Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
The Supreme Court on Monday indicated of considering to modify its order banning registration of new diesel luxury cars and SUVs with an engine capacity of over 2,000 cc in Delhi and national capital region. A bench of Chief Justice T.S. Thakur, Justice R. Banumathi and A.K. Sikri said: “We …
Apex court discusses cess for buying a diesel car; open to modifying ban on new registration Telling leading car manufacturers that they are in the “business of pollution”, the Supreme Court on Monday appealed to thousands of BPO employees to cooperate with its ban on diesel cabs, saying they breathe …
Our craze for diesel vehicles, especially in case of public transport, construction activities and unregulated fumes emanating from smouldering garbage sites and industrial clusters surrounding Gujarat cities is turning our air foul. With increasing concentration of particulate matter of size--2.5 (PM2.5) microns to (PM10) microns-- in size remaining suspended in …
With the Supreme Court set to take up the matter of ban on diesel cars and SUVs on Monday, the world's largest automaker Toyota said continued restrictions on vehicles that comply with all regulations would be the "worst advertisement of India". The ban has been imposed on diesel vehicles with …
Concerned about the growth prospects in a key market like India, Renault India's Country CEO and Managing Director Sumit Sawhney expressed the need for a holistic approach in designing the policy framework to reduce vehicular pollution. Calling for a full-game plan before implementation of Euro 6 emission norms in 2020, …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Court on its own Motion Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 09/05/2016 regarding degradation of environment and receding of the glaciers at Rohtang Pass. Tribunal directs the State of Himachal Pradesh to commence CNG Bus Stations in the …
The primary goal of this study is to investigate the effect of increasing battery size and driving range to the environmental impact of electric vehicles (EVs). To this end, we compile cradle-to-grave inventories for EVs in four size segments to determine their climate change potential. A second objective is to …
Raising concerns over the rising number of diesel cars on Delhi roads, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) chief Sunita Narain on Thursday criticised the automobile industry for "misleading" the people and the court by underplaying vehicular pollution emitted by them. "One diesel car emits pollutants equivalent to five petrol …
BHOPAL: Construction work causes more pollution than vehicles in Bhopal, going by yearly ambient air quality monitoring of Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB). Levels of respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM10) and particulate matter 2.5, which are mainly on account of dust going in air during construction work are almost …
'Auto industry underplaying the toxic and cancer effects of diesel emissions’ Calling the campaign claiming that vehicles are an insignificant source of pollution as “misleading and motivated”, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) today lashed out the auto industry. It said that vehicles require stringent action as they emit …
On Wednesday Arvind Kejriwal had admitted that the scheme cannot be a long-term “remedy” The odd-even car-rationing scheme, despite preventing air pollution from getting worse, can be only an “emergency” measure, a green body on Thursday said, underlining the need for taking permanent steps to check air pollution in the …
Traffic congestion, water, air and noise pollution have emerged as the top priorities for voters in Tamil Nadu which is set to go to polls this month, says a survey. A total of 48.08 per cent of voters said that traffic congestion was one of the top three priorities for …
New Delhi: If these (steps) didn't reduce pollution, what would, asked an exasperated Supreme Court on May 1, a day after the odd-even scheme ended with no apparent fall in air pollution. The judges listed a series of measures that have been taken over the years apart from the two-phase …
Cities and towns in India should establish 'clean air zones' to target high-polluting vehicles to help ensure they do not enter city centers, says Blueair a global leader in mobile indoor air purifying technologies. The call by Blueair comes in response to the growing scientific evidence that car, truck and …
Despite stern reminder from NGT, AAP govt. says it will take action in ‘due course of time’ The Delhi government’s battle against vehicles older than 15 years, which account for an estimated one-third of the Capital’s total vehicular population, is expected to be delayed further despite a stern reminder from …
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday admitted for the first time that the odd-even scheme cannot be a long-term "remedy" to air pollution. He said his government was determined to ramp up public transport in the city within a year to limit the number of vehicles on the roads. …
The bench has said that whenever such decisions are taken, inconvenience is bound to be caused to the people and asked the Delhi government to submit a suitable detailed and workable plan. The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine a proposal by the Delhi government to replace diesel taxis …
CSE says that a sudden increase in air pollution after April 22 was because of the burning of farm refuse, which started in the rural parts of Punjab and Haryana from April 19 Farm fires in Punjab and Haryana might have resulted in a sudden increase in environmental pollutants in …
While seeking a review of the Supreme Court order banning petrol and diesel cabs in Delhi, the Centre is likely to seek relief for taxis that already possess valid permits besides arguing that the order would impact the livelihood of many. The Centre is also likely to point out that …
Blueair CEO in a statement said that Delhi's odd-even rule might not be effective enough to counter the city's growing air pollution. "Odd-even number plate scheme can be circumnavigated by simply buying a second car," said Bengt Rittri, Blueair founder and CEO. Sweden-based Blueair had supplied over 1,800 air purifiers …
