NDMC doubles its parking rates in view of rising air pollution

IANS | November 13, 2023 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Amid rising pollution levels, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has decided to double the current parking fees (both off-road and on-road) until January 31, 2024, in a bid to discourage private transportation for NDMC-managed parking, overseen by its staff.

Punjab sees AQI reduction of 7.6%

IANS | November 13, 2023 4:07 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 13 (IANS) Punjab has observed an average air quality index (AQI) reduction of 7.6 per cent from the last year and 22.8 per cent as compared to 2021 on Diwali, said state Environment Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer on Monday.