Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Gaurav Sharma Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 03/07/2023. The National Green Tribunal (NGT), July 3, 2023 said that all government hospitals in India should have an environment management plan to tackle all sources of pollution in …
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) plans to roll out eight-coach trains and start more six-car trips to meet increased commuter rush on its 190-km-long network. The corporation has firmed up plans to invest . 3,000 crore to buy more coaches over the next two years. Of these, some of …
A new "smart" transportation system is being proposed and tested as a pilot project through the Ministry of Environment with joint partner Zebigo.com of U.S.A. The aim of this project is to test and introduce a new transportation system that can help people reduce traffic and vehicle overcrowding on the …
Unable to find a clear line about the mode of congestion tax, the Delhi Government is all set to conduct a costly study to levy/tax on congestion in the national Capital. As per the proposal, the study that will cost Rs 20 crore will be completed in nine months. The …
The soaring price of petrol and greater road congestion have encouraged more North American motorists to opt for coach transport, boosting revenue and profit at Stagecoach. The London-listed bus and rail operator, which provides budget coach transport in the US and Canada through its Megabus operations, on Wednesday said revenues …
The ban on new constructions in 17 green belts of the town may finally go as the government is considering giving relaxation not just to plot owners who bought land prior to the imposition of the ban in 2000, but to everyone provided it does not involve the felling of …
While American cities are synchronizing green lights to improve traffic flow and offering apps to help drivers find parking, many European cities are doing the opposite: creating environments openly hostile to cars. The methods vary, but the mission is clear
Cash-strapped European governments can press ahead with charging trucks for the damage they do to infrastructure, air quality and human health, the European Parliament agreed on Tuesday. Lawmakers agreed EU rules for charging hauliers for fumes and noise under controversial "Eurovignette" laws, but they did not try to make tariffs …
The hearing in a Public Interest Litigation on Lal Chowk traffic mess and specification of age of vehicles will conclude tomorrow and the High Court is also expected to deliver its judgment in this regard. According to advocate G M Wani who has filed PIL in this regard, the Court …
More Cars On City Roads May Choke You The past few years have seen more and more fourwheelers and two-wheelers zipping across the city roads. But, surprising as it may sound, this trend may affect our health in the long run. An IITR report on air quality, released on Sunday, …
During Regional Consultation on Approach to 12th Plan, organised at Delhi Secretariat. The need for the northern States to cooperate in the development of infrastructure for meeting the basic needs of the people relating to housing, water, power and transportation was stressed during the Regional Consultation on Approach to 12th …
MUMBAI: Navi Mumbai is not beaming in its 40th year. Lack of affordable housing, poor transport, growing slum population and encroachment, pollution, and slow infrastructure development are hampering its prospects. The state government's recent white paper on the socio-economic progress of Navi Mumbai says: "Lack of efficient, dependable and speedy …
PANJIM, Putting the brakes on illegal and excess movement of mining trucks, the state Mines and Geology department, has recommended giving specific days for each mine to ply their trucks so as to reduce traffic congestion along the mining belt, as part of a series of measures enlisted in a …
The Private Bus Owners Association of Sri Lanka yesterday vowed that that they would campaign against the Vehicle Emission Testing Programme (VET)unless the Petroleum Ministry took steps to produce diesel with low Sulphur levels. The VET programme was jointly implemented by the Environment and Natural Resources and Transport Ministry in …
A top regional scientist says Sri Lanka should avoid excessive importation of cars as Colombo was facing detrimental health and environmental conditions. New Delhi based Centre for Science and Environment Research and Advocacy Director Anumita Roychowdhury says South Asian cities have the chance to grow differently and avert the increasing …
New Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and TVE Asia Pacific jointly organise a media briefing in Colombo on the Challenges of Air Quality and Mobility Management in South Asian Cities . Colombo, like Delhi, is facing a serious air pollution problem – toxic risk from rapidly growing numbers …
New Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and TVE Asia Pacific jointly organise a media briefing in Colombo on the Challenges of Air Quality and Mobility Management in South Asian Cities . Colombo, like Delhi, is facing a serious air pollution problem – toxic risk from rapidly growing numbers …
This document contains the presentation by Anumita Roychowdhury of Centre for Science and Environment, at Second country media briefing on “Challenges of Air Quality and Mobility Management in South Asian cities” held in Colombo on 27 April 2011, jointly organized by CSE and TVE Asia Pacific.
Authority officials have drawn a blueprint to widen, strengthen and redesign roads so that everyone who wants to be a part of this most desired residential and industrial hub steers clear of any chaos that can be caused by traffic jams The cityscape of Noida is all set to change. …
