NEW DELHI: A public health emergency was declared in New Delhi Tuesday as a choking blanket of smog descended on the world’s most polluted capital city. Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, said his government is considering closing schools for a few days. “Every year, during this time of …
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Supreme Court allows sale of 2000cc diesel SUVs, other vehicles in Delhi, NCR
The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday gave its nod to the sale of Super Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and other diesel cars with engine capacity of 2,000cc or above in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). The SC allowed the sale of the diesel cars on a term that their manufacturers would pay 1% ex-showroom cost as environment levy prior to …
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