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November 10, 2023 2:56 PM

Delhi govt postpones odd-even plan as air quality improves due to rainfall

The Delhi government has decided to defer the implementation of the odd-even car rationing scheme, originally scheduled from November 13 to November 20, following a substantial improvement in the city's air quality attributed to recent rainfall.  Environment Minister Gopal Rai made this ann...

November 10, 2023 2:20 PM

Parliament Winter Session to start from Dec 4

The Winter Session of Parliament is scheduled to be held from December 4 to December 22, as announced by the Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi. The session is set to encompass 15 sittings over a span of 19 days. The sessions will commence a day after the counting of votes in ...

November 10, 2023 9:55 AM

Dhanteras: Honouring Dhanvantari, the Lord of Ayurveda

Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali, the festival of lights in India. Also known as Dhanatrayodashi, this day is dedicated to the Lord of Ayurveda, Dhanvantari. Diwali, the five-day festival, extends beyond the worship of the Goddess of Wealth, Laxmi. It is also a tribute to the bearer of wisdom...

November 10, 2023 8:04 AM

Delhi-NCR receives splash of relief from sudden rain, air quality improves

A fresh bout of rainfall in New Delhi on Friday morning brought much-needed relief to residents grappling with severe air pollution. Morning walkers experienced a notable improvement in air quality. However, several parts of the city saw only marginal enhancements in the Air Quality Index (AQI), wit...

November 8, 2023 9:42 PM

DMRC revises Delhi metro timings for Diwali; check details

In an official statement released on Wednesday, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced revised service timings for Diwali on Sunday, November 12.  The DMRC, through its X handle (earlier Twitter), conveyed that metro services will close an hour earlier on Diwali, with the last tra...