New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that comprehensive redevelopment of Old Delhi, along with the conservation of its rich heritage, will be taken up on a priority.She announced this soon after being appointed the chairperson of the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC) by Lok Niwas.The Chief Minister said that her government will accord the highest priority to the comprehensive redevelopment of Old Delhi into an attractive tourism hub.After assuming…
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New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Several parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region woke up to dense fog on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the moderate to poor categories, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). As per CPCB data, AQI levels were recorded at 242 in Anand Vihar, 222 in Bawana, 157 at Burari Crossing, 217 in Chandni Chowk, 158 at DTU, 240 in Dwarka Sector-8, 132 at IGI Airport (T3), 141 at IIT Delhi, 194 at Jawaharlal Nehru St…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital continued to remain in the ‘poor’ category on Thursday, with several monitoring stations recording levels above 300, indicating deteriorating air conditions in parts of the city. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), areas such as Anand Vihar reported an AQI of 334, Jahangirpuri 337, Chandni Chowk 312, Rohini 311, Patparganj 306 and Dwarka Sector-8 317, placing them in the ‘very poor’ range. O…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Delhi-NCR saw a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning, following moderate rainfall across the city the previous day. According to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 273 around 7 a.m., placing it in the ‘poor’ category. Despite the marginal relief, dense smog continued to linger over several parts of the national capital, indicating that pollution levels remain a concern.Area-wise …
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The Delhi-NCR region experienced moderate rainfall on Tuesday morning, bringing a new wave of winter chill to the area. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a yellow alert for the city due to the effects of a Western Disturbance in the region.As per the IMD, one or two instances of light rain along with thunderstorms/lightning and gusty winds reaching 30–40 km/h are expected during the forenoon, with more spells anticipated from afternoon into the eve…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Delhi-NCR is bracing for a wet spell on Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms across the region. After a brief spell of cleaner air, pollution levels have worsened again, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 281 at 7.30 a.m., placing it in the ‘poor’ category.According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), several areas in the national capital recorded alarming pollution levels. Anan…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) After several days of dense smog and hazardous pollution levels, Delhi-NCR saw a noticeable improvement in air quality on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) slipping to the ‘poor’ category at 264. The improvement followed the season’s first spell of rain on Friday, which brought much-needed respite from persistently high pollution levels across the region.As per data released by the Central Pollution Control Board, the average AQI recorded at 7 a.m. stood at 264….
Patna, Jan 23 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday laid the foundation stone for 89 projects, inaugurated 47 projects, and launched work on 36 additional projects worth several hundred crore rupees in Muzaffarpur district as part of his ongoing Samriddhi Yatra.Arriving in Muzaffarpur on Friday, the Chief Minister visited various departmental stalls and interacted with Jeevika Didis, beneficiaries of government schemes, and local villagers during a public dialogue programme.He highl…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The national capital continued to struggle with hazardous air pollution on Thursday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the ‘very poor’ category despite a slight improvement from previous days. According to official data, Delhi’s AQI was recorded at 377, raising concerns over public health and daily life. Data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that pollution levels remained alarmingly high across several parts of the c…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Air pollution levels across Delhi-NCR continued to remain alarming on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 380 at 8:00 a.m., placing the region firmly in the ‘very poor’ category, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).Most parts of the national Capital recorded ‘very poor’ air quality, while a few locations slipped into the ‘poor’ category, offering little relief to residents grappling with prolong…