Vehicular Pollution

Snow disappeared completely for the first time ever from Uttarkahand's Om Parvat last week, leaving visitors wondering what was wrong.

Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index, recorded at 4 pm every day, stood at 419 on Thursday. It was 401 on Wednesday, 397 on Tuesday, 358 on Monday and 218 on Sunday, 220 on Saturday and 279 on Friday.

Delhi's air quality fluctuated between the very poor and severe categories on Thursday as unfavourable meteorological conditions hindered the dispersion of pollutants.

Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced a construction ban in areas with an AQI above 400 for five consecutive days due to worsening air quality.

The Auto Expo got off to a rousing start in the national capital on Friday, showcasing electric vehicles (EVs) by more than 70 domestic and international automakers. EVs are at the centre stage of this year's Auto Expo, Japan's NHK World international service reported.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai today appealed to city residents to preferably work from home or use shared transport to reduce vehicular emissions, a major contributor to air pollution in the national capital.

In a bid to reduce vehicular pollution, the West Bengal government is focusing on adding 2,000 electric buses to its fleet and also converting at least 3,000 diesel-run buses into CNG-powered vehicles in the next few years, state Transport Minister Firhad Hakim said on Sunday.

To reduce vehicular pollution in the national capital, the Delhi government launched the second phase of its fortnight-long "Red Light On, Gadi Off" campaign at 100 traffic signals in the city on Friday.

Delhi Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam on Friday led the ''Red Light On, Gaadi Off'' campaign at Africa Avenue to sensitize people about vehicular pollution.

The Delhi government launched the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign across 100 crossings in the city today, noting that if people switch off engines at traffic signals, pollution can reduce by 13-20 per cent. The campaign will end on November 18.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said 2,500 civil defence volunteers will be deployed under the city government's 'Red Light On, Gadi Off' campaign starting October 18 for curbing vehicular pollution.

The Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, is appealing citizens to begin using public transport once a week to bring down pollution levels in the state

दिल्ली के मुख्यमंत्री अरविंद केजरीवाल ने शहर को लोगों से अपने-अपने हिस्से का प्रदूषण कम करना अपील की है.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today urged people in Delhi to help bring down pollution in the city by giving up vehicle use once in a week and turning off engines of vehicles at red lights.

To combat air pollution in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a 10-point "winter action plan" that focuses on dust control, using the Pusa bio-decomposer, installing smog towers and checking waste burning and vehicular emissions.

Snow disappeared completely for the first time ever from Uttarkahand's Om Parvat last week, leaving visitors wondering what was wrong.

Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index, recorded at 4 pm every day, stood at 419 on Thursday. It was 401 on Wednesday, 397 on Tuesday, 358 on Monday and 218 on Sunday, 220 on Saturday and 279 on Friday.

Delhi's air quality fluctuated between the very poor and severe categories on Thursday as unfavourable meteorological conditions hindered the dispersion of pollutants.

Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced a construction ban in areas with an AQI above 400 for five consecutive days due to worsening air quality.

The Auto Expo got off to a rousing start in the national capital on Friday, showcasing electric vehicles (EVs) by more than 70 domestic and international automakers. EVs are at the centre stage of this year's Auto Expo, Japan's NHK World international service reported.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai today appealed to city residents to preferably work from home or use shared transport to reduce vehicular emissions, a major contributor to air pollution in the national capital.

In a bid to reduce vehicular pollution, the West Bengal government is focusing on adding 2,000 electric buses to its fleet and also converting at least 3,000 diesel-run buses into CNG-powered vehicles in the next few years, state Transport Minister Firhad Hakim said on Sunday.

To reduce vehicular pollution in the national capital, the Delhi government launched the second phase of its fortnight-long "Red Light On, Gadi Off" campaign at 100 traffic signals in the city on Friday.

Delhi Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam on Friday led the ''Red Light On, Gaadi Off'' campaign at Africa Avenue to sensitize people about vehicular pollution.

The Delhi government launched the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign across 100 crossings in the city today, noting that if people switch off engines at traffic signals, pollution can reduce by 13-20 per cent. The campaign will end on November 18.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said 2,500 civil defence volunteers will be deployed under the city government's 'Red Light On, Gadi Off' campaign starting October 18 for curbing vehicular pollution.

The Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, is appealing citizens to begin using public transport once a week to bring down pollution levels in the state

दिल्ली के मुख्यमंत्री अरविंद केजरीवाल ने शहर को लोगों से अपने-अपने हिस्से का प्रदूषण कम करना अपील की है.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today urged people in Delhi to help bring down pollution in the city by giving up vehicle use once in a week and turning off engines of vehicles at red lights.

To combat air pollution in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a 10-point "winter action plan" that focuses on dust control, using the Pusa bio-decomposer, installing smog towers and checking waste burning and vehicular emissions.