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Delhi Grap Restriction: DMRC To Run Extra 20 Trips Amid GRAP Stage-3 Restrictions From Tomorrow
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation tweets, “In view of the implementation of GRAP-III from 8:00 AM tomorrow, 20 extra trips (in addition to 40 already in place since GRAP-II was implemented) will be inducted into services on weekdays starting tomorrow. Thus, 60 extra trips will be preformed by Delhi Metro on weekdays till GRAP-III remains in place.”
Delhi News: Restrictions Under GRAP Stage-3 To Come Into Force in Delhi-NCR From Friday
With pollution reaching alarming levels, the central pollution watchdog imposed restrictions under the third stage of the GRAP in Delhi-NCR on Thursday, including a ban on construction and demolition activities. The air quality in the capital remained in the “severe” category for a second consecutive day, prompting authorities to impose stringent anti-pollution measures. The restrictions will come into force from Friday. (PTI)
Delhi News: AAP’s Mahesh Khichi Elected as Next Delhi mayor
The Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Mahesh Khichi was elected as the next mayor of Delhi on Thursday, in a major boost to the ruling party in the national capital ahead of the Assembly polls due early next year. (PTI)
Delhi GRAP Stage 3: Decision Soon on Closing Physical Classes in Schools Up To Class 5
State Govts. in the NCR and the GNCTD may take a decision on discontinuing physical classes in schools for children up to Class V and conducting classes in an online mode.
Chennai News Live: Doctors’ Protest Over Stabbing Incident Ends
Doctors protest over stabbing of Chennai doctor in a govt hospital ends.
Delhi News Live: BJP’s Manoj Tiwari Says AAP’s Claims Failed When It Came To Power In MCD
Delhi Mayoral Polls, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said, “We can win (this election) because AAP’s claims failed after they came to the power in the MCD House. I hope that our candidate, Kishan Lal, will win and we will provide a relief to people of Delhi.”
Delhi News Live: Uproar In MCD House Over Upcoming Mayor’s Reduced Tenure
A chaotic scene unfolded in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House during the mayoral election on as Congress councillors raising slogans and stormed into the well of the House over the reduced tenure allotted for the upcoming Dalit mayor, reported PTI. The uproar began as presiding officer Satya Sharma initiated the proceedings.
Congress Leader of Party (LOP) Nazia Dhanish immediately raised objections, criticising the truncated tenure set for the Dalit mayor.
Delhi News: Closely Monitoring Delhi Pollution Situation, Strict Measures To Be Taken: Gopal Rai
A day after Delhi’s air quality plunged to the ‘severe’ category, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said strict pollution control measures would be enforced if the conditions worsened. (PTI)
Delhi News: Delhi HC Grants Bail to Accused in Waqf Board Money Laundering Case
The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a co-accused in the money laundering case arising from alleged irregularities in the Waqf Board here during the chairmanship of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan. (PTI)
Delhi News Live: Voting Underway For MCD Mayor Poll At Civic Centre
Who will be Delhi’s next mayor? Voting underway in MCD mayor poll
Delhi News Live: Security Beefed Up At Civic Centre Ahead of Mayoral Polls
Security tightened at the Civic Centre building ahead of Mayoral Polls, in Delhi.
Delhi News Live: City Police Detain Over 1,200 People in 24-Hour ‘Operation Kawach’
In a major crackdown across the city, the Delhi Police detained 1,224 individuals during a 24-hour operation named ‘Operation Kawach.’ The detainees were allegedly involved in crimes like illegal possession of firearms, theft, banned drugs, and illegal liquor, an official said on Thursday.
The operation, which ran from November 12 to 13, involved all units of the Delhi Police, including the Crime Branch, Special Cell, and police forces from 15 districts. Police teams conducted raids at 874 locations across the city.
“During the operation, we detained 1,224 individuals and arrested over 700 of them,” the official stated.
‘Operation Kawach’ is a regular initiative by the Delhi Police aimed at cracking down on criminals and drug traffickers in various areas. The operation is carried out by the local police in coordination with the Special Cell and Crime Branch to ensure city-wide safety.
(PTI)
India News Live: ED Raids Multiple Locations in Cash-for-Votes Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is carrying out extensive searches in connection with an alleged cash-for-votes scandal. Raids are currently underway at 13 locations in Ahmedabad, three premises in Surat, two in Malegaon (Nashik), and five in Mumbai.
Chennai News Live: Doctors Stage Protest At Hospital Where Patient Stabbed A Medic
Doctors stage protest at Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital condemning the attack on Dr Balaji and seek security and the safety of doctors in Chennai.
Ghaziabad News Live: Fire Breaks Out In A School Bus At Vaishali
Delhi News LIVE: Airport Issues Advisory For Passengers In View Of Smog Conditions
Chennai News Live: Health Minister Visits Doctor Stabbed on Duty
Delhi News LIVE: Air Quality Levels Across the Capital Till 7 AM
According to the National Air Quality Index (NAQI) data, the AQI levels for various areas of Delhi until 7 AM are as follows:
- Alipur, Delhi – AQI 420
- Anand Vihar, Delhi – AQI 473
- Ashok Vihar, Delhi – AQI 471
- Aya Nagar, Delhi – AQI 422
- Bawana, Delhi – AQI 455
- Burari Crossing, Delhi – Insufficient data for the past 24 hours
- CRRI Mathura Road, Delhi – AQI 395
- Chandni Chowk, Delhi – AQI 407
- DTU, Delhi – AQI 398
- Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Delhi – AQI 417
- Dwarka Sector 8, Delhi – AQI 458
- IGI Airport (T3), Delhi – AQI 435
- IHBS, Dilshad Garden, Delhi – AQI 385
- ITO, Delhi – AQI 421
- Jahangirpuri, Delhi – AQI 471
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi – AQI 408
- Lodhi Road, Delhi (IITM) – AQI 294
- Lodhi Road, Delhi (IMD) – AQI 377
- Major Dhyanchand National Stadium, Delhi – AQI 444
- Mandir Marg, Delhi – AQI 440
- Mundka, Delhi – AQI 460
- NSIT Dwarka, Delhi – AQI 425
- Najafgarh, Delhi – AQI 457
- Narela, Delhi – AQI 438
- Nehru Nagar, Delhi – AQI 460
- North Campus, DU, Delhi – AQI 421
- Okhla Phase-2, Delhi – AQI 440
- Patparganj, Delhi – AQI 472
- Punjabi Bagh, Delhi – AQI 459
- Pusa, Delhi (DPCC) – AQI 404
- Pusa, Delhi (IMD) – AQI 416
- RK Puram, Delhi – AQI 454
- Rohini, Delhi – AQI 453
- Shadipur, Delhi – AQI 427
- Siri Fort, Delhi – AQI 438
- Sonia Vihar, Delhi – AQI 444
- Sri Aurobindo Marg, Delhi – AQI 345
- Vivek Vihar, Delhi – AQI 468
- Wazirpur, Delhi – AQI 46
Delhi News LIVE: Will Capital See GRAP-3 Restrictions Soon? Capital’s ‘Severe’ Air Quality Raises Concerns
The capital is grappling with severe air quality as the city battles through dense smog and poor visibility, triggering significant health concerns. The national capital’s AQI stood in ‘severe’ category on Thursday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached a record high of 418, marking the worst air quality in the country and the first time this season that the AQI fell into the “severe” category on Wednesday. The AQI surged from 334 the previous day, placing Delhi under a hazardous pollution level that could trigger stringent measures under the third stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
Delhi News Live: CM Atishi, Manish Sisodia Engage with Students, Review Facilities
Chief Minister Atishi and senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia visited Delhi Sports School on Wednesday, engaging with students and assessing the available facilities. The leaders joined the students for breakfast, discussing their training routines, nutrition, and competition preparation, as per an official AAP statement.
During their visit, Atishi and Sisodia observed training sessions in sports like table tennis, archery, weightlifting, wrestling, boxing, and swimming. Atishi talked about the school’s unique approach, stating, “Sports is education here,” and highlighted the government’s mission to prioritise athletic excellence by providing world-class facilities.
Reflecting on the school’s journey since its conceptualisation in 2015, Sisodia remarked, “Seeing this dream turn into reality is emotional.” He added that initiatives like Delhi Sports School could significantly boost India’s Olympic medal tally by offering early and high-quality sports training. The institution currently trains students in 10 Olympic sports, equipped with top-tier amenities to nurture young athletes.
(PTI)