National Capital Region (India)
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The National Capital Region is a planning region centred upon the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi in India. It encompasses Delhi and several districts surrounding it from the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The NCR and the associated National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) were created in 1985 to plan the development of the region and to evolve harmonized policies for the control of land-uses and development of infrastructure in the region. Prominent cities of NCR include Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Noida.
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Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: Consequences of GRAP-4 are drastic, may have adverse effects, says SCAir pollution in Delhi-NCR: SC says consequences of GRAP-4 are drastic, may have adverse effects on several sections of society.DNA - Published | |
CAQM amends Grap Stages III, IV, enforces stricter measures in Delhi-NCR amid air pollution woesAccording to the revisions, it will now be mandatory for NCR states to discontinue physical classes up to Class V under Grap Stage III and up to Class XII under Grap Stage IV.DNA - Published | |
Delhi air pollution: Toxic smog chokes Delhi-NCR; AQI at 422A thick dense layer of smog engulfed Delhi on Wednesday, blurring silhouettes as the air quality reaches to 422.DNA - Published | |
'Pollution getting out of control': Kabil Sibal, Tushar Mehta seek virtual court proceedings in Delhi NCRIndiaTimes - Published | |
Air pollution: SC orders closure of classes 10, 12 in Delhi-NCR, Grap 4 restrictions imposedThe Supreme Court of India has ordered the closure of 10th and 12th-grade classes across the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) due to the worsening air qualityDNA - Published | |
Air pollution: SC directs Delhi-NCR states to strictly implement GRAP-IVA bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih also directed Delhi-NCR states to constitute immediate teams for monitoring actions which are required under it.DNA - Published | |
AQI level in 'severe-plus' category; flights diverted; staggered office timings: Delhi Pollution crisis top updatesDelhi NCR is experiencing severe air pollution, prompting the implementation of GRAP Stage 4 measures, including traffic restrictions and staggered office hours. The Supreme Court has mandated these..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Delhi Pollution: Air quality plummets to 'severe+' category as AQI inches closer to 500 in Delhi-NCR, GRAP IV imposedUnder the GRAP stage 4, the authorities suspended in-person classes for all except for students of classes 10 and 12. Entry of trucks into Delhi has been prohibited except for the trucks carrying..DNA - Published | |
Air quality in 'severe plus': GRAP-4 imposed in Delhi-NCR; what's allowed and what's notDelhi NCR is facing severe air pollution, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to enforce GRAP Stage 4. The stringent measures include banning truck entry (except essential goods),..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Delhi pollution: Toxic smog chokes Delhi-NCR; AQI remains in 'severe' category, Anand Vihar at 458Among the other areas worse affected by the air pollution are Delhi's ITO with AQI at 410, Jahangirpuri at 467, JNS stadium at 396, Mundka at 465, Pusa at 409, Wazipur at 463, Vivek Vihar at 454,..DNA - Published | |
What is GRAP Stage 3, action plan implemented in Delhi-NCR to combat air pollution?The Sub-Committee on GRAP has imposed stage III of the revised GRAP in the entire Delhi-NCR from 8 am on Friday. There will be a strict ban on construction and demolition activities, road construction,..DNA - Published | |
Delhi pollution: GRAP 3 curbs to be imposed from November 15 as residents chokeDelhi NCR will be under GRAP 3 restrictions starting tomorrow at 8 am due to severe air quality. Construction, demolition, and non-essential mining will be halted. Restrictions on interstate buses and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Centre nod to 1st all-woman CISF battalionThe Ministry of Home Affairs has given the green light for the first all-woman battalion in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). This elite force, comprising 1,025 personnel, will undergo..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi-NCR update: No relief from pollution as AQI continues to remain 'very poor'The residents of Delhi and the adjoining NCR region are seeing no relief from pollution as the Air Quality Index (AQI) continued to remain under the 'very poor' category.DNA - Published |
India's 10 most polluted cities in October all in NCRDelhi and its surrounding National Capital Region dominated India's most polluted cities in October, according to a CREA analysis. Despite pollution control measures, these cities experienced..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi-NCR weather update: IMD predicts light rain for next four days, minimum temperature to be...Following intermittent rains, Delhi-NCR has been witnessing heat and humidity for the past few days.DNA - Published |
Weather update: Delhi-NCR witnesses improved AQI after continuous rains, check IMD forecast hereThe national capital and adjoining NCR witnessed sunshine and clear skies following days of intermittent rainfall in the city.DNA - Published | Weather report: Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi-NCR, know IMD predictions for next...Heavy rains lashed parts of the national capital and the adjoining NCR earlier today, i.e., September 12.DNA - Published |
Weather report: Orange alert for Delhi-NCR, know IMD predictions for Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh and moreThe IMD has issued an 'orange alert' for heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR. Several states are also likely to receive severe rainfall, as per the weather department.DNA - Published | Delhi-NCR weather update: IMD issues 'yellow alert' for light to moderate rainfall todayThe IMD has issued a 'yellow alert' for light to moderate rainfall for Delhi and the adjoining NCR today.DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR earthquake today: Tremors felt in Delhi-NCR as 5.8 magnitude quake jolts PakistanDelhi-NCR earthquake today: Tremors felt in Delhi-NCR as quake jolts PakistanDNA - Published | IMD weather update: Delhi-NCR, Gurgaon face severe waterlogging, traffic jams amid heavy rainsThe Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory that said, "Traffic is affected on Ring Road in the carriageway from South Extension towards Lajpat Nagar due to breakdown of a truck at Moolchand Underpass...DNA - Published |
Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi-NCR, water logging reported in many areas, check weather updateRain and thunderstorm hit Delhi-NCR on early Wednesday, causing waterlogging in some areas.DNA - Published | 160 kmph speed, 135 km corridor, know all about Orbital rail which will change face of Delhi-NCR, project is worth Rs..Spanning 135 kilometres, this high-speed rail corridor promises to ease the overburdened roads and railway lines of Delhi-NCR. The project is expected to link key logistics hubs in Haryana and Uttar..DNA - Published |
Why are auto-taxi drivers in Delhi-NCR on strike today? Here's all you should knowThe Delhi-NCR to face major transportation issues for the next two days as auto and taxi driver unions in Delhi-NCR have announced a strike on August 22 and August 23. The strike is organised by over..DNA - Published | Weather update: Delhi-NCR likely to experience light rainfall tomorrow, check IMD forecast hereAccording to the IMD, between August 1 and Thursday, Delhi experienced rainfall every day. Earlier on Friday, the national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 35.2 degrees Celsius, 1.4 notches..DNA - Published |
IMD weather update: Rains in Delhi-NCR till... orange alert for these states issuedThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rainfall for Delhi-NCR today and issued a yellow alert in effect for the next three days. Delhi is expected to experience a generally cloudy..DNA - Published | IMD weather update: Delhi-NCR likely to experience heavy rains, orange alert issued for todayOn Monday, IMD announced that it will upgrade its weather forecasting capabilities in Delhi-NCR with the installation of three new Doppler radars over the next two to three years.DNA - Published |
Mumbai-based Oberoi Realty forays into NCR, acquires 14.8 acre land for Rs 597 crore in...Oberoi Realty acquired the land from a consortium including Delhi NCR-based developer Ireo Residences and other firms.DNA - Published | Weather update: IMD predicts wet spell in Delhi NCR, issues red alert in Kerala, Karnataka, Goa for heavy rainfallIMD issues weather alerts for heavy rain and heatwaves across India.DNA - Published |
Weather update: Light to moderate rain in Delhi-NCR today, IMD sets date for monsoon onset from..Meanwhile, as the national capital and its surrounding region continue to face severe hot weather conditions, the IMD on Wednesday said that the monsoon is expected to hit Delhi-NCR around June 30.DNA - Published | Vegetable prices skyrocket across India; Onion, potato get costlier by...The recently concluded general elections in India have coincided with a significant surge in the prices of onions and potatoes nationwide. Within a week, the cost of onions has soared drastically by..DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR Weather Update: IMD issues orange alert for severe heatwave in Capital till this day; check full forecastThe maximum temperature in Delhi will touch 47 degree Celsius in the coming days and issued an orange alert in the NCR from June 11 to 13.DNA - Published | Weather update: Delhi-NCR likely to get respite from heatwave from this date, check IMD forecast hereThe Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a 'heatwave' in parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and the surrounding areas on June 5. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Tamil..DNA - Published |
Four coaches of Taj Express catch fire in Delhi, watch video hereThere have been many incidents of fire break out in the entire Delhi NCR amid the scorching temperatures.DNA - Published | Lok Sabha polls phase 6: Delhi durwarThe LS poll reaches Delhi in its penultimate phase as the BJP-AAP face-off is put to the ballot test. Its NCR neighbour Gurgaon also votes with the rest of Haryana, as do key seats in UP, Bengal,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal visits Hanuman temple, to hit campaign trail with mega roadshow on first day of bailAhead of his visit to the Hanuman Temple at Connaught Place in the National Capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he is happy to be back with the prayers of crores of people and justice of..DNA - Published | Weather update: Delhi-NCR may experience high temperature, other states likely to witness rainfall, check IMD forecastThe national capital saw its highest temperature of 41.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Compared to the previous year, the temperature has increased by two degrees.DNA - Published |
Bomb hoax at 200 Delhi-NCR schools leads to panic, keeps cops on toesDelhi-NCR faced bomb threats at 200 schools, causing panic. Authorities traced the sender, involving various agencies. The situation led to traffic congestion and unexpected interruptions but was..IndiaTimes - Published | Classes cut short, students sent home: How bomb threat mails from Russia created panic across Delhi-NCRBomb threat emails rattled schools in Delhi-NCR, prompting increased security measures. Police confirmed the threats as hoaxes. Chaos ensued as parents rushed to schools following alarming messages...IndiaTimes - Published |
Weather update: Delhi NCR likely to witness rainfall amid scorching heatwave, check IMD predictionThe majority of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are expected to experience a duststorm or thunderstorm on Friday, April 26DNA - Published | Indian students bag Nasa awards for human exploration rover challengeNasa granted awards for the human exploration rover challenge on Monday to two Indian student teams from Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. The "Crash and Burn" award went to the KIET Group of Institutions in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Weather update: Delhi NCR witnesses clear skies amid rainfall in southern India, check IMD forecastAccording to the IMD, the nation's capital saw its highest maximum temperature on Wednesday-33.6 degrees Celsius-since JanuaryDNA - Published | Delhi NCR weather update: Light rainfall in Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad; check latest forecast hereDelhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and other neighbouring cities witness light rainfall on Wednesday (March 13).DNA - Published |
Weather update: Delhi-NCR receives light rainfall, cold wave, fog persistWidespread fog covered several areas in North India, with cold wave conditions showing no signs of relenting during the late-night and early morning hours.DNA - Published | |
