Police will also be deployed in civil dress seeing that the ban on crackers is followed. On October 14, the Delhi government imposed a ban on production, storage, sale and use of firecrackers across the city, effective till January 1.
Delhi air pollution: The AQI level at Anand Vihar was recorded at 419 and remained in the "severe" category and the air quality remained "very poor" in several areas like Alipur, Ashok Vihar, Aya Nagar, Bawana, Burari, Dwarka, IGI Airport (T3),
Diwali 2024: Delhi Metro has earlier announced to add 60 extra trips on Tuesday and Wednesday to ensure smoother and more convenient travel for all commuters.
Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has dismantled a large international smuggling gang involved in stealing and exporting Remote Radio Units (RRUs) worth over Rs 100 crore to Hong Kong and beyond. 52 arrested, 250+ cases linked in major crackdown.
Delhi ramps up firecracker ban enforcement for a cleaner Diwali, deploying 300 police teams, seizing 19,000 kg of firecrackers, and coordinating with neighbouring states to reduce pollution.
A Swift Dzire caught fire under Delhi's Patparganj flyover, quickly reduced to ashes, but no injuries were reported.
Elaborate security arrangements have been made especially in markets, malls, vital installations and crowded places. Loading and unloading will be barred from 12 pm to 8 pm in Sadar Bazar.
Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: The Delhi Assembly polls are expected to be held early next year. The polls hold much more symbolic significance that the Union Territory's political weight.
Khan was finally taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on September 2.
Passengers risked their lives by entering the train through the emergency window. And particularly at the Anand Vihar station, passengers were ready to take any risk to get inside the train.
The AQI in Delhi dropped to 272 on Tuesday morning. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
The national capital woke up to a "very poor" air quality on Monday although the Air Quality Index improved marginally from a day earlier.
Delhi water shortage: Some prime areas like Lajpat Nagar, Greater Kailash, Malviya Nagar, and others will face water shortage till November 1.
Delhi Traffic Advisory: The ‘Run for Unity’ will start at 7:41 am on Tuesday from Gate No. 1 of Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium and will go to C-Hexagon and right on Radial opposite Shahjahan Road. Then, the rally will conclude at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Statue.
According to information released, the incident occurred on Saturday (October 26) evening, when two bike-borne assailants fired several rounds outside a businessman's house in Delhi's Rani Bagh area, leaving behind a threat note bearing the name of Kaushal Chaudhary of the Bambiha gang.
Air quality is categorised into four stages: Stage I -- 'poor' (AQI 201-300); Stage II -- 'very poor' (AQI 301-400); Stage III -- 'severe' (AQI 401-450); and Stage IV -- 'severe plus' (AQI above 450).
Son and father duo attacked Delhi Police personnel after they objected and initiated legal action for riding a bike with excess noise. Police arrested them and initiated legal action against the duo.
The Delhi Police said legal action will be taken against the shopkeeper after verification of the device is conducted.
Police issued a traffic advisory informing commuters about road closures and traffic diversions. They also advised people to use public transport to reduce congestion and plan their journeys to avoid delays.
The alarming rise in air pollution levels in the national capital is driven by a combination of factors, such as low wind speeds, dropping temperatures, high moisture levels and the presence of pollution particles that act as surfaces for condensation.
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