Women will be exempted from odd-even scheme: Kejriwal
5 years, 2 months ago

Women will be exempted from odd-even scheme: Kejriwal

India TV News  

Women will be exempted from the odd-even road rationing scheme which is set to return in the national capital for the third time from November 4-15, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Saturday. Unlike previous occasions, privately owned CNG vehicles will this time not be exempted, he said. "Women driving alone, cars having all women as occupants and women accompanied by children aged less than 12 years will be exempted," he said. ALSO READ | Dilli ki Bijli: Kejriwal extends electricity benefits to tenants across Delhi, to install pre-paid meter

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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 …

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 …

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," …

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 …

Odd-Even restrictions lifted in Delhi for Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrations on 11, 12 November
5 years, 1 month ago

Odd-Even restrictions lifted in Delhi for Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrations on 11, 12 November

Firstpost  

The Odd-Even rule in Delhi will remain suspended on 11 and 12 November in view of the celebrations for Guru Nanak Jayanti. The Odd-Even rule in Delhi, enforced to combat air pollution, will remain suspended on 11 and 12 November in view of the celebrations for Guru Nanak’s 550th birth anniversary. “As Sikhs were demanding relaxation in the Odd-Even scheme, …

Plea challenging odd-even scheme in SC, hearing on Friday
5 years, 2 months ago

Plea challenging odd-even scheme in SC, hearing on Friday

India TV News  

The Supreme Court will hear on Friday a plea against the Delhi government's odd-even road rationing scheme, alleging that it is arbitrary, contrary to statutory provisions and is nothing but a "political and vote bank gimmick". "The odd-even vehicle scheme violates the fundamental rights of residents of Delhi and adjoining states who daily commute in/out of Delhi in their four …

Odd Even Scheme: Delhi Govt Submits Response, Defends Exemption to Women and Two-Wheelers
5 years, 2 months ago

Odd Even Scheme: Delhi Govt Submits Response, Defends Exemption to Women and Two-Wheelers

Live Law  

Transport Department of the Delhi Government has responded to all the representations made before it wherein the Odd-Even Scheme of the government was challenged on multiple grounds.On November 1, The Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Hari Shankar had disposed off all petitions challenging the Odd-Even Scheme, by directing Delhi Government to consider all such pleas. Responding …

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 …

Arvind Kejriwal carpools with ministerial colleagues Satyendar Jain, Gopal Rai on first day of Delhi's Odd-Even scheme
5 years, 2 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal carpools with ministerial colleagues Satyendar Jain, Gopal Rai on first day of Delhi's Odd-Even scheme

Firstpost  

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal carpooled with his ministerial colleagues Satyendar Jain and Gopal Rai, in an attempt to encourage the practice of sharing vehicles during the odd-even period. New Delhi: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday carpooled with his ministerial colleagues Satyendar Jain and Gopal Rai, in an attempt to encourage the practice of sharing vehicles during the odd-even …

Delhi govt faces questions from Supreme Court over odd-even scheme
5 years, 2 months ago

Delhi govt faces questions from Supreme Court over odd-even scheme

India Today  

The Delhi government faced searching questions from the Supreme Court over the much-publicised odd-even vehicle rotation scheme within hours of its launch on Monday, as to why it stopped plying of cars that are less polluting compared to two and three wheelers and taxis. A bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta said 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers and taxis would ply …

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 …

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 …

Women exempted from odd-even scheme, CNG cars not: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
5 years, 2 months ago

Women exempted from odd-even scheme, CNG cars not: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

India Today  

Women and people travelling with children under 12 years of age will be exempted from the odd-even scheme, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday. At a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat, Arvind Kejriwal said that privately-owned CNG vehicles will not be exempted from the scheme, unlike the last time. Addressing a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat, …

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 …

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 …

Odd-even scheme: Women, two-wheelers may be exempted
5 years, 3 months ago

Odd-even scheme: Women, two-wheelers may be exempted

India Today  

Two-wheelers and vehicles driven by women may be exempted from the odd-even road rationing scheme which will be implemented in the national capital from November 4 to 15, sources said on Tuesday. Sources said that most of the exemptions, which had been given in the previous two editions of the odd-even scheme in January and April in 2016, may remain …

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 …

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 …

Odd-even scheme back in Delhi post-Diwali from November 4-15: Arvind Kejriwal
5 years, 3 months ago

Odd-even scheme back in Delhi post-Diwali from November 4-15: Arvind Kejriwal

India Today  

The Delhi government's odd-even scheme would be implemented in the capital city from November 4 to 15, announced Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. This is the third time the Delhi government has implemented the odd-even scheme to keep a check on air pollution in the capital city. The odd-even scheme is a part of the Delhi government's seven-point action plan to …

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