The Economic Times

Delhi's winter pollution curbs kick off with Rs 68.4 lakh in fines, 1,539 vehicles turned back on day one

The Winter Action Plan kicked off successfully in Delhi, with enforcement teams collecting fines of Rs 68.4 lakh on day one. A total of 14,930 vehicles underwent inspection, with 1,539 turned back and 566 challans issued for pollution discrepancies. In their efforts to mitigate dust pollution, officials examined 300 construction sites, resulting in Rs 9.8 lakh levied for infractions.