China bans construction of tallest skyscrapers over safety concerns

Jul 08, 2021

Beijing [China], July 8 : China has prohibited the construction of the tallest skyscrapers amid mounting concerns over the safety and quality of such...

Delhi govt bans 92 construction sites for violating dust norms

Nov 06, 2021

New Delhi [India], November 6 : The Delhi government has banned 92 construction sites in the national capital for violating dust norms, said Environment...

AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj accuses Delhi Govt of fabricating AQI data, failing to enforce GRAP measures

Nov 22, 2025

Bharadwaj accused the BJP-run Delhi Government of fabricating AQI readings and allowing both government and private construction to operate despite GRAP-3 bans. He said...

Delhi air quality deteriorates: CAQM bans construction work, except Central Vista

Oct 30, 2022

The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) sub-committee decided to implement Stage III of GRAP in the entire NCR in a move to prevent further...

Pollution panel bans construction, demolition in Delhi-NCR as AQI turns 'severe'

Dec 04, 2022

The announcement came after the air quality in Delhi and the national capital region worsened again, breaching the 'severe' category.

Delhi govt directs schools to frame smartphone usage policy after HC ruling

Apr 18, 2025

Schools should have the discretion to implement policies that fit their unique situations, whether that involves allowing limited use of smartphones in specified areas...