NEW DELHI: With no let up in the air pollution levels in the capital and particulate matter 2.5 still extremely high, the Centre is keeping a close watch on Delhi's air quality and preparing to und

NEW DELHI: After a neck-and-neck race with Beijing over the past few winters, Delhi may soon find itself without a rival for the 'most-polluted-city' crown.

A report by WHO last year had stated that Delhi was the most polluted city in the world when it came to air quality.

With the National Green Tribunal coming down on Delhi government for the city's deteriorating air quality, the environment department has decided to step up action against polluters.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sonya Ghosh Vs. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors. dated 03/12/2015 regarding encroachment of ridge area situated within the limits of National Capital Region Territory.

Order of the Delhi High Court in the matter of Association Of Radio Taxis Vs. Bhavish Aggarwal & Ors dated 03/12/2015 regarding phasing out of diesel taxis within the NCR region. Respondents are also directed to place on record a copy of monthly schedule of phasing out of the taxis.

As green belts continue to face the threat from rampant encroachment and increasing commercial activity, the National Green Tribunal has prohibited tree felling in the stretch located along Mehraul

July and August had the least pollution thanks to the monsoon clearing up the dangerous fine particulate matter

Pulling up official agencies for failing to curb pollution in the capital, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) Wednesday directed the Delhi government to identify “critically polluted areas” so that

The green watchdog on Wednesday severely criticised Delhi government for not acting “seriously” to improve deteriorating air quality in the city and directed it to convene an urgent meeting on the

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