In Short – The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas has, with immediate effect, lifted Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire NCR. In Detail : Today at 4PM, Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) clocked 159 as per the AQI Bulletin provided by the Central Pollution […]
As per GRAP, Stage-I is to be imposed in the entire NCR when the daily average AQI of Delhi touches/ crosses 201 index value – EQ
Delhi recorded daily average AQI of 177 on 05.10.2023 and today the air quality surpassed the ‘Moderate’ category and entered into the ‘Poor’ category As per the Daily AQI Bulletin by CPCB, Delhi’s average AQI clocked 212 today at 4PM All actions as envisaged under Stage-I of the revised GRAP – ‘POOR’ Air Quality, to […]
CAQM following a comprehensive review directs all sectors in the NCR including Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Office establishments for effective adoption of the Revised Schedule – EQ Mag
The Revised Schedule for regulations on DG sets to come into force in the entire NCR strictly w.e.f. 01.10.2023 Retro-fitment of dual fuel kits and/or ECDs, wherever warranted needs to be targeted to be completed latest by 30.09.2023, failing which the use of the DG set shall not be permitted under any circumstances, anywhere in […]
Now US body to study NCR’s steps for harnessing solar power – EQ Mag Pro
The achievements have now attracted a US body—US Agency for International Development (USAID)— that has expressed its interest in studying the initiatives taken by the NCR for harnessing solar power. North Central Railways (NCR) has bagged the first position among all the zonal railways of the country in harnessing solar energy and thereby reducing carbon […]
North Central Railway Records Highest Ever Growth in Freight Revenue in Q1 FY 2021-22
New Delhi : Despite the ongoing COVID-19 situation, North Central Railway (/topic/north-central-railway) (NCR) recorded the highest ever growth in loading and collection of freight revenue (/topic/freight-revenue) during the first quarter of the current financial year 2021-22. Briefing media persons, VK Tripathi, general manager (GM), NCR said, “This year NCR has achieved the best ever loading […]
Sterlite Power commissions Gurgaon-Palwal transmission project in Haryana
Envisaged as part of the inter-state transmission system project, the Rs 1,027 crore GPTL will meet the peak energy requirements of Haryana, which is expected to reach more than 12,000 MW in FY 2020-21 from 9,000 MW in FY 2014-15 Mumbai: Transmission solutions provider Sterlite Power on Monday said it has commissioned Rs 1,027 crore […]
500 electric cabs of ‘Evera’ to hit Delhi roads this month
Prakriti E-Mobility, a start-up based in New Delhi, on Friday announced that it is introducing ‘Evera’ a fleet of 500 app-based electric vehicles (EV) cabs in the pollution-hit Delhi-NCR this month. With a plan to scale it up to 5000 EVs within two years, Prakriti will be partnering with EV manufacturers to offer a brand-new […]
MNRE invites proposal to run 4 fuel cell buses in Delhi-NCR
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited proposals under a pilot project to make four hydrogen fuel cell-powered buses with a minimum seating capacity of 25 passengers each. The MNRE invites preliminary project proposals for pilot demonstration of four hydrogen fuel cell-powered buses, with minimum 25 passenger seating capacity, in the Delhi-NCR […]
Embassy Office Parks REIT raises Rs 3,000 cr via debentures
Embassy Office Parks REIT, India’s first listed real estate investment trust, has raised Rs 3,000 crore through private placement of debentures mainly to repay debt. Embassy Office Parks, a joint venture between global investment firm Blackstone and realty firm Embassy Group, is a leading developer of commercial real estate. It launched the country’s first real […]