Motor vehicle, air pollution, Bharat Stage The Delhi government had earlier claimed that the vehicular restrictions had managed to arrest the rise in peak pollution levels and that the overall redu

“We should discuss the possibility of having staggered timings for different offices. Varying working hours could be a solution.

"The government is taking some steps to control pollution.

Applauding citizens, Delhi high court on Thursday credited them with the success of the odd-even scheme introduced by the AAP government.

New Delhi:A study by Greenpeace India has found very high levels of heavy metals in PM2.5 collected from schools across the city, which may affect the cognitive and motoric development of a child.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Abhishek Dutt & Anr vs. South Delhi Municipal Corporation dated 14/01/2016 regarding removal of Dhalo (garbage station) from area designated as park/lawn as per the layout plan of DDA opposite House No. D-40 & A-20, NDSE part II, New Delhi.

Counsel appearing on behalf of the applicant submits that this Dhalo has been in existence since last seven years. Virtually, the relief sought seeks implementation of master plan.

The pollution-control body is also cracking down on those violating rules on leaf burning, garbage disposal and dust control.

The counsel for the SDMC argued that dhalaos for dumping garbage had been constructed in the sub city, but people were still throwing garbage.

The meeting will be attended by officials of all the departments concerned and independent environment experts, said the minister.

The National Green Tribunal today pulled up the Delhi government and North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) for inordinate delay in operationalising Bawana waste-to-energy plant.

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