New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality on Friday morning slipped into the “very poor” category with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 305 and Wazirpur and Mundka seeing levels soar to 422 and 419 respectively, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Chandigarh, May 15 (IANS) In a step aimed at saving 15-20 per cent groundwater, the Punjab government on Thursday started the direct sowing of rice (DSR) to check the depletion of groundwater besides supplementing the income of farmers in a big way.
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena, on Monday, criticised the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for ignoring his suggestions in the past for expanding the solar energy footprint of the state Assembly.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Delhi government is tipped to review the follow-up action taken on CAG reports on air pollution and the excise policy in the second part of the Budget Session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly, scheduled to commence on May 13, said an official on Friday.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) between the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) and Adani Power Limited (APL) for the supply of 1,600 MW of power over a period of 25 years.
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) In a powerful show of civic commitment, NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Chahal launched the ‘Clean NDMC’ campaign at the historic Hanuman Temple, Connaught Place on Monday, as part of the larger Swachh Bharat Mission inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The New Delhi Municipal Council’s Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) witnessed hectic activity on Friday as it responded to 61 complaints related to fallen trees and waterlogging during the pre-dawn squall and rain.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday sanctioned an ex-gratia relief of Rs 25 lakh to the next of kin of four family members who lost their lives in a tragic incident caused by heavy rain and storm in Kharkhari village, Najafgarh.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the Majnu ka Tila area on Friday to inspect the waterlogged areas after the national Capital recorded heavy rain and thundershowers.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Flight operations were hit as strong winds, thunder, lightning and heavy rains lashed Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Even though the change in weather brought a welcome relief from the heat that had gripped the region, flight operations were severely impacted.
