Environment Pollution Control Authority
Pollution severe, 3-day ban on construction across NCR
Industries in pollution hotspots shut, special teams to manage traffic.
No respite for Delhiites as air remains ‘severe’
28 areas recorded air quality in the ‘severe’ category, while 7 areas recorded ‘very poor’ air quality, according to the CPCB.
Plan to ban private cars to fight Delhi pollution
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 3 pm was 401, falling in the ‘severe’ category, the highest this season.
Punishing farmers will not end husk burning, says Supreme Court
He said the government should provide trains and trucks to remove these husks so that it is not burnt by the farmers.
Identify roads in need of repair, says EPCA
Says road dust a major source of suspended particulate matter in Delhi.
Delhi: Bus ridership falls as more and more people buy own cars
In fact, since 2011, not a single bus has been added to Delhi roads, said the survey.
SC: PUC must for renewal of vehicle insurance
The Centre for Science and Environment welcomed the top court decision and said that it can have far reaching impact on curbing air pollution.