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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.
Marginal dip in pollution levels in Delhi, now air quality in ‘very poor’ category
The national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 394, a marginal improvement from 421 recorded at 4 pm on Monday.
Haryana responsible for rise in cases of rampant stubble-burning, alleges AAP
Delhi’s environment minister Gopal Rai said buses running on banned fuel from Haryana continue to enter Delhi.
Odd-even to kick off from Nov 13 as Delhi’s air remains hazardous
Several cities in neighbouring Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh have also reported hazardous air quality.
Foreign funding case only to harass, RBI says not violated any law: NewsClick to HC
Challenging the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) FIR and the subsequent ED-registered money laundering case, the media outlet asserted it has not violated any guidelines or norms governing FDI.
HC stays trial court summons to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s wife Sunita till February 1
The judge issued the notice on a plea by Sunita in relation to a case alleging that she holds two voter IDs.
AAP MLAs urge Kejriwal to continue as Delhi CM even if he is arrested in excise policy probe
The chief minister called a meeting of AAP MLAs Monday amid a furore over recent actions by central probe agencies against ministers and leaders of the party.
VVIP chopper scam: Accused has no ‘entitlement’ to access communication from UK, says…
Referring to a verdict from 2019, the agency contended that the accused has "no entitlement to access" the communication from the UK in terms of the settled position of law as laid down by the SC.
Air quality in north and east of India to be in ‘severe’ category for 10 days
One of the densely populated regions of the planet, people of Indo-Gangetic plains are deprived of clean air — a fundamental to health.
Entry of polluting trucks and commercial vehicles banned in Delhi
These measures constitute the final stage of the Centre's air pollution control plan, which is activated at least three days before the Air Quality Index surpasses the 450 mark in the capital.
16 students receive inquiry notice for protesting outside JNU Vice Chancellor’s residence
No immediate response from Proctor N Janardhana Raju was available in this regard. The students have been directed to appear before the proctor on November 7 for the inquiry.
HC directs Delhi govt, MCD to strictly comply with SC ruling on manual scavenging
The high court's order came on a batch of petitions seeking strict enforcement of the provisions of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013.
2 killed in blast in Delhi’s Narela while making firecrackers at home
The deceased, identified as Gaurav, 20 years of age, resident of Tikri Khurd village and Sahil, a resident of Najafgarh.
Poison in the air as Delhi grapples with massive health due to increased pollution
Dr Budhraja said the effects of this poor air quality are seen acutely as well as over years.
Delhi woman severely injured in Pit Bull attack near her home
The incident occurred on Friday and was captured on a CCTV camera where the woman could be seen confronting her neighbour about their pet defecating on her doorstep.
Delhi records ‘severe’ air quality; minimum temperature settles at 16.6 deg C
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 407 at 9 am on Saturday.