Weather update: Delhi’s air quality remains 'very poor’ following Diwali celebrations despite a firecracker ban, with AQI at 362. High noise pollution and over 280 burn injuries reported as firecracker violations continue.
In a tragic accident in East Delhi’s Kalyanpuri area, a 24-year-old autorickshaw driver lost his life following a head-on collision with a car driven by a Delhi Police constable.
Chhath Puja 2024: Chhath Puja is widely celebrated by 'Purvanchalis' (natives of Bihar and eastern UP) after Diwali, in which devotees, mostly women, worship the Sun god and perform the ritual of 'Arghya' standing in knee-deep water.
Delhi’s air quality managed to stay below ‘severe’ levels this Diwali, with Environment Minister Gopal Rai crediting public compliance for reduced firecracker use. Find out more about AQI levels, pollution control measures, and how government actions have impacted Delhi’s air quality.
Delhi’s air quality plunged to ‘severe’ levels after Diwali, with AQI surging above 900 despite a firecracker ban. Key areas like Anand Vihar and Wazirpur reported dangerously high AQI. Read about pollution trends, enforcement challenges, and the health impact on NCR residents.
Initial investigations revealed that approximately five rounds were fired. The reason behind the attack is still unknown, and police are conducting further inquiries.
Tanwar has been a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party since its inception. But with his departure, he may contest the Delhi Assembly elections from Chhatarpur on an AAP ticket.
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.
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