New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The Centre’s approval for the Rs 6,969.67 crore Dwarka Road Tunnel project is set to transform urban mobility in the National Capital Region (NCR) by easing traffic congestion, improving airport connectivity and providing a seamless link between West and South Delhi, an official statement said on Saturday.The project will connect the Shiv Murti Interchange on the Dwarka Expressway (NH-248BB) with Nelson Mandela Marg in Vasant Kunj, providing a high-speed route for commu…
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Noida, July 24 (IANS) The weather in the National Capital Region (NCR) is likely to remain pleasant for about a week, bringing relief from scorching heat and high humidity. According to the latest forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the sky will remain cloudy throughout the week. Most areas are expected to receive light rain or drizzle; however, heavy rains are unlikely for now. This will significantly lower the temperature and reduce discomfort due to humidity, it said.On Fr…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The flying squads of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas detected 62 violations during 173 inspections conducted between June 14 and June 30, an official said on Monday. The information was shared during the 134th meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) of the CAQM for reviewing enforcement actions, inspections and compliance status across the National Capital Region (NCR).The ETF noted that the Flying Squads of the Commission …
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Delhi residents woke up to hot and humid conditions on Monday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert, forecasting a generally cloudy sky with moderate rainfall across the national capital. The alert comes a day after Delhi recorded its hottest July day in two years. On Sunday, the maximum temperature climbed to 38.6 degrees Celsius, even as several parts of the city and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced moderate rainfall during th…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Delhi Police’s Anti Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of the South District on Saturday arrested two alleged members of the notorious interstate ‘Thak-Thak’ gang and recovered stolen cash, jewellery, electronic gadgets, burglary tools and the two-wheeler allegedly used in the commission of the crimes. The operation has also led to the detection of three burglary and theft cases registered in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), police said on Saturday.According to the Sout…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Homebuyer affordability remained broadly supportive across India’s residential markets during H1 2026, aided by cumulative monetary easing of 125 basis points, with Ahmedabad the most affordable among the top eight cities, a report said on Friday.The report from Knight Frank India said six of the eight tracked cities remain within the 50 per cent affordability threshold, and Ahmedabad securing a ratio of 23 per cent, followed by Kolkata at 25 per cent and Pune at 28 pe…
Chandigarh, June 26 (IANS) Haryana has accelerated its clean air campaign across the National Capital Region (NCR), unveiling a roadmap that includes induction of new electric buses, expansion of the air quality monitoring network from 22 to 45 stations, implementation of the ‘No Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC), No Fuel’ policy, besides redevelopment of nearly 1,000 km of urban roads, officials said on Friday. The multi-sector action plan was reviewed by State Chief Secretary Anurag R…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), grappling with hot and humid weather conditions, may soon find some respite as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms over the next few days. Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality continued to remain in the “poor” category. According to the weather department, Delhi, along with neighbouring cities such as Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad, is likely to experience c…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The country’s largest medical entrance examination, the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, is set to be held on Sunday, June 21, following the cancellation of the original May 3 examination amid allegations of irregularities.The National Testing Agency (NTA), in coordination with the Central and state governments, police, district administrations and paramilitary forces, has put in place extensive security arrangements to ensure a leak-proof, fair and transparent process for …
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) On the eve of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, Minister of State for Ayush and Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav on Saturday invited citizens to join celebrations led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in large numbers. Urging citizens to become a part of the historic celebrations of health, harmony and India’s timeless yoga tradition, Jadhav said this year the Ministry of Culture is also organising special IDY 2026 celebrations at 100 iconic locat…