National Green Tribunal slams Centre, Delhi govt over rising air pollution; summons environment secretaries of four states
The development came as Delhi's air quality deteriorated to alarming levels and witnessed its worst smog situation in 17 years on Wednesday and Thursday.
Nov 04, 2016, 12:50 PM IST
Chikungunya, dengue outbreak in Delhi: What can you do!
The death toll caused by vector borne diseases has reached 27, which also includes that of a 30-year-old man due to malaria.
Sep 16, 2016, 11:03 AM IST
Chikungunya outbreak in Delhi: 4 deaths in 24 hours; toll rises to 5
On Monday, a 65-year-old man from Ghaziabad has succumbed to chikungunya at Ganga Ram Hospital, becoming the first victim of vector-borne disease in the national capital.
Sep 13, 2016, 11:56 AM IST
No eviction of street vendors from national capital: Delhi HC
The court, which fixed the matter for September 28, said the authorities should not evict, disturb or harass any street vendor in the city.
Sep 09, 2016, 17:40 PM IST
Chikungunya outbreak in Delhi: What you need to know, why it is so dangerous for the elderly!
Chikungunya is a viral illness, primarily transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes, predominantly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus - two species which can also transmit other mosquito-borne viruses, including dengue.
Sep 09, 2016, 13:16 PM IST
Five effective natural home remedies for treating chikungunya!
Here are some effective natural home remedies for chikungunya fever.
Aug 30, 2016, 10:43 AM IST
NGT orders de-registration of diesel vehicle older than 15 years
In a major move to curb pollution in the national capital, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday ordered de-registering of diesel vehicles older than 15 years.
Jul 20, 2016, 16:56 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
Over 630 challaned for drunken driving in capital
Drunken driving is one of the five traffic offences which can amount to suspension of driver's licence for three months.
Jun 05, 2016, 05:03 AM IST
Odd-Even Scheme Phase II – 7 things you should know
The Odd-Even scheme was last implemented in Delhi from January 1 to 15.
Feb 11, 2016, 17:30 PM IST
Delhi's forest area disappearing very fast, HC told
Forest areas in capital was disappearing very fast due to rampant encroachment.
Feb 11, 2016, 00:36 AM IST
Delhi air quality deteriorates, nears Diwali level
The current level in Delhi triggers emergency measures, such as shutting down schools.
Nov 24, 2015, 09:59 AM IST
Foggy Saturday morning in Delhi
It was a foggy Saturday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 16.1 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season's average, the Met office said.
Nov 07, 2015, 10:32 AM IST
Congestion tax will help tackle pollution: Delhi minister
The Delhi government is not the first to mull over congestion tax system that has proved successful in London, Milan, Rome as well as the Scandinavian countries.
Nov 05, 2015, 22:58 PM IST
Delhi pollution levels soar as temperatures plummet
Air pollution on Monday was at alarming levels in parts of Delhi.
Nov 03, 2015, 13:36 PM IST
Dengue: Total nears 15K-mark; October sees max 7,283 cases
The figure for the total number of dengue cases had crossed the 1996-mark on October 10 only with 10,683 people down with the deadly virus.
Nov 02, 2015, 23:24 PM IST
DTC to start charging fares through e-ticketing machines
The corporation has also plans to introduce common mobility cards by next year which will allow passengers to travel in both DTC buses and metro trains.
Nov 01, 2015, 14:16 PM IST
Over 3,200 foreign companies operating in India: Govt
As many as 3,254 foreign companies were operating in India till June this year and the National Capital and Maharashtra had maximum number of such firms, Parliament was informed on Friday .
Aug 01, 2014, 16:36 PM IST
Delhiites can now book auto through smartphone
Now you can use your smartphone to hire an autorickshaw in the national Capital with a new App "Pooch-O", which was on launched by Lt Governor Najeeb Jung.
Jul 11, 2014, 15:16 PM IST
