April 2016, the violation was punishable …

After odd-even, staggered working hours next on AAP government's plan to tackle air pollution
5 years, 3 months ago

After odd-even, staggered working hours next on AAP government's plan to tackle air pollution

India Today  

As the Aam Aadmi Party-led government in Delhi heads to roll out odd-even scheme from November 4 to combat air pollution in the national capital, the next on their card is to implement staggered timings for Delhi offices in order to cut down on vehicle emissions caused due to congestion. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday met CEO of …

Delhi: AAP government re-introduces ‘Odd-Even rule’ in the capital for the third time
5 years, 3 months ago

Delhi: AAP government re-introduces ‘Odd-Even rule’ in the capital for the third time

Op India  

The Delhi government led by Arvind Kejriwal on Friday has announced to reintroduce the controversial ‘Odd-Even rule’ in Delhi from November 4 to 15. According to the reports, the Delhi government made the decision after Chief Minister Kejriwal met experts to discuss ways to contain winter-time pollution in the capital. The Odd-Even scheme of the Arvind Kejriwal initially received a …

Delhi braces for winter mayhem: Will AAP's Odd-Even plan help city breathe easy?
5 years, 3 months ago

Delhi braces for winter mayhem: Will AAP's Odd-Even plan help city breathe easy?

India Today  

The Odd-Even car rationing scheme will make a comeback on Delhi roads from November 4 to November 15, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday as he announced a slew of measures planned by his Aam Aadmi Party government to combat air pollution caused due to stubble burning in winter. "Studies have shown that the Odd-Even scheme had reduced air …

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