Delhi NCR

-November 20, 2024

Delhi Pollution: Why PM2.5 matters more than the AQI

Delhi Pollution: Why PM2.5 matters more than the AQI

Air quality is often measured using Air Quality Indices (AQIs); however, while AQIs are determined and read through different methods, the PM2.5 level remains constant in all methodologies, making it a more reliable parameter to measure air toxicity

-November 20, 2024

Delhi has become ‘gangster capital’, criminals have no fear of law, alleges CM Atishi

Delhi has become ‘gangster capital’, criminals have no fear of law, alleges CM Atishi

Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah and said Delhi has become the "gangster capital"

-November 20, 2024

Top 5 snow parks in Delhi-NCR for your ultimate winter getaway

Top 5 snow parks in Delhi-NCR for your ultimate winter getaway

Here are five of the coolest snow parks for your winter fix—perfect for family outings, weekend escapes, or thrilling winter activities with friends.

-November 20, 2024

50% staff of Delhi govt offices to work from home due to pollution: Rai

50% staff of Delhi govt offices to work from home due to pollution: Rai

In a post on X, Rai said that 50 per cent of the staff in government offices will work from home. Implementation of the provision will be discussed in a meeting with the officers later in the day, he said.

-November 20, 2024

After season’s coldest night, Delhi wakes up to another day with toxic air

After season’s coldest night, Delhi wakes up to another day with toxic air

Dense fog coupled with the temperature drop reduced visibility to 500 metres by 8:30 am. The IMD has predicted persistent dense fog throughout the day. Morning humidity levels stood at 84%, with a maximum temperature of 25°C expected.

-November 19, 2024

Pollution crisis: Delhi govt wants artificial rain, seeks PM’s intervention; AQI still in ‘severe+’ zone

Pollution crisis: Delhi govt wants artificial rain, seeks PM’s intervention; AQI still in ‘severe+’ zone

Out of the 32 air monitoring stations in the capital city, 23 reported Air Quality Index (AQI) above 450, which denotes the highest severe-plus category

-November 19, 2024

Delhi police arrest Chinese national in Rs 100 cr cyber fraud case

Delhi police arrest Chinese national in Rs 100 cr cyber fraud case

The arrest has helped the police unearth an online stock trading scam of more than Rs 100 crore which was being orchestrated via social media groups, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Prashant Gautam said

-November 19, 2024

Delhi’s anti-pollution measures cause livelihood crisis for daily wage workers

Delhi’s anti-pollution measures cause livelihood crisis for daily wage workers

A thick grey haze engulfed the national capital, with AQI soaring to 488. Delhi's air quality plummeted to the ‘severe plus’ category on Sunday, prompting authorities to impose Stage IV measures under the GRAP