Delhi NCR

Patriot Bureau -October 24, 2024

Delhi: Air quality continues to remain in ‘very poor’ category ahead of Diwali

Delhi: Air quality continues to remain in ‘very poor’ category ahead of Diwali

The deteriorating air quality in the national capital has triggered a 30-40 per cent surge in respiratory issues

Saurav Gupta -October 24, 2024

Foam and fear: Are officials distorting Yamuna pollution data?

Foam and fear: Are officials distorting Yamuna pollution data?

Despite the visibly thick blanket of toxic foam on the Yamuna at Kalindi Kunj, where many will take the ritual bath for Chhath Puja, agencies claim that the sewage treatment plants are releasing treated water within permissible levels of deadly pollutants  

PTI -October 23, 2024

Delhi Pollution: Hospitals report 30-40 pc spike in respiratory cases

Delhi Pollution: Hospitals report 30-40 pc spike in respiratory cases

During the winter months, Delhi experiences severe pollution, 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.

PTI -October 23, 2024

Declaring Delhi’s Jama Masjid protected monument will have substantial impact, ASI tells HC

Declaring Delhi’s Jama Masjid protected monument will have substantial impact, ASI tells HC

In an affidavit filed in response to PILs on the issue, the ASI said once a monument is declared a protected monument, certain regulations and prohibitions in the area around it come into force.

Saurav Gupta -October 23, 2024

NDMC doubles parking fees as Delhi’s air quality deteriorates to ‘very poor’

NDMC doubles parking fees as Delhi’s air quality deteriorates to ‘very poor’

As air quality in the national capital plummets further, parking fees for four-wheelers and two-wheelers have been doubled to discourage private vehicle use and mitigate bad air

Saurav Gupta -October 23, 2024

Delhi-NCR chokes under ‘very poor’ air quality, GRAP Stage 2 enforced

Delhi-NCR chokes under ‘very poor’ air quality, GRAP Stage 2 enforced

As air pollution surges in the National Capital Region, authorities enforce more stringent measures to address deteriorating air quality during the winter months and protect public health

Patriot Bureau -October 22, 2024

Taseer-e-Hararat: A food festival

Taseer-e-Hararat: A food festival

The food festival highlights dishes crafted using spices known for their warming properties, aligning with the theme of winter dining

Patriot Bureau -October 22, 2024

Delhi air pollution: Govt urges UP, Haryana, Rajasthan to restrict plying diesel buses to capital

Delhi air pollution: Govt urges UP, Haryana, Rajasthan to restrict plying diesel buses to capital

Rai announced a slew of measures, including enhanced water sprinkling to control road dust, use of dust suppressants and deployment of additional traffic personnel to ease traffic congestion, among others