First full working day will see all offices and schools reopen after a long weekend; prosecution figures likely to spike; Traffic Police to deploy more personnel

Expressing doubts over the second phase of the fortnight-long odd-even scheme, a scientist has moved the National Green Tribunal seeking independent monitoring of air pollution levels.

A study by the Centre for Atmospheric Sciences at IIT Delhi, which looked at exposure to PM 2.5 and premature deaths caused by the particulate matter pollution, has revealed that Kinnaur in Himacha

A case of dengue has been reported from Okhla area of the national capital, an official said today.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday met Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari and urged him to back the second phase of the odd-even traffic scheme aimed at battling pollution.

For the second phase of the odd-even scheme, the Delhi government’s environment department started collecting data on air quality before the start of the scheme for comparative data.

Several illegal industrial units in South Delhi were sealed recently when they were found releasing effluents that caused waterlogging in the area.

The week leading up to round two of the odd-even scheme will see Delhiites breathe slightly cleaner air, with particulate matter expected to remain in the moderate range.

Imposition of ‘odd-even’ car-rationing scheme in Delhi is a “consequence” of unsustainable urban development practices followed over the years.

Cracking the whip on builders carrying out construction in areas over 2,000 square feet and flouting environmental norms, the National Green Tribunal has directed civic bodies and public authoritie