A week before phase two of the odd-even scheme kicks in, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Delhi government to create awareness about the ill-effects of vehicular emission and burning

With a view to reduce air pollution caused by fire-crackers, the National Green Tribunal has directed the government to regulate their chemical composition and bring them within the stipulated Ambi

The National Green Tribunal today took exception over the Centre's delay in filing reply on a plea alleging that cement companies were violating its orders on overloading of trucks and causing air

The National Green Tribunal today asked Delhi government and other authorities to create awareness about air pollution caused by vehicular emissions and burning of municipal solid waste and issue a

A study by IIT Delhi reveals that vehicle speeds had increased 11am onwards during the first phase of the odd-even scheme. The maximum increase recorded was 9%.

The Delhi government doesn’t plan on studying the ultrafine and ultra dangerous PM1 particles as part of its air quality monitoring programme for round two of odd-even.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vardhaman Kaushik Vs. Union of India & Others dated 06/04/2016 regarding dust pollution, Delhi NCR. NGT came down heavily on builders carrying out construction in areas over 2,000 square feet and flouting environmental norms. The order further said "Offenders who do not wish to pay the amount (Environmental Compensation of Rs 50,000) should be given liberty to file reply to show cause within two weeks ... and those cases will be listed before the Tribunal for hearing and further orders."

NEW DELHI: It was a statement that no lecture on sustainable mobility could have matched for sheer impact.

Greenpeace India today said "flaws still remain" in the National Air Quality Index (NAQI), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi a year back, while accessibility of data on air pollution continu

The court said that the petitioners are entitled to get the enhanced compensation from Rs.2000/- for A-Block and Rs.1000/- for B-Block to Rs.12,900/- per bigha for both categories of land besides they are entitled for solitium @ 30% and additional amount under Section 23 (1A) @ 12% per annum from the date of notification till the award or taking over of possession which ever is earlier on the market price. The petitioners are also entitled for interest @ 9% per annum for one year on the enhanced amount from the date of award or taking over possession of land which ever is earlier, thereafter they are entitled to interest @ 15% per annum till compensation is paid.

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