New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India on Friday night, triggering panic among residents who rushed out of homes and office buildings. There were, however, no immediate reports of any casualties.According to the information shared by the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, the earthquake measured 5.9 on the Richter scale and struck at 9:42:57 pm IST, with its epicentre in Afghanistan at a depth of 150 km.The tremors were reported from…
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New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India on Friday, triggering panic among residents who rushed out of homes and office buildings. There were, however, no immediate reports of any casualties.The tremors were reported from multiple locations, including Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, as well as parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and adjoining regions.Residents reported feeling sudden jerks while seated, with furniture a…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) BJP MLA from Jewar constituency, Dhirendra Singh, highlighted the employment prospects tied to the much-anticipated Noida International Airport at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.Speaking to IANS, Singh said, “In terms of employment, so many multinational companies are coming here, and arrangements are being made for employment opportunities for women as well. Through the textile industries, this will be a major source of employment for skilled people across North India.”His …
Noida, March 24 (IANS) The BJP has stepped up preparations to ensure that the inauguration of the Noida International Airport at Jewar by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28, along with a massive public rally, turns into a landmark event.Senior party leaders have assigned specific responsibilities to office-bearers and grassroots workers, calling for coordinated efforts to make the programme a grand success.On Tuesday, state BJP president and Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaud…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Strong momentum was witnessed in green building adoption across North India, with NCR emerging first followed by Uttar Pradesh, experts said on Wednesday.Uttar Pradesh recorded 1,673 IGBC‑registered projects covering 1.78 billion sq. ft. at the GreenTech Summit 2026 convened by the council reflecting the state’s rapid progress in embedding sustainability into its urban growth, the CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) said.Delhi saw 794 projects spanning 0.63 bi…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson R.P. Singh on Wednesday asserted that the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar will be a turning point for Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region (NCR).Singh told IANS: “It will become a new connectivity route for all of North India.”He further added, “As far as accidents are concerned, there have not been any unpleasant incidents this time, which reflects the control under Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s…
Jaipur, March 10 (IANS) Parts of Rajasthan are likely to experience isolated heatwave conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday, particularly in the southwestern region, warns the Meteorological Department.A slight drop in temperatures is expected from Thursday, while a new Western Disturbance may bring light rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds on March 14–15, leading to a possible 2–3 degrees Celsius decline in temperatures across the state.The heat in Rajasthan is intensifying steadily, and the …
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The domestic jewellery market, currently valued at approximately $85–90 billion, is projected to expand to $130–150 billion by 2030, driven by wedding demand, premiumisation, organised retail expansion, and rising consumer confidence, it was announced on Saturday.North India’s jewellery trade received a significant early-season boost as the 2nd edition of ‘DJGF Signature 2026’ opened at Bharat Mandapam here, organised by Informa Markets in India.Avinash Gupta, Vi…
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The air quality in Delhi remained in the ‘poor’ category on Wednesday, with Anand Vihar recording ‘very poor’ conditions, reflected by an AQI of 342. The Delhi-NCR region is witnessing a gradual increase in temperatures, though mornings and evenings continue to remain relatively cooler. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), several monitoring stations across the national capital city reported varying air quality levels. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 3…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The security agencies have busted a major ISI-backed terror plot, following the arrest of eight persons from West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.The arrested persons are linked to Bangladesh based terror groups and were being funded by the ISI, the security agencies have learnt.The arrested persons have been identified as Mizanur Rahman, Mohammed Shabat, Umar, Mohammed Litan, Mohammed Shahid, and Mohammed Ujjal.The arrests were made from a garment factory in Tiruppur district of …