Amid the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, BJP MP Gautam Gambhir alleged that the Delhi government has done nothing to tackle air pollution in the past nine years.
The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'Severe' category as the city woke up once again to smog, limiting visibility on Tuesday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Following the pollution review meeting with the officers of the Environment Department at the Delhi Secretariat, Gopal Rai on Monday announced that the anti-pollution measures under GRAP IV regulations will remain enforced in Delhi until the next order of Commission for Air Quality Managemen
Questioning the ban over the use of fireworks on Diwali, Congress MP Manish Tewari posted on X, "Last night in Lutyens Delhi firecrackers were bursting till 2 AM in the morning with sparklers, bombs, rockets and every other firecracker used on Deepawali on full and ferocious display. Did the
"I appeal to people in Delhi and nearby areas of Delhi. Diwali is a festival of diyas. Celebrate Diwali in a grand manner by lighting diyas but don't burst crackers and make it difficult for people to breathe because the festival is to spread happiness," Rai told ANI.
The Delhi government on Sunday issued an advisory ahead of Diwali amid concerns over 'poor' air quality in the national capital. The advisory mentions general 'dos and don'ts' for the festival season and health concerns.
As per the sources, Atishi wrote to the Director Vigilance and Divisional Commissioner regarding the alleged corruption involving Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar.
The Delhi government on Friday announced the 'Diya Jalao, Patakhe nahi' campaign in the city amid concerns of pollution rising again after the Diwali festival.
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the Government of NCT Delhi, Directorate of Education, Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) sought direction to the immediate audit of all unaided private schools.
"The decision to implement the odd-even scheme will be made only after the Supreme Court reviews its effectiveness and issues an order," Gopal Rai said, adding that the matter will be heard on Friday.
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on the plea moved by the widow of a Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) worker who died during the COVID-19 pandemic and has sought a direction to the Delhi government to release the ex-gratia compensation of Rs 1 crore.