Delhi-NCR

Delhi, Noida and rest of NCR breathe poisonous air - check world's top 10 polluted cities

Thick smog continues to cover Delhi-NCR skies as the air pollution reach hazardous levels

Nov 13, 2021, 09:24 AM IST

Delhi-NCR receives light rainfall on Karwa Chauth, AQI 'moderate'

In its weather update issued at 2:15 pm, the IMD had said, "light to moderate intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of isolated places of West, Northwest, Southwest, South, Southeast Delhi, Noida, Faridabad, Gangoh, Yamunanagar during next 2 hours.''

Oct 24, 2021, 16:24 PM IST

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR show decreasing trend over last 4 years: Report

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-D) have given an estimate which shows a decreasing trend in PM2.5 concentration over Delhi-NCR over the last four years.

 

 

 

Jul 31, 2021, 12:28 PM IST

No crackers on Diwali: Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging NGT order on use of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, upholds ban

The NGT’s order had imposed a complete ban on the sale and use of all firecrackers during the COVID-19 pandemic in NCR and other cities in India with poor Air Quality Index (AQI) index.

Jul 23, 2021, 14:26 PM IST

Monsoon to arrive in Delhi-NCR in 24 hours, rainfall expected through the week

The northwestern part of India will see heavy rainfall by the end of this week and the beginning of next week, informed IMD scientist Charan Singh.

Jul 09, 2021, 17:36 PM IST

IMD predicts light to moderate intensity rain in parts of Delhi-NCR, UP today

Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate intensity rain with thunderstorms in some parts of Delhi and its vicinal areas.

May 23, 2021, 11:30 AM IST

Breaking News: Tremors of earthquake felt in Delhi-NCR

Earthquake tremors felt on Friday across North India including Delhi-NCR. Its impact has been seen from Punjab to Jammu and Kashmir.

Feb 13, 2021, 01:18 AM IST

GATE 2021 candidates get safe passage pass from IIT-Bombay ahead of farmers' chakka jam today

Agitating farmers have said they will block national and state highways for three hours (12 PM to 3 PM) to register their dissent against the harassment of protesters. However, GATE is scheduled to kick off at 9.30 AM on the same day and will be held in two sessions—morning and afternoon. 

Feb 06, 2021, 07:36 AM IST

Several routes closed in Delhi-NCR, check traffic police advisory before you step out of your home

A day after widespread violence and chaos in the national capital following farmers’ tractor march, several important routes in Delhi and the NCR remain closed on Wednesday. The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory urging commuters from Delhi to Ghaziabad to avoid certain routes and check traffic updates before stepping out of their homes to avoid any inconvenience later. They have been advised to take Shahdara, Karkari Mor and DND routes as Ghazipur Mandi, NH-9 and NH-24 have been closed for traffic movement.

 

Jan 27, 2021, 10:49 AM IST

Cricketer Virender Sehwag's reaction to Delhi earthquake has netizens in splits

After a 4.2 magnitude earthquake jolted the national capital late on Thursday, cricketer Virender Sehwag's reaction on social media became everyone's centre of attention.

Dec 18, 2020, 07:58 AM IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 hits Delhi-NCR, residents jolted by tremors

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 hit several parts of Delhi-NCR.

Dec 18, 2020, 00:01 AM IST

Vegetable prices soar and supply hit due to farmers' protest in Delhi-NCR

Due to the closing of borders, the supply of vegetables and fruits in Delhi-NCR and the retail prices has gone up. Since several roads are jammed, trucks are facing a lot of difficulty in reaching Delhi-NCR with vegetables and fruits.

Dec 02, 2020, 15:57 PM IST

Major traffic snarls leading to Delhi from Haryana, UP borders due to farmers' agitation

The farmers' protest against the Centre's three farm laws has led either closure or massive trafic jams at several major roads leading to and out of the national capital. 

Dec 02, 2020, 13:23 PM IST

Roads blocked, traffic diverted in Delhi-NCR due to farmers' ongoing agitation, check details

Due to the farmers' ongoing agitation, several important roads have been blocked and traffic has been diverted in the Delhi and National Capital Region on Wednesday. Delhi Traffic Police has also issued alerts saying Tikri border, Jharoda Border, Jhatikra Border are closed for any traffic movement. 

Dec 02, 2020, 10:21 AM IST

Breaking News: Earthquake tremors felt in Ghaziabad with 2.7 magnitude

Earthquake tremors have been felt in Ghaziabad, UP, whose intensity is estimated at 2.7 on the Richter scale.

Dec 02, 2020, 07:42 AM IST

Centre brings in new law to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Rs 1 cr fine, 5-year jail

The central government has issued an ordinance, making pollution an offence with a jail term, which can go up to 5 years and a penalty up to Rs 1 crore. The ordinance was issued on Wednesday night after the approval of President Ram Nath Kovind.

Oct 29, 2020, 13:19 PM IST

Delhi-NCR likely to receive rain, thunderstorm in the next 2 hours: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday (August 17) morning said that the Delhi-NCR region is likely to receive Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain for the next 2 hours.

Aug 17, 2020, 06:39 AM IST

IMD predicts rainfall, thunderstorm in Delhi-NCR, Agra, Aligarh and adjoining areas for next 2 hours

The India Metrological department on Monday (August 10) predicted light to moderate intensity rain over in parts of Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas of Agra, Tundla, Noida, Bhiwani, Panipat, Aligarh, Hathras, Mathura, Bharatpur, Narnaul and Karnal during next two hour.

Aug 10, 2020, 13:06 PM IST

4.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Rajasthan's Alwar, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

 Earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR region on Friday evening.

Jul 03, 2020, 19:06 PM IST

Rainfall lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, temperature dips

Rainfall lashed parts of Delhi-NCR in the early hours on Sunday (May 31, 2020). The rainfall caused waterlogging on roads in some areas. As per India Metrological Department (IMD), rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm will hit parts of Northeast Delhi, North East Delhi, South East Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad in the next two hours.

May 31, 2020, 07:46 AM IST