The air quality in the national capital remains hazardous, affecting people's health. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi on Sunday reached 391, entering the severe category, with some regions exceeding 400, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday distributed free gas connections to eligible women under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana at a grand programme held at Thyagaraj Stadium in Delhi.
According to the release, approximately 28 goods-carrying buses, including interstate vehicles, were impounded, and approximately 100 buses have been impounded this month to date for violations of pollution norms.
BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, reacting to the registration of an FIR against Saurabh Bhardwaj and three AAP leaders for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during a political skit on Delhi pollution in Connaught Place, asserted that no one has the right to hurt anyone's
Thakur emphasised the importance of respecting religious and cultural symbols. "Hurting religious sentiments in any way is not right. In a democracy, you have the right to protest, but you have hurt people's sentiments by making fun of Santa Claus...," said Anurag Thakur.
Delhi BJP President Virender Sachdeva, reacting to the registration of an FIR against Saurabh Bhardwaj and three AAP leaders for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during a political skit on Delhi pollution in Connaught Place, said that anyone who mocks religious symbols or attempts t
At the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Standing Committee meeting on Wednesday, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in MCD House, Ankush Narang launched a sharp attack on the BJP, calling it out for blocking discussion on pollution despite Delhiites inhaling pollution eq
He further alleged that the current situation in Delhi could have been avoided had the former Chief Minister taken concrete steps to address pollution and other civic issues.
Expressing concern over Delhi's severe pollution, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari acknowledged that the transport sector contributes nearly 40 per cent to emissions.
The Delhi Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday approved a series of major decisions aimed at strengthening the capital's fight against pollution and improving environmental governance, according to a press release.
Speaking to ANI on the ongoing Aravalli Hills row, Jairam Ramesh said the government's actions were contrary to environmental protection and posed a serious threat to the fragile ecosystem spread across multiple states.