Fresh Pleas in HC Against Odd-Even Scheme
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Fresh petitions were filed on Tuesday in the Delhi High Court challenging the Aam Aadmi Party government’s decision to only allow even and odd numbered vehicles to ply in Delhi…
Environment
‘CNG Stickers to Be Sold at One Place Only’
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The government-certified stickers for four-wheeled CNG vehicles meant to enable plying during the implementation of the odd-even scheme will be available only at one place in the city, the Delhi…
Won’t Relax Ban on High Capacity Diesel Vehicle Sale: SC
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to relax its December 2015 order prohibiting the sale and registration in Delhi of diesel vehicles with engine capacity of 2000cc or above, saying…
Climate Change Altering Greenland Ice Sheet
Toronto, Jan 5 (IANS) Greenland’s ice sheet has traditionally been pictured as a bit of a sponge for glacier meltwater, but new research has found that climate change is changing its structure, thereby reducing its…
The Ugly Consumer: Ridiculing Those Who Shop Ethically
New York, Jan 5 (IANS) No one wants to knowingly buy products made with child labour or those that harm the environment, but we also don’t want to work too hard to find out whether…
Green Technologies Can Save Airlines $250 Billions: NASA
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) A new green-related technologies developed and refined by NASAs aeronautics researchers during the past six years can help commercial airlines save more than $250 billion dollars. These new technologies, developed under…
Odd-Even Day 4: No Major Hassles on First Working Day
New Delhi: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia arrives at Delhi Secretariat riding a cycle on Jan 4, 2016. (Photo: Sunil Majumdar/IANS) New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Contrary to apprehensions, Delhi’s odd-even vehicle scheme aimed…
2 Held After Deer Found Killed on Hyd Central Varsity Premises
Hyderabad, Jan 3 (PTI) Two persons, including an in-charge of shooting range at the Hyderabad Central University (HCU), were arrested today after a spotted deer was allegedly killed near the shooting range building, police said….
Kolkata Wetland Patch Transformed into Bird-Watching Hub
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IANS) Now, you can go bird-watching even in a concrete jungle. A restored patch of wetland termed ‘Pakhibitan’ (expanse of birds) within the eco-tourism hotspot Eco Park here will help you re-connect…
Snow to Disperse Smog in China
Beijing, Jan 2 (IANS) Snow will disperse smog in parts of China in the next few days, the weather observatory said on Saturday. Snow will hit northern and northeastern regions, while rain will sweep some…
203 Fined on First Day Of Odd-Even Plan Implementation
New Delhi: Policemen stop an even numbered car driver and explains him about Delhi governments’ even-odd traffic formula in New Delhi, on Jan 1, 2016. (Photo: Sandeep Datta/IANS) New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) As many…
On Day 1, Delhi Gives Thumbs Up to Odd-Even Scheme
New Delhi: Policemen stop an even numbered car driver and explains him about Delhi governments’ even-odd traffic formula in New Delhi, on Jan 1, 2016. (Photo: Sandeep Datta/IANS) New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Hundreds of…
Odd-Even Scheme: Violators Greeted with Roses
New Delhi: Volunteers stand on Delhi roads with placards on the Day-1 of implementation of the state government’s odd even formula in the national capital on Jan 1, 2016. (Photo: Amlan Paliwal/IANS) New Delhi, Jan…
Odd-Even Scheme Not Permanent: Kejriwal
New Delhi: Policemen stop an even numbered car driver and explains him about Delhi governments’ even-odd traffic formula in New Delhi, on Jan 1, 2016. (Photo: Sandeep Datta/IANS) New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Delhi Chief…
Unique Indian Geological Feature May Mitigate Climate Change
Bengaluru, Jan 1 (IANS) India is blessed with an extraordinary geological feature that may provide a natural solution to the problem of climate change, according to some geologists. Scientists have known for years that carbon…
Delhi Minister Rides Bike to Office
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra rode a bike to office on Friday, having decided not to use a solo car during the duration of the odd-even scheme until January 15….
Odd-Even Scheme Starts in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Delhi government’s odd-even scheme on car movement to curb pollution in the national capital started on Friday. As there was less traffic, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hoped that the plan…
Leave, Working from Home: Delhites Go the Extra Mile to Avoid Odd-Even Restrictions
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) As Delhites gear-up to face the even-odd restrictions for cars, that comes into effect for 15 days from Friday, there are some who have gone to extreme lengths to avoid…
US Embassy Supports Delhi Govt’s Odd-Even Plan
New Delhi, Dec 30 (PTI) The US Embassy here has come out in support of the Kejriwal government’s odd and even number car formula, saying it will comply with the restrictions despite exemption to vehicles…
CNG Car Owners Throng Gas Stations for Exemption Stickers
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) CNG stations across the city on Tuesday were jam-packed with vehicle owners queuing up for exemption stickers to drive on roads on all days ahead of the Delhi government’s odd-even…