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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Delhi-NCR weather update: IMD predicts light rainfall, gusty winds for Delhi-NCR till..., check forecast hereThe Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Delhi and the adjoining NCR region, forecasting a five-day spell of light rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds.DNA - Published | |
Delhi-NCR weather update: Rain showers in several parts of Delhi-NCR bring respite from heatThe national capital and the adjoining NCR region received rain showers in several parts on Saturday, i.e., May 17, which brought much-needed respite from soaring temperatures.DNA - Published | |
Delhi-NCR: Weather turns pleasant after strong winds, heavy rains in parts of national capital bring relief from heatSudden change in weather causes strong winds and heavy rains in several parts of the National Capital, providing relief from the excessive heat.DNA - Published | |
Thick layer of dust engulfs Delhi-NCR, air quality worsens to 'very poor'An AQI ranging from 301 to 400 is categorised as 'very poor'. The AQI recorded in most of the observation stations was in the very poor category. The AQI at Anant Vihar, Ashok Vihar, and Aya Nagar was..DNA - Published | |
Delhi-NCR Weather Update: Light rain with strong winds turns weather pleasant, check forecastDelhi Weather Update: Delhi-NCR weather suddenly turned pleasant after strong and cool winds swept across the region, however, the city also experienced dust storm. In a big relief from the scorching..DNA - Published | |
Goa property fraud: Many buyers from NCRThe Enforcement Directorate seized Rohan Harmalkar's house after finding property documents worth Rs 600 crore. Harmalkar, an independent candidate in 2022, identified unattended properties, often with..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Delhi-NCR sees dusty storms, light rainfall amid cyclonic circulation, check weekly weather forecast hereThe national capital and the adjoining NCR region witnessed dusty storms and light to moderate rainfall on Friday evening, i.e., April 18. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the..DNA - Published | |
Delhi-NCR weather: Over 15 flights delayed at IGI airport due to adverse weather conditions, check details hereAfter days of soaring temperatures, the national capital and the adjoining areas breathed a sigh of relief with a slight change in weather. Strong winds and light rain showers were witnessed in several..DNA - Published | |
Delhi-NCR sees hottest day of season as heatwave intensifies; temperature reaches..."Delhi can see heatwave conditions in the next three days. A western disturbance will influence the Himalayan region from tomorrow night, and its effects will be seen in the Himalayas...Temperatures in..DNA - Published | |
Delhi-NCR Update: Stage 1 GRAP revoked in national capital after AQI dips to...The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-I in Delhi-NCR after the national capital's Air Quality Index was recorded at 153 (moderate..DNA - Published | |
Good news for Delhi-NCR commuters: Faridabad-Noida-Ghaziabad Expressway gets approval from Haryana govt, set to ease traffic between...Faridabad-Noida-Ghaziabad Expressway will connect three key NCR cities. Construction work will soon commence as the map has also been passed.DNA - Published | |
Weather update: Why is it so cold and windy in Delhi-NCR in March?The weather department has predicted strong surface winds for Thursday, likely from the northwest direction, with wind speed ranging from 14-18 kmph during morning hours.DNA - Published | 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 |
GRAP 2 restrictions lifted as pollution levels in Delhi improvesThe central government committee monitoring Delhi-NCR's air quality lifted Stage 2 restrictions under GRAP due to improved pollution levels. Delhi's 24-hour average AQI was recorded at 186. Stage-III..IndiaTimes - Published | 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 |
Earthquake in Delhi-NCR: Why do Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and adjoining cities witness frequent earthquakes?Earthquake in Delhi-NCR: The Indian tectonic plate continues to push against the Nepalese plate, a process that led to the formation of the Himalayas. This collision zone, spanning northern India and..DNA - Published | 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 | 'I refused': DCP defends stopping Ed Sheeran's busking mid-way; 'Perfect' singer says had prior permissionEd Sheeran's surprise street performance in Bengaluru was quickly halted by police due to crowd issues. The singer said he had received prior permission for the performance. Sheeran assured fans he..IndiaTimes - Published |
GRAP 3 curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR amid dip in pollutionThe Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality has revoked stage 3 curbs of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) amid improved air quality. The decision follows favourable meteorological conditions..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | Delhi-NCR schools shift to hybrid mode for classes upto IX and XI amid GRAP 4 curbsThe decision has been taken following the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) 4 due to the increasing pollution levels in Delhi-NCR.DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR imposes GRAP IV restrictions as air quality dips due to rising pollution levels, know what's closedThe Commission for Air Quality Management sub-committee has decided to take drastic measures to combat Delhi's severe air pollution. With immediate effect, they're implementing all actions under..DNA - Published | 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 | Weather Update: Delhi-NCR likely to receive rainfall amid chilling cold, check IMD forecast for other states hereDelhi may experience light showers on Monday, December 23. However, greater parts of Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana are likely to receive heavy showers on December 26 and 27.DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR Pollution: Schools up to class 5 shift to hybrid mode after GRAP 3 reimposedDue to further poor air quality, schools across Delhi NCR will implement a hybrid learning model for up to grade 5, as per the GRAP-III guidelines. This decision followed the enforcement of the..DNA - Published | Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR invokes GRAP III after sharp rise in pollution levelsIndiaTimes - Published |
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SC relaxes GRAP-4 measures in NCR, allows implementation of GRAP-2 to check pollution levelsThe Supreme Court eased Delhi-NCR's pollution curbs, allowing GRAP-2 implementation but mandating GRAP-4 if AQI exceeds 400. The court criticized delayed compensation for construction workers,..IndiaTimes - Published | 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 | 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 |
