As the air quality in Delhi continues to worsen, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-IV restrictions were implemented from November 18 to combat the pollution crisis. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) activated this plan to reduce harmful pollution levels in Delhi-NCR. Key measures include banning non-essential trucks from entering Delhi, except for those carrying essential goods or providing important services. In addition, the Delhi government has suspended in-person classes for all students, except for those in classes 10 and 12, to protect their health. The Stage-IV action plan also includes other steps like increasing the use of air purifiers and limiting outdoor activities. The CAQM is closely monitoring air quality levels and will continue to review the situation, taking further action if necessary to improve conditions.
18 November,2024 03:04 PM IST
Donald Trump’s victory in the US elections 2024 is set to fuel Luxury real estate in India. Founder of Tribeca Developers, Kalpesh Mehta, on Friday said that post-Donald Trump’s victory in the US 2024 elections, there will be six more Trump Towers built in India. Mehta, in a virtual interaction with ANI, said they will develop six more Trump Towers in India, one each in Mumbai, Pune, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Noida.
10 November,2024 12:16 PM IST
Heavy rainfall has created havoc in the life of residents of Delhi. A drone camera captured visuals of severe waterlogging near Saket metro station following heavy rainfall in the city. It is worthy to be noted that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a “yellow” alert for Delhi till Saturday amid a forecast that rain will continue to lash the national capital till July 28.
26 July,2024 12:51 PM IST
Ahead of the official arrival of Monsoons, Delhi and NCR (National Capital Region) received incessant rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning beginning in the early hours of June 28. Earlier, parts of Delhi received spells of heavy rainfall, bringing much-needed respite from the sweltering heat. Several areas in and around the capital are waterlogged creating traffic disruptions in the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted the weather for the next seven days in Delhi, predicting generally cloudy skies and varying intensities of rain. As predicted by IMD for June 28, the forecast includes light to moderate rain or thunderstorms.
28 June,2024 01:02 PM IST
The odd-even scheme in Delhi is about to make a comeback. In Delhi, the air quality is in the 'Severe' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board. To tackle the Delhi air pollution, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on November 06 announced the implementation of the Odd-Even scheme. The Odd-Even scheme will be applicable for one week from 13th to 20th November. Cars whose number plates end with odd numbers – 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 – will be allowed to ply on odd-numbered dates. On the other hand, vehicles whose number plates end with even numbers – 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 – will be allowed to ply on even-numbered dates. Stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana is credited for creating smog in Delhi.
06 November,2023 06:05 PM IST
Delhi and Mumbai AQI have further slumped to ‘severe’ and ‘very poor’ respectively. On November 6th, a layer of haze enveloped Mumbai as air quality deteriorated. The overall AQI of the city stood at 301. Global warming and natural seasonal transitions have been credited for Mumbai’s smog. People have been advised to avoid prolonged outdoor visits. On the other hand, in Delhi, The air quality in Delhi is in the 'Severe' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board. While stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana are credited for creating smog in Delhi, in Punjab’s Firozpur, the stubble burning continued.
06 November,2023 01:38 PM IST
As Nepal grapples with the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake, India stepped up to help its neighbour by providing aid. In the hour of need, affirming India’s ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’, an IAF C-17 Globemaster carrying relief materials headed to Nepal on Nov 05. The flight carried essential relief materials and medical aid for the victims of the earthquake. The medical supplies including life-saving drugs, and surgical items to help Nepal recover from the devastation. India has been one of the first countries to provide humanitarian aid to the people of quake-hit Nepal. On November 4, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that he was deeply saddened by the loss of lives after a massive earthquake of 6.4 magnitude jolted Nepal in the late hours of November 03. In the deadly quake, at least 157 people lost their lives and hundreds of others got injured. The injured, including women and children, were receiving treatment in hospitals in several parts of Nepal.
06 November,2023 11:59 AM IST
Delhi air pollution has led to a deteriorating situation in the state. The drone shots displayed the severity of pollution in the capital as it was concealed under a heavy haze blanket. Delhi continued to remain shrouded in a layer of haze as air quality deteriorated on November 05. The air quality in Delhi has been recorded in the 'Severe' category. AQI stood at 482, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). People have been advised to avoid prolonged outdoor visits. Smog has filled the atmosphere and pollution has increased to a great extent. People are finding it difficult to breathe and suffer from pain in their eyes due to the smog.
05 November,2023 03:03 PM IST
Nepal earthquake has ravaged Nepal with immense loss of lives and property sending shockwaves around the world. In the wake of the catastrophe, Nepalese PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal arrived at the affected areas and took stock of the situation. After assessing the situation, PM Dahal immediately called for a cabinet meeting of the Disaster Management Committee tomorrow. Nepal was jolted by a massive 6.6-magnitude earthquake on the late night of November 03 and continued to feel aftershocks, with a magnitude of 3.3. Meanwhile, Indian PM Narendra Modi had expressed his condolences as he said that he is ‘deeply saddened’ by the loss of lives. India also released an emergency contact number for Indians who require urgent assistance. Efforts are underway to provide medical assistance to those injured in the earthquake. The earthquake's impact has not been confined to Nepal alone, tremors were felt in several districts of North India, including Delhi-NCR, UP, and Bihar.
05 November,2023 12:13 PM IST
A massive earthquake of 6.4 magnitude jolted Nepal in the late hours of November 03. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the epicenter of the quake was in Nepal at a depth of 10 km. As many as 128 people lost their lives and at least 141 people were injured in the deadly incident, reported The Kathmandu Post. The tremors of the earthquake were also felt in several states of north India including Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal expressed his grief over the incident. Jajarkot and West Rukum have suffered the most, with 92 deaths in Jajarkot alone, reported The Kathmandu Post. PM Modi expressed his grief over the loss of lives and damage caused by the earthquake in Nepal. Indian PM offered support to Nepal and expressed India’s willingness to extend all possible assistance.
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