[ad_1] With the AQI edging closer to the ‘severe’ category in Delhi, the third phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been invoked with immediate effect. This includes a ban on construction and demolition activities in the NCR with exemptions for certain projects. According to the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) 4 pm … Read More “Air quality inches to ‘severe’ in Delhi, GRAP phase 3 kicks in” »
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[ad_1] The passenger on the IndiGo flight 6E2131 – which was grounded on Friday night at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after sparks were noticed on the runway – who had tweeted a video of the sparks from inside the plane, told The Indian Express that for a few seconds when the fire broke out … Read More “Passenger from IndiGo flight recounts fire scare: ‘Most wanted to undo belts and get up, crew calmed everyone’” »
[ad_1] At 10 am on Saturday, most air quality monitoring stations in Delhi recorded the 24-hour average AQI in the ‘severe’ or upper end of the ‘very poor’ category, as indicated by data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Out of 35 monitoring stations for which 24-hour average data was available at 10 am, … Read More “Average AQI hits ‘severe’ at most monitoring stations in Delhi” »
[ad_1] In order to increase public confidence and transparency and reduce corruption in various Delhi government offices, the vigilance department has directed all heads of departments to undertake a ‘brainstorming’ session on the issue and submit an action taken report to the chief secretary, officials said. According to officials, the first such session at the … Read More “Delhi: Vigilance department to conduct brainstorming sessions to curb corruption in government offices” »
[ad_1] The government-run Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (RML) in Delhi has asked its officials not to approach media personnel for any matter pertaining to the hospital. Violation of instructions will lead to disciplinary proceedings against the official, a circular issued by Deputy Director R B Kushwaha said. “It has been noticed by the competent authority … Read More “Delhi: Don’t approach media on hospital issues, RML Hospital directs officials” »
[ad_1] Days after an apartment in a society in Sohna was gutted in fire, which the flat owner has termed it a “negligence on part of the builder”, Gurgaon Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav Friday formed a committee that would be visiting the spot Saturday. It will look into the allegations and submit a report. … Read More “Gurgaon Dy Commissioner forms panel to probe fire at Sohna flat” »
[ad_1] A Ghaziabad-based tea startup has agreed to change its name and mark after leading chai cafe chain ‘CHAAYOS’ moved the Delhi High Court against the former in a trademark infringement suit. A single judge bench of Justice Prathiba Singh was hearing Sunshine Teahouse Private Limited, the company which runs tea cafes under the ‘CHAAYOS’ … Read More “‘CHAAYOS’ vs ‘CHAIOPS’: Ghaziabad startup to change trademark after Chaayos moves Delhi HC” »
DGCA says follow-up action to be taken after detailed probe into IndiGo plane’s engine fire incident
[ad_1] A Bengaluru-bound A320 ceo aircraft, carrying 184 people, aborted takeoff at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) due to fire in one of its engines Friday night. The plane returned to the bay and passengers were de-boarded safely. “The priority is to carry out a detailed investigation of the incident and ascertain the reasons … Read More “DGCA says follow-up action to be taken after detailed probe into IndiGo plane’s engine fire incident” »
[ad_1] Days after a 35-year-old farmer was allegedly bludgeoned to death with bricks at a dhaba in Ghaziabad, police Thursday arrested a man and identified two others in connection with the incident. On Tuesday evening, Arun Singh, son of a retired Delhi policeman, who was also a bodybuilder and wrestler, had stopped with two friends … Read More “Parking brawl: Ghaziabad police arrest man who bludgeoned to death son of retired Delhi police officer using bricks” »
[ad_1] Gods on currency notes: After his appeal to Centre, now Kejriwal writes to PM Modi Days after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged the Centre to include images of Lakshmi and Ganesh on currency notes, the AAP leader wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the same demand. “I have written a letter to … Read More “Auto, taxi fares set to increase in Delhi” »