Articles by Jasjeev Gandhiok
Delhi pollution body identifies 164 vulnerable waste dumping spots
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has identified 164 "vulnerable" spots in the city's industrial areas where dumping and burning of industrial waste is taking place. The DPCC will conduct day and night patrolling to curb the burning of waste and penalize violators on the spot. The problem is most severe in the outer parts of Delhi. Experts suggest that similar action is needed in the entire national capital region to improve air quality.
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 05:54 AM IST
Delhi AQI below 200, GRAP measures yet to kick in
Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) improved to 143 — below the threshold of 201 for the anti-pollution measures to kick in.
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 04:31 AM IST
Much ado at Delhi zoo as two crocodiles escape enclosure
The two crocodiles were found roaming in the zoo premises before it was opened to visitors for the day
Published on Sep 28, 2023 10:44 PM IST
Unregistered C&D debris sites may be shut down: DPCC
The order came days before the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) comes into effect in the Capital starting October 1
Updated on Sep 28, 2023 05:34 AM IST
Study at Delhi’s Asola sanctuary over impact of dumping in old mining pits
The proposal, drafted by Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, will also prepare a management plan for the sanctuary
Published on Sep 25, 2023 11:35 PM IST
5 projects cleared on Delhi Ridge, nearly 100 trees to be hit
39 trees will be transplanted or felled for the new lab complex by IUAC, which will be built over 0.29 hectares of geo-morphological Ridge.
Published on Sep 24, 2023 11:28 PM IST
Delhi forest dept working on draft tree adoption policy
Under the policy, individuals or NGOs will likely be able to take care of a tree for years, with the government providing financial assistance
Published on Sep 21, 2023 11:47 PM IST
Satellite images show farm fires in Punjab and Haryana
Between September 15 and 18, Punjab recorded six fires, while Haryana recorded a farm fire each on September 15 and 16
Published on Sep 19, 2023 12:04 AM IST
Stringent rules for pet shops, but yet to be enforced in Delhi
Experts said that a lack of inspections of pet means that pets are being kept in cramped cages, with hygiene rules being flouted
Published on Sep 17, 2023 11:31 PM IST
2 Aerocity flyovers to help connectivity in Delhi-NCR
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), which operates IGI airport, is building two flyovers to decongest Aerocity
Updated on Aug 30, 2023 11:03 PM IST
Cost of breathing bad air? 11.9 years in Delhi and 11.2 years in Gurugram: Study
Delhi is the most polluted megacity in the world with Noida and Gurugram next in line with average loss of life of more than 11 years
Updated on Aug 30, 2023 03:22 PM IST
Indira Gandhi International airport spruced up with fountains, flowerpots
Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport is ready to welcome dignitaries and delegates attending the G20 Summit in the Capital
Updated on Aug 28, 2023 11:53 PM IST
Subway planned to connect IGI Airport Metro, T2 in Delhi
With the new subway, this distance from T2 to T3 will be cut down from around 500m to a mere 70m, officials aware of the project said.
Updated on Aug 28, 2023 02:08 AM IST
G20 summit: Supreme Court Metro station gets pedestrian plaza
The station, on the Blue Line of the Delhi Metro, is the nearest one to the Bharat Mandapam complex in Pragati Maidan
Updated on Aug 24, 2023 11:10 PM IST
Delhi zoo to celebrate first birthday of white tiger cubs
As part of the festivities, the cubs will be provided a meal consisting of red meat, and a ceremonial ‘cake’ will be cut
Updated on Aug 24, 2023 04:57 AM IST
Govt to hire 40 trainers for its urban farming scheme in Delhii
The Delhi government's forest and wildlife department will hire 40 people to conduct workshops on urban farming at the ward level. The workshops will teach locals and resident welfare association members how to grow vegetables or fruit on their roofs or balconies using techniques like hydroponic or container farming. The department plans to conduct 400 workshops beginning in September. Interested applicants should have an undergraduate degree in science and be able to communicate in Hindi and English. The trainers will receive training through a two-day master workshop organized by the Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Combating Climate Change.
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 11:44 PM IST
Delhi logs max temp of 38.1°C on warmest August day in 4 yrs
Delhi experienced the highest August daytime temperature in four years, reaching 38.1°C. It is expected to cool down with light rain and a drop in mercury.
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 12:12 AM IST
Majority of trees transplanted for bus depot in north Delhi dying
The forest department carried out a site inspection and found several trees transplanted to have completely dried up
Updated on Aug 20, 2023 11:28 PM IST
Only 2 of 18 drains in Delhi pass crucial test
The Shahdara drain emerged as Delhi’s most polluting drain this August, recording a BOD concentration of 53 mg/litre
Updated on Aug 17, 2023 11:54 PM IST
Four bat species missing from Delhi amid rapid urbanisation
Another reason for the decline in bat numbers which is a drop in green cover, and the improper renovation of monuments which housed these mammals
Updated on Aug 14, 2023 01:45 PM IST
Delhi Metro to monitor vibration levels at 90 locations
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will monitor vibration levels at 90 locations in its network and take corrective action if levels exceed standards. The move is aimed at ensuring safety and efficiency of the infrastructure, particularly in underground stations where vibration damage is a key problem. Tri-axial velocity sensors will be used to measure and monitor vibrations, and the data will also be used to assess the effectiveness of previous interventions. The monitoring will be completed within one year after the tender is awarded.
Updated on Aug 13, 2023 11:23 PM IST
In exchange plan, Delhi Zoo to get stump tailed macaque
The macaque will be brought from Aizawl zoo while six silver pheasants will be sent to Aizawl in return
Updated on Aug 12, 2023 04:44 AM IST
Delhi govt plans to create ‘urban forest’ in Najafgarh
The forest and wildlife department is set to create its first ‘Miyawaki’ forest at Kharkari Jatmal in Najafgarh in southwest Delhi and has floated a tender.
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 11:52 PM IST
Arun Jaitley Stadium among 20 grounds extracting groundwater without NOC
An inspection of 26 stadiums across the country found 24 had borewells or tubewells installed, but only four such stadiums had a valid NOC
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 12:00 AM IST
All Chinar saplings along Delhi’s SP Marg failed to survive
The saplings were planted by lieutenant governor VK Saxena last month to beautify the stretch ahead of the G20 summit to be held in Delhi in September
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 11:30 PM IST
Delhi Metro stations to get lockers ahead of launch of new app
The app will allow Metro users to e-shop and the products will be delivered at Metro stations for which lockers or “smart boxes” are being installed.
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 03:06 AM IST
Rain, winds give Delhi best July AQI since 2015
CPCB data showed that this July, Delhi logged pollution levels in the “satisfactory” zone on 26 out of 31 days
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 07:14 AM IST
Delhi: 384.66mm rain for July helps keep mercury in check
The monthly normal rainfall mark for July is 209.7mm, which means that this year, Delhi logged an excess of 83% rain over the long-period average.
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 08:54 AM IST
Delhi govt to revive plans for urban farming
The scheme was announced in April 2022 , but the programme stalled after IARI faced delays in gaining permissions, said the Delhi government
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 10:31 PM IST
Go by emissions, not age, to scrap end-of-life vehicles in Delhi, say experts
They said authorities should strengthen pollution under control tests to detect vehicles that actually harm the environment
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 10:23 PM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
