Dust, which majorly comprises of loose soil, has emerged as a major contributor to air pollution. Unpaved roads and digging activities for various infrastructural construction exposes the loose soil, contributing as much as 17 per cent of the particulate matter (PM) in the air.
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Delhi Chokes: Use these anti-pollution masks to protect yourself
Here are some high-quality anti-pollution masks which people can use!
Delhi air pollution level in ‘hazardous’ zone on Diwali
In Chanakyapuri, where the US embassy is located, the AQI was 189 and at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, 168 at 8 p.m.
Sarvjeet Bedi announced not-guilty by court after being called ‘Delhi ka Darinda’ for 4 years
Jasleen had shared a post on Facebook back in 2015 with Sarvjeet’s picture and accused him of verbally harassing and threatening her as she tried to get a picture of him!
Union Cabinet to regularise unauthorised colonies in Delhi
Union Cabinet has decided to regularise unauthorised colonies in Delhi. In a historic decision taken on Wednesday, the cabinet decided to give ownership rights to 40 lakhs people living in unauthorised colonies in the national capital. It is to be noted that around 50 lakh people live in unauthorised colonies across Delhi.[Read More…]
SC allows Delhi govt to notify higher minimum wages for workers
The Delhi High Court had last year stayed the government notification after several employers in the state argued that the burden of minimum wages and its upward revision would badly affect them.
Delhi air quality remains poor for fourth consecutive day
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the pollution level will plunge tomorrow
Delhi’s Gurdwara Bangla Sahib bans single use plastic
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib banned disposable plates, glasses, spoons, thermocol cup and plates, etc
Wheelchair-bound woman forced to stand up at Delhi airport
Virali Modi, a motivational speaker and disability rights activist, said she was travelling to Mumbai from Delhi when she was subjected to harassment
Woman journalist filmed at lingerie store in South Delhi
The police have registered a case in this regard but are yet to make any arrests
Delhi cops save kid from drowning in Narela drain
The constables swiftly got into action. While the one constable entered the drain, the other held him from outside
Delhi man fined 23k for violating traffic rules in Gurugram
Dinesh Madan was issued challan for not carrying the documents including his driving licence, registration certificate of the motorcycle and the pollution certificate
Delhi Police books ex-BJP MLA for raping daughter-in-law
The victim approached the police on Thursday following which an FIR was registered against the Shokeen, the former two-time MLA from Nangloi Assembly seat
Online frauds a headache for Delhi cyber cell
The data compiled by Delhi Police states that out of 327 cases registered from 2017 to November 30, 2018, the probe was concluded only in 71
Arvind Kejriwal announces compensation in Zakir Nagar fire
Arvind Kejriwal said the cause of the fire and the lapses, if any, would be investigated
Delhi: Unidentified body of woman found in plastic bag
The police were informed at 9.58 a.m. that the body, thrust into a plastic bag, was lying in an open ground at Shiv Puri in Sagarpur in south west Delhi
Delhi: JNU student drugged and raped by cab driver
The woman who is 21-years-old told the police that she had taken the cab from the Mandir Marg area and the cab driver drove for around three hours after raping her
IGIA starts airport expansion to handle 100 mn passengers yearly
The plan, unveiled by operator Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) in a statement on Monday, envisages an enhanced airside capacity to handle 140 MPPA
Are these places haunted? 5 places in Delhi that will send chills down your spine
If you like adventures and are a fearless soul, these haunted places are not to miss. But don’t go alone!
81% children in Delhi slums have no toilets: Survey
A survey was held to assess slum children’s access to toilets and it was found that 81.6 per cent of children living in Delhi slums do not have a toilet in their home
Obscene clip from Delhi Metro station reaches porn site
The Delhi Metro Rail Corp (DMRC) has launched an internal probe
Challenges of regularising Delhi’s unauthorized colonies
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced his government’s decision to finally authorize these colonies, and the Centre too echoed the same opinion
Delhi: 2 DU students killed as birthday joyride ends in disaster
The accident occurred at 5.40 a.m. at Surya Nagar. The driver, identified as Lakhshye, 22, was detained
Delhi: Head Constable booked for raping minor, absconding
The accused allegedly raped the 14-year-old on Tuesday when they were alone at his house in Outer Delhi’s Mundka area
Uttarakhand: Delhi woman thrown into deep gorge by live-in partner
The incident occurred on Sunday when Birendra Patwal brought the woman to introduce her to his relatives at his native Advani village from Delhi in a taxi