Covid containment zones rise to over 4,550 in Delhi

Covid containment zones rise to over 4,550 in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the number of containment zones has gone up to over 4,550 in the national capital, with the maximum 743 in southwest district and the lowest 148 in northeast district. According to official data, six districts out of the total 11 have more than 400 COVID-19 containment zones … Read more

In new pollution plan, National Capital Region bans use of electricity generators

In new pollution plan, National Capital Region bans use of electricity generators

The use of electricity generators, except those needed for essential or emergency services, has been banned in the national capital region as part of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). GRAP, which comes into effect today, in Delhi and NCR, was first notified by the Ministry of Environment and Forests in 2017 for implementation through … Read more

Air pollution plan for Gurgaon laid out; hotspot and vehicle checks ordered

Air pollution plan for Gurgaon laid out; hotspot and vehicle checks ordered

The wind directions bring all the particles to Delhi-NCR and result in heavy smog in the atmosphere. Along with Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida (NCR) to fight the problem of air pollution during this time every year. As the smog covers the Delhi-NCR due to burning of crop stubble, Gurgaon administration has come up with ways … Read more

ED raids Delhi-NCR travel firms, CAs for suspected e-visa fraud; seizes over Rs 3.50 crore cash

ED raids Delhi-NCR travel firms, CAs for suspected e-visa fraud; seizes over Rs 3.50 crore cash

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate has seized Rs 3.57-crore cash after raiding tours and travel firms and their CAs in Delhi-NCR to probe alleged irregularities in processing of e-visa applications for foreigners wishing to travel to India. The central probe agency said on Saturday it raided eight locations in Delhi and Ghaziabad on July 9 … Read more