4 in 5 families in Delhi-NCR affected by air pollution

Amid rising pollution levels in the national capital and adjoining areas, a survey conducted by a community social media platform has found that four in five families in the region have someone facing one or more ailments due to contaminated air The survey conducted by LocalCircles also said that 91 per cent of Delhi residents […]

Delhi’s AQI in ‘very poor’ category; Min temp at 13.6 degrees Celsius

Delhi’s air quality index was recorded in very poor’ category Monday morning, a marginal improvement from the last three days when it was recorded in the severe’ category The city’s air quality index (AQI) stood at 385 at 9.05 am, while that of Noida, Gurgaon and Greater Noida was recorded at 406, 363, 296, respectively. […]

No major decision to be taken by 9 centre heads at JNU; appointments by VC without authority: HC

The Delhi High Court has restrained the heads of nine JNU centres from taking any major decisions and said that their appointment by the varsity’s Vice Chancellor was prima facie without any authority. A bench headed by Justice Rajiv Shakdher stated that the Vice Chancellor is not vested with the power to appoint Chairpersons of […]

After ban, 4 tonnes of firecrackers seized in Delhi

At least 26 people have been arrested and nearly 4,000 kilograms of firecrackers have been seized in the national capital by the Delhi Police since its ban   According to police data, at least 26 people have been arrested and 23 cases have been registered against those caught in storing, selling and using firecrackers. Police said […]

Electoral roll revision exercise kicks off; to be held as ‘voter utsav’

The special summary revision of Delhi’s electoral roll with January 1, 2022 as the qualifying date began on Monday, Delhi CEO Ranbir Singh said He asserted that the poll authorities will carry out the exercise as a month-long festival for the electorate. Posters have been put up on city buses and social media campaign intensified […]

No firecrackers, no sales; ban has traders in a spot

Delhi government’s blanket ban on sale and storage of firecrackers has left traders in Sadar Bazaar in a lurch. While some are looking for alternative markets, others face ruin  If the whole sale market of Old Delhi’s Sadar Bazaar is anything to go by, then this Diwali the city may be more about the lights […]

Braving pollution and the pandemic: meet the volunteers behind Delhi’s campaigns 

Despite being an important part of implementation of campaigns in the city, Delhi’s Civil Defense Volunteers often work without limelight or job security  Kuldeep Rakesh guides his team of seven Civil Defence Volunteers (CDV) to spread and hold a placard which says, “Red Light On, Engine Off”. Rakesh is leading a team of 19 volunteers […]

E-rickshaw services now at Noida Electronic City metro station

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday flagged off e-rickshaw services connecting the Noida Electronic City metro station with surrounding areas. A good number of women drivers will be appointed to run these e-rickshaws, according to DMRC. “In another step towards last-mile connectivity, Dr. Mangu Singh, Managing Director, DMRC inaugurated a fleet of 25 […]