Delhi pollution: Traffic police slap fines worth Rs 5.85 crore for violating GRAP-3 restrictions on first day
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi pollution: Traffic police slap fines worth Rs 5.85 crore for violating GRAP-3 restrictions on first day

India TV News  

In a massive action against those violating the Graded Response Action Plan III restrictions, Delhi Traffic Police has issued around 550 challans, imposing a total fine of over Rs 5.85 crore on Friday on the first day of the ban, officials said. As per the police, they also issued challans to 4,855 vehicles imposing a total of Rs 4.8 crore in fines for not having Pollution Under Control Certificates in the national capital on Friday. A senior police officer said that they have issued a total of 293 challans for BS-III and BS-IV vehicles in the central, eastern and northern ranges of the city. Talking about the action, Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajiv Kumar Rawal said that they checked around 3,000 vehicles in the three ranges of the traffic police on Friday.

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Too many chinks in Delhi pollution fight: CAG
1 month, 1 week ago

Too many chinks in Delhi pollution fight: CAG

Hindustan Times  

The Comptroller and Auditor General’s report on Delhi’s air pollution exposed severe lapses in the city’s efforts to mitigate vehicular pollution, highlighting a lack of data on the number of vehicles and their emissions, delays in public transport expansion plans and improper placement of air quality monitors, according to officials familiar with the findings of the agency. The report also …

Only 121 out of 5,790 challans on Telangana RTC buses cleared in 2024; Fines over ₹1 crore pending
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Only 121 out of 5,790 challans on Telangana RTC buses cleared in 2024; Fines over ₹1 crore pending

The Hindu  

In January this year, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation racked up 232 challans for traffic violations. Information from the Hyderabad Traffic Police obtained through a Right to Information application, filed by Kareem Ansari, shows that the public transport sector undertaking is not ‘fine’ in terms of adhering to traffic rules. In the previous year, the Traffic Police issued 5,790 …

Delhi pollution restrictions: GRAP 4 curbs lifted in Delhi-NCR amid dip in pollution levels
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi pollution restrictions: GRAP 4 curbs lifted in Delhi-NCR amid dip in pollution levels

The Hindu  

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Thursday revoked curbs under stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan amid dip in pollution levels, according to an official order. The curbs were imposed Wednesday as calm winds, low temperatures and foggy conditions allowed accumulation of pollutants in the region, with the air quality index clocking 396 last evening. During …

GRAP IV curbs return to Delhi as AQI turns ‘severe’ — What’s open, what’s closed?
2 months, 1 week ago

GRAP IV curbs return to Delhi as AQI turns ‘severe’ — What’s open, what’s closed?

Live Mint  

GRAP Stage IV curbs returned to the Delhi-NCR on Wednesday amid a sharp spike in air pollution. The Commission for Air Quality Management had revoked some of the GRAP restrictions over the weekend as air quality improved amid rainfall in Delhi. GRAP Stage IV curbs are typically imposed when the air quality hits the ‘severe plus’ mark with AQI above …

GRAP 3 measures revoked in Delhi-NCR as AQI improves | Check restrictions lifted
2 months, 2 weeks ago

GRAP 3 measures revoked in Delhi-NCR as AQI improves | Check restrictions lifted

Hindustan Times  

The Commission of Air Quality Management on Sunday revoked the Stage III restrictions under the anti-pollution Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR. The order issued by CAQM said that in view of the positive trends seen in the air quality index of Delhi and the national capital region, the sub-committee on GRAP held a meeting and revised the restrictions enforced …

Traffic violations: Mumbai police collects ₹89 lakh in fines during New Year Celebration
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Traffic violations: Mumbai police collects ₹89 lakh in fines during New Year Celebration

Live Mint  

Mumbai traffic police on New Year's Eve collected a staggering ₹89 lakh from issuing challans as they kept a close watch on people breaking rules on the roads amid the New Year celebrations, reported the news portal NDTV on January 1. The police also mentioned that speed limit violations in the city attracted 842 challans and driving without a seatbelt …

End-of-life vehicles may soon be refused fuel in Delhi to curb air pollution
2 months, 3 weeks ago

End-of-life vehicles may soon be refused fuel in Delhi to curb air pollution

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Do you still drive an end-of-life vehicle in the Delhi-national capital region? The government has set up a panel to craft a comprehensive strategy, potentially including banning commercial vehicles with engines below BS-VI from entering Delhi, to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR, they said, requesting not to be identified. This comes against the backdrop of poor air quality …

Ggm traffic police fines 2.7 million violators, collects ₹15.17 cr in ‘24
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ggm traffic police fines 2.7 million violators, collects ₹15.17 cr in ‘24

Hindustan Times  

The Gurugram traffic police issued over 2,726,000 challans to traffic violators from January 1 to December 28, 2024, collecting fines worth ₹15.17 crore, officers said. Violations such as riding without helmets, wrong-side driving, illegal parking, lane changing, drunk driving, over-speeding, and using black films on vehicles topped the list of offences this year. According to police, for wrong-side driving, over …

Attention commuters: Checkpoints set up in Delhi as vehicle checks intensified under GRAP restrictions
3 months, 1 week ago

Attention commuters: Checkpoints set up in Delhi as vehicle checks intensified under GRAP restrictions

India TV News  

Attention commuters if you are driving in Delhi-NCR these days as Delhi Traffic Police has ramped up vehicle checks in the national capital and the bordering areas after the Graded Response Action Plan Stage IV was implemented to curb the worsening air quality, officials said on Tuesday. The Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR on Monday imposed stringent measures under …

Delhi air quality drops to 'severe' again, pollution curbs under GRAP-IV back
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi air quality drops to 'severe' again, pollution curbs under GRAP-IV back

India Today  

After a brief respite from bad air, Delhi's air quality index entered the 'severe' category yet again with the reading at 401 as authorities imposed GRAP-IV restrictions in a bid to curb worsening pollution levels. But now, with the AQI touching the 'severe' level owing to highly unfavourable meteorological conditions, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP called for an emergency meeting …

Delhi Traffic Police ramps up vehicle checks under GRAP-3 restrictions amid rising air pollution
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Traffic Police ramps up vehicle checks under GRAP-3 restrictions amid rising air pollution

India TV News  

Delhi air pollution: Delhi Traffic Police on Monday ramped up vehicle inspections following the enforcement of Stage III measures under the Graded Response Action Plan to tackle rising air pollution. Similarly, non-essential diesel light commercial vehicles of BS-IV or older standards registered outside Delhi are now prohibited from entering the city. However, exemptions remain in place for persons with disabilities, …

5% of 21.8 million transport vehicles in India have speed governors: Gadkari
3 months, 2 weeks ago

5% of 21.8 million transport vehicles in India have speed governors: Gadkari

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Only 5% of the 21.8 million transport vehicles in the country are fitted with speed-limiting devices, union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The minister said 180 million e-challans were issued between 2019 and 2023 by 31 states and UTs Responding to a question by Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil from …

Grap: 24x7 checks at Gurugram border to ensure compliance
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Grap: 24x7 checks at Gurugram border to ensure compliance

Hindustan Times  

The Gurugram traffic police have initiated 24x7 vehicle checks at the city’s borders to curb the entry of prohibited vehicles and reduce pollution as part of the Graded Response Action Plan, officials said. The checks, which began on Saturday, will continue indefinitely, focusing on barring Bharat Stage-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles from entering Gurugram and Delhi unless compliant with …

Over 4.79 lakh challans issued for improper parking in Delhi this year
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 4.79 lakh challans issued for improper parking in Delhi this year

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Delhi Police has issued over 4.79 lakh challans this year for obstructive or improper parking, according to official data. Between October 1 and November 22, the police issued 62,042 challans and over one lakh notices for improper parking. As part of their enforcement efforts, the police have also towed 1.73 lakh vehicles this year, with a towing fee …

GRAP-IV pollution curbs to stay in Delhi, tighter border checks needed: Supreme Court
4 months ago

GRAP-IV pollution curbs to stay in Delhi, tighter border checks needed: Supreme Court

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the Delhi Police over no checkpoints at the borders of the city for checking the pollution measures and said that it was a "serious lapse". A bench, led by Justice AS Oka said that they would consider prosecution of the Delhi Police Commissioner under the Commission for Air Quality Management Act for deploying …

Delhi air pollution: SC seeks strict vigil at 113 checkpoints to monitor truck entry
4 months ago

Delhi air pollution: SC seeks strict vigil at 113 checkpoints to monitor truck entry

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday flagged the Delhi government’s failure in enforcing anti- pollution GRAP-4 restrictions relating to entry of trucks in the national capital and directed immediate setting up of check posts at 113 entry points. A two-judge bench, led by Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih passed the order after it was apprised …

Air Pollution: Supreme Court raps Delhi govt over entry of trucks, flags ‘drastic’ consequences of GRAP-4
4 months ago

Air Pollution: Supreme Court raps Delhi govt over entry of trucks, flags ‘drastic’ consequences of GRAP-4

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court flagged the ‘drastic’ consequences of GRAP 4 restrictions in the Delhi-NCR region during a hearing on Friday. The top court also questioned the Delhi government over the entry of trucks in the national capital and suggested fresh measures to combat the air pollution crisis. The apex court criticized the Delhi government and police for failing to comply …

Supreme Court Pulls Up Delhi Police Over 'Failure' To Fully Enforce GRAP-4 Curbs
4 months ago

Supreme Court Pulls Up Delhi Police Over 'Failure' To Fully Enforce GRAP-4 Curbs

ABP News  

Delhi pollution: The Supreme Court on Friday said the Delhi Police had "failed to comply" with the clauses under the GRAP Stage IV. The Delhi government has not stated clearly as to at how many entry points there are officers present to comply with measures of GRAP Stage IV," the SC order read. These court commissioners should be given facilities …

Delhi Air Pollution : Supreme Court Expresses Dissatisfaction With Enforcement Of Ban On Trucks, Appoints 13 Lawyers To Inspect Entry Points
4 months ago

Delhi Air Pollution : Supreme Court Expresses Dissatisfaction With Enforcement Of Ban On Trucks, Appoints 13 Lawyers To Inspect Entry Points

Live Law  

In the Delhi air pollution matter, the Supreme Court on Friday appointed 13 members of the Bar as court commissioners to visit the entry points to Delhi and verify whether entry of trucks is being stopped.As per the GRAP-IV restrictions imposed by the Commission for Air Quality Management, the entry of trucks is prohibited to Delhi-NCR to combat air pollution.The …

Delhi air pollution: Supreme Court flags GRAP-4 lapses, seeks report on heavy vehicles' entry
4 months ago

Delhi air pollution: Supreme Court flags GRAP-4 lapses, seeks report on heavy vehicles' entry

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday resumed hearing in the plea seeking directions to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The Supreme Court held that the Delhi government and city police failed to implement GRAP Stage 4 restrictions regarding heavy vehicles entering the Capital. During the last hearing earlier this week over air pollution in Delhi and its nearby cities of Noida, …

Air pollution: SC directs Delhi govt, police to ensure set up checkpoints on all 113 entry points
4 months ago

Air pollution: SC directs Delhi govt, police to ensure set up checkpoints on all 113 entry points

New Indian Express  

GRAP is a set of measures aimed at combating air pollution in the national capital and surrounding areas, with restrictions imposed based on the severity of the air quality. "We direct the Delhi Government and Delhi Police to ensure that checkposts are immediately set up at all 113 entry points," the bench ordered. After noting that there are CCTV cameras …

Monitor Delhi entry points: Top court takes note of India Today pollution report
4 months ago

Monitor Delhi entry points: Top court takes note of India Today pollution report

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Delhi Police to set up check posts at all 113 entry points after taking note of an India Today report that revealed how polluting diesel trucks and buses were freely plying on the roads despite a ban. The top court bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih blasted the Delhi …

More than 2.7 lakh vehicles fined for expired or missing PUC Certificate in Delhi this year
4 months ago

More than 2.7 lakh vehicles fined for expired or missing PUC Certificate in Delhi this year

India TV News  

Delhi Traffic Police has intensified its crackdown on vehicles without valid Pollution Under Control certificates, issuing over 2.70 lakh challans between January 1 and October 31, 2024. Thousands of end-of-life vehicles seized Vehicle owners driving without valid PUC certificates face a fine worth Rs 10,000, with cases processed in court. In addition to PUC fines, Delhi Traffic Police seized 3,908 …

Ggm cops crack down on Grap 4 violators, issues ₹4.2 cr fines
4 months ago

Ggm cops crack down on Grap 4 violators, issues ₹4.2 cr fines

Hindustan Times  

The Gurugram traffic police issued at least 2,537 challans for violations of the Graded Response Action Plan between Friday and Monday night, imposing fines worth an estimated ₹4.2 crore, officials said on Tuesday. Traffic police also impounded 19 diesel vehicles older than 10 years and 15 petrol vehicles older than 15 years for breaching National Green Tribunal directives. Meanwhile, the …

'Paid Rs 200 to cops': How diesel trucks are flouting Delhi anti-pollution curbs
4 months, 1 week ago

'Paid Rs 200 to cops': How diesel trucks are flouting Delhi anti-pollution curbs

India Today  

Despite the implementation of strict anti-pollution measures in Delhi, which prohibits the entry of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers, India Today found that the reality on the ground paints a troubling picture. With pollution soaring to extremely severe levels, India Today found that diesel trucks and buses were freely plying on Delhi's roads. Midnight at Delhi Noida Direct Flyway …

GRAP Stage 4 Activated in Delhi
4 months, 1 week ago

GRAP Stage 4 Activated in Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

The anti-pollution measures under Stage 4 of GRAP include stopping the entry of most truck traffic into Delhi, except for trucks carrying essential commodities and providing essential services. Under Stage 4, Light Commercial Vehicles registered outside Delhi will not be permitted, other than EVs/CNG/BS-IV diesel, to enter Delhi, except those with essential commodities and providing essential services. It also allows …

GRAP Stage 4 In Delhi-NCR: What’s Allowed And What’s Not From Monday As AQI Hits 'Severe+'
4 months, 1 week ago

GRAP Stage 4 In Delhi-NCR: What’s Allowed And What’s Not From Monday As AQI Hits 'Severe+'

ABP News  

GRAP Stage 4 In Delhi-NCR: Amid deteriorating air quality in the National Capital Region, the Graded Response Action Plan Stage 4 measures have been implemented starting Monday to curb emissions and combat pollution. GRAP Stage 4 In Delhi-NCR: What Is Allowed Under GRAP Stage 4, amid the stringent restrictions aimed at curbing severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR, here is what …

GRAP-4 in Delhi-NCR as AQI rises to ‘severe plus’: What's allowed, what's not
4 months, 1 week ago

GRAP-4 in Delhi-NCR as AQI rises to ‘severe plus’: What's allowed, what's not

Hindustan Times  

The "severe" air pollution level in Delhi has triggered the implementation of GRAP Stage 4 anti-pollution measures in Delhi-NCR. The air quality in Delhi worsened further, recording an Air Quality Index of 481 by 6 am on Monday morning, placing it in the "severe plus" category. Delhi's AQI readings, derived from 34 out of 40 monitoring stations, show that 32 …

Delhi air pollution: AQI zooms to over 400, over 14 areas record ‘severe’ air quality
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI zooms to over 400, over 14 areas record ‘severe’ air quality

Live Mint  

Delhi's air pollution woes continue to get worse with each day, as over 14 areas in the national capital recorded an AQI of over 400 on Sunday. Most of these areas that had ‘very poor’ air quality last week, have now fallen to the ‘severe’ zone, CPCB data showed. Lodhi Road, Burari crossing and Sri Aurobindo Marg were the only …

Delhi air quality worsens to 'severe plus', Air Quality Index climbs to 457
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi air quality worsens to 'severe plus', Air Quality Index climbs to 457

India Today  

The air quality in Delhi plunged even further on Sunday and breached the 'severe plus' category after the average 24-hour Air Quality Index climbed to 457 at 7 pm. The AQI breached the 'severe plus' mark for the first time since Wednesday, after the air quality in New Delhi and surrounding areas plummeted to the 'severe' category for the first …

GRAP-IV in Delhi from today: Trucks' entry, operations of some vehicles banned
4 months, 1 week ago

GRAP-IV in Delhi from today: Trucks' entry, operations of some vehicles banned

India Today  

Anti-pollution restrictions under GRAP-IV will be imposed in Delhi, after the Air Quality Index breached the 'severe plus' mark at 457 at 7 pm on Sunday. The restrictions were announced by the Commission for Air Quality Management, which also asked the Delhi government to take a call on running vehicles on an "odd and even" basis, and switching classes 6-9 …

Delhi pollution: ₹5.85 crore fine imposed on Day 1 of anti-pollution restrictions under GRAP Stage 3
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi pollution: ₹5.85 crore fine imposed on Day 1 of anti-pollution restrictions under GRAP Stage 3

Live Mint  

Delhi pollution: Penalties amounting to ₹5.85 crore were imposed on the first day of anti-pollution measures under the third stage of Graded Response Action Plan for NCR. GRAP stage 3 guidelines were imposed across Delhi earlier this week to deal with the worsening air quality. Out of Delhi's 39 monitoring stations, data shared by the CPCB showed that all except …

Traffic police in Delhi slaps fines totalling ₹1 crore for violations after GRAP-3 invoked
4 months, 1 week ago

Traffic police in Delhi slaps fines totalling ₹1 crore for violations after GRAP-3 invoked

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi Traffic Police has issued around 550 challans, imposing a total fine of over ₹one crore, to BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles on Friday on the first day of the ban on these vehicles under the Graded Response Action Plan III in the national capital, officials said. Traffic police in Delhi slaps fines totalling ₹ …

GRAP-III pollution curbs in Delhi, violators to face Rs 20,000 fines
4 months, 1 week ago

GRAP-III pollution curbs in Delhi, violators to face Rs 20,000 fines

India Today  

In a bid to tackle worsening air pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management has enforced Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi. Starting Friday, the Delhi Transport Department will impose strict penalties on vehicles violating pollution norms, with fines set at Rs 20,000 for offenders. BS-III diesel medium goods vehicles : Such vehicles registered in Delhi …

GRAP-III pollution curbs in Delhi, violators to face Rs 20,000 fines
4 months, 1 week ago

GRAP-III pollution curbs in Delhi, violators to face Rs 20,000 fines

India Today  

In a bid to tackle worsening air pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management has enforced Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi. Starting Friday, the Delhi Transport Department will impose strict penalties on vehicles violating pollution norms, with fines set at Rs 20,000 for offenders. BS-III diesel medium goods vehicles : Such vehicles registered in Delhi …

Delhi pollution: Ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel 4-wheelers to combat 'severe' AQI; violators to be fined ₹20,000
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi pollution: Ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel 4-wheelers to combat 'severe' AQI; violators to be fined ₹20,000

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government has imposed a ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers from Friday, under Graded Response Action Plan to tackle the rising air pollution in the city. The Delhi government has banned BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers from plying under GRAP-III The government has also imposed a ₹20,000 fine on violators, and stated that they are …

Delhi Pollution: What Is Banned And What Is Allowed Under Grap III As Air Quality Remains 'Severe'
4 months, 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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4 months, 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 …

Delhi air pollution: GRAP 3 imposed as AQI level rises to 'severe' category | Know restrictions, penalties
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi air pollution: GRAP 3 imposed as AQI level rises to 'severe' category | Know restrictions, penalties

India TV News  

As the AQI level in Delhi continued to be in the severe category on Friday, the Graded Response Action Plan Stage 3 has been implemented in the national capital. The deteriorated air quality with a thick layer of smog enveloping the national capital has raised concern over the potential respiratory sickness in the people of Delhi. Notably, GRAP III is …

GRAP 3: Stricter anti-pollution curbs to come into force as Delhi’s air quality reaches ‘severe’ category
4 months, 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 pollution: Check details of travel curbs announced under GRAP-3
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi pollution: Check details of travel curbs announced under GRAP-3

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Metro services will make 20 additional trips starting 8 am on Friday, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has announced after the Commission for Air Quality Management imposed tighter GRAP-3 restrictions for the national capital. A metro runs braves through smog-induced low visibility at Cyber City metro station near DLF Gateway Tower on Wednesday, when Gurugram air quality index dropped …

India Today Exposé: Pollution certificate fraud plagues Delhi's anti-pollution efforts
4 months, 1 week ago

India Today Exposé: Pollution certificate fraud plagues Delhi's anti-pollution efforts

India Today  

As winter approaches, Delhi is once again grappling with a severe pollution crisis. NOIDA SECTOR 95 PUC CENTRE At a PUC centre in Noida’s Sector 95, we encountered Narendra, a staff member who readily agreed to issue a certificate without inspecting the vehicle. DELHI’S KAPASHERA PUC CENTRE Our next stop was a PUC centre at a petrol pump in Delhi’s …

Delhi Metro to Make 40 Extra Trips Daily, Frequency of Buses to Increase as Air Quality Dips to 'Very Poor'
5 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 …

Clean fuel push led to rise in number of PUC fines: CAQM to HC
5 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 …

Vehicle pollution check rates up in city after 13 years
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Vehicle pollution check rates up in city after 13 years

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: After a gap of 13 years, the Delhi government on Thursday increased the Pollution Under Control certificate charges for petrol, CNG and diesel vehicles. Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said, “In response to the demands of the Delhi Petrol Dealers Association and to keep up with the rising costs of pollution checking services, we have decided to revise the …

Delhi government increases rates for pollution certificates for vehicles; check new prices
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi government increases rates for pollution certificates for vehicles; check new prices

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government on Thursday revised the pollution-checking rates after 13 years. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot said the decision to revise the prices was taken to keep up with the rising costs of pollution checking services, reported PTI. "In response to the long-pending demands of the Delhi Petrol Dealers Association and to keep up with the rising …

Delhi Traffic Police note a 32% rise in stop line violations
9 months ago

Delhi Traffic Police note a 32% rise in stop line violations

The Hindu  

The Delhi Traffic Police have noted a 32% increase in stop line violations between January to June of 2024, compared to the numbers in the same period in 2023. According to the department’s data, the police booked 2.37 lakh violators for the offence between January to June this year, while only 1.80 lakh violators were booked in 2023 during the …

Delhi Traffic Police data suggests 30% rise in PUCC violations compared to 2023
10 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Traffic Police data suggests 30% rise in PUCC violations compared to 2023

The Hindu  

The Capital recorded a 30% rise in instances of Pollution Under Control Certificates violations by vehicles running on the roads in 2024, as compared to the numbers in the same period in 2023, the Delhi Traffic Police said on Sunday. These places include Model Town, Karol Bagh, Najafgarh, Dwarka, Punjabi Bagh and Tilak Nagar, among others,” a senior traffic police …

Delhi cops tough on those ‘driving against flow of traffic’, challans up by 67 per cent
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi cops tough on those ‘driving against flow of traffic’, challans up by 67 per cent

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Traffic Police has intensified efforts to prosecute those ‘driving against the designated flow of traffic in the city; since January 2024, a staggering 30,062 motorists have been booked for violating this rule, says data shared by traffic cops. The figures show a significant rise of nearly 67% in prosecutions for “driving against the flow of traffic” compared …

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