Goa, Dec. 4 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday unveiled a specialised high-level expert committee dedicated to tackling pollution in the national capital on a continuous basis. The panel will comprise senior officials from key government departments, environmental science specialists, and experts from IIT, and will be equipped with special powers to fast-track action on pollution-control measures.

Issuing a series of strict directives, the Chief Minister instructed all departments to identify and fix potholes within 72 hours. Road-maintenance agencies have been told to ensure that no stretch remains damaged, while the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has been empowered to challan government bodies found negligent. The Pub...