Topic: Delhi / State

Fear persists in Dhauj village a year after Al-Falah case

Fear persists in Dhauj village a year after the Al-Falah case, with villagers reluctant to rent homes to unknown people.

Delhi air turns toxic after Diwali, five-year pollution record broken

Delhi’s air turned toxic after Diwali, with the average AQI at 371 on November 9 and 376 on Diwali, November 8, the highest festival-day level in five years.

Railways runs unreserved special trains, confirmed tickets are not mandatory

Northern Railway has run additional unreserved special trains for passengers amid the Diwali and Chhath Puja rush, with no confirmed reserved ticket required.

Delhi smog sparks political row, BJP alleges conspiracy in Punjab

Political allegations intensified after Delhi’s post-Deepavali smog, as BJP alleged a conspiracy in Punjab stubble burning while AAP and Congress questioned AQI data.

Jal Board plans water-saving drive from Old Delhi to Patel Nagar

The Delhi Jal Board is preparing a water conservation awareness campaign from Old Delhi to Patel Nagar, aiming to reach about 22 lakh people.

Dhauj village residents now fear renting homes to unknown tenants

New Delhi: Nearly a year after a case involving a terror module linked to Al Falah University came to light in Faridabad’s Dhauj village, its impact is still visible in local lives.

Delhi received 214 fire calls on Diwali, 42 reached AIIMS

Delhi received 214 fire-related calls on Diwali, while 42 burn patients reached AIIMS. Eleven were seriously injured, and a 10-year-old child died in Narela.

AAP alleges Delhi AQI data manipulation as political row erupts

A political row has erupted in Delhi over AQI data after Diwali, with AAP accusing the BJP government of hiding actual pollution figures.

After Hours: Sangtye Aika on 35mm in Delhi on November 10

Anant Mane’s Marathi film ‘Sangtye Aika’ will be screened on 35mm with English subtitles at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on November 10.

Delhi air turns toxic after Diwali, AQI crosses 400 in areas

After Diwali, Delhi-NCR’s air pollution rose sharply, with AQI levels crossing 400 in several areas and some monitoring stations recording above 450.

Delhi-NCR air turns toxic after Diwali fireworks, AQI crosses 400

After heavy fireworks on Diwali night, Delhi-NCR’s air deteriorated sharply on Monday morning, with AQI crossing 400 in several areas.

Diwali fireworks push pollution higher across Delhi after night celebrations

Heavy fireworks on Diwali night affected Delhi’s air and visibility the next day, with dense haze, reduced visibility and AQI levels reaching very poor to severe categories.

10-year-old boy dies in Delhi firecracker accident on Diwali night

A 10-year-old boy died in Delhi’s Narela area on Diwali night after a firecracker accident. Relatives alleged treatment negligence, while police are investigating.

Delhi air turns severe after Diwali, AQI crosses 400 in areas

After Diwali, Delhi’s air turned severe, with AQI crossing 400 in several areas. Dense smog affected visibility and breathing on Monday morning.

Fireworks mark Diwali as lamps light up Yamuna Paar localities

Diwali was celebrated with pomp in East Delhi’s Yamuna Paar area, where homes, lanes and markets were lit with lamps and fireworks continued late into the night.

Delhi to turn colder after Diwali, morning fog may reduce visibility

After Diwali, cold conditions are expected to increase in Delhi-NCR, with morning fog likely to reduce visibility, according to the IMD forecast.

Major fire at Najafgarh garment factory, 25 fire tenders deployed

A major fire broke out at a garment factory in Delhi’s Najafgarh area on Sunday evening. The Delhi Fire Service deployed 25 fire tenders.

CM Rekha Gupta extends Diwali greetings to karmayogis on duty

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended Diwali greetings to employees handling security, health and sanitation in the capital, praising their service.

Power cuts, rising pollution trouble Uttam Nagar residents after Diwali

Power cuts and rising air pollution in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar have increased difficulties for residents after Diwali, with AQI crossing 400 in several areas.

Pollution grips Delhi on Diwali night as firecracker smoke worsens air

On Diwali night, Delhi came under the grip of firecracker smoke and toxic air as air quality deteriorated rapidly in several areas.