New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- The Delhi government on Tuesday issued three new guidelines as part of its intensified efforts to curb air pollution in the national capital.
Under the new measures, vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will not be allowed to refuel with petrol or diesel from December 18. In addition, a complete ban has been imposed on trucks carrying construction material into Delhi.
The government has also restricted the entry of private vehicles from outside Delhi that are below the BS6 emission category.
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said air pollution levels in the city are noticeably lower this year compared to last year. He stated that the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Tuesday st...