Centre for Science and Environment: News
06 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi's air quality remains 'very poor' for 4th consecutive day
Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the "very poor" category for the fourth consecutive day, with the Early Warning System for Delhi (EWS) noting unfavorable conditions for pollutant dispersion.
21 Oct 2023
Bhupender YadavDelhi government seeks blanket ban on firecrackers across NCR
The Delhi government has sought a total ban on the burning of firecrackers and the movement of diesel buses throughout the National Capital Region (NCR).
09 Aug 2023
YouTubeCentre cracks down on 8 YouTube channels spreading fake news
The Indian government has banned eight YouTube channels with a combined 23 million subscribers for spreading fake news.
20 Jul 2021
IndiaLightning strikes jump by 34%; experts point to climate change
India saw 18.5 million lightning strikes between April 2020 and March 2021, marking a significant jump of 34% from the 13.8 million strikes that occurred over the corresponding period in the previous year.
07 Sep 2018
Kailash GahlotUsing Metro cards in buses? You'll now get 10% discount
If all goes well, you might get a 10% discount if you use the common mobility card in Delhi buses. This scheme will encompass all state government-run buses.
28 Feb 2018
DelhiDelhi's air-quality improves; some anti-pollution GRAP measures to be lifted
Starting tomorrow, Delhi's Badarpur power plant that's been shut for over four months can start temporary operation, ban on diesel generators will be lifted, and hundreds of brick kilns can resume production.
28 Sep 2017
DelhiDelhi: Parking to get costlier; L-G Baijal reviews draft policy
Parking is going to be a pricey affair in Delhi as the government is set to notify new rules, hiking the fees.
19 Sep 2017
DelhiDelhiites to pay more for parking in peak-hours from October
People in Delhi would need to pay more for parking in peak hours from next month at commercial centers and even near their houses.
11 Jul 2017
DelhiDelhi government to launch 'app-based AC bus service'
In a bid to take private vehicles off the roads, Delhi government is working on a new 'app-based AC Bus Service, 2017' proposal which will enable commuters to book tickets through mobile applications.
01 Nov 2016
DelhiDiwali 2016 pushes Delhi's air pollution limits
According to experts, the level of pollution created by this year's Diwali caused several poisonous gases to cross the danger mark.
19 Aug 2016
IndiaCPCB study finds 41 Indian cities with poor air quality
A survey conducted across Indian cities by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) brings to light the alarmingly poor quality of air amongst a large number of cities in the country.
