New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Tuesday described the newly inaugurated Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor as a game-changer, hoping that it will serve as an “artery of progress” to enhance the ease of living for millions of NCR residents. In a message on X, the LG said, “The inauguration of the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodiJi marks yet another historic milestone in India’s infrastructure journey. …
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New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of the global BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, will consecrate a 108-foot-tall statue of Tapomurti Shri Neelkanth Varni (Bhagwan Swaminarayan) at the Swaminarayan Akshardham on Thursday, with elaborate preparations underway for the grand ceremony. The towering statue, crafted from panchdhatu — a sacred alloy of five metals, primarily bronze — is unique as it depicts Neelkanth Varni standing on a single foot, symbolising deep austeri…
Ahmedabad, Feb 21 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Saturday began the second day of his visit to Gujarat with a morning walk at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, followed by an interaction with young people and visits to key city landmarks.Accompanied by State President Jagdish Vishwakarma, Nabin walked along the Sabarmati Riverfront, one of the city’s most prominent public spaces.He later visited the Atal Bridge, a pedestrian bridge over the Sabarmati River that has become a no…
Gandhinagar, Feb 21 (IANS) On his maiden visit to Gujarat after assuming office as National President of the BJP, Nitin Nabin on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj at the revered Swaminarayan Akshardham in Gandhinagar. On Friday, Nabin was accompanied by senior party leaders, including Jagdish Vishwakarma, President of BJP Gujarat; B.L. Santhosh, National General Secretary (Organisation); and Ratnakarji, BJP Gujarat Organisation Secretary. The meeting was marked …
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Delhi-NCR experienced a slight improvement in air quality compared to the previous two days as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 397, which is categorised as “very poor,” according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).The AQI decreased from 418 on Monday to 439 on Sunday.A thin layer of smog still blanketed the National Capital Region, slightly reducing the visibility.The temperature, however, saw an increase, giving relief to the residents from the ha…
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category on Monday morning as the national capital continued to reel under a cold wave. The minimum temperature dropped sharply by 4.5 degrees Celsius, settling at 6.5 degrees Celsius, which is below the seasonal average. Area-wise data indicated that the Air Quality Index (AQI) continued to hover in the poor range across most parts of the city. Akshardham recorded an AQI of 294, while ITO registered 256, according to data rele…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality deteriorated once again on Saturday after showing signs of improvement earlier in the week, as several parts of the national capital slipped back into the ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ pollution categories. Large sections of the city were engulfed in thick smog during the morning hours, resulting in reduced visibility and discomfort for residents.Data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that air quality levels varied sharply acros…
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality recorded a noticeable improvement on Thursday morning, a day after the Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas revoked restrictions imposed under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan, citing a sustained improvement in pollution levels.Although the city’s overall air quality continued to remain in the ‘poor’ category with an average Air Quality Index of 221, several locations across Delhi and the National C…