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Pollution worse in Indian cities as registered vehicles up by 700 times since 1951: Study

According to the Delhi Master Plan 2020–21, public transport ridership should be at least 80% of all motorised trips by 2020-21According to the study, the number of cars registered in India between 1951& 2005 stood at 10.3 million and cars almost twice that number were registered in just ten years

2 min read13 Jun 2019
Politics

Entry of trucks into Delhi banned for 24 hrs from Friday night: EPCA

The decision has been taken in view of the severe pollution level in the national capital for over 31 hours.

1 min read3 Jan 2019
Politics

Uttar Pradesh government asks NCR districts to ensure EPCA orders on pollution

The Ghaziabad administration said the ban has been relayed to industries and law enforcement agencies

2 min read25 Dec 2018
Politics

Odd-even scheme may be back in Delhi to tackle rising pollution levels

Delhi government may have to resort to emergency measures, including odd-even scheme, in view of increasing pollution levels, says transport minister Kailash Gahlot

1 min read26 Oct 2017
Politics

Delhi’s poor air quality may trigger hike in parking fee over Diwali weekend

If Delhi's air pollution aggravates and in case it touches alarming proportions, 'cars will have to be off the roads', says Environmental Pollution Control Authority

1 min read17 Oct 2017
Education

Climate change and its health impact to be made part of school curriculum

The proposal to include 'climate change and its impact on human health' in the school curriculum is a part of National Action Plan on Climate Change and Human Health

2 min read25 Sep 2017
Politics

No renewal of insurance for vehicles without pollution certificate: Supreme Court

Supreme Court grants four weeks time to the Centre to ensure that there are functional centres in NCR to ensure that vehicles plying have pollution control certificates

1 min read10 Aug 2017
Politics

Insurance be considered as proof of BS-III two-wheelers sale: Delhi high court

Delhi High Court directs transport department to consider the dates of online payment of insurance premium to verify date of sale of BS-III two-wheelers prior to registration

2 min read10 May 2017
Politics

EPCA moves SC to stop sale of vehicles compliant with BS-III, old emission norms

BS-III vehicles will only add to the pollution and auto makers cannot be allowed to sell such vehicles, says Environment Pollution Control Authority

1 min read25 Mar 2017
Politics

Delhi air pollution: Supreme Court to hear plea tomorrow

The Supreme Court will hear a plea filed by the Environment Pollution Control Authority seeking the court's intervention in monitoring air pollution in Delhi

1 min read7 Nov 2016
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