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Thick smog engulfs NCR after Diwali celebration; fire service records 100 fire incident-related…
Visuals from various parts of Delhi showed thick haze covering the roads, significantly reducing visibility and making it difficult to see beyond a few hundred metres.
Diwali festive season earns Delhi govt over Rs 525 crore; 3 crore liquor bottles sold in two weeks
Last year, the sale of liquor on three days before Diwali was 13.46 lakh, 15 lakh, and 19.39 lakh bottles.
NDMC to consult experts over misspelt signages
Officials estimate that there may be around 5,500 signboards on the roads and lanes managed by the NDMC.
Ban on firecrackers flouted in Delhi despite Supreme Court order
The intensity of bursting firecrackers increased after 4 pm, but it was comparatively lesser than last year.
Former Delhi Dy CM Sisodia reaches home from Tihar Jail to meet ailing wife
Sisodia, who is in jail in connection with the alleged liquor scam case, was allowed to meet his wife for six hours between 10 am and 4 pm.
Four more charge-sheeted by NIA in terror-gangster network case
In the NIA investigation, the accused Yudhvir Singh has figured as the chief arms procurer of the Lawrence terror Syndicate.
Delhi govt issues guidelines for this year’s Excellence in Education Awards
Top schools will vie for the CM’s trophy, education minister’s trophies, zonal best schools, best government aided schools as well as for best unaided recognised private schools.
Odd-even plan deferred as rain clears the air in Delhi
Currently, Delhi is under a Graded Response Action Plan, enforcing a ban on the entry of trucks and diesel buses except for essential goods and services.
Delhi Environment Minister Rai calls meeting with all ministers on air pollution problem
The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 420 at 8 am on Thursday, compared to 426 at 4 pm on Wednesday.
Overnight rain in Delhi brings relief from hazardous air quality
IMD said a change in wind direction from northwest to southeast due to a fresh western disturbance affecting northwest India will help reduce the contribution of smoke from stubble burning.
DJB joins Centre’s drive on water conservation
The campaign highlighted the processes involved in delivering clean and safe drinking water to households.
JNU responds to Tharoor’s post on Onam celebration
However, the students’ groups said many religious gatherings have been held within the premises in the presence of the VC.
Delhi traffic police intensify drive to fine vehicles violating pollution norms
The officer said they are collaborating with agencies to manage traffic effectively, promoting public transportation, and encouraging cleaner fuel use.
L-G, Delhi govt agree to disagree on odd-even plan
Raj Niwas officials said on Tuesday that the decision to implement the odd-even scheme is announced verbally but was deferred by the Delhi government on paper.
Liquor served to Tihar inmates; Jail inquiry panel to investigate
The DG has set a strict deadline for the committee to deliver its findings and submit its report within the next 10 days,” an official told this newspaper.
Ex-VP Naidu calls for consensus between Centre, neighbouring state govts to tackle Delhi pollution
He said although it is basically the duty of the Delhi government, it is also the responsibility of the Centre and the states around to come together and evolve a time-frame-based programme.
Plea seeking permission for Chhath Puja at Yamuna bank dismissed
Dismissing the petitions, Justice Subramanian Prasad remarked that there are sufficient safeguards and the ban is for the purpose of preventing river pollution.
Two dead, dozen injured as moving sleeper bus catches fire in Gurugram
Five of the injured persons have been admitted to Medanta Hospital and seven to Civil Hospital in Gurugram, the official said.
Bonus for MCD staff: CM Kejriwal says work conditions to improve
We believe that when employees are content, they will work diligently for the benefit of the public.” He continued, “All employees of the MCD are part of our family.
Delhi govt to give Diwali bonus of Rs 7,000 to Group B & C employees
Last month, the Central government had also approved bonuses for Group C and nongazetted Group B rank officials, including paramilitary forces.
