The Delhi government has made work from home mandatory for 50 per cent of employees in all government and private offices from December 18, a senior minister announced on Tuesday. The decision comes as Delhi continues to battle severe air pollution, with authorities stepping up emergency measures to protect public health. The minister said the Read More…
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled out imposing a blanket ban on construction activities in Delhi, stating that environmental protection cannot come at the cost of halting essential development. Calling sudden bans merely “temporary solutions,” the Court said such measures do little to address the National Capital Region’s recurring air pollution crisis. The bench stressed Read More…
As Delhi continues to choke under a thick layer of smog, the Supreme Court issued a sharp warning on Thursday, describing the national capital’s air pollution as “very, very serious” and capable of causing “permanent damage” to public health. A bench comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and Atul S. Chandurkar expressed concern over lawyers attending court Read More…