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Connecting the NCR with public transport

The Regional Rapid Transit System, described as a semi-high-speed rail, is a good first step towards facilitating smooth travel in the National Capital Region

New Delhi, India- December 24, 2024: Metro Rail service in the chilly morning with light fog amid rising air pollution near the Samachar apartment, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

editorials

Published on Jan 06, 2025 08:45 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

CAQM removes Grap 3 curbs as air quality picks up in Delhi

Forecast suggests that the AQI is likely to be in the “poor” range with a reading below 300 in the coming days

People at Lodhi Garden on Sunday afternoon. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Jan 06, 2025 05:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi: Probe into earlier hoax bomb threats at schools still stuck

Police said they were unable to establish the identity of the people who created the email IDs in question

Security personnel at DPS, RK Puram on Monday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Dec 10, 2024 05:42 AM IST

ByKarn Pratap Singh

Cabinet clears Delhi Metro’s Rithala-Kundli corridor

The announcement will bolster the Capital’s already expansive Metro grid with a significant outreach towards the city’s northwestern border

Nineteen of these stations will be in Delhi, while two will be in Haryana. (HT Archive)

cities

Updated on Dec 07, 2024 06:18 AM IST

BySoumya Chatterjee

World’s smallest gull spotted in Gurugram, third known sighting in NCR

The species was spotted by Akshit Dua, when a group of birders set out to try and locate a slender-billed gull in the Chandu-Budhera area

The little gull (right) near Chandu Budhera. It was last spotted in NCR in 2014, and before that in 1992. (Photo: Rohit Sharma)

cities

Updated on Dec 07, 2024 06:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi DoE orders schools to conduct classes in hybrid mode

The relaxation permits educational institutions to conduct classes in a "hybrid" format, allowing students to attend either in person or online.

education

Published on Nov 26, 2024 10:20 AM IST

ANI | , New Delhi

Delhi pollution: What's the AQI today? Staggered timings for central govt staff

Delhi AQI today: The Central Pollution Control Board data shows of the 38 monitoring stations in Delhi, nine reported AQI readings in the “severe” range.

An AQI of 400 or higher is classified as

india news

Updated on Nov 22, 2024 11:30 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Have given in-principle approval for extension of rapid rail system to Karnal: Union minister Khattar

Rapid Rail Transport System, commonly known as rapid train, is a new, dedicated, high speed, high capacity and comfortable commuter service, connecting regional nodes in the National Capital Region (NCR), which is different from metro as it caters to passengers looking to travel to a relatively long distances with fewer stops and at high speed.

Currently, the RRTS between Delhi and Meerut, the first by the executing agency National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is partially open. (HT File)

cities

Updated on Nov 21, 2024 07:54 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

At 402, Gurugram’s air worst in Haryana

Other places like Sonepat (390), Dharuhera (377), Jind (358), Charkhi Dadri (351), Bahadurgarh (347), Manesar (345), Faridabad (320), Hisar (317), Narnaul (310), Sirsa (309) and Panipat (303) were in the ‘very poor’ category.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Gurugram district in the national capital region (NCR) turned ‘severe’ on Tuesday and was recorded at 402, while it was 460 in neighbouring Delhi and 434 in Ghaziabad. (REUTERS File)

cities

Updated on Nov 20, 2024 09:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

Ghaziabad second most polluted city in country with ‘severe’ AQI

Officials of the UPPCB said the prevailing meteorological conditions have affected the dispersal of pollutants and made the air quality plummet

In Ghaziabad, the four monitoring stations of Indirapuram, Loni, Sanjay Nagar and Vasundhara averaged (past 24-hours) AQIs of 375, 476, 440 and 444, respectively, on Tuesday. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Nov 20, 2024 05:16 AM IST

ByPeeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad

‘Severe air quality decline expected in NCR due to lack of winds’

Meteorologist UP Sahi from Agriculture University, Meerut, stated on Tuesday that the absence of a western disturbance this year has worsened the situation.

The forecast suggests this poor air quality will persist for several more days (File photo)

cities

Published on Nov 19, 2024 10:46 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Meerut

Delhi pollution: AQI remains ‘severe plus’. Artificial rain soon? | 10 updates

Delhi air pollution: The Delhi government announced on Monday that in-person classes will be suspended for classes 10 and 12.

Environment minister Gopal Rai said the Centre has not acted on the Delhi government's repeated requests to allow artificial rain in the national capital. (ANI)

india news

Updated on Nov 19, 2024 03:28 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar

Delhi air pollution: SC orders closure of NCR schools, Grap 4 restrictions

The Supreme Court censured the Commission for Air Quality Management for Delhi and adjoining areas for delaying the imposition of GRAP 3 and 4 curbs.

The Supreme Court’s comments came on what is possibly Delhi’s worst day in terms of air quality.

india news

Updated on Nov 18, 2024 07:19 PM IST

ByAbraham Thomas

Behind the curve, but Grap 3 finally in place in Delhi-NCR

Delhi's air quality prompts CAQM to implement Stage-3 of the Graded Response Action Plan.

Smog engulfs Connaught Place in New Delhi on Thursday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Nov 15, 2024 06:14 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Delhi air pollution: Smog causes low visibility in NCR; AQI remains ‘very poor’

Delhi air pollution: The smog, combined with shallow to moderate fog and mist, led to reduced visibility during the morning hours.

An anti-smog truck spraying mist to settle down the dust particles after the AQI in Delhi is increased at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. (Vipin Kumar/HT file)

india news

Updated on Nov 13, 2024 09:36 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

'No religion encourages activity that creates pollution': SC on cracker ban

The Supreme Court directed the Delhi police to create a special cell for enforcing the ban on crackers.

The Supreme Court of India. (ANI file photo)

india news

Updated on Nov 11, 2024 03:23 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Property sales slides in MMR

Property sales in Mumbai's MMR fell 6% YoY and 13% QoQ in Q3 2024, despite rising prices and optimism for the festive season driving potential recovery.

cities

Updated on Oct 26, 2024 06:10 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Gurugram realtors told to register sites on Dust Portal to lessen impact on air quality

In the meeting, it was recommended that approval for building plans to construction sites larger than 500 sq metres should be given only after these are registered on the Dust Portal, they said.

Dust pollution on the main road of Sector 102 near Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram on Thursday. (PARVEEN KUMAR/HT)

cities

Updated on Oct 18, 2024 06:12 AM IST

ByAbhihsek Behl

GRAP implemented in Hry’s NCR areas to tackle pollution ahead of winter

Haryana's Pollution Control Board mandates GRAP in all NCR districts to combat air pollution, urging strict compliance and citizen cooperation.

Commuters braving early morning haze at Kirti Nagar in New Delhi earlier in the week. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Oct 17, 2024 06:08 AM IST

ByIshita Singh

Stubble as energy, fertiliser: 24 CBG units operational, 93 more underway in UP

Through the use of Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants, stubble is converted into energy and high-quality compost, turning waste into wealth

cities

Updated on Oct 04, 2024 07:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Minor boy among two nabbed by cops for vehicle lifting in Delhi/NCR

Police recovered five motorcycles from the two, and four cases of theft were registered against them in the Delhi crime branch and one in Noida

The adult suspect was identified as Nikhil Sharma, who hails from Barabanki in Uttar Pradesh and resides at a rented accommodation in Mayur Vihar, Delhi. (Representational image)

cities

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Noida

Delhi rain: Air quality hits year's best; Gurugram waterlogging woes continue

Delhi weather: Delhi-NCR has been witnessing multiple spells of rain this month, especially since Wednesday night, leading to waterlogging and traffic snarls.

Delhi crosses annual rainfall average this month(RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Sep 14, 2024 10:19 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Delhi crosses 1,000mm rain for 2024

The inclement weather, however, did not unduly affect operations at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, with only one flight diversion reported.

A vendor during the rain at Kartavya Path near India Gate in New Delhi on Friday. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Sep 14, 2024 01:17 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi rain updates: Severe waterlogging in NCR; IMD predicts more showers today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a ‘yellow’ alert for Delhi-NCR on Friday, predicting heavy rainfall.

Heavy rains cause waterlogging woes in Delhi-NCR (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

cities

Published on Sep 13, 2024 09:42 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

From Gurugram border to Noida, traffic crawls across Capital

The snarls began towards Delhi’s southern border at Gurugram, a day after NHAI shut service lanes on NH-48 between the Sirhaul border and Rajokri to construct a tunnel from the highway to IGI Airport

Traffic jam on National Highway-48 due to closure of the service road for commuters during the tunnel construction work near Rangpuri, in Gurugram on Wednesday. (Parveen Kumar/HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Sep 12, 2024 05:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents

Moderate to heavy rain likely in parts of northwest India this week

Moderate showers were expected in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) this week under the influence of a depression over central India

The monsoon trough was active and south of its normal position. (HT PHOTO)

india news

Published on Sep 11, 2024 04:36 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Noida: Gang that lifted cars on demand busted, 3 arrested

The suspects, during interrogation, revealed that they would steal older vehicles that could be unlocked with a master key

Three stolen cars and an illegal pistol have been seized from the there men, police said, adding that the suspects are part of a larger interstate gang. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Sep 03, 2024 05:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Noida

Heavy rainfall inundates parts of Delhi, triggers traffic snarls

Waterlogging was reported from areas such as Sarita Vihar, Qutub Minar Metro Station, Saket, Mukarba Chowk, Azadpur, Mahipalpur, and Mehrauli-Badarpur Road

The rain led to waterlogging and traffic snarls. (ANI)

india news

Published on Aug 29, 2024 10:15 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Noida: Five more mobile phone snatchers arrested

The suspects used to survey their intended target thoroughly using two motorcycles before snatching the mobile phone from them. A total of 31 mobile phones and three motorcycles have been recovered from the possession of the arrested men

During their interrogation, the suspects told police that they used to steal motorcycles to use them for snatching mobile phones from passersby in Delhi and NCR. The gang was active in the city for the past six months, and in that time, they have stolen three motorcycles, police said. (Representational image)

cities

Updated on Aug 29, 2024 07:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Noida

Okhla barrage see fourfold surge in water discharge after downpour

On Tuesday afternoon, the water discharge was recorded at 4,938 cusecs, and on Thursday around 3pm, the discharge was recorded at 9,922 cusecs, officials said

A view of river Yamuna at the Okhla barrage, in Noida, on Thursday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Aug 02, 2024 07:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Noida

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The Regional Rapid Transit System, described as a semi-high-speed rail, is a good first step towards facilitating smooth travel in the National Capital Region

Forecast suggests that the AQI is likely to be in the “poor” range with a reading below 300 in the coming days

Police said they were unable to establish the identity of the people who created the email IDs in question

The announcement will bolster the Capital’s already expansive Metro grid with a significant outreach towards the city’s northwestern border

The species was spotted by Akshit Dua, when a group of birders set out to try and locate a slender-billed gull in the Chandu-Budhera area

The relaxation permits educational institutions to conduct classes in a "hybrid" format, allowing students to attend either in person or online.

Delhi AQI today: The Central Pollution Control Board data shows of the 38 monitoring stations in Delhi, nine reported AQI readings in the “severe” range.

Other places like Sonepat (390), Dharuhera (377), Jind (358), Charkhi Dadri (351), Bahadurgarh (347), Manesar (345), Faridabad (320), Hisar (317), Narnaul (310), Sirsa (309) and Panipat (303) were in the ‘very poor’ category.

Officials of the UPPCB said the prevailing meteorological conditions have affected the dispersal of pollutants and made the air quality plummet

Meteorologist UP Sahi from Agriculture University, Meerut, stated on Tuesday that the absence of a western disturbance this year has worsened the situation.

Delhi air pollution: The Delhi government announced on Monday that in-person classes will be suspended for classes 10 and 12.

The Supreme Court censured the Commission for Air Quality Management for Delhi and adjoining areas for delaying the imposition of GRAP 3 and 4 curbs.

Delhi's air quality prompts CAQM to implement Stage-3 of the Graded Response Action Plan.

Delhi air pollution: The smog, combined with shallow to moderate fog and mist, led to reduced visibility during the morning hours.

The Supreme Court directed the Delhi police to create a special cell for enforcing the ban on crackers.

Property sales in Mumbai's MMR fell 6% YoY and 13% QoQ in Q3 2024, despite rising prices and optimism for the festive season driving potential recovery.

In the meeting, it was recommended that approval for building plans to construction sites larger than 500 sq metres should be given only after these are registered on the Dust Portal, they said.

Haryana's Pollution Control Board mandates GRAP in all NCR districts to combat air pollution, urging strict compliance and citizen cooperation.

Through the use of Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants, stubble is converted into energy and high-quality compost, turning waste into wealth

Police recovered five motorcycles from the two, and four cases of theft were registered against them in the Delhi crime branch and one in Noida

Delhi weather: Delhi-NCR has been witnessing multiple spells of rain this month, especially since Wednesday night, leading to waterlogging and traffic snarls.

The inclement weather, however, did not unduly affect operations at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, with only one flight diversion reported.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a ‘yellow’ alert for Delhi-NCR on Friday, predicting heavy rainfall.

The snarls began towards Delhi’s southern border at Gurugram, a day after NHAI shut service lanes on NH-48 between the Sirhaul border and Rajokri to construct a tunnel from the highway to IGI Airport

Moderate showers were expected in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) this week under the influence of a depression over central India

The suspects, during interrogation, revealed that they would steal older vehicles that could be unlocked with a master key

Waterlogging was reported from areas such as Sarita Vihar, Qutub Minar Metro Station, Saket, Mukarba Chowk, Azadpur, Mahipalpur, and Mehrauli-Badarpur Road

The suspects used to survey their intended target thoroughly using two motorcycles before snatching the mobile phone from them. A total of 31 mobile phones and three motorcycles have been recovered from the possession of the arrested men

On Tuesday afternoon, the water discharge was recorded at 4,938 cusecs, and on Thursday around 3pm, the discharge was recorded at 9,922 cusecs, officials said

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