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GRAP Stages III & IV Revised, Stricter Measures Enforced In Delhi NCR

Asian News International | Thursday November 21, 2024, New Delhi

New Delhi introducing stricter measures to address escalating air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Woman Falls Off Scooter, Gets Crushed Under Municipal Body Truck In Delhi

Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 20, 2024, New Delhi

A 47-year-old woman was crushed under the wheels of an MCD truck after she fell from a scooter that was hit by an unidentified vehicle near Nauroji Nagar area here on Wednesday, police said.

Year After Milk Row, Karnataka's Nandini Dairy Brand Set For Delhi Launch

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday November 20, 2024, New Delhi

The Karnataka Milk Federation's dairy products brand, Nandini, will be on sale in the national capital - its first foray into markets in north India - from Thursday on the back of a launch event to be attended by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

After Season's Coldest Night, Delhi Wakes Up To Another Day With Toxic Air

Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 20, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi witnessed yet another dawn with a blanket of toxic air on Wednesday, as the capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 426 in the "severe" category, which followed the coldest night of the season in the city so far.

50% Of Delhi Government Employees To Work From Home Amid Severe Pollution

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Wednesday November 20, 2024, New Delhi

The Delhi government announced today that 50 per cent of its staff will work from home today as the national capital continues to grapple with severe air pollution.

Delhi Police Intensifies Vehicle Checks To Enforce GRAP Stage IV Rules

Asian News International | Wednesday November 20, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi Police conducted vehicle checks on Tuesday night to ensure the proper implementation of Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

Delhi's Sarojini Nagar Market, Among Others Set For Major Revamp: NDMC

Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 20, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi's iconic Sarojini Nagar Market along with Malcha Market and Aliganj Market are set for a major transformation as New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) unveiled a major revamp plan.

Delhi High Court Hears Plea, Orders Action Plan For Bomb Threats In Schools

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday November 19, 2024, New Delhi

The Delhi High Court has asked the government to develop a comprehensive action plan, including a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), for addressing bomb threats and related emergencies.

Explained: What Is Artificial Rain And Will It Help Combat Delhi Pollution?

NDTV Newsdesk | Tuesday November 19, 2024

As air in the national capital has turned 'severe' with the air quality index touching nearly 500 in some areas, the Delhi Government has requested the Centre to allow cloud seeding- a method used to induce artificial rain to combat air pollution.

Explained: Why Delhi's AQI Was 494 Today But International Monitor Said 1,600

Reported by Himanshu Shekhar Mishra, Edited by Manjiri Chitre | Tuesday November 19, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi's air quality remained severely toxic on Tuesday, with the overall air quality index (AQI), which measures pollutants, spiked to 494.

Call On Work-From-Home, Odd-Even Rule To Be Taken Soon: Delhi Minister

Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 19, 2024, New Delhi

A decision on implementing work-from-home measures and the odd-even scheme will be taken soon to tackle the city's worsening air quality, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Tuesday.

2 Bikers Dead, Dozens Injured As Dense Smog Leads To Massive Pile-Ups In UP

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday November 19, 2024, New Delhi

Two bikers died and nearly three dozen people were injured in separate accidents due to smog conditions in Noida and other parts of western Uttar Pradesh in the early hours today

Amitabh Kant's Brazil 'Stunning View' Post, Delhi Pollution Pics In Comments

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Tuesday November 19, 2024, New Delhi

India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant's post didn't go down well as many users pointed out that the senior bureaucrat is "not taking cognisance" of the "hazardous skies" in his home city of Delhi.

Delhi Air Pollution Highlights: AQI Drops to 444, Improves To 'Severe' Category

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday November 19, 2024

Delhi Air Pollution Highlights: The air quality in Delhi slightly improved to the "severe" category on Tuesday evening as the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped to 444 at around 9pm.

"Should Delhi Even Remain Indian Capital": Shashi Tharoor On Air Crisis

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Tuesday November 19, 2024, New Delhi

A thick layer of smog has been enveloping Delhi for the past few days with the air quality index (AQI) plummeting to the "severe-plus" category.