Delhi Weather: Cloudy sky likely in city

Delhi on Wednesday recorded a minimum temperature of 26.8 degrees Celsius, with the weather office forecasting a generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers.

The relative humidity at 8.30 am was 74 per cent.

The maximum temperature is expected to settle at 33 degrees Celsius, the weather said.

The air quality was recorded in the moderate category as the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 9 am stood at 112.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), 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’.

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RML hospital first central government hospital to get NABH accreditation

RML hospital: The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences (ABVIMS) and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital have become the first hospital under the central government to receive full accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) under its latest 5th Edition Standards.

The announcement was made at a press conference on Tuesday attended by Director Dr (Prof) Ashok Kumar, Medical Superintendent Dr (Prof) Vivek Dewan, Dean Dr Arti Maria, Chairman of the Quality & Accreditation Committee Dr (Prof) Sameek Bhattacharya, and Nodal Officer Dr Parul Goyel.

“This accreditation is the outcome of sustained efforts across every department, from clinical services to support functions. It demonstrates that patient safety and quality systems have become part of our routine work,” Dr Kumar said.

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Dr Dewan noted that the two-year process had improved the hospital’s overall functioning. “Every member — doctors, nurses, technicians, and support staff — contributed to meeting NABH standards. The process has strengthened our emergency response systems and clinical protocols,” he said.

Dean Dr Maria described the recognition as “a step forward” rather than the final goal. “Quality improvement is a continuous process. This milestone sets the stage for further enhancements in patient care,” she said.