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19 Jan

Delhi on high alert: Security beefed up after posters of wanted terrorists put up at metro stations, markets

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaHigh Alert, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- Days before the Republic Day, the national capital has been put on high alert as the security agencies intensified surveillance to prevent any untoward incident. According to police officials, the posters primarily feature suspects linked to terror outfits such as Babbar Khalsa, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Al-Qaeda. The move aims to involve the public in identifying potential threats, as millions of commuters pass through major transit hubs every day. Police officials said the posters highlight individuals associated with terror organisations like Babbar Khalsa, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Al-Qaeda. The purpose is to encourage public participation in identifying possible threats, as…

17 Jan

Delhi–NCR air quality worsens sharply, GRAP III restrictions enforced with immediate effect

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaNew Delhi, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Air quality in Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) has deteriorated rapidly, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to impose Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III) with immediate effect on Friday. According to official data, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI), which stood at 343 on Thursday, climbed further to 354 by Friday evening, placing the city firmly in the ‘Very Poor’ category. Weather experts have warned that the situation could worsen further in the coming days due to low wind speed and unfavourable meteorological conditions, potentially pushing AQI levels…

10 Jan

Delhi wakes up to season’s coldest morning at 4.2 degrees; trains delayed, flight ops hit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaNew Delhi, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Delhi recorded its coldest January morning of the season on Saturday, with the temperature dipping to 4.2°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The steep fall came after unexpected rain on Friday, which had already cooled the city and nearby regions. The IMD has predicted that dense fog will continue in the early mornings and late nights, and daytime temperatures will stay low because of weak sunlight. Meanwhile airlines have issued an advisory as dense fog sharply reduced visibility, particularly around the Delhi airport runway area. “Operations are running under CAT III conditions, and visibility…

09 Jan

Delhi-NCR endures cold wave as rain and fog lower temperatures further

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir Quality, New Delhi, Pollution, Rain, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Parts of Delhi, Noida and Gurugram experienced rainfall on Friday, intensifying the already harsh cold wave in the region. Delhi recorded its lowest temperature of the season at 4.6°C early in the morning. Despite the rain, thick fog continued to cover the Delhi-NCR area, reducing visibility and adding to the winter chill, according to morning reports. The rain followed a day when the city recorded a low of 5.8°C on Thursday, the third-lowest this winter. Observations at Safdarjung showed temperatures 1.1°C below the seasonal average. Maximum temperatures also remained below normal across the city, keeping the daytime…

28 Dec

Dense Fog and Bad Weather Disrupt Flights, Indigo Cancels 57 Operations Across Major Airports

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCancelled, Flights, India, IndiGo, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- Severe fog and adverse weather conditions have forced Indigo Airlines to cancel 57 flights across various airports, causing widespread disruption for travelers. According to the airline’s official website, an additional 13 flights scheduled for Sunday have also been called off, primarily due to weather forecasts and operational constraints. Major airports affected include Delhi, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has designated the period from December 10 to February 10 as the “official fog period,” mandating that airlines deploy pilots trained for low-visibility operations and aircraft equipped with CAT-IIIB technology.…

28 Dec

Dense smog engulfs Delhi as air quality nears ‘severe’ category; AQI breaches 300 mark

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaair pollution, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- Air quality in the national capital continues to be hazardous, posing serious health risks to residents. On Sunday, Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 391, close to the ‘severe’ category, while several locations recorded levels above 400, data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed. Dense smog and fog have trapped pollutants in the air, sharply reducing visibility and disrupting daily routines as residents grapple with cold weather conditions. Among the worst-affected areas, Anand Vihar and Shadipur reported AQI levels of 445 each, followed by Nehru Nagar at 433, Patparganj at 425, Mundka at…

23 Dec

Thick smog engulfs Delhi as air quality turns ‘severe’, AQI soared to 413

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaair pollution, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded 'hazardous' on Tuesday morning, significantly impairing visibility and affecting residents. The AQI reading soared to 413 at around 8 am.According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), air quality spiked to 'severe' levels in certain areas of the National Capital Region (NCR). Multiple parts of the city continued to witness alarmingly high pollution levels.CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management) has invoked all actions under GRAP Stage-IV in Delhi-NCR.Several pollution hotspots included Anand Vihar (466), Chandni Chowk (425), and Ashok Vihar (444), also falling under the 'severe' category across…

20 Dec

Air India Express Pilot Taken Off Duty After Passenger Alleges Assault at IGI Airport

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAirport, Clash, New Delhi, PASSENGER, Pilot

National Times Bureau :- A Spice Jet passenger has accused an Air India pilot of physically assaulting him and leaving him bleeding after a dispute at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport Terminal 1. A SpiceJet passenger has alleged that he was physically assaulted by an Air India Express pilot following an argument at Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport. Air India Express has acknowledged the complaint and said the pilot has been taken off duty while an internal investigation is conducted. The passenger, Ankit Dewan, said the incident took place while he was travelling with his family, including his…

18 Dec

Delhi bans entry of old cars starting today, no fuel without pollution certificate

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndia, New Delhi, No Fuel, Pollution certificate

National Times Bureau :- Vehicles that do not comply with BS-VI emission standards will be barred from entering the national capital starting today, as the Delhi government steps up its anti-pollution drive. In addition, fuel stations will refuse service to vehicles lacking a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. The restriction on non-BS-VI vehicles is expected to affect nearly 12 lakh vehicles that enter Delhi daily from neighbouring cities such as Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Noida. This includes more than 4 lakh vehicles from Noida, around 2 lakh from Gurugram, and about 5.5 lakh from Ghaziabad. To enforce the rules,…

17 Dec

Delhi enforces 50% work from home as air quality slips to ‘severe plus’; violators face penalties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaair pollution, India, New Delhi, Work from home

National Times Bureau :- As toxic smog engulfed the national capital, the Delhi Government has directed all offices, government as well as private, to operate with at least 50 per cent of their staff working from home. Authorities have cautioned that strict action, including fines, will be taken against organisations that fail to comply with the order. Delhi recorded one of its worst air quality readings of the season on December 15, when the Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 498, placing it firmly in the ‘severe plus’ category. This marked a further decline from the previous day, when pollution levels…