The Delhi administration has requested Haryana to allow only BS VI-compliant buses to enter the national capital from October 1 to assist manage air pollution in the city. The request was made to address the issue of automotive pollution in the city, which, according to officials in this place, is caused in part by traffic […]
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Covid-19 cases in Delhi dropped to 2,779; 38 deaths
Delhi recorded 2,779 new Covid-19 infections, as well as 38 deaths. Positivity rate of national capital was at 6.20 per cent and 5,502 patients were discharged in last 24 hours. State also conducted 44,847 Covid-19 tests. As many as 4,576 children received their second shot of the vaccine till Monday 6 pm in Delhi – accounting for […]
Delhi Covid Situation Under Control, Less Than 5,000 Cases Today
The coronavirus situation in Delhi is under control and the city is expected to report less than 5,000 cases of the infection today, said city health minister Satyendar Jain. Speaking to news agency ANI, he also said the positivity rate in the national capital will also decline from the current 10 per cent. “The Covid situation is […]
Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel rates hit fresh all-time high; petrol near Rs 110/litre in Mumbai
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Petrol and diesel prices across the country soared to fresh all-time high levels on October 9 as rates were hiked for the fourth consecutive day, in line with the spurt in international oil prices. Petrol price was increased by 30 paise per litre and diesel by 35 paise a litre, according […]
Delhi to get second smog tower today to fight air pollution
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Delhi’s second smog tower will be launched on September 7 near the Anand Vihar metro station. The inauguration of a second smog tower comes a month before the pollution level increases in Delhi due to stubble burning by the farmers in neighbouring states. Delhi’s pollution is a widespread concern for overall […]
Schools to partially open for Class 10 and 12 students in Delhi from August 9
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Schools in Delhi have partially reopened for Class 10 and 12 students for admission-related work, as per the orders issued by the government. From August 9, students of Class 10 to 12 in the national capital can visit schools for work related to admission, practical activities for board exams, announced the […]
Monsoon update: Heavy rain expected in parts of Maharashtra today; IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai, Thane
By Administrator_India Capital Sands The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and neighbouring Thane, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places. The met department has sounded a red alert for Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Kolhapur, and Satara districts for July 14. The IMD said that a red alert indicates […]
Petrol, diesel prices at fresh highs; petrol crosses Rs 87 mark in Delhi
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Petrol and diesel prices on Tuesday climbed to fresh highs in the country as rates were hiked after a three-day hiatus. Petrol and diesel prices were hiked by 35 paise per litre each, according to price notifications of state-owned fuel retailers. The increase took petrol prices to a fresh high of […]
No New Year’s Eve celebrations in Delhi: Night curfew imposed amid new COVID-19 strain scare
By Administrator_India Capital Sands Delhi, on December 3, announced a curfew in the city on New Year’s Eve. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) restricted assembly of more than five people at public places. As per the order, no celebratory events, congregations and gatherings at public places will be permitted from 11 pm of December […]