Delhi-NCR has come under stricter pollution-control measures just days before Diwali, with the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoking Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from Friday, November 6.The move brings fresh curbs on construction activity, older vehicles and industrial operations, while also allowing authorities to consider changes to school and office arrangements.The restrictions were imposed…
The government has alleged that major oil marketing companies (OMCs) were supplying petrol with ethanol content exceeding the prescribed 20% limit, with laboratory tests recording levels as high as 31.2%. The state government has sought action against the companies and raised concerns over the potential impact on vehicles and consumers.Addressing a press conference on Friday, Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs…
The Maharashtra government has declared Monday, 9 November, a local holiday for state government and semi-government offices in Mumbai city and Mumbai Suburban districts on account of DiwaliThe decision was announced through a circular issued by the General Administration Department on 6 November. The additional holiday comes alongside the existing public holidays during the festival and gives employees working in…
