Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
Aug. 28: In what may provide some succour for passengers who are physically disabled or are aged, the railways have decided to allow private parties to run battery-operated vehicles for free at the platforms of major railway stations in the country. The vehicles, once introduced, should hopefully help the elderly …
After the pink auto rickshaws called 'Tuk-Tuk', the city administration is now looking for a new avatar of cycle rickshaws. It has asked a university here to modernise the good old pollution-free vehicle and present it as an attractive option for tourists in the coming months. "Chandigarh administration has assigned …
NEW DELHI: Noting that the Capital has been able to check pollution by using eco-friendly compressed natural gas (CNG) for its public transport system, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Thursday emphasised the need to conserve and preserve resources for the future and make use of new and renewable energy …
J. Venkatesan NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to stay, at this stage, the operation of the Calcutta High Court orders directing implementation of State government notification to phase out transport vehicles which were 15-year-old with effect from August 1. A three-judge Bench of Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan …
Pune Several IT firms and IT parks have introduced parking fee for employees. Many of them say it is to encourage them to opt for car pools or use company transport. Infosys is also charging its staff for use of its nine-storey parking facility.
Raktima Bose KOLKATA: Angry transport operators attacked government-run buses and held protest rallies in the city on Saturday as the West Bengal government commenced its drive to phase out transport vehicles older than 15 years, in accordance with a Calcutta High Court order. Most autorickshaws, some private buses, and taxis …
Results of ambient air quality monitoring carried out during 2008 at various monitoring stations under National Air Quality Monitoring Programme by the CPCB. Pollutants found to exceed the standards in many cities are suspended particulate matter and respirable suspended particulate matter. Results of additional pollutants such as benzene and carbon …
With the Supreme Court refusing to stay a Calcutta High Court order banning commercial vehicles over 15 years old from Kolkata, transport operators Friday decided to keep all such vehicles off the roads from Saturday. Parked trucks as their drivers participate in 24-hour strike to protest against Calcutta High Court …
Will Kolkata succeed in phasing out two-stroke autos by July end? two-stroke and non-lpg (liquefied petroleum gas) four-stroke autorickshaw will not be allowed to ply in Kolkata from August 1, the Calcutta High Court has ordered. The city has around 38,000 registered two-stroke autorickshaws running on petrol; 30,000 of them …
In a unique experiment, British scientists on Tuesday turned pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles into mobile wireless sensors to measure air and noise pollution. The sensors will measure up to five traffic pollutants simultaneously including nitrogen oxides and sulphur dioxides. Researchers have equipped the sensors with ultraviolet absorption spectroscopy technology, which …
Goes for auto emission cuts from far behind in the race us president Barack Obama has set in motion a national policy that is expected to make cars and trucks in the country 30 per cent more fuel efficient by 2016. The policy is also expected to cut 900 million …
China's central government has repeatedly declared its intention to clean up the environment, from the smoggy skies of Beijing to the scummy green waters of Lake Tai in the Yangtze delta. However, ensuring that intentions are translated promptly, fairly and efficiently into action across the provinces is often a problem. …
A group of IIT graduates in Fazilka are celebrating the success of the eco-cab as a environment-friendly public transport service A group of IIT graduates in the remote south-western Punjab city of Fazilka are celebrating the success of the eco-cab
Coal, is a primary source of energy in India and plays a critical role in economic development and growth of the country. About 55% of primary commercial energy and 70% of power generation in India are coal based. Demand of coal by 2031-32 is expected to be over 2 billion …
New Delhi: Oil minister Murli Deora on Wednesday urged the oilmarketing regulator to facilitate CNG service to people in more cities as more gas becomes available. At a meeting with members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board, he sought a firm roadmap for rollout of city gas projects …
Pune Pune will now have 10 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) outlets by mid-July and the number will go up to 18 by the end of the year. The Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited (MNGL) has completed the laying of the 30-km CNG pipeline from Chinchwad to Shivajinagar. Just one-km stretch near …
Science and Technology Minister Prof. Tissa Vitharana addressing the gathering. Pic by Dinuka Liyanawatte The Industrial Technology Institute (ITI) announced yesterday that it would lead the European Commission
Megha Suri | TNN New Delhi: In six months from now, expect to hop onto a vehicle of a distant neighbour or colony mate for your ride to office. During the day, if you feel like stepping out to the nearby mall for a cup of coffee, you can call …
