Delhi-NCR continues to breathe in 'very poor' quality air

IANS | November 30, 2024 9:24 AM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to deteriorate, posing severe health risks for the people living in the region. On Saturday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national Capital was recorded at 318, categorising it as 'very poor,' according to official data, while the air quality in Noida and Gurugram also continued to fall in the 'very poor' to 'severe' category.

UP Deputy CM inspects site of Jhansi hospital fire; 10 dead, 16 newborns critical

IANS | November 16, 2024 8:53 AM

Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 16 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Brajesh Pathak on Saturday inspected the Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi where at least 10 children were killed and 16 are battling for their lives after a massive fire broke out at the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on Friday night.