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 the NCR include Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Noida.
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Weather update: Chilly winds hit Delhi as IMD issues snow alert for mountainsThe IMD has issued an 'orange' alert for snowfall and heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir. Due to the snow alert for the mountains, the weather in the Delhi-NCR region..DNA - Published | |
Compensation must be paid to construction workers affected due to GRAP curbs: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court of India directed Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan to compensate construction workers affected by the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Weather update: Delhi-NCR sees light rain, more showers expected on...The weather office has predicted that more showers are expected on Saturday as well.DNA - Published | |
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Delhi-NCR news: Travelling from Noida, Greater Noida to Faridabad will be easier with new Rs 122 crore bridge from...This bridge will also improve connectivity with the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and Yamuna Expressway, which will reduce traffic pressure in many parts of Delhi-NCR.DNA - Published | |
India third most polluted country, Delhi tops list of most toxic cities: AQI reportIndia ranks as the third most polluted country with an AQI of 111. Northern Indian cities, especially in the NCR, face extreme air pollution, with Delhi's AQI soaring to hazardous levels. Major..IndiaTimes - Published | |
After strong tremors in Delhi-NCR, 4.0 magnitude earthquake jolts Bihar's SiwanEarlier, an earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale shook Delhi-NCR on Monday morningDNA - Published | |
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Strong earthquake tremors felt in Delhi NCR, parts of northern IndiaIndiaTimes - Published | |
Steep hike on cards for RC renewal of cars, 2-wheelers older than 20 yearsThe road transport ministry has issued a draft notification for a sharp increase in fees for the renewal of registration and fitness tests for vehicles older than 20 years. This applies mainly to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Delhi Weather Today January 13: Delhi-NCR shivers in cold wave, dense fog disrupts flight, train operationsThe thick fog in the early hours disrupted air and rail traffic. Several flights were delayed at Delhi's IGI Airport due to low visibility, causing inconvenience to the travellers.DNA - Published | Stage-3 GRAP order lifted in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves amid light rainsThe central panel in Delhi-NCR revoked Stage-III air quality restrictions amid improved pollution levels and favorable weather conditions. Institutions are urged to adhere to Stage-I and II protocols..IndiaTimes - Published |
GRAP 3 curbs back in Delhi-NCR as AQI continues to remain in severe categoryThe sub-committee on the Graded Response Action Plan has implemented stage III measures in Delhi-NCR due to severe air quality. This includes mandatory hybrid learning for students up to grade V and..IndiaTimes - Published | Centre rolls back GRAP-3 pollution curbs in Delhi-NCR as AQI improvesThe CAQM has withdrawn Stage-III restrictions under the GRAP in Delhi-NCR due to improving air quality indexes. Officials stated that Stage-I and Stage-II measures remain active. The AQI improvements..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi NCR: GRAP 3 measures revoked in national capital as AQI improves, restrictions easedIn a recent statement, CAQM said that the air quality levels in the region have been consistent with improvement. Delhi's Air Quality Index was recorded at 339 and 335 at 4 PM and 5 PM, respectively.DNA - Published | Weather Update: Dense fog engulfs parts of Delhi-NCR, AQI remains in 'very poor' categoryAccording to the India Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded 10.2 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Saturday.DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR Pollution Update: Curbs under GRAP 3 revoked as air quality improvesMeasures under stages 1 and 2 will remain in force to manage pollution levels.DNA - Published | Central panel withdraws GRAP IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR after dip in air pollution levelsThe Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality lifted stage IV restrictions under GRAP following an improvement in pollution levels. The capital reported an AQI of 369, with predictions of further..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR invokes GRAP III after sharp rise in pollution levelsIndiaTimes - Published | Weather Update: Amid 'very poor' AQI, Delhi-NCR receives light rainfall, temp to drop from...The IMD defines cold wave conditions as a significant drop in temperature compared to normal climatological values for a given location.DNA - Published |
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SC refuses to relax GRAP-4 restrictions in Delhi NCR until 'downward trend in AQI'; next hearing on December 5The Supreme Court orders strict enforcement of GRAP-4 measures in NCR due to high pollution levels. The court expresses dissatisfaction with ineffective implementation and demands the presence of chief..IndiaTimes - Published | School reopening news: Will schools in Noida, Greater Noida open for physical classes today?This decision follows a significant deterioration in the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR, which has exceeded the "Severe+" category with readings above 450.DNA - Published |
Deadly smog: Central panel allows 'hybrid mode' in Delhi-NCR schoolsThe Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has permitted Delhi-NCR schools to resume classes in a hybrid mode due to hazardous air quality. Students up to 12th standard can choose between online..IndiaTimes - Published | Orris Group: Legacy of over 18 years in Delhi-NCR's real estateFor over 18 years, Orris Group has been a formidable force in the real estate sector. During these years, Orris has established itself as one of the leading developers in Delhi NCR, carving its name..DNA - Published |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
