Tag: Pollution
It Has Become Fashion To Bash Farmers, SC Slams Delhi Govt On Air Pollution
The Supreme Court on Saturday told the Delhi government to stop blaming farmers for the severe air pollution in the city, while asking a series of questions on how it is dealing with pollution caused due to firecrackers, dust, industries and vehicles. ....
Debates On TV Are Creating More Pollution: SC During Air Pollution Hearing
The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed its dissatisfaction with the content of debates on television, on court connected matters, and said that TV debates are causing more air pollution than anything else. ....
70% Pollution In Delhi Coming From Outside: Gopal Rai
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said 70 per cent of pollution in the national capital is coming from outside. ....
Delhi Primary Schools To Be Closed From Saturday Due To Pollution: Kejriwal
Amid increasing pollution levels in Delhi, all primary schools in the national capital will be closed from Saturday onwards until the air quality improves, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Friday. ....
417 Polluting Units In Delhi Ordered Shut
The Delhi government has issued orders to shut down 417 polluting units in the national capital, a statement said on Monday.....
SC Ban On Firecrackers Flouted, Air Pollution Rose Six Times
The Supreme Court's firecracker ban on Diwali was violated with impunity across Delhi and NCR on Wednesday with people bursting crackers till late into the night leading to a thick haze on Thursday morning and air quality dipping six notches below the normal.....
Delhi Air Quality Continues To Be 'very Poor'
The national capital on Wednesday continued to breathe 'very poor' air on the second day of the year.....
Odd-Even Scheme Back In Delhi From Nov 4: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced that the Odd-Even scheme will be back in November, to tackle the rising menace of pollution just around the time of Diwali.....
Two-wheelers Exempt From Odd-even, Rs 4K Fine On Violations
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday listed out certain dos and don'ts for the Odd-Even scheme, which is going to be implemented from November 4 to 15. ....
Evolve Consensus To Counter Pollution In Delhi: Punjab CM To Modi
Expressing deep anguish and anger at the unprecedented situation triggered by the growing air pollution in Delhi, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday wrote an emotional letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underlining the need for evolving a consensus on tackling the issue, rising above political affiliations and regional considerations.....
