NEW DELHI: A plumber lost his life in West Delhi's Narayana area on Monday when an elevator suddenly started moving. The incident occurred in a multi-story building's elevator, which the plumber had entered to clear water that had accumulated inside.According to police reports, the victim was identified as Sanjay, a resident of Rajeev Camp.A senior officer explained that while Sanjay was inspecting the...
NEW DELHI: The city's air quality improved from 'poor' on Saturday to 'moderate' on Sunday. However, experts attributed it to implementation of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and hence, measures under stage I will remain in force.Central Pollution Control Board's data shows that Air Quality Index was 164 on Sunday, against Saturday's 214. "The air quality improved after implementation of stage I...
NEW DELHI: The city saw a slight drop in maximum temperature and low wind speed on Saturday. The air quality was 'poor' despite the number of stubble burning incidents dropping in Punjab.Residents found the outdoor weather unpleasant even towards the evening. Track the pollution level in your cityThe air quality is likely to remain 'poor' for the next six days. Weather analysts said the the wind...
NEW DELHI: As the air quality in Delhi deteriorated to the 'poor' category on Friday, authorities in the National Capital Region have issued strict instructions for the enforcement of measures outlined in "Stage 1" of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).These measures encompass a comprehensive prohibition on the utilization of coal within roadside eateries, hotels, and restaurants.During a meeting,...
MUMBAI: A steady deterioration in Mumbai's air quality has been observed between 2019 and 2023. In contrast, Delhi's and Lucknow's air quality improved, although both cities initially had worse air quality levels than Mumbai. Carcinogenic PM2.5 concentrations during the peak pollution months (October-March) were studied in six major state capitals -- Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Patna...
NEW DELHI: A 34-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by his relative in south Delhi, police said on Wednesday. Sunil Kumar — the brother of 40-year-old accused Pramod Kumar's brother-in-law — was stabbed following a scuffle after a birthday party in Sangam Vihar area.Police said they received a PCR call at 10.18 pm on Tuesday that two people had attacked each other at E-block in Sangam...
NEW DELHI: A day after a woman was allegedly hit by a bus at Kashmere Gate ISBT, she succumbed to her injuries at a hospital in Delhi on Tuesday, police said. Indu, a resident of Noida in Uttar Pradesh, was injured after she met with the accident on Monday. The accused bus driver has been arrested, they added.Indu's husband Karamveer Kumar reported to the police that a Punjab Roadways bus hit his wife...
NEW DELHI: A 42-year-old woman and her four associates have been arrested in connection with the robbery of 17 gold biscuits in the Paschim Vihar area of west Delhi. The accused have been identified as Sonu Suri, a resident of Tagore Garden Extension, Navneet (34), Mohsin Khan (29), Dheeraj (22), and Ankit Porwal (22), all residents of Khayala.The incident occurred on September 22 when a PCR call was...
NEW DELHI: The commissioning of the Yashobhoomi conference complex at Dwarka will take place in October. A Korean operator has been appointed on a revenue-sharing model to manage the exhibition halls and convention centre, said officials. The first phase of the project was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi last Sunday.Over 100 exhibitions and more than 100 conventions have been planned at Yashobhoomi in...
NEW DELHI: A sub-inspector succumbed to his injuries and the driver of the police van was seriously injured after an allegedly speeding car hit them while they were on routine patrolling duty in Pandav Nagar area of Delhi on Tuesday. Search is under way to arrest the accused who fled the spot, leaving the vehicle behind.According to police, the deceased identified as Gangasaran, posted as a...
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