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CJI Bobde’s Advice On Controlling Pollution: Take Out Bicycles And Stop Using Cars

indbadmin Oct 30, 2020

New Delhi: With winter approaching and the menace of pollution amid the COVID-19 pandemic a major worry, especially in northern India, the Supreme Court has a simple advice for citizens -- take out bicycles and stop using ‘beautiful cars’.…

Delhi, NCR Pollution: SC Appoints Justice Madan Lokur To Monitor Stubble Burning

indbadmin Oct 16, 2020

New Delhi: Amidst rising pollution levels in Delhi and NCR regions, the Supreme Court (SC) on Friday appointed retired Justice Madan B Lokur to monitor stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The three-judge bench, comprising…

Stubble Burning Can Make COVID-19 Situation Worse In North States

indbadmin Sep 21, 2020

Most North Indian states grapple with stubble burning ahead of the Rabi crop sowing season every year. It leads to alarming pollution levels. However, this year, experts are worried that rising pollution levels may worsen the pandemic,…