- Sikkim govt revokes odd-even restrictions for private vehicles across state, Gangtok excluded from relaxation
The Sikkim govt has lifted odd-even vehicle restrictions across most districts. This decision comes as fu ...More
The Sikkim govt has lifted odd-even vehicle restrictions across most districts. This decision comes as fuel stocks are now sufficient. However, the odd-even rule still remains in effect within Gangtok town. Restrictions on government vehicles also continue. These measures were part of broader efforts to conserve fuel following a crisis. ...Less

- Delhi odd-even rule for cars back from November 13 . Five things you need to know
With Delhi's pollution levels set to worsen further after Diwali, the Arvind Kejriwal government has anno ...More
With Delhi's pollution levels set to worsen further after Diwali, the Arvind Kejriwal government has announced the return of the odd-even car scheme from November 13 to 20. A decision to extend this scheme will be made later. The vehicle restriction scheme allows cars to ply on alternate days depending on their odd or even license plate numbers. Odd-numbered plates will be permitted on odd dates, while even-numbered plates will operate on even dates. Notably, the scheme, initially introduced in 2016 to combat vehicular pollution, was enforced in 2017 and 2019 as well. ...Less

- Air pollution: Beijing fights, Delhi sleeps under toxic sky
On Monday morning, Delhi’s air quality was almost twice as toxic as that over Beijing. Around noon, the U ...More
On Monday morning, Delhi’s air quality was almost twice as toxic as that over Beijing. Around noon, the US Embassy monitoring station showed PM 2.5 levels at 375 micrograms per cubic metre. Around the same time, Beijing’s PM 2.5 level was at 199 micrograms per cubic metre. ...Less

- Violators of odd-even rules offered roses by volunteers
Delhi government has deployed around 10,000 volunteers with rose stems across the national capital to req ...More
Delhi government has deployed around 10,000 volunteers with rose stems across the national capital to request violators to follow odd-even rules, following the "Gandhigiri" route. ...Less

- "If the pollution escalates to the 'Severe' plus category, measures will be implemented to mitigate it,": Gopal Rai
A thick layer of smog veiled the national capital on Wednesday morning and the air quality was recorded i ...More
A thick layer of smog veiled the national capital on Wednesday morning and the air quality was recorded in the 'severe' category in several parts of Delhi. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality in RK Puram was recorded at 420 at 7 am on Wednesday, it was at 408 at New Moti Bagh, 404 at the IGI Airport area and 433 at Nehru Nagar, all in the severe category. ...Less

- Odd-even rule to be implemented in Delhi's wholesale markets in view of coronavirus: Gopal Rai
There are five major wholesale vegetable and fruit markets in the national capital, including the Azadpur ...More
There are five major wholesale vegetable and fruit markets in the national capital, including the Azadpur mandi, the Ghazipur mandi and the Okhla mandi. Also, there two wholesale 'anaj mandis' (wheat markets) - Najafgarh and Narela. ...Less

- Odd-even rule kicks in as pollution in Delhi remains severe
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged people to follow the 'odd-even' rule--an anti-pollution measur ...More
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged people to follow the 'odd-even' rule--an anti-pollution measure, persistently for their own health reasons. "Namaste Delhi, odd-even is starting from today to reduce pollution. Please do follow it for yourself, your family, kids and your breath. Share cars," Kejriwal said in an early morning tweet. ...Less

- Get ready for travel challenges next week as Delhi may ban NCR cabs from entering Delhi
The Delhi government's plan to restrict cabs registered in other states from entering the capital during ...More
The Delhi government's plan to restrict cabs registered in other states from entering the capital during the implementation of the odd-even rule next week has raised concerns about difficulties in commuting between Delhi and the NCR cities. This decision has the potential to disrupt the interconnected transport grid and significantly reduce the availability of number of public transport vehicles. ...Less

- Ola, Uber to deactivate surge pricing during odd-even scheme in Delhi
"We want to do our part in ensuring movement around the city is easy during the odd-even phase and have d ...More
"We want to do our part in ensuring movement around the city is easy during the odd-even phase and have decided to deactivate dynamic pricing for the duration." an Uber spokesperson told PTI last month. ...Less

- Odd-even rule to be implemented in Delhi? IBA chairman recommends measures amid pollution woes
The Indian Biogas Association has proposed implementing the odd-even rule for petrol and diesel vehicles ...More
The Indian Biogas Association has proposed implementing the odd-even rule for petrol and diesel vehicles in Delhi NCR to combat air pollution. They suggest encouraging the use of electric vehicles and those powered by compressed biogas (CBG) or natural gas. ...Less

- Disabled persons to be exempted from rules of odd-even scheme
The Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced that the odd-even scheme will return for the third ...More
The Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced that the odd-even scheme will return for the third time in the national capital from November 4-15 as part of the efforts to fight pollution which adversely impacts the capital's air quality. ...Less

- Commuters seek app-based cabs on first day of odd-even rule
As nearly half of private cars in the city went off the streets, several commuters chose app-based cab se ...More
As nearly half of private cars in the city went off the streets, several commuters chose app-based cab services to reach their destinations on day one of the Delhi government's odd-even scheme to curb air pollution in the national capital. ...Less

- 'Prepaid auto drivers not harassing Delhiites during odd-even rule'
Despite the recent complaints of harassment against prepaid auto and taxi drivers, Delhi Transport Minist ...More
Despite the recent complaints of harassment against prepaid auto and taxi drivers, Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai today said that most of them are actually "cooperating" with Delhiites during the odd-even scheme. ...Less

- Delhi set to brace odd-even rule from Monday, Kejriwal urges people to follow it for their kids' sake
Hundreds of teams of Delhi Traffic Police and the transport and revenue departments have been deployed fo ...More
Hundreds of teams of Delhi Traffic Police and the transport and revenue departments have been deployed for a strict implementation of the odd-even scheme. Around 400 traffic inspectors and assistant traffic inspectors (ATIs) of the DTC will be deployed in two shifts during the drive. The scheme will not be implemented on November 10 (Sunday). ...Less

- COVID-19: Odd-even rules for sale of vegetables at Azadpur mandi from Monday
Adil Ahmad Khan, chairman of the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC), Azadpur, said there are ...More
Adil Ahmad Khan, chairman of the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC), Azadpur, said there are 22 big sheds under which hundreds of traders sell vegetables and a huge number of people visit the market on a daily basis. ...Less

- Second odd-even rule: NGT asks CPCB to monitor pollution level
A bench, headed by NGT chairperson Swatanter Kumar, also asked CPCB to record and analyse the data of bef ...More
A bench, headed by NGT chairperson Swatanter Kumar, also asked CPCB to record and analyse the data of before and after the fortnight-long scheme period. ...Less
- Breaking odd-even rule will cost you Rs 20,000 in Delhi
The violation will be a compoundable offence and motorists will be able to pay the penalty to the enforce ...More
The violation will be a compoundable offence and motorists will be able to pay the penalty to the enforcement agency — traffic police, transport department or the SDM — on the spot. ...Less
- Odd-even rule: DND flyway sees surge in early morning and late night traffic
The actual decrease in the number of vehicles crossing the DND after the odd-even trials began is around ...More
The actual decrease in the number of vehicles crossing the DND after the odd-even trials began is around 4,000-5,000, officials said. ...Less
- Odd-even rule: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal warns volunteers against 'misbehaving'
Kejriwal said the scheme won't meet success merely by issuing challans and unless people of Delhi resolve ...More
Kejriwal said the scheme won't meet success merely by issuing challans and unless people of Delhi resolve that it's their own movement. ...Less
- Preparing for Delhi's odd-even rule? Try this car-pooling app by Blue Cepheid
The level of particulate matter in Delhi's air is 15 to 20 times higher than WHO's desirable levels. Delh ...More
The level of particulate matter in Delhi's air is 15 to 20 times higher than WHO's desirable levels. Delhi's population is living with the effects of being in the most polluted city. ...Less
- Odd-even rule becomes occasion for revival of policy focus on bus transport in Delhi
Previously, it had tried ‘car-free days’ & earmarked a bunch of 10 wide roads for dedicated lanes, but no ...More
Previously, it had tried ‘car-free days’ & earmarked a bunch of 10 wide roads for dedicated lanes, but none was tried on such scale. ...Less
- The odd-even rule may have failed at pollution control but scored in traffic management
Delhi has the highest number of vehicles in the country and, over the last many years, the traffic jams i ...More
Delhi has the highest number of vehicles in the country and, over the last many years, the traffic jams in the city have become a source of constant tension in the city. ...Less
- No decision yet on extending odd-even scheme
"A final decision about extending the odd-even rule could be taken on Friday, depending on the situation ...More
"A final decision about extending the odd-even rule could be taken on Friday, depending on the situation of air pollution and outcome of a hearing pertaining to the scheme in the Supreme Court," a Delhi government functionary said. Kejriwal had earlier said the odd-even restrictions could be extended, if required. ...Less
- Odd-even rule: Why Delhi's pre-owned car dealers may be crowned winners
So, the odds are that 'pre-owned' ones with appropriate numbers will suddenly become more attractive than ...More
So, the odds are that 'pre-owned' ones with appropriate numbers will suddenly become more attractive than ever before. ...Less
- Why exempt women and 2-wheelers from Delhi's odd-even rule, asks HC
The court, however, refrained from passing any interim order on a plea by a Delhi resident, who sought di ...More
The court, however, refrained from passing any interim order on a plea by a Delhi resident, who sought direction to restrict movement of cars driven by women drivers. ...Less
- Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' on 2nd day of odd-even rule
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) said pollution levels were more than December 31 and "violated" ...More
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) said pollution levels were more than December 31 and "violated" the prescribed limits. ...Less
- Delhi throws open its doors: Restaurants at 50% capacity, no odd-even rule for markets
Restaurants with 50 per cent capacity, weekly markets and religious places reopen in Delhi, as the COVID- ...More
Restaurants with 50 per cent capacity, weekly markets and religious places reopen in Delhi, as the COVID-19 situation has significantly come under control in the city. Salons, beauty parlours and barbershops closed since the imposition of lockdown on April 19, will reopen. Let us take a look at some of the images: ...Less
- Odd-even rule: 3,000 more buses to ply on Delhi roads, says Gopal Rai
The Delhi government earlier vowed to add 6,000 buses on Delhi roads but it was changed after two-wheeler ...More
The Delhi government earlier vowed to add 6,000 buses on Delhi roads but it was changed after two-wheelers were exempted from the odd-even scheme. ...Less
- Delhi ministers to carpool to work during 15-day odd-even rule, says Arvind Kejriwal
Announcing the blueprint of road-rationing experinment, Kejriwal said that carpooling was the only soluti ...More
Announcing the blueprint of road-rationing experinment, Kejriwal said that carpooling was the only solution to cope with the odd-and-even number scheme. ...Less
- Odd even rule: Delhi transport minister Gopal Rai talks tough ahead of big Monday
He said "vested interests" want to fail the scheme and the city government had decided to change its appr ...More
He said "vested interests" want to fail the scheme and the city government had decided to change its approach for enforcing the much talked about road rationing scheme. ...Less
- Delhi Police to give odd-even rule violators time to park cars at safe location after issuing challan
The police, however, said that those found driving their cars beyond the stipulated duration will be fine ...More
The police, however, said that those found driving their cars beyond the stipulated duration will be fined again and their vehicles can be impounded. ...Less
- Odd-even scheme: Delhi transport dept proposes Rs 2,000 penalty
Delhiites may have to cough up a fine of Rs 2,000 for violating the odd-even rule as the AAP government's ...More
Delhiites may have to cough up a fine of Rs 2,000 for violating the odd-even rule as the AAP government's transport department has proposed a penalty scheme. ...Less
- Odd-even scheme: Police given special power to fine violators
In order to ensure strict implementation of the odd-even rule from January 1, the AAP government has give ...More
In order to ensure strict implementation of the odd-even rule from January 1, the AAP government has given 'special power' to Delhi Police to impose a fine of Rs 2,000. ...Less
- Pollution declined by 10% in the first half in Delhi, rose in the second half
After experiencing bad air pollution on the night of December 31st, the harmful PM 2.5 sized pollutants d ...More
After experiencing bad air pollution on the night of December 31st, the harmful PM 2.5 sized pollutants declined by 10% between 8 am to 2 pm in Delhi, which began implementation of the odd-even rule of vehicle rationing. ...Less
- Odd-even rule may not work in Mumbai, need time-based toll: Top cop Ahmad Javed
With over 300 vehicles registered in the city daily, Mumbai Police Commissioner Ahmad Javed has an altern ...More
With over 300 vehicles registered in the city daily, Mumbai Police Commissioner Ahmad Javed has an alternate plan to curb pollution. ...Less
- Bus aggregation startups like Shuttl, ZipGo to benefit from Arvind Kejriwal's odd-even rule for private vehicles
Arvind Kejriwal’s move to allow private vehicles with even and odd registration numbers may be beneficial ...More
Arvind Kejriwal’s move to allow private vehicles with even and odd registration numbers may be beneficialfor some startups as the move could create an opportunity. ...Less
- Vijay Goel will be fined if he violates odd-even scheme: Gopal Rai
Gopal Rai said if Vijay Goel breaks the odd-even car rationing rule he will be treated like any other off ...More
Gopal Rai said if Vijay Goel breaks the odd-even car rationing rule he will be treated like any other offender and penalised for the violation. ...Less
- Odd-even plan: Volunteers offer roses to violators
The government has deployed them with rose stems in their hands across the national capital to request vi ...More
The government has deployed them with rose stems in their hands across the national capital to request violators to follow odd-even rules. ...Less
- Odd-even plan boosts demand for CNG kits in Delhi-NCR
Manufacturers and distributors of CNG kits in the national capital region say they have recorded a 25-30% ...More
Manufacturers and distributors of CNG kits in the national capital region say they have recorded a 25-30% increase in demand in the past 10 days. ...Less
- Odd-Even to be implemented without any exemptions now
However, appreciating the city government, the bench headed by NGT chief Justice Swatanter Kumar has soug ...More
However, appreciating the city government, the bench headed by NGT chief Justice Swatanter Kumar has sough more clarity. ...Less
- SC notice to Delhi govt on plea challenging odd-even scheme; seeks pollution data
The petition, filed by a Noida-based advocate, has alleged that the Delhi government's November 1 notific ...More
The petition, filed by a Noida-based advocate, has alleged that the Delhi government's November 1 notification on the scheme also violates fundamental rights. It alleged that the odd-even rule violates citizens' rights to practice any profession, carry out any occupation, trade or business and to move freely throughout the country. ...Less
- Fine truths that EPCA pollution report doesn’t tell
The EPCA ignores findings such as: about one-third of Delhi’s pollution is due to outside sources, four w ...More
The EPCA ignores findings such as: about one-third of Delhi’s pollution is due to outside sources, four wheelers contribute 10% of PM 10 and PM 2.5 pollution. ...Less
- Second phase odd-even: Over 1,000 fined on second day
While 678 challans were issued by Delhi Traffic Police, challans to as many as 324 persons were issued by ...More
While 678 challans were issued by Delhi Traffic Police, challans to as many as 324 persons were issued by the enforcement unit of Transport department. ...Less
- Odd-even: Few takers for MP special bus service
DTC's MP Special Bus Service, launched by the Delhi government to ferry lawmakers to Parliament, found fe ...More
DTC's MP Special Bus Service, launched by the Delhi government to ferry lawmakers to Parliament, found few takers this morning. ...Less
- Odd-even impact: IGL clocks highest ever sales
IGL is setting up one CNG dispensing station every two days, a world record, to meet the increased demand ...More
IGL is setting up one CNG dispensing station every two days, a world record, to meet the increased demand for gas. ...Less
- Scientists want more time to analyse ‘odd-even’ impact on Delhi’s air
Initial data shows that pollution was actually higher on most days during the experiment in which cars wi ...More
Initial data shows that pollution was actually higher on most days during the experiment in which cars with odd and even numbers were allowed on alternate days. ...Less
- Delhi government all set for the odd-even scheme
Delhi government is all set to roll out its ambitious odd-even scheme tomorrow, as final touches are bein ...More
Delhi government is all set to roll out its ambitious odd-even scheme tomorrow, as final touches are being given to preparations ahead of its first such road-rationing experiment. ...Less
- Uttar Pradesh's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' category
In view of the worsening air quality index, the Noida and Ghaziabad district administrations on Tuesday d ...More
In view of the worsening air quality index, the Noida and Ghaziabad district administrations on Tuesday decided to discontinue all physical classes in schools apart from those for students of Class X and XII until Friday, in view of the worsening air quality conditions. The administration suggested that schools conduct classes in online mode. ...Less
- DDMA allows private offices to open with 50% staff in view of declining COVID-19 cases
Earlier in the day, the Delhi government proposed lifting the weekend curfew and ending the odd-even sche ...More
Earlier in the day, the Delhi government proposed lifting the weekend curfew and ending the odd-even scheme for opening shops in view of the coronavirus situation but Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal directed that status quo be maintained on the restrictions till the situation is better. ...Less
- States allow economic activities to resume, but with caveats
Rajasthan listed 138 panchayat samitis in red. West Bengal has A, B and C zones, where A meant places wit ...More
Rajasthan listed 138 panchayat samitis in red. West Bengal has A, B and C zones, where A meant places without relaxations, B buffer zones with limited relaxations and C ‘clean zones’ where all activities are allowed from May 21. Gujarat identified urban centres in Ahmedabad and Surat into containment and non-containment zones. ...Less
- Delhi's odd-even formula: Second phase on cards, may do away with exemption to two-wheelers and women drivers
Despite the worrying numbers, the Delhi government kept two-wheelers out of the odd-even trial, citing la ...More
Despite the worrying numbers, the Delhi government kept two-wheelers out of the odd-even trial, citing lack of public transport. ...Less
- Challenges before CM Siddaramaiah to implement Odd-Even in Bengaluru
The Karnataka Transport Department has readied a draft plan to enforce the odd-even formula in Bengaluru ...More
The Karnataka Transport Department has readied a draft plan to enforce the odd-even formula in Bengaluru as CM Siddaramaiah too faces the challenge. ...Less
- Delhi: Markets buzzing with activity after 2 months, but confusion prevails over opening up of shops
While popular markets like Connaught Place and Khan Market bore a deserted look, traders in markets like ...More
While popular markets like Connaught Place and Khan Market bore a deserted look, traders in markets like Tilak Nagar, Karol Bagh and Sarojini Nagar were seen cleaning their shops. Connaught Place, which is the commercial hub in central Delhi, saw traders marking circles to ensure that visitors can ensure social distancing. ...Less
- Devanshi Dalmia and Ashiis Goenka have an elaborate wedding
Spread over three days, the wedding saw many guests from the capital’s swish set including Delhi CM, Arvi ...More
Spread over three days, the wedding saw many guests from the capital’s swish set including Delhi CM, Arvind Kejriwal. ...Less
- Odd-even policy makes a comeback, schools shut till Nov 11 as Delhi struggles to breathe
The odd-even vehicular restriction scheme will be imposed across Delhi between November 13 and 20 as the ...More
The odd-even vehicular restriction scheme will be imposed across Delhi between November 13 and 20 as the capital city gasps for breath, the Aam Aadmi Party announced on Monday. ...Less
- Delhi odd-even scheme not to be extended, says Transport Minister Gopal Rai
Rai said reports saying that Delhi may extend the scheme were not true. There will be a review after the ...More
Rai said reports saying that Delhi may extend the scheme were not true. There will be a review after the trial is over, the minister said. ...Less
- COVID-19 situation in Delhi under control: State health minister Satyendar Jain
Delhi on Thursday reported 12,306 fresh COVID-19 cases and 43 more fatalities due to the viral disease, w ...More
Delhi on Thursday reported 12,306 fresh COVID-19 cases and 43 more fatalities due to the viral disease, while the positivity rate dipped to 21.48 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department. ...Less
- Delhi's air cleaner but don't credit odd-even plan yet
The consensus among environment scientists is that conclusions shouldn't be drawn without monitoring poll ...More
The consensus among environment scientists is that conclusions shouldn't be drawn without monitoring pollution levels for at least a week of the odd-even scheme. ...Less
- Vijay Goel targets Arvind Kejriwal over 'huge' spending on odd-even promotion
Goel said his protest was against "political posturing" by AAP which he alleged is using odd-even scheme' ...More
Goel said his protest was against "political posturing" by AAP which he alleged is using odd-even scheme's advertising budget to "plaster Kejriwal's photo everywhere". ...Less
- Japanese & South Koreans working in NCR voice concern over odd-even proposal
South Korea is also planning to increase its investments and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Seou ...More
South Korea is also planning to increase its investments and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Seoul in May gave a big push to commercial ties. ...Less
- Shuttl launches odd-even guidelines website
Bus aggregation platform Shuttl is the latest to join the bandwagon by launching ‘oddevenbyshuttl.com’, a ...More
Bus aggregation platform Shuttl is the latest to join the bandwagon by launching ‘oddevenbyshuttl.com’, a one stop source to know everything about the policy. ...Less
- Second phase of odd-even rolls out in Delhi
Few vehicles are expected to be on the roads for three days beginning today as it is a holiday because of ...More
Few vehicles are expected to be on the roads for three days beginning today as it is a holiday because of Ram Navami today and Saturday and Sunday follow. ...Less
- Odd-even plan will run its length: Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai
The fate of the scheme will be decided on January 11 by the Delhi High Court which today reserved its ord ...More
The fate of the scheme will be decided on January 11 by the Delhi High Court which today reserved its order on various pleas challenging it. ...Less
- PIL in HC seeks odd-even traffic pattern in Mumbai
The plea has said Delhi implemented the odd-even traffic pattern because of poor air quality. A similar e ...More
The plea has said Delhi implemented the odd-even traffic pattern because of poor air quality. A similar exercise should be undertaken in Mumbai. ...Less