Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) Gas distributor Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) on Tuesday announced a fresh increase in compressed natural gas (CNG) prices, marking the fourth hike in less than two weeks. CNG prices in Delhi have been hiked by Rs 2 per kg.Following the latest revision by IGL, CNG in Delhi will now cost Rs 83.09 per kg, up from Rs 81.09 per kg.However, prices were revised upward across the National Capital Region, with consumers in Noida, Ghaziabad and Greater Noida now paying Rs 91.70 per…
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New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) After days of relentless heat and scorching temperatures, light rain and cloudy skies on Saturday morning brought temporary relief to residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). The sudden change in weather brought smiles to many faces as parts of the city witnessed dust storms, gusty winds, and intermittent rainfall, offering a short respite from the prevailing heatwave conditions. Delhi is currently experiencing highly unstable pre-monsoon weather conditi…
Jaipur, May 18 (IANS) The Regional Rapid Transit System project aimed at connecting Rajasthan with New Delhi through a fast, safe, and world-class transport network has gained fresh momentum. Following a consensus between the governments of Rajasthan and Haryana, Rajasthan is now set to become part of the ‘Namo Bharat’ network, paving the way for the operation of ‘Namo Bharat’ trains between Delhi and Alwar.Starting from Sarai Kale Khan in New Delhi, the Delhi-Gurugram-SNB-Alwar corridor…
Chandigarh, May 18 (IANS) The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Monday approved rules for the grant of aggregator licences for delivery service providers under the Haryana Motor Vehicles Rules, 1993, besides a one-time switch for the Unified Pension Scheme for government employees and regularisation of unauthorised industrial units. The decision to grant the aggregator licence was taken to promote clean mobility, curb vehicular pollution, and improve air quality…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said India is rapidly moving towards world-class highway infrastructure with the rollout of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system, which aims to ensure seamless travel, reduce pollution and lower logistics costs across the country.The Minister inaugurated the country’s first barrier-less toll plaza at Mundka-Bakkarwala on the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) in the National Capital Region.The M…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Following Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s request, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approved the operation of a new Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) rail service between the National Capital and Faridabad, an official said on Friday. A Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) is a modern electric passenger service whose trains generally run at speeds of 100-110 kmph.Welcoming the MEMU approval, the Chief Minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi …
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Noida International Airport on Friday announced that commercial flight operations will commence from June 15 — marking a major milestone for aviation connectivity in North India.The launch follows the airport’s inauguration by the Prime Minister and the approval of the Aerodrome Security Program (ASP) by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, confirming that all security systems and operational protocols are in place in line with regulatory standards.“The start of se…
Lucknow, May 1 (IANS) Severe weather conditions, including heavy rain, strong storms, and lightning, have caused widespread damage across Uttar Pradesh over the past two days, claiming at least 24 lives. According to official reports, 15 people have been injured, while 16 animals have also died in the extreme weather events. Several districts in the state have been affected by continuous rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning strikes, significantly disrupting normal life. Farmers working …
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) India’s top seven cities recorded warehousing and logistics absorption of 11.4 million square feet in Q1 2026, posting a 8 per cent quarter‑on‑quarter increase and the fourth consecutive quarter of sequential growth, a report said on Wednesday.The report from workplace solutions firm Vestian said the warehousing and logistics sector entered 2026 on a stronger footing, supported by improved occupier sentiment, resilient domestic demand and ongoing infrastructure u…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The National Capital Region (NCR) is experiencing intense summer conditions as a severe heatwave tightens its grip on the region.According to the latest forecast from the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature on Monday may reach 44 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is expected to hover around 27 degrees Celsius. The entire day is likely to remain under the influence of a strong heatwave, severely impacting daily life.The weather department has warned that…