Odd Goel gets even by paying a fine
5 years, 2 months ago

Odd Goel gets even by paying a fine

India Today  

BJP leader Vijay Goel was fined by traffic police on Monday after he drove an odd-numbered vehicle on the roads of Delhi in protest against the provisions of the odd-even scheme which came into force since morning. As per the regulations, today's day is marked for the even-numbered vehicles, however, Goel chose to drive an odd-numbered vehicle in order to express his protest against the car rationing scheme. Earlier on Sunday, Goel had said that he will hold a symbolic protest against the odd-even scheme of the Delhi government and will ride on the streets of Delhi on Monday in his car to oppose the move. It entails private vehicles with registration numbers ending with odd digits to be allowed on odd dates and those with even digits on even dates.

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Air pollution: Will odd-even be implemented in Delhi? What we know so far
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Air pollution: Will odd-even be implemented in Delhi? What we know so far

Hindustan Times  

Amid Delhi's worsening air quality, a concrete step in the return of odd and even rules and work-from-home measures is likely to be made by the government soon. Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the AAP government is monitoring the situation and will quickly decide on all possible preventive measures in the wake of toxic air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The …

Delhi odd-even scheme from November 13? Decision after SC hearing today; AAP ministers hit roads
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi odd-even scheme from November 13? Decision after SC hearing today; AAP ministers hit roads

Hindustan Times  

Delhi air pollution updates: The Delhi government will take a call on the implementation of the proposed odd-even car-rationing scheme in the city after the Supreme Court reviews its effectiveness and issues an order. Delhi govt plans artificial rain The Delhi government also has decided to bear the entire cost of artificial rain to combat hazardous air pollution in the …

Odd-even reduces road congestion: Delhi government in affidavit to Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Odd-even reduces road congestion: Delhi government in affidavit to Supreme Court

India Today  

The Delhi government on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that its odd-even scheme to curb vehicular emissions reduced road congestion. The affidavit by the Delhi government came two days after the Supreme Court termed the odd-even scheme to curb vehicular emissions in the capital as 'optics'. On Wednesday, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the Delhi government had deferred the …

Top news of the day: November 08, 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Top news of the day: November 08, 2023

The Hindu  

PM Modi slams Nitish Kumar over ‘derogatory’ remarks, says will do whatever he can to ensure respect of women Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 8 slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over his ‘derogatory’ remarks against women in assembly and said the constituents of the INDIA bloc have not uttered a word despite such “disrespect” for women. Mr. Banerjee …

Delhi government defers odd-even scheme implementation till SC reviews effectiveness
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi government defers odd-even scheme implementation till SC reviews effectiveness

The Hindu  

The Delhi government on Wednesday said the odd-even car rationing scheme will be implemented in the national capital after the Supreme Court reviews its effectiveness and issues an order. Addressing a press conference, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the city government would submit the results of two major studies conducted by the Energy Policy Institute of the University of Chicago …

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 …

Gopal Rai calls meeting on odd-even scheme implementation
1 year, 2 months ago

Gopal Rai calls meeting on odd-even scheme implementation

Live Mint  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday called an urgent meeting to discuss the implementation of the Supreme Court observations on the odd-even car rationing scheme in the national capital, which will be enforced from November 13 to November 20. Introduced in 2016, the odd-even car rationing scheme allows cars to operate on alternate days based on their odd or …

Delhi govt bans entry of app-based taxis registered in other states to combat air pollution
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi govt bans entry of app-based taxis registered in other states to combat air pollution

India TV News  

The government of Delhi, led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has taken a significant step to address air pollution in the national capital by banning the entry of app-based taxis. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai made this announcement, specifying that only taxis registered in Delhi will be permitted to operate within the city. Regarding the Odd-Even scheme, Minister Rai stated, …

Odd-even mere optics, says SC; Delhi govt waits for order to spell scheme rules
1 year, 2 months ago

Odd-even mere optics, says SC; Delhi govt waits for order to spell scheme rules

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Delhi government announced that it would roll out the odd-even scheme to curb vehicular emissions, the Supreme Court on Tuesday termed the scheme as “optics” even as it questioned its efficacy and success in the past in reducing the dangerously high pollution levels in the national capital. However, following the SC’s directions on Tuesday, Delhi environment …

After Supreme Court's 'odd-even mere optics' remark, AAP says 'will study...'
1 year, 2 months ago

After Supreme Court's 'odd-even mere optics' remark, AAP says 'will study...'

India Today  

As thick smog shrouded the national capital, the Supreme Court on Tuesday came down hard on the Delhi government's pollution control measures, particularly its flagship odd-even car rationing scheme. In a sharp observation during a hearing on Delhi's air pollution woes, the top court bench comprising Justices SK Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia said, "Odd-even has been implemented in Delhi, but …

Odd-even: Anti-pollution measure triggers debate
1 year, 2 months ago

Odd-even: Anti-pollution measure triggers debate

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government launched the odd-even car rationing scheme on Monday as a desperate measure to curb spiralling pollution levels with the city’s average air quality index remaining in the severe zone for at least four days even as experts maintained that the measure may only have a limited impact and the Opposition slammed the government saying that “things are …

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 …

Odd-Even scheme back in Delhi: Netizens question govt’s move to curb pollution
1 year, 2 months ago

Odd-Even scheme back in Delhi: Netizens question govt’s move to curb pollution

Live Mint  

Amid the pollution level in the national capital increasing to a severe level, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on 6 November announced that the Odd-Even system, based on license plate digits, will be implemented for a week starting 13 November. "In view of air pollution, the Odd-Even vehicle system will be applicable for one week from 13th to 20th November," …

Delhi pollution: What is Odd-Even rule?
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi pollution: What is Odd-Even rule?

Hindustan Times  

The odd-even vehicle rationing system of the Delhi government has made a comeback in view of the worsening air quality in the national capital. Even dates Odd dates According to a notification issued by the Delhi government in 2016 during the scheme's implementation, the restrictions also apply to the non-transport four-wheeler vehicles bearing registration numbers of other states. Air quality …

Delhi to reintroduce Odd-Even scheme from Nov 13-20 to combat 'severe' air pollution
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi to reintroduce Odd-Even scheme from Nov 13-20 to combat 'severe' air pollution

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's environment minister Gopal Rai on Monday announced that the Odd-Even vehicle rationing system would be reintroduced for a one-week period from November 13 to November 20. The Odd-Even system, which restricts the usage of vehicles based on the last digit of their license plates, has been an occasional measure employed in Delhi to mitigate the city's severe air pollution …

Delhi Police collected over Rs 75 lakh for 'Odd-Even' scheme violations: Government
5 years ago

Delhi Police collected over Rs 75 lakh for 'Odd-Even' scheme violations: Government

India TV News  

Delhi Police has collected over Rs 75 lakh from commuters for violating the 'Odd-Even' car rationing scheme in the national capital, where it was in place from November 4-15, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Transport Department, Delhi government and Delhi Police have reported that after the newly amended Motor Vehicles Act, 2019 came into effect from September 1 …

Odd-even not a solution, says SC, summons top officers of 4 states
5 years, 1 month ago

Odd-even not a solution, says SC, summons top officers of 4 states

Hindustan Times  

As toxic smog continued to shroud Delhi, the Supreme Court on Friday said that the vehicle rationing odd-even scheme may not be a permanent solution in tackling air pollution adding that it affected the middle and lower classes as ‘affluent classes’ had many cars. Supreme Court on Friday said that the vehicle rationing odd-even scheme may not be a permanent …

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 …

SC issues notice to Delhi govt on plea challenging Odd-Even scheme, asks for data on air pollution
5 years, 1 month ago

SC issues notice to Delhi govt on plea challenging Odd-Even scheme, asks for data on air pollution

Firstpost  

The petition, filed by a Noida-based advocate, has alleged that the Delhi government’s 1 November notification on the scheme also violates fundamental rights. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Delhi government on a plea challenging the odd-even road rationing scheme in the national capital. “The odd-even vehicle scheme violates the fundamental rights of residents of …

Delhi Traffic Police issues 406 challans on third day of Odd-Even scheme in National Capital
5 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Traffic Police issues 406 challans on third day of Odd-Even scheme in National Capital

Firstpost  

Delhi Traffic Police on Wednesday issued a total 406 challans on the third day of Odd-Even vehicle scheme New Delhi: Delhi Traffic Police on Wednesday issued a total 406 challans on the third day of Odd-Even vehicle scheme. Earlier, Delhi Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday said that as many as 384 challans were issued till afternoon on the …

Odd-Even enters Day 3, Delhi air gets slightly better
5 years, 2 months ago

Odd-Even enters Day 3, Delhi air gets slightly better

India Today  

The Odd-Even scheme entered its second day on Tuesday with a cleaner note as the national capital's Air Quality Index came down from the 'severe' category to the 'very poor' category. This was primarily due to the increase in the wind speed, the dissipation of the cloud cover over Delhi and neighbouring areas revealing the sun which helps the air …

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 …

Odd-Even: More challans issued on day 2, Manish Sisodia says people religiously following rule
5 years, 2 months ago

Odd-Even: More challans issued on day 2, Manish Sisodia says people religiously following rule

India Today  

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia claimed on Tuesday that people were "religiously" following the odd-even rule, even as the number of challans issued for violating the road rationing scheme increased on the second day. He said a number of challans issued went up on Tuesday as many were let off with a warning on the first day of the …

233 challans issued for Odd-Even violation on Day 1
5 years, 2 months ago

233 challans issued for Odd-Even violation on Day 1

India TV News  

As many as 233 challans were issued upon commuters for violating the Odd-Even scheme on the first day it was kicked off in Delhi on Monday, Delhi Traffic Police sources said. Earlier during the day, BJP leader and former Union Minister Vijay Goel defied the rule in the national capital on Monday, terming it as a 'drama', and was promptly …

'Vijay Goel's act depicts BJP's mentality': AAP leader Sanjay Singh slams saffron party leader for opposing Odd-Even scheme in Delhi
5 years, 2 months ago

'Vijay Goel's act depicts BJP's mentality': AAP leader Sanjay Singh slams saffron party leader for opposing Odd-Even scheme in Delhi

Firstpost  

AAP leader Sanjay Singh on Monday hit out at BJP leader Vijay Goel for opposing the odd-even scheme and stated that his act depicts BJP’s ‘mentality’ New Delhi: AAP leader Sanjay Singh on Monday hit out at BJP leader Vijay Goel for opposing the odd-even scheme and stated that his act depicts BJP’s ‘mentality’. Singh’s comments came in reference to …

Vijay Goel defies Delhi Odd-Even scheme in symbolic protest; challaned for Rs 4,000
5 years, 2 months ago

Vijay Goel defies Delhi Odd-Even scheme in symbolic protest; challaned for Rs 4,000

India TV News  

BJP MP Vijay Goel has defied Delhi's Odd-Even Scheme to curb pollution. Goel has said this was a symbolic protest to highlight Arvind Kejriwal's failure in controlling Delhi's toxic pollution levels that are hovering above dangerous levels. "If pollution is due to stubble burning in neighbouring states, why is there an odd-even scheme in Delhi," Goel said when probed by …

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 …

Air Quality Index Delhi: Odd-Even rule commences in National Capital; pollution levels remain in 'severe' category with AQI at 439
5 years, 2 months ago

Air Quality Index Delhi: Odd-Even rule commences in National Capital; pollution levels remain in 'severe' category with AQI at 439

Firstpost  

The odd-even road rationing scheme, an anti-pollution measure, kicked in from 8 am on Monday in the city, with chief minister Arvind Kejriwal urging people to follow it for the sake of their family and kids New Delhi: The odd-even road rationing scheme, an anti-pollution measure, kicked in from 8 am on Monday in the city, with chief minister Arvind …

BJP leader Vijay Goel calls Delhi's Odd-Even scheme 'election stunt', says he will take to National Capital's streets to oppose move today
5 years, 2 months ago

BJP leader Vijay Goel calls Delhi's Odd-Even scheme 'election stunt', says he will take to National Capital's streets to oppose move today

Firstpost  

Vijay Goel said that he will hold a symbolic protest against the Odd-Even scheme of the Delhi govt and will ride through the streets of Delhi in his car to oppose the move. New Delhi: Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Goel said that he will hold a symbolic protest against the Odd-Even scheme of the Delhi government …

Delhi Air Pollution LIVE Updates: SC Lists Out Penalties for Violation, Asks Delhi for Previous Odd-Even Report
5 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Air Pollution LIVE Updates: SC Lists Out Penalties for Violation, Asks Delhi for Previous Odd-Even Report

News 18  

Delhi Air Pollution LIVE Updates: The Supreme Court today pulled up the Centre and state governments over the toxic haze enveloping Delhi, saying the Capital was choking every year and it could not be allowed in a civilised country as the right to life was the most important. Meanwhile, the odd-even scheme in the national capital kicked in from 8am …

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 …

Day 1 of Odd-Even: CM Kejriwal calls it successful, nearly 200 fined
5 years, 2 months ago

Day 1 of Odd-Even: CM Kejriwal calls it successful, nearly 200 fined

India Today  

The third edition of Odd-Even road space rationing scheme came into force in the national capital on Monday amid persistent high levels of pollution, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal claiming that the exercise on the first day was "successful" as 15 lakh cars were off the roads. Nearly 200 violaters were fined including BJP leader Vijay Goel who in a …

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 …

Will violate odd-even scheme as it's election stunt by Kejriwal govt: BJP MP
5 years, 2 months ago

Will violate odd-even scheme as it's election stunt by Kejriwal govt: BJP MP

India Today  

A day before the odd-even road rationing scheme rolls out, BJP parliamentarian Vijay Goel on Sunday said he would violate the rule and alleged that it was an "election stunt" of the Kejriwal government. "My violation of odd-even scheme of the Kejriwal government will be symbolic because it's an election stunt and drama in view of the assembly election," Goel …

School vehicles, two-wheelers out of odd-even ambit, says Delhi CM
5 years, 2 months ago

School vehicles, two-wheelers out of odd-even ambit, says Delhi CM

Live Mint  

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday listed a series of exemptions, including for women and schoolchildren in uniform, to the planned “odd-even” scheme of road traffic restrictions. Kejriwal said the scheme, to run during 4-15 November, will apply to all non-transport four-wheeled vehicles, as well as vehicles coming in from other states. “Vehicles used for medical emergencies, women-only vehicles …

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 …

Uber to deactivate surge pricing during odd-even scheme in Delhi
5 years, 2 months ago

Uber to deactivate surge pricing during odd-even scheme in Delhi

Live Mint  

Cab aggregator Uber will deactivate surge pricing during November 4-15, when the odd-even scheme will be rolled out in Delhi. "We, at Uber, believe that the future of urban mobility is the seamless integration of public transport and various multi-modal transport options," the spokesperson said, adding multiple convenient, reliable and safe travel options will be made available for commuters including …

Odd-Even: CM seeks transport dept's views on exemption to women, two wheelers, CNG vehicles
5 years, 3 months ago

Odd-Even: CM seeks transport dept's views on exemption to women, two wheelers, CNG vehicles

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday sought the transport department's views on exemption to women, two wheelers and CNG-run vehicles in the odd-even scheme which will be implemented during the November 4-15 period. Like the last two editions of the road-rationing scheme in 2016, the government may exempt all these categories this year as well, sources in the transport …

Odd-Even violations will cost Rs 20,000 in Delhi under new Motor Vehicles Act
5 years, 3 months ago

Odd-Even violations will cost Rs 20,000 in Delhi under new Motor Vehicles Act

India TV News  

The amended Motor Vehicles Act, which imposes higher driving penalties from September 1, may further cause trouble for Delhi commuters during the implementation of the Odd-Even scheme as any violation in the road rationing scheme may cost people Rs 20,000, up from Rs 2,000 earlier. While the Delhi government is yet to notify a final decision on the fine during …

Delhi traffic: You may be fined ₹20,000 for violation of odd-even rule
5 years, 3 months ago

Delhi traffic: You may be fined ₹20,000 for violation of odd-even rule

Live Mint  

With the Delhi government deciding to return to the odd-even rule from November 4 in the national capital, any violation of the scheme will lead to a fine of ₹20,000. Earlier, such a violation would have led to punishment with a fine of ₹2,000 but an amendment in the Motor Vehicles Act has now increased the penalty amount by 10 …

Hybrid cars to be exempted from odd-even scheme in Delhi
5 years, 3 months ago

Hybrid cars to be exempted from odd-even scheme in Delhi

India TV News  

If you are driving hybrid variant of cars such as Suzuki Ciaz, Honda Accord or Toyota Camry, you do not need to fret over the Delhi government's plan to implement odd-even rule to curb air pollution in the city. As in the previous years, the city government led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is expected to exempt hybrid cars from …

Odd-Even rule makes a comeback in Delhi, pollution had increased when it was enforced for the first time in 2016
5 years, 3 months ago

Odd-Even rule makes a comeback in Delhi, pollution had increased when it was enforced for the first time in 2016

Op India  

Today the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced that odd-even scheme for vehicles will come in Delhi after Diwali, as a measure to curb pollution. The Supreme Court had stayed the order late, but the rule was not enforced as the air pollution didn’t go below the dangerous mark that year. A later study published in Current Science had confirmed that …

No need for odd-even scheme in Delhi: Nitin Gadkari
5 years, 3 months ago

No need for odd-even scheme in Delhi: Nitin Gadkari

India TV News  

Hours after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the odd-even road rationing scheme will be implemented in the national capital from November 4 to 15, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said the move was not required. While Kejriwal said the move was aimed at combating high levels of air pollution in winters when crop burning takes place in neighbouring …

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 …

Nitin Gadkari says no need for odd-even scheme in Delhi
5 years, 3 months ago

Nitin Gadkari says no need for odd-even scheme in Delhi

India Today  

Hours after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the odd-even road rationing scheme will be implemented in the national capital from November 4 to 15, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said the move was not required. While Kejriwal said the move was aimed at combating high levels of air pollution in winters when crop burning takes place in neighbouring …

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