Topic: Delhi

Post-Diwali garbage piles and fires raise pollution concerns in Delhi

After Diwali, Delhi’s garbage management system appears strained, with waste piles reported in several areas and open burning raising pollution concerns.

Delhi air worsens after Diwali, AQI crosses 400 in areas

After Diwali, Delhi-NCR’s air pollution worsened, with AQI crossing 400 in several areas and CPCB data showing severe air quality at monitoring stations.

Diwali noise pollution rises in Delhi, Karol Bagh loudest again

Noise pollution rose in Delhi on Diwali due to firecrackers, with DPCC data showing Karol Bagh again as the noisiest area at 89.1 decibels.

Diwali noise pollution rises in Delhi, Karol Bagh loudest again

Noise pollution rose in Delhi on Diwali due to firecrackers, with DPCC data showing Karol Bagh again as the noisiest area at 89.1 decibels.

Firecrackers burst overnight in Delhi despite ban, 393 FIRs filed

Despite a ban on firecrackers in Delhi, heavy fireworks were set off on Diwali night. Delhi Police registered 393 FIRs against violators.

Mamata Banerjee served fresh notice in 2013 Delhi ruckus case

Delhi Police has issued a fresh notice to Mamata Banerjee in the 2013 Delhi ruckus case and wants to record her statement as a victim and witness.

11-km Chhath ghat on Munak canal to open November 12

An 11-kilometre-long Chhath ghat will be developed on the Munak canal in Delhi and inaugurated on November 12, with more than 1,400 ghats being prepared across the city.

Delhi draft voter list excludes 47.5 lakh names, 2.99 lakh apply

Nearly 47.56 lakh names were left out of Delhi’s draft voter list after SIR, while about 2.99 lakh Form-6 applications had been received by November 8.

Cold to increase in Delhi as temperature drops, fog sets in

Cold is expected to increase in Delhi as temperatures fall, with the IMD forecasting light to moderate fog and continued smog impact.

Delhi Chhath ghats ready by November 13, three-day protest pause urged

Arrangements at Delhi’s Chhath ghats have been ordered completed by November 13 evening, while Harsh Malhotra appealed for no protests from November 14 to 16.

Family dispute leaves mother and son dead, Delhi locality mourns

A mother and son died after a family dispute in East Delhi’s Nand Nagri area. Police have started an investigation into both cases.

Smog blankets Delhi airport on Diwali night, 44% departures delayed

Dense smog and increased pollution on Diwali night affected operations at Delhi airport, delaying nearly 44 percent of departures as LVP was implemented.

Kejriwal taunts Yogi over SIR row, congratulates Akhilesh in advance

New Delhi: The political storm over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Uttar Pradesh has intensified. Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has...

Cheap urea burdens India, soil and water resources also affected

A Climate Trends study claims cheap urea reduces farmers’ costs but increases pressure on soil, groundwater and the government exchequer.

Delhi Trade Fair entry costlier, adult tickets rise to Rs 200

Entry to the Delhi Trade Fair will be costlier, with adult tickets reaching up to Rs 200. ITPO has revised general visitor ticket rates after four years.

Chhath Mahaparv links faith with cleanliness, equality and nature conservation

Chhath Mahaparv is a symbol of people’s faith, social harmony and gratitude towards nature, carrying a message of cleanliness, equality and environmental protection.

Ratna Singh launches sharp attack over Delhi pollution, says discipline forgotten

Ratna Singh criticised negligence over Delhi pollution after Diwali, saying people forgot discipline and must follow rules and social responsibility.

Meghna and Sandeep’s school friendship set to culminate in marriage

Uttar Pradesh minister Sandeep Singh is set to marry Meghna Chaudhary after a relationship that began as a school friendship and later gained family consent.

Delhi notifies new service rights law, fines for official delays

A new service rights law has been notified in Delhi, with fines to be recovered from officials for delays in government work without valid reason.

Mumbai too under haze like Delhi as post-Diwali air worsens

Mumbai too came under the impact of haze like Delhi after Diwali, with Delhi’s AQI around 370 on November 9 and Mumbai’s around 170 on November 10.