Direct emission from cars down by 30-40 percent during odd-even days: CSE
The fortnight-long odd-even campaign aimed at battling air pollution in Delhi which ended on Friday night brought down direct emissions of pollutants from cars by 30 to 40 percent, says leading environmental NGO CSE.
Jan 17, 2016, 12:52 PM ISTContinue odd-even voluntarily: Arvind Kejriwal appeals to people
As the curtains came down on the odd-even pilot scheme today, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed to the people of Delhi to continue observing the car rationing measures "voluntarily", which the government claimed has reduced air pollution by up to 25 per cent. Kejriwal said the measures, unprecedented in independent India's history, managed to increase the efficiency of the public transportation system, especially buses, as congestion came down "drastically".
Jan 15, 2016, 19:14 PM ISTOdd-Even will be back; cycling next major focus: Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai
Rai said though the scheme will end on January 15 for now, it will be back for a second phase.
Jan 14, 2016, 09:17 AM ISTReview meeting to decide second phase of odd-even scheme: Gopal Rai
Delhi Transport minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said that a review meeting will decide on the second phase of the odd-even scheme.
Jan 14, 2016, 00:34 AM ISTDelhi HC allows AAP govt to continue Odd-Even scheme till January 15
Arvind Kejriwal led Delhi government on Sunday said that air pollution caused by vehicular traffic has declined by 50 percent in the national capital.
Jan 11, 2016, 09:09 AM ISTDelhi govt to not extend odd-even scheme beyond Jan 15: Gopal Rai
The fate of the odd-even vehicle scheme will be decided on January 11 by the Delhi High Court which had yesterday reserved its order on various pleas challenging the AAP government's ambitious pilot project which will continue till then.
Jan 09, 2016, 19:57 PM ISTDelhi odd-even plan will run its length : Gopal Rai
Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai Friday exuded confidence that the AAP government's ambitious odd-even vehicle scheme will run its full trial-period length of 15 days.
Jan 08, 2016, 16:02 PM ISTMay extend Odd-Even scheme by a week: Delhi govt to HC
Counsel for the Aam Aadmi Party government Harish Salve said that the formula has helped reduce pollution at peak hours.
Jan 08, 2016, 09:58 AM ISTPM 2.5 levels down by 25 percent, says Delhi minister
Delhi's Transport Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said the level of particulate matter PM 2.5 that causes air pollution has come down by at least 25 percent in the inner areas of the city a week after working the odd-even vehicle formula.
Jan 08, 2016, 00:31 AM IST'Odd-even' has reduced PM 2.5 levels in city: Delhi Govt
The most prominent pollutant in Delhi's air, PM 2.5, has "come down" by around 25 per cent as compared to December's figures, Delhi government said today attributing the "drop" to the prevailing odd-even car restriction scheme. Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai said the city's air quality would have been "worse" had the measure not been in place. The average quantity of PM 2.5, fine respirable particulate matter, was 245 micrograms per cubic metre on Wednesday, that falls in the 'very poor' category, IMD said.
Jan 07, 2016, 21:55 PM ISTOdd-even formula will be in force for 15 days to gather 'sufficient data', says Delhi govt
The "biggest benefit" of the odd even scheme has been a congestion-free Delhi, Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday.
Jan 06, 2016, 22:32 PM ISTNews for CNG car users in Delhi: You can now grab CNG stickers only from one outlet
The government-certified stickers for four-wheeled gas-powered vehicles to enable their plying during the implementation of the odd-even scheme will be available only at one place in the city from Wednesday.
Jan 06, 2016, 08:11 AM ISTOdd-Even scheme passed litmus test due to will of Delhiites: Rai
Rai said the Delhi Metro had made all requisite arrangements and capacity was increased to carry 32 lakh commuters.
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Jan 03, 2016, 22:11 PM ISTOdd-even formula: Arrangements made for Monday, assures Delhi govt
A day before its implementation on a full-fledged working day, the Delhi government on Sunday said that elaborate arrangements have been made to meet the "real challenge" as part of which volunteers will be using hidden cameras to take snaps of violators and additional police forces would be fielded to ensure its effective compliance.
Jan 03, 2016, 20:37 PM ISTAfter anti-corruption, Delhites now join AAP for anti-pollution: Gopal Rai
Rai also said that he had taken a tour of Delhi to find out if the initiative was successful and he was happy to learn that it was an overwhelming success.
Jan 01, 2016, 17:14 PM ISTOdd-even formula is for better health of our children, please cooperate: Gopal Rai
Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai on Friday appealed people for their cooperation in making Odd-even formula a success. Rai said the scheme is for a better future of our children as pollution is like a slow poison.
Jan 01, 2016, 09:30 AM ISTOdd-even scheme: Delhi govt to conduct coordination trial today
To check preparations of the odd-even scheme starting from Friday, the Delhi government will conduct a coordination trial between different agencies at 200 points for two hours on Thursday in the national capital.
Dec 31, 2015, 08:49 AM ISTNo trial run of Odd-Even formula on December 30, clarifies Delhi govt
There would be a rehearsal of the Formula on December 31 from 9 am to 11 am only by the Coordination Committee.
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