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The implementation of the odd-even scheme offers an opportunity to further unlock the potential of shared mobility. (Representational Image)

Delhi: Ola, Uber to deactivate surge pricing during odd-even scheme

In a statement issued on Saturday, Ola said it will extend its support to the Delhi government’s initiative to curb pollution.

02 Nov 2019 11:14 AM

Housed in a special pink ticket with a reimbursable fare, a free bus ride for a woman in Delhi opens up many doors for them. (Photo: AFP)

Free of worry

Now that free bus transport for women is a reality in the city, we look at how passengers across the board feel about the new scheme.

02 Nov 2019 12:17 AM

Noting that the pollution situation has worsened in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the Centre, as well as the governments of Punjab and Haryana, should give a timeline to stop stubble burning. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi to undergo odd-even, no surge in cab fares; 50L masks to be given

The offices of various departments of Delhi govt will open at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

01 Nov 2019 7:32 PM

'Yesterday, people protested at Punjab and Haryana Bhawan and expressed their anger against the governments there," the Chief Minister said in a tweet. (Photo: File)

‘Gas chamber’: Kejriwal blames Haryana, Punjab for pollution level in Delhi

The air quality has remained hazardous in the national capital for the past several days.

01 Nov 2019 9:50 AM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: PTI)

Gulabi gang? Not exactly

Sniggering critics see it as pandering to the electorate ahead of the Assembly elections in 2020.

01 Nov 2019 12:03 AM

Gambhir took to Twitter and posted a video. (Photo:PTI| File)

Gautam Gambhir asks Arvind Kejriwal what has he done to check Delhi's pollution

Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday asked Arvind Kejriwal about the measure his government has taken to tackle the problem of pollution in Delhi.

31 Oct 2019 11:24 AM

CM Arvind Kejriwal interacts with women passengers inside a DTC bus in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Over 4.77 lakh women avail pink tickets for free bus ride

The government has set aside Rs 140 crore to implement the scheme.

31 Oct 2019 1:41 AM

A tanker sprays water to curb rising pollution at Gautam Puri in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Arvind Kejriwal urges Punjab, Haryana to stop stubble-burning

CSE experts analysed real-time data for the Delhi-NCR region to show bursting of crackers “ushered in the season’s first severe pollution peak.”

30 Oct 2019 2:51 AM

Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot interacts with a woman passenger inside a DTC bus at Shivaji Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. Women commuters. (Photo: BIPLAB BANERJEE , PTI)

Free bus ride for women rolled out

Scheme may be extended to senior citizens, students: Arvind Kejriwal.

30 Oct 2019 2:43 AM

The free of cost travel scheme for women in Delhi public buses began on Tuesday with Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia saying it will ensure their safety and increase their role in the national capital's economy. (Photo: File)

Free bus ride scheme for women in Delhi begins, additional marshals for safer travel

On Monday night, the government issued a notification implementing the free-ride scheme from Tuesday.

29 Oct 2019 10:23 AM

Laser Show at Central Park in Connaught Place to celebrate cracker-less and pollution-free Dilli ki Diwali in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Dilli ki Diwali: Mega laser show at Connaught Place

Event organised to encourage people shun crackers to cut down pollution.

27 Oct 2019 2:48 AM

To combat the menace of air pollution, the Arvind Kejriwal-led government in Delhi has announced the implementation of the Odd-Even scheme from November 4 to 15, 2019. (Representational Image)

Delhi chokes again day ahead of Diwali, likely to worsen tomorrow

At 10 am on Saturday, the overall air quality of Delhi was docking at 305, said SAFAR.

26 Oct 2019 11:48 AM

BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi said, 'This is a historic decision which will benefit 40 lakh families in Delhi.' (Photo: File | PTI)

Delhi: Lekhi lauds Centre for granting ownership rights in unauthorised colonies

She also criticised Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government for allegedly wasting public money.

24 Oct 2019 12:29 PM

A view of Rajpath road engulfed in haze in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Odd-even: Vehicles with kids in school uniform exempted

Mr Kejriwal said that private vehicles ferrying school children in uniform will be exempted from the odd-even scheme.

18 Oct 2019 2:36 AM

The scheme is being implemented in view of high air pollution in the national capital. (Photo: File)

Vehicles carrying school children exempted from odd-even rule: Delhi CM

The scheme will be implemented in the national capital from November 4-15.

17 Oct 2019 12:50 PM

Kejriwal could not attend the C-40 Climate Summit in Denmark on October 11 after the Ministry of External Affairs refused political clearance to his visit. He addressed it through video link. (Photo: YouTube screengrab/ C40CitiesLive)

‘BJP exposed in front of world’: Arvind Kejriwal on nixed Denmark trip

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Health Minister Satyender Jain, too, were not allowed to travel outside the country.

17 Oct 2019 12:18 PM

Last week, the chief minister had announced that women will be exempted during the odd-even scheme. (Photo: File)

People with disabilities to be exempted from odd-even scheme: Kejriwal

The road-rationing scheme is set to return in the national capital for the third time from November 4-15.

16 Oct 2019 12:24 PM

An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'. (Photo: File | Representational)

Air quality dips to 'very poor' in Delhi-NCR

The overall AQI deteriorated further and touched the 268 mark, which falls in the poor category.

16 Oct 2019 10:08 AM

Cleaner air: All must pitch in

But dismantling the culture of owning wheels will require more resolve and stringency.

15 Oct 2019 1:07 AM

A layer of haze lingered over the national capital on Sunday as its air quality index (AQI) deteriorated further and touched the 245 mark, which falls in the poor category. (Representational Image)

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' due to stubble burning

The administration in the two states continues to issue 'challans' to erring farmers under the 2015 order of the National Green Tribunal.

13 Oct 2019 10:38 AM

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