Judgment of the National Green Tribunal, May 27, 2025 in the matter of Sumit Saini Vs Shree Ram Steel Industries & Others. Sumit Saini, resident of village Damla, District Yamuna Nagar, Haryana had sent a letter petition dated May 14, 2022 to the NGT. The application said that around 25 …
HIGH gas prices are already getting us to cut back on driving, but do we really want to count on prices at the pump to solve our energy problems? A smarter approach is for the federal government to give us tax credits for driving less. It would be a simple …
Sowing serious concern over the deteriorating condition of public transport system in Karachi, the Pasban has demanded from the provincial and city governments to take solid and visible steps to improve the situation, instead of indulging in the blame game. Pasban Sindh President Rafiq Ahmed Khaskheli and Karachi Chapter President …
Pune-Based Arm Of US Automotive Co Eaton Is Diversifying Into Electrical Systems Sector Our Bureau CHENNAI AFTER the new age air-conditioned Volvo buses gracing public transport system in Indian cities, it could be the turn of hybrid buses
Between 2001 and 2003, public transport vehicles in New Delhi were required to switch their fuel to natural gas in an attempt to reduce their air pollution impacts. This study examines the climatic impacts of New Delhi’s fuel switching policy, and outlines implications for such efforts in rapidly industrializing countries. …
Writes To Centre To Sanction City Railway Network Rajiv Shah | TNN Gandhinagar: A realization has dawned on Gujarat government that the Bus Rapid Transport System (BRTS) is not enough to fulfil the mobility plans of mega-city Ahmedabad. A dormant plan for a Regional Rail System (RRS) is now being …
Speakers who participated at an open forum against the elevated Hyderabad Metro Rail project on Sunday expressed fear that the Rs 10,000-crore project turn into a real estate development scheme. Eminent architect from New Delhi, Mr Kuldip Singh, said the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation was acquiring land across the city …
The Centre is likely to launch a Rs 152 crore scheme for urban transport planning to encourage states to upgrade public transport systems which are crumbling in most cities, including the metros. The urban development ministry's programme, aimed at promoting eco-friendly, safe, comfortable and affordable public transport, will push cities …
The Madhya Pradesh government, by slashing taxes on LPG and diesel, has tried to give some relief to the common people. However, this decision has come too late. The government effected reduction by 3.02 percent on LPG gas and 2 pc VAT on diesel. This would bring down the price …
The metro rail dream was revived once again for Ahmedabad on Wednesday, when a high-level delegation, led by Singapore minister of state for foreign affairs Balaji Sadasivan, told top Gujarat officials that it was interested in investing in the project in a big way. A senior state official, who participated …
Megha Suri New Delhi: Using public transport to reach IGI airport may soon be a whole new experience. After the metro's upcoming 20-minute line to IGI from Connaught Place, the urban development ministry along with Delhi Transport Corporation is planning a
The Opposition parties on Tuesday asked the the state government to keep the Rs 10,000-crore Hyderabad Metro Rail Project in abeyance for six months. Mr P.L. Srinivas of the Telugu Desam, Mr Bandaru Dattatreya of the BJP, Mr Ramulu Naik of the TRS, Mr Y. Venkateswara Rao of the CPI(M) …
Says IIT study using vibration levels inside trains as measure of comfort Commuters delight: Vibration levels inside Metro trains meet the "most comfortable' tag of ISO standards. NEW DELHI: The Delhi metro railway is one of the most comfortable means of public transport, according a study conducted by the Indian …
A recent survey, Greendex 2008, carried out among 14,000 people in 14 countries, studied how environment friendly the behaviour of consumers was Consumers in developing countries scored the highest for their environmentally responsible behaviour
A. Srivathsan The debate on the Bus Rapid Transit System has been acrimonious, ranging from utter dismissal of the project to informed suggestions to revise the design. No urban development project in the recent past has received so much attention as the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) in Delhi. In …
The changing face of public transport is all set to change the way Delhi travels. Small cars are passe, it's the age of the AC buses. Says transport commissioner R K Verma,
After the state transport minister, Mr Subhas Chakraborty, hinted that bus fares could be hiked soon following rise in fuel prices, bus owners are now divided over the propose rise in fare. All three major bus owners' associations have decided to send their proposals to the transport minister tomorrow. Two …
Rising oil prices have raised several technical concerns for the tendering process of BRTS buses. The increase in CNG and diesel prices would mean a direct impact on Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited (AJL)'s revenue, the governing body of BRTS in the city. The tendering process has been postponed by a week. …
