Diesel vehicles

Exposure To Diesel Pollution For Long May Have Serious Health Effects: Study

Long-term exposure to diesel has shown to result in prolonged cough, sputum production, and poor lung function.

May 15, 2023, 23:14 PM IST

NGT rejects plea for using 10-year-old diesel vehicle in Delhi

NGT has noted that the ban on 10-year-old diesel vehicles is due to the fact that older vehicles pollute more than their newer counterparts in Delhi-NCR.

Feb 14, 2022, 13:22 PM IST

Self-charging hybrids outsell diesel vehicles in Europe for the first time

One in 11 cars sold were battery-electric, the data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association showed, totalling just under 880,000 vehicles.

Feb 03, 2022, 08:37 AM IST

Over 1 lakh 10-year-old diesel vehicles deregistered in Delhi, here's how to keep your car running

Owners of 10-year-old diesel vehicles have now left with a couple of options - either to retrofit them with electric kits or sell them in other states after obtaining a no objection certificate (NOC).

Jan 03, 2022, 09:12 AM IST

Delhi govt to deregister 15-year-old petrol vehicles soon, time to switch your car now!

The Delhi government had on Saturday deregistered more than one lakh 10-year-old diesel vehicles, leaving their owners with options of either retrofitting them with electric kits or selling them in other states after getting a no-objection certificate.

Jan 02, 2022, 11:30 AM IST

Delhi to deregister all decade-old diesel vehicles on January 1

As per the latest order issued by the Transport Department of Delhi Government, a new set of diesel vehicles completing more than 10 years in Delhi is due for de-registration. 

Dec 16, 2021, 23:44 PM IST

Delhi-NCR residents beware! Your overaged vehicles to be scrapped under new policy

Delhi Transport Commissioner Ashish Kundra said under the drive, diesel vehicles older than 15 years will be impounded and directly sent to the scrapping yard if they are found plying on city roads or parked in public places.

Sep 26, 2021, 12:13 PM IST

Scrap your diesel vehicle after 10 years, Check your RC today

Delhi government has advised people not to ply 15-year-old petrol vehicles and 10-year-old diesel vehicles.

Aug 31, 2021, 09:59 AM IST

SC bans 15-year-old petrol, 10-year-old diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR

The Supreme Court on Monday prohibited the plying of 15-yr-old petrol and 10-yr-old diesel vehicles in the national capital region.

Oct 29, 2018, 18:53 PM IST

Delhi smog: Deregistration of 15-year-old diesel vehicles begin, fire crackers during marriages banned; govt issues advisory

The Delhi government on Monday imposed a ban on use of fire crackers except for religious functions.

Nov 07, 2016, 21:52 PM IST

'Huge deficiency' in PM Modi, VVIPs' transport fleet, says SPG; moves NGT for registration of diesel vehicles

The SPG has approached the Tribunal seeking direction to the Delhi Transport Department to allow registration of its diesel vehicles.

Sep 09, 2016, 19:05 PM IST

Delhi now 5th largest car market in India

In the fiscal year 2016, Kerala’s market grew about 2 percent — selling 1,95,400 units - whereas Delhi's auto market sold 1,99,400 cars and grew by 9 percent.

Aug 19, 2016, 08:53 AM IST

No legal provision to scrap 15-yearr-old diesel vehicles: Govt tells NGT

Government has told the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that currently there was no legal provision under which diesel vehicles which were more than 15 -year-old and were BS I or BS II compliant could be scrapped.

Jul 29, 2016, 18:04 PM IST

All diesel vehicles more than 15-year-old in Delhi to be scrapped first, says NGT in new decision

This report may come as a relief to those whose vehicles came under the scanner for being 10-years-old or more, under the previous ruling.

Jul 20, 2016, 13:33 PM IST

NGT order Delhi RTO to instantly ban all diesel vehicles

NGT order Delhi RTO to instantly ban all diesel vehicles.

Jul 18, 2016, 23:21 PM IST

NGT bans all diesel vehicles plying for over 10 years in Delhi with immediate effect

Last week, the Green Tribunal had given the Delhi government two weeks time to clarify whether it is in favour of cancelling the registration of diesel cars which are 10 years old and petrol cars which are 15 years old.

Jul 18, 2016, 12:59 PM IST

15-year-old diesel vehicles banned in Patna

In a bid to check the increasing air pollution in the Bihar capital, the government has banned 15-year-old diesel vehicles from the roads from Wednesday.

Jun 15, 2016, 16:55 PM IST

To curb air pollution, 15-year-old diesel vehicles banned in Patna

In a bid to check the increasing air pollution in the Bihar capital, the government has banned 15-year-old diesel vehicles from the roads from Wednesday.

Jun 15, 2016, 16:44 PM IST

Supreme Court allows diesel taxis to operate in Delhi, NCR till their all-India permit expires

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed diesel taxis with all India permit to operate in the national capital and its surrounding areas till their permit expires.

May 10, 2016, 16:58 PM IST

Ban on diesel cars: Supreme Court to hear industry petition today

The Supreme Court will today hear the plea of automobile industry over the ban on diesel cars with engine capacity of 2000 CC and above in National Capital Region.

Apr 30, 2016, 09:16 AM IST