New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Delhi Art, Culture and Languages, Tourism and Labour Minister Kapil Mishra on Friday inaugurated road and drain construction works worth Rs 70 lakh at the Third Pushta Market in national capital’s Sonia Vihar under the Chief Minister Development Fund, an official said. He said that a new Master Plan for Delhi is being prepared, and efforts are being made to provide relief to residents from “O-Zone” related restrictions as well.During the event on Friday, Minister Mishra a…
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New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday reviewed the city’s water management plan for the summer months, stressing smooth and balanced supply and long-term solutions for shortage. At a meeting held at the Secretariat, the Chief Minister took stock of the progress of key water-related projects, directing officials to ensure there is no lapse in supply or response during peak demand, an official statement said.She stressed that every complaint must be addressed promptly …
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) A violent incident was reported from northeast Delhi’s Sonia Vihar area, where a family was allegedly attacked inside their home after objecting to drug use near their residence in the fourth Pusta area, close to Durga Mandir.According to the family, some individuals regularly gathered at a vacant plot near their house and consumed drugs. The family had earlier raised a complaint regarding the issue, after which tensions between both sides increased.The situation fur…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Despite a spell of sudden rain across Delhi-NCR that brought temporary relief from the intensifying summer heat, air quality levels largely remained in the ‘Poor’ category on Saturday, with a few areas recording ‘Moderate’ conditions, according to official data. The rain, accompanied by cloudy and hazy skies, offered residents a short-lived respite from soaring temperatures.However, it failed to significantly improve pollution levels across the region.The change in wea…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘poor’ category on Tuesday, with the AQI at 259 in the morning hours, as per data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Several areas across Delhi reported high pollution levels, with many monitoring stations registering Air Quality Index (AQI) readings in the upper range of the ‘poor’ category and even entering the ‘very poor’ zone. According to CPCB data, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI o…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘poor’ category on Thursday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 209 around 7 a.m., according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). A layer of smog covered several parts of Delhi, affecting visibility during the early morning hours. As per CPCB data, the AQI near India Gate and Kartavya Path stood at 209, which falls under the ‘poor’ category.At 8 a.m., several monitoring stations a…
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 18 (IANS) Residents of Delhi woke up to alarming air quality levels on Sunday morning as a thick blanket of toxic smog and dense fog engulfed the national capital, pushing pollution levels into the ‘severe’ category.The situation worsened further with a sharp drop in temperatures, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a cold wave alert across several parts of the city.According to IMD data, Delhi’s primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded a minim…
Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra on Monday inspected an under-construction boat to be used for the Yamuna cruise and announced that the Goa-type recreational boat cruises and ferry services will begin next month. Tentatively named “Yamuna River Santosh Cruise”, the Yamuna Boat Tourism and Ferry Infrastructure Development Project is likely to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta next month, he said.The project, located upstream of the Wazirabad Barrage be…