For about a week, the air quality in the capital has been hovering in the "very poor" category, but no severe smog episodes have also been experienced during this phase.
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Centre for Human Rights Vs. Chief Secretary, Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors. dated 13/01/2016 with reference to the order dated 6th April, 2015 for the demarcation of ponds at villages Ladpur, Neb Sarai, Shahipur, Kanjhawal, Mangolpur Kalan, Delhi.
Applicant submits that nothing has been placed before the tribunal as to the progress in demarcation of the pond at the said villages.
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ojasvi Party Vs. State of Delhi dated 13/01/2016 regarding slaughter of animals resulting in flowing of blood directly into river Yamuna.
Counsel appearing for DPCC submits that for rendering effective and complete justice in this matter, it is necessary that all municipal authorities of Delhi - EDMC, SDMC, NDMC, New Delhi Municipal Council and Delhi Cantonment Board be made parties in the present Application.
It will help reduce traffic congestions, but will not impact concentration of fine particles in the air, says Ramesh Singh, professor, Chapman University, California
According to the report, a complete ban on MSW burning can almost bring emissions from this source to zero and possibly see an improvement of 5-10 per cent in air quality.
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Association of Radio Taxis Vs. Govt. of Delhi & Ors.dated 12/01/2016 regarding prohibition on running of diesel taxis in NCR Delhi.
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Kamal Kishore Vs. U.O.I. & Ors. dated 11/01/2016 regarding air, water and noise pollution created by unauthorized and illegal industries run in non-conforming residential areas at Mandoli, Delhi lying within in the limits of East Delhi Municipal Corporation.
