Delhi government increases rates for pollution certificates for vehicles; check new prices
5 months, 1 week 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 costs of pollution checking services, we have decided to revise the rates," said Kailash Gahlot. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The India Meteorological Department has forecast “very light” to “light” rain in Delhi on Thursday and issued a “yellow alert”. See more Stay updated with all top Delhi, Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crickit, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Infographics & much more.

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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 …

Winds continue to carry off pollutants, improve Delhi air
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Winds continue to carry off pollutants, improve Delhi air

Hindustan Times  

The marginal improvement in air pollution that Delhi residents have experienced owing to strong winds over the past few days continued on Wednesday with the air quality remaining in the lower end of “very poor”, data showed. Out of the 38 monitoring stations providing data in Delhi on Wedesnday, 17 recorded “poor” air quality, while the remaining 21 remained in …

Delhi’s pollution emergency and India’s aspiration to become a leading economy
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi’s pollution emergency and India’s aspiration to become a leading economy

Firstpost  

Delhi has turned out to be one of the most polluted places on this planet, an undesirable achievement for a nation that has always prioritised and promoted the principles of ecological consciousness As India aims to become the third largest economy in the world, it has considerably failed to develop a policy plan that may control the play of the …

AQI today: Delhi NCR struggles with worsening air quality; Check pollution levels in Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, etc
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

AQI today: Delhi NCR struggles with worsening air quality; Check pollution levels in Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, etc

Live Mint  

AQI today: The national capital seems to be experiencing no respite as the air pollution levels worsen. “The AQI has risen due to a combination of stagnant winds that have a speed of less than 10 kilometres per hour and dropping temperatures that trap pollutants close to the ground,” news agency PTI quoted environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari as saying. Last week, …

Delhi-NCR battles ‘severe’ pollution as AQI reaches toxic levels; PM2.5 and PM10 pose health risks
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1 month ago

Delhi-NCR battles ‘severe’ pollution as AQI reaches toxic levels; PM2.5 and PM10 pose health risks

Live Mint  

Delhi, the National capital, registered an AQI of 427 at 11:30 am on Saturday, slipping back to the ‘severe’ category, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. Nine monitoring stations recorded air quality in the ‘severe plus’ category on Saturday morning, exceeding the 450 mark. Other stations that fared better on the AQI scale failed to register air quality levels …

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's AQI Sees Slight Improvement Amid Anti-Pollution Curbs, Air Remains Toxic
1 month ago

Delhi's AQI Sees Slight Improvement Amid Anti-Pollution Curbs, Air Remains Toxic

ABP News  

The air quality index in Delhi on Wednesday dropped to 424 from 488 at 9 am the previous day, but the air remained hazardous. On Monday, Delhi recorded its second-worst air quality since 2015 and the air quality index at the same time was recorded at 484. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Monday's reading was the second-worst air …

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

Delhi Schools Closure News: Classes for all students except Class 10, 12 moved online as AQI drops to ‘severe’ plus zone
1 month ago

Delhi Schools Closure News: Classes for all students except Class 10, 12 moved online as AQI drops to ‘severe’ plus zone

Live Mint  

Amid the rising air pollution in the nationals capital and the GRAP Stage 4 guidelines in effect from Monday, Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday announced that physical classes will be discontinued for all students till class 9. All schools will hold online classes, until further orders.” Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR region will implement additional restrictions from Monday morning amid worsening air quality. …

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

Enforce Odd/Even rule to encourage people to shift to cleaner fuels, EV, says biogas body
1 month ago

Enforce Odd/Even rule to encourage people to shift to cleaner fuels, EV, says biogas body

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Nov 17 Indian Biogas Association has suggested enforcement of the odd-even rule for four wheelers in Delhi NCR to check air pollution and encourage people to shift to electric vehicles or those based on compressed biogas or natural gas. Taking with PTI in an interaction, Indian Biogas Association Chairman Gaurav Kedia said, "We recommend implementing the Odd-Even Rule …

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

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

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

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

Delhi chokes on toxic air, stubble burning contributes 38% to pollution
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi chokes on toxic air, stubble burning contributes 38% to pollution

India Today  

Delhi’s air quality plummeted to a 'severe' category over the past few days, with stubble burning contributing a staggering 38 per cent to the city’s pollution on Friday—its highest share so far in 2024. For several consecutive days, stubble burning has accounted for over 30 per cent of Delhi’s pollution, with contributions steadily rising from 30.8 per cent on November …

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains ‘severe’, visibility low in NCR; Classes 1-5 move online as GRAP-3 imposed | 10 updates
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi air pollution: AQI remains ‘severe’, visibility low in NCR; Classes 1-5 move online as GRAP-3 imposed | 10 updates

Hindustan Times  

The Air quality across several parts of Delhi remained in the "severe" category on Friday morning, November 15, with a thick layer of smog once again blanketing the national capital. The deteriorating air quality index or AQI prompted the central pollution watchdog to invoke restrictions under the third stage of the graded response action plan, including a ban on construction …

India Today Exposé: Pollution certificate fraud plagues Delhi's anti-pollution efforts
1 month, 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 Air Quality - Delhi pollution in ‘severe’ category, first this season, AQI soars to 429 - Delhi News
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Air Quality - Delhi pollution in ‘severe’ category, first this season, AQI soars to 429 - Delhi News

India Today  

The air quality in New Delhi and surrounding areas plummeted to the 'severe' category for the first time this season on Wednesday, with the Air Quality Index spiking to 429, posing a significant health hazard to residents, officials said. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, of the 36 monitoring stations in Delhi, 30 reported air quality in the 'severe' …

Real-time or average Air Quality Index: Which is more useful for Delhiites?
1 month, 1 week ago

Real-time or average Air Quality Index: Which is more useful for Delhiites?

India Today  

Delhi has once again found itself engulfed in a dense layer of smog, as air quality plummeted on Wednesday morning, entering the "severe" or "hazardous" category in several parts of the city. While the Central Pollution Control Board categorises the current air quality as 'very poor' based on 24-hour average figures, this does not capture the real-time severity experienced by …

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 …

Govt amends CAQM rules; doubles penalty for stubble burning to combat air pollution in National Capital Region
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Govt amends CAQM rules; doubles penalty for stubble burning to combat air pollution in National Capital Region

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Union government on Wednesday amended the Commission for Air Quality Management rules for the National Capital Region and adjoining areas, and increased the penalty to up to ₹30,000 for stubble burning to combat rising pollution. The Supreme Court noted that previous fines were “toothless” largely due to delays in appointing adjudicating officers and setting up a proper …

Car emissions largest contributor to Delhi's poor AQI: CSE study
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Car emissions largest contributor to Delhi's poor AQI: CSE study

New Indian Express  

When stubble burning was at peak between October 10-20, the contribution of average farm fire to Delhi’s PM2.5 level was only 0.7%, says the report. Further, when stubble burning induced pollutants increased sharply since October 22, the PM2.5 levels reached 213 µg/m³, which falls in the ‘very poor’ category. On October 31, the concentration was 206 µg/m³, only 3 per …

NDMC Doubles Parking Charges to Curb Air Pollution in Delhi
2 months ago

NDMC Doubles Parking Charges to Curb Air Pollution in Delhi

India TV News  

New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) has doubled the parking charges in Delhi. The new rates will apply to all on-road and off-road parking sites managed by the NDMC. The charges have been doubled for four-wheelers and increased by 50% for two-wheelers. However, the parking charges for monthly pass holders and on-street parking sites will remain the same.

Fuel Prices In Delhi, October 16: Remain Stable With Petrol At Rs 94.72 & Diesel Priced At Rs 87.62
2 months, 1 week ago

Fuel Prices In Delhi, October 16: Remain Stable With Petrol At Rs 94.72 & Diesel Priced At Rs 87.62

ABP News  

As of today, the fuel prices in Delhi remain relatively stable, with minor fluctuations due to global crude oil prices and other factors like supply chain dynamics. Fuel prices in India are revised daily based on the 15-day average of global oil prices, which is a dynamic pricing model. Despite the global fluctuations in oil supply and demand, especially due …

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 …

Need to read vehicular emissions right in NCR
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Need to read vehicular emissions right in NCR

Hindustan Times  

With the winter and the festive season set to begin in around a month’s time, the annual discourse on the air quality crisis in Delhi and the National Capital Region is set to begin. Remote sensing technology can non-intrusively screen tailpipe emissions on a large scale and help identify highly polluting vehicles. The TRUE Initiative helps cities worldwide develop air …

Delhi Petrol Prices Hold Steady at Rs 94.72 Per Liter Amid Nationwide Fuel Stability | ABP News
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi Petrol Prices Hold Steady at Rs 94.72 Per Liter Amid Nationwide Fuel Stability | ABP News

ABP News  

As of August 25, 2024, petrol prices in Delhi remain steady at ₹94.72 per liter. The stability in fuel prices is reflective of the broader trend across major Indian cities, where diesel prices have also seen no significant adjustments. The current petrol rate in Delhi includes all state and central taxes, contributing to its uniformity across the region. Previously, the …

Even BS VI emissions in Delhi, Gurugram higher than on paper, finds study
4 months ago

Even BS VI emissions in Delhi, Gurugram higher than on paper, finds study

Hindustan Times  

A new study has found that real-world emissions from vehicles in Delhi and Gurugram, even those complying with the latest Bharat Stage VI emission standards, are significantly higher than what they are meant to be on paper. CNG light goods vehicles were found to be the biggest emitter of NOx, CO, hydrocarbon, and particulate matter within BS VI fleet in …

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 …

Emissions of Delhi-NCR vehicles higher than approved limits in lab settings: Study
4 months ago

Emissions of Delhi-NCR vehicles higher than approved limits in lab settings: Study

Hindustan Times  

Real world emissions even from vehicles, across fuel types, complying with the latest emission standard of Bharat Stage VI are higher than type approval limits, contributing to high pollution levels in Delhi NCR, a new report by The International Council on Clean Transportation has found. The results based on a remote sensing based emissions monitoring study also challenge the notion …

20% discount on car registration for those scrapping old vehicles in Delhi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

20% discount on car registration for those scrapping old vehicles in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government announced a concession of up to 20% in motor vehicle tax on the registration of new transport and non-transport vehicles for buyers who scrap their old vehicles and submit scrapping certificates at the time of registration, the office of Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot shared on Friday. Delhi has eight registered vehicle scrapping units, all located outside Delhi …

Over 1 lakh vehicles register for the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme
5 months, 1 week ago

Over 1 lakh vehicles register for the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme

The Hindu  

Over one lakh vehicles have registered under the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, a senior transport official said. According to the official, 21 organisations, including Smartshift Logistic Solutions Private Ltd., ANI Technologies Private Ltd., Zomato Ltd., Blink Commerce Private Ltd., MoEVing Urban Technologies Private Ltd., Roppen Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd., and LMEV Logistics Private Ltd., and …

Vehicle pollution check rates up in city after 13 years
5 months, 1 week 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 govt proposes hike in pollution testing rates
5 months, 1 week ago

Delhi govt proposes hike in pollution testing rates

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government on Thursday recommended a hike in the rates to carry out pollution level tests for vehicles after demands from petrol dealers association, which said that the rates have not been revised in the last 13 years. The pollution under control certificate is a mandatory document assuring that the vehicle’s tailpipe emission falls within permissible limits. The revised …

Petrol and diesel prices reduced by ₹2 per litre ahead of Lok Sabha elections
9 months, 1 week ago

Petrol and diesel prices reduced by ₹2 per litre ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Hindustan Times  

Petrol and diesel prices are being reduced by ₹2 per litre, Union petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Thursday. “By slashing petrol and diesel prices by ₹2, prime minister Narendra Modi has once again shown that providing welfare and convenience to his family of crores of Indians, has always been his goal,” Puri wrote in a post on X. …

Frame policy to phase out heavy diesel vehicles: Supreme Court to Centre
11 months, 1 week ago

Frame policy to phase out heavy diesel vehicles: Supreme Court to Centre

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Union government to frame a national policy to phase out heavy-­duty diesel vehicles like trucks and trailers, and replace them with BS­-VI vehicles that use cleaner fuel, underlining people living in all parts of the country and not only those living in the Delhi-NCR are entitled to breathe clean air and a pollution-free …

Delhi pollution: Curb on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel four-wheelers lifted as air quality improves
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi pollution: Curb on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel four-wheelers lifted as air quality improves

India TV News  

The Delhi government removed the restrictions on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers on Monday. Therefore, the restrictions imposed on the plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel LMVs in Delhi are lifted with immediate effect until further orders," Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said in a post on X. Stage-III of GRAP measures revoked The sub-committee of CAQM revoked …

The peaks and troughs of India's quest for clean air
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The peaks and troughs of India's quest for clean air

Hindustan Times  

Data and documents tabled in the recently concluded winter session of the Parliament by the ministry of environment, forests and climate change paint a mixed picture of the crucial battle against the climate crisis. The documents also detailed the funds allocated for air pollution control under the National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Programme and the 15th Finance Commission. Air Quality …

Delhi-NCR pollution: Air quality worsens to ‘very poor’, AQI stands at 398 in national capital
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi-NCR pollution: Air quality worsens to ‘very poor’, AQI stands at 398 in national capital

India TV News  

Delhi Air Pollution: The Delhi-NCR experienced very poor air quality amid dense fog in the region on Tuesday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index was recorded at 398 in the national capital. It seems there are no signs of improvement in pollution levels, as a combination of local emissions, stubble burning, and low temperatures continues …

Delhi-NCR AQI: Non-essential construction work banned, curbs imposed on vehicles
1 year ago

Delhi-NCR AQI: Non-essential construction work banned, curbs imposed on vehicles

Hindustan Times  

The central government banned non-essential construction work in Delhi-NCR on Friday as it invoked the Stage-3 curbs of the Graded Response Action Plan amid the declining air quality. The Commission for Air Quality Management, a statutory body tasked with developing strategies to address pollution in the region, stated in an order that adverse meteorological conditions, such as fog and haze …

Ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel vehicles lifted as air quality improves in NCR
1 year ago

Ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel vehicles lifted as air quality improves in NCR

The Hindu  

November 29, 2023 01:35 am | Updated 01:35 am IST - NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday lifted some restrictions in Delhi-NCR, including a ban on the plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers, following an improvement in air quality due to rain and strong winds. The Centre’s pollution control panel, the Commission for Air Quality Management, had invoked …

Delhi air quality worsens again, stays ‘very poor’
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi air quality worsens again, stays ‘very poor’

Hindustan Times  

Pollution levels in Delhi deteriorated on Tuesday but stayed in the “very poor” zone for the fourth straight day, as the city recorded a 24-hour average air quality index reading of 372, according to the national bulletin released by Central Pollution Control Board. Data from the Decision Support System on source contribution to Delhi pollution levels showed that the city’s …

Petrol and diesel prices on November 20: What are the rates in your city today?
1 year, 1 month ago

Petrol and diesel prices on November 20: What are the rates in your city today?

Hindustan Times  

The petrol and diesel prices across Delhi, Mumbai and other metropolitan cities remained unchanged on Monday, November 20, as major oil marketing companies like Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum and Indian Oil decided to keep the rates stable. The petrol and diesel prices in Delhi were recorded at ₹96.72 and ₹89.62 respectively on November 20, while in Mumbai, the fuel rates …

Not mere posturing: LG's hard-hitting 'politics can wait' message on Delhi pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

Not mere posturing: LG's hard-hitting 'politics can wait' message on Delhi pollution

Hindustan Times  

As Delhi air quality remained very poor for the fourth day on Thursday after Diwali on Sunday, Delhi LG VK Saxena came down heavily on the government and said blaming other states for Delhi pollution is not a solution and the real solution lies in Delhi itself. Smog in Delhi in the first week of November coinciding with the season …

Delhi Environment Minister calls meeting of depts for effective implementation of air pollution control plan
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Environment Minister calls meeting of depts for effective implementation of air pollution control plan

The Hindu  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will on Thursday hold a meeting with departments on the effective implementation of measures outlined in the Centre's air pollution control plan, officials said. Mr. Rai had previously reprimanded the departments concerned for their negligence in executing the air pollution control plan and urged them to establish a monitoring mechanism for overseeing the teams responsible …

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 …

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