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 …
The Manohar Lal Khattar government has ordered surveys to replace all cycle rickshaws that ply in Haryana's cities with battery-operated e-rickshaws, but implementing the plan will be a tall order in Gurgaon because it does cycle rickshaws or keep a record on them. A ballpark estimate from transport authorities suggests …
In an effort to ensure lesser vehicle congestion and more space for pedestrians, the Public Works Department (PWD) has decided to redesign 10 stretches in the capital. Sources said if the project is successful, the government would revamp the 1,260-km stretch of roads under the PWD at approximately Rs 6,000 …
The Global status report on road safety 2015, reflecting information from 180 countries, indicates that worldwide the total number of road traffic deaths has plateaued at 1.25 million per year, with the highest road traffic fatality rates in low-income countries. In the last three years, 17 countries have aligned at …
The Delhi Metro (DM) is a mass rapid transit system serving the National Capital Region of India. It is also the world’s first rail project to earn carbon credits under the Clean Development Mechanism of the United Nations for reductions in CO2 emissions. Did the DM also lead to localized …
Order of the Delhi High Court in the matter of Association of Radio Taxis Vs Union of India & Ors dated 14/10/2015 regarding phasing out of diesel taxis and conversion to CNG, National Capital Territory of Delhi.
The AAP government on Monday told the Delhi high court that around 1,100 e-rickshaws have been granted licence to operate in the national capital and those not licensed were being impounded and the owners prosecuted. The Delhi government made the submission before Justice Manmohan during the hearing of a contempt …
The Delhi government is no longer looking to purchase new buses for DTC. Instead, DTC has proposed a new cluster system that will allow the state bus authority to run buses without having to provide depot space. Delhi Transport Corporation head C R Garg said, “We've got in principle approval …
New Delhi: Delhi transport minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday said the government would levy a "pollution fee" on commercial vehicles entering the city. The announcement comes a day after the Supreme Court slammed the Centre as well as the state government for allowing a large number of trucks to pass …
Commuters of the Delhi metro are not quite happy with station premises being crowded due to encroachments. A latest survey has revealed that while people are largely satisfied with metro services, they also want improvements in pavements and lighting of surrounding areas. Much to the relief of Delhi Metro Rail …
Delhi transport minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday urged people to adopt “one family-one car” norm to reduce traffic on the city’s roads and also appealed to them to use public transport. Addressing a conference on “Safe Road-Safe Life” organised by Assocham, Mr Rai also said there is need to change …
A new ACOLA report shows that Australia's cities are not sustainable and a major rethink is required. The report Delivering Sustainable Urban Mobility warns that Australia is heading down the wrong path and a new approach to urban transport is needed that prioritises people rather than one particular mode of …
With three weeks to go for the first-ever ‘car-free’ day in the capital, the Delhi government plans to extend the drive to a different stretch of road every week. This is one among the many measures that will be taken to control the city’s air pollution levels, said Transport minister …
In an effort to reduce air pollution and promote usage of public transport in the national capital, Transport Minister Gopal Rai on Monday called upon citizens to use one car per family. “The Delhi government is serious about tackling the issue of air pollution in the capital. Our government will …
Taking a cue from BJP's election-winning slogan, Gurgaon's second CarFree Day rolls out on Tuesday with a pledge that, `Ab Ki Bar No Car'. And in an effort to promote the campaign, Gurgaon Police is going all out to make sure the second edition of Car-Free Day is a success.The …
Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand, a state that remains largely rural, but is urbanising fast. The use of personal motor vehicles is expanding rapidly in Ranchi, leading to congestion in central areas and safety challenges. Ranchi lacks a formalised public transport system and people are largely dependent on paratransit …
In a bid to tackle “immense shortage” of buses in the city, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is likely to run buses under the cluster scheme on the lines of Delhi Integrated Multi-Model Transit System (DIMTS), which currently operates orange buses. Transport minister Gopal Rai said that DTC has prepared …
GURGAON: Cycling enthusiasts in the city have a reason to cheer because after the success of the first Car-Free Day on Tuesday, MCG is finally giving serious thought to bicycles to solve Gurgaon's traffic problems. The civic body is in talks with a private firm to build 60 cycle stands …
The first car-free Day in Gurgaon was more than successful. From early morning, a number of people could be seen cycling to work. A lot of people participated in the initiative by opting to use shuttles and car pools. On a typical working day, getting from Shankar Chowk to Huda …
A soon to be released study funded by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s (MMRDA) Environment Improvement Society has found that construction activity emissions are in direct correlation with the overall concentration of particulate matter (PM), irrespective of the number of vehicles. The Environment Policy and Research India (EPRI) team …
In a move to get citizens involved in improving the capital's public transport network, the government is planning to start a campaign from Tuesday . Delhi transport minister Gopal Rai on Sunday said, “I would like to invite citizens to be an integral part of the campaign to beef up …
