Judgment of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pramod Tyagi Vs State of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 21/03/3035. A proposal was initiated by State of National Capital Territory of Delhi, Department of Transport to start a Driving Training Institution at Mukundpur and permission was also granted. …
It may be noted that the mining & quarrying sub-sector had registered 13.78% growth in 2011-12 but nosedived to negative growth of 1.28% in 2012-13 After a lacklustre and measly 2.21 per cent GSDP (gross state domestic product) growth in 2013-14, the state economy is projected to bounce back and …
This report introduces several methods the European Environment Agency (EEA) has developed for assessing and communicating early RES growth and the important knock-on effects that RES growth has on the energy sector and related areas. The report provides specific information at EU and country level on estimated RES progress in …
Mumbai on Thursday figured among the ten cities in the world that will be taken up by the Bloomberg Philanthropies, a New York-based foundation, to adopt best of the Road Safety practices worldwide. The selection has been made from 20 strong applicant cities, mostly from low and middle-income countries, which …
In order to bring in 'own-and- operate' system for e-rickshaws, the transport department has directed dealers to sell the vehicles to only those buyers, who have licences to drive them in the city. According to the department, as per the new rule, buyers at the time of purchase will also …
Indian roads are continuing to record at least one accident every minute, and one on-road death every four minutes. The telling numbers as per the latest data for 2013 with the Centre suggests the alarming trend hasn’t been bucked despite the Centre’s efforts. Statistics show that there was marginally less …
To what extent have national fiscal policies contributed to the decarbonisation of newly sold passenger cars? Construct a simple model that generates predictions regarding the effect of fiscal policies on average CO2 emissions of new cars, and then test the model empirically. Empirical strategy combines a diverse series of data. …
BAREILLY: The city's health-conscious and environment-friendly citizens have a reason to cheer as the first cycle track in Bareilly is set to come up between Satellite and Shamatganj areas as part of a new four-lane road. The Bareilly Development Authority (BDA) has decided to build the track along with a …
Record breaking year for cyclists in the capital, according to Transport for London, as Boris Johnson announces cycling superhighways Record numbers of cyclists are pedalling their way around the capital, according to Transport for London (TfL), which said cycling levels were 10% higher in the three months to December than …
The Safe Access Manual offers recommendations to develop safe access to mass transit stations in Indian cities. Improving access to mass transit in India—building on a national investment of US$15 billion to help develop urban transport infrastructure—can expand access to jobs and opportunities in urban India. The guide helps to …
BJP promises to transform Delhi into a world class city, focussing on roads and transport and the environment. Click here for the party’s vision document released just four days before Delhi elections. Four days before elections in Delhi, the BJP released its vision document 2015 for Delhi, with big focus …
The shipping industry plays a critical role in the global economy, carrying approximately 90% of the total tonnage of world’s traded goods. Shipping propulsion has changed radically since the mid-19th century, from the renewable energy of sail power, to the coal power of steamships, to the predominance of heavy fuel …
As the developing world rapidly urbanizes, the demands on transport systems also grow often at a faster pace than the population. Given the above tendency, an effective and coordinated approach to urban transport requires that sound policies be put into place. Such policies enunciate the direction that a government wants …
The world can still enjoy normal living standards while combating climate change and drastically cutting emissions, a new analysis says, but only with sweeping changes to agriculture, transport, food and fuel. You've likely heard all about how climate change is impacting our forests, changing how fast they grow, and which …
All registered cycle rickshaws will soon be replaced with electric rickshaws, under the free 'e-rickshaw' scheme of the state government. Some 407 registered rickshaw pullers of the district will benefit, officials said on Thursday. "It has been eight months since the state government issued an order to replace all registered …
99 rivers across the country to be developed; Approval soon Sutlej and Beas have been included in the ambitious project in which 99 rivers across the country would be developed as water highways. The Parliament is expected to grant its approval to the project in its Budget session. Announcing this …
Some others may need legislative amendments to laws The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) ordered 60 amendments to green clearance norms from the Union environment, forests and climate change ministry in September 2014. By the end of January, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar and his team delivered on most of these. Some …
Uttar Pradesh has its vehicular traffic running without a policy. UP traffic directorate has prepared five-point charter of demands for traffic regulation. Districts are formulating specific traffic regulation policy based on the five points. "We prepared the charter for only Lucknow initially but later we circulated it to be followed …
Pressing on the need to create cycle-friendly roads and lifting of restriction on cycles on city roads, 300 cyclists from different walks of life participated in a cycle rally here on Sunday. Organised by Cycle Samaj and SwitchON, a travel exhibition was launched at the rally, which displayed alternative sustainable …
A research and advocacy group has accused the Indian government of protecting the interests of the automobile lobby at the cost of public health. In reply to a notice from the apex court on pollution levels, the Indian environment ministry has claimed pollution in the air is mostly due to …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Netyendra Manav Vs. State of Rajasthan & Ors. dated 16/01/2015 regarding illegal mining activities, Rajasthan. These applications have been filed by the applicants for the release of their trucks and trolleys which were found carrying sand …
