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Share of farm fires in PM2.5 in city’s air hits season’s high, may triple tomorrow
New Delhi: The contribution of stubble burning to Delhi’s PM2.5 levels Tuesday touched 4.1%, the highest this season. It had been negligible so far at less than 1%, but the share of farm fires in the city’s air quality is likely to rise sharply over the next three days. Decision Support System (DSS), which functions under Union ministry of earth sciences, has estimated this figure could be around 8% Wednesday, 13.3% Thursday and 10.4% Friday.
Delhi Surpasses Annual PM10 Limit Ahead of Winter Season
New Delhi: Delhi’s PM10 levels surpassed India’s annual standard of 60 micrograms per cubic metre on April 9, nearly six months before the start of the winter season, according to Centre for Research on Energy and Analysis (CREA). The PM10 concentration touched 170 micrograms per cubic metre by Oct 17, 2.8 times the national standard. Among the five cities which were analysed, Delhi crossed the benchmark first for overshoot days, within the first four months of the year.
How Jantar Mantar agitation disrupted Delhi’s travel lifeline on 9 days this year Original
NEW DELHI: Delhi Metro services were suspended for five days in July and four days in Oct, resulting in a drop in passenger boardings - ranging from 6% to 39%. The biggest impact was felt on Oct 10, a Saturday, when entry and exit were suspended at 45 metro stations even as the capital was witnessing protests. As a result, passenger journeys stood at 32.1 lakh that day, against an average weekend ridership of 52.7 lakh, marking a 39.1% decline.
City’s new 13 air quality monitoring stns bring extra 17L people in grid
New Delhi: The 13 newly operational continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS) in Delhi have brought an additional 17 lakh people within the estimated 2km coverage radius of a monitoring station, taking the total population covered to around 1.1 crore, according to a new analysis by Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). However, around half of Delhi’s population — 51%, or roughly 1.2 crore people — is still outside this estimated coverage radius.
Passenger boardings drop up to 39% during metro stn closure
New Delhi: Delhi Metro services were suspended for five days in July and four days in Oct, resulting in a drop in passenger boardings — ranging from 6% to 39%. The biggest impact was felt on Oct 10, a Saturday, when entry and exit were suspended at 45 metro stations even as the capital was witnessing protests. As a result, passenger journeys stood at 32.1 lakh that day, against an average weekend ridership of 52.7 lakh, marking a 39.1% decline.
CPCB finds solid waste, untreated sewage in major Yamuna drains
New Delhi: The dumping of solid waste and gaps in wastewater interception have emerged as the key concerns while monitoring the drains flowing into the Yamuna. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which assessed the pollution in the Yamuna in Delhi between May 2025 and April 2026, found solid waste at 32 locations, while tapping arrangements in 11 drains were either inadequate or not functioning for several months. It identified 12 drains as major pollution hotspots.
CAQM panel sets phased exit timelines for old vehicles in Delhi-NCR
New Delhi: An expert committee constituted to suggest measures for curbing vehicular emissions in Delhi-NCR has recommended the immediate exit of BS-I, II and III vehicles, while proposing that BS-IV vehicles go by 2030, BS-VI two-wheelers by 2035 and BS-VI four-wheelers by 2040. It said that from Jan 1, 2031, no new ICE private four-wheeler vehicle should be allowed to be registered. The committee has also recommended additional restrictions when pollution is high from Nov 1 to Jan 31.
NGT fines committee members for report delay
New Delhi: National Green Tribunal has imposed a penalty of Rs 10,000 each on the members of a joint committee for failing to submit a report within the stipulated time on alleged industrial operations being carried out from residential premises in violation of environmental norms. The tribunal, on April 28, constituted a joint committee comprising representatives of the member secretary, DPCC, district magistrate and commissioner, MCD .
Metro work triggers long queues around Chirag Dilli
New Delhi: Ongoing construction of Delhi Metro’s new Golden Line is turning the Chirag Dilli stretch into a daily traffic bottleneck, with narrowed carriageways forcing commuters to spend long minutes crawling towards the junction and beyond. A stretch of just 2km can take more than 15 minutes even in the afternoon while peak-hour delays can stretch to 30 minutes.
Delhi breathes worst AQI of the season, experts warn of more polluted days Original
New Delhi: Delhi recorded its worst air quality of the season at 187 Sunday, slipping to the higher end of the ‘moderate’ category. However, at least 19 monitoring stations recorded a poor AQI during the day. Experts warn that winter conditions like slower winds will cause more polluted days. A higher AQI of 246 in the ‘poor’ category was last witnessed on July 24 due to transboundary dust from Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan moving towards northwest India.
Mercury stays above 35 degrees Celsius, drop likely on Oct 6
New Delhi: Oct has started on a warmer note. The maximum temperature has stayed above 35 degrees Celsius. Saturday, it climbed to 37.1, making it the hottest Oct day in two years. The maximum temperature Sunday was 36.4 degrees Celsius, two degrees above normal. The day temperatures on Oct 1 and 2 were 35.2 and 36 degrees Celsius, respectively. In contrast, the highest maximum temperature in Oct last year was 35.7 degrees Celsius on Oct 2.
Metro suspends services at 12 stations, commuters impacted
New Delhi: Metro services at 12 stations in central Delhi were suspended Friday, causing severe inconvenience to commuters. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) did not give any official reason for the sudden closure that came on a day protests at Jantar Mantar were planned. At 8 am, DMRC announced on social media that the entry and exit at 11 metro stations would remain closed till further notice.
GRAP revised: Interstate buses from 8 states face curbs from Stage-I in Delhi-NCR
NEW DELHI: Commission for Air Quality Management has tightened the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) by deciding to bring some curbs earlier and trimming exemptions. The ban on inter-city and inter-state buses below BS-IV and on diesel generator sets, earlier imposed only from Stage II, will now kick in at Stage I of GRAP. The changes also remove an earlier exemption for commercial vehicles carrying essential goods in Stages III and IV.
Building ban from Dec 10 to Jan 20, 2x parking fees among Delhi’s winter pollution curbs Original
NEW DELHI: A complete ban on construction and demolition activities from Dec 10 to Jan 20, 'no PUCC, no fuel' rule, and curbs on vehicles registered outside Delhi and below BS-VI emission standards, except CNG and EV vehicles, with effect from Nov 1 are among the features of Delhi govt's air pollution mitigation action plan.
Why some men commit sexual crimes? No easy answers to this Original
New Delhi: The Astha Kunj gangrape case has again raised a difficult question: what makes some men cross the line to choose sexual assault? Psychiatrists and psychologists say the answer is not simple, and single explanation can explain all cases. Behind sexual assaults lies a complex mix of narcissistic entitlement, deviant thinking, impulsive behaviour, poor control over anger, a belief that they can escape the law and, in some cases, mental illness.
Farm fires are lit, Super El Nino to tell on winter rain & pollution
New Delhi: The season of farm fires is here and 47 cases have already been recorded in Punjab , Haryana , Rajasthan, UP and Madhya Pradesh between Sept 15 and 23. Experts said this stubble burning season could be complex as the Super El Niño is expected to reduce the number of western disturbances that bring rain that washes away pollutants in the air. To add to this, the peak burning period is expected to coincide with Diwali, which is on Nov 8, when winter conditions begin to set in.
Delhi Ridge Panel Approves ITBP Office, water project
New Delhi: The standing committee of Delhi Ridge Management Board, which met for the third time since its formation, has approved two projects — construction of an office building of Directorate General and Central Record Office of ITBP in RK Puram and diversion of extracted water from 18 tubewells to supply potable water to AIIMS-CAPFIMS in Maidan Garhi.
Wings of change: Delhi finds mosquito hunters in new dragons & darts Original
New Delhi: Two new species of dragonfly and damselfly have been recorded in Delhi for the first time during a three-day survey conducted across seven biodiversity parks. The two are often regarded as nature’s “mosquito hunters” as they feed on a variety of insects, including mosquitoes. The yellow-tailed ashy skimmer, a dragonfly, was spotted at Aravali biodiversity park, while the blue grass dart, a damselfly, was found at Yamuna biodiversity park.
Robust policy framework for climate change, says president
New Delhi: Climate change is having serious repercussions on food security, health and livelihoods, and a well-structured framework of policies and actions is essential to effectively address such a complex challenge, said President Droupadi Murmu Sunday.
Delhi diaries: Logging into past as stories of city’s old villages find new life
In one black-and-white photograph from 1978, farmers till their fields as two of them sit back on a cot, smoking a hookah, with a buffalo sitting near them. Above them, an aircraft flies across the sky. It offers a glimpse of villagers at work alongside an expanding capital.
Delhi Metro records highest single-day boardings amid DTC strike Original
New Delhi: Delhi Metro recorded its highest-ever single-day passenger boardings Thursday, with 82,44,903 boardings, surpassing the previous record of 81,88,115 set on Aug 8, 2025, on the eve of Raksha Bandhan. The milestone came amid the ongoing strike by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) employees. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation ( DMRC ) defines passenger boarding as the number of metro lines used by a commuter to complete his or her journey.
DTC strike drives record rush to Metro; boardings hit all-time high
New Delhi: The ongoing strike by drivers employed by private operators running Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses entered its fifth day Friday, disrupting services across the city and pushing more commuters towards Delhi Metro , which recorded its highest-ever single-day passenger boardings Thursday. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation ( DMRC ) recorded 82,44,903 passenger boardings, surpassing the previous record of 81,88,115 set on Aug 8, 2025, on the eve of Raksha Bandhan.
Delhi Airport expands dedicated entry for hand baggage passengers
New Delhi: Passengers travelling light can now use dedicated entry points at each terminal of Indira Gandhi International Airport , allowing them to bypass the check-in counters. Though the service was introduced at Terminal 2 in 2019, it was expanded to Terminals 1 and 3 Thursday. Passengers travelling with only hand baggage or no baggage can use this facility available at Gate 5 of Terminal 1, Gate 1 of Terminal 2 and Gate 2 of Terminal 3.
Overnight wait, protest at Delhi airport as SpiceJet Dubai flights delayed by 30 and 19 hours Original
NEW DELHI: Several passengers of two SpiceJet flights held a protest at Delhi airport after their flights to Dubai were delayed by several hours. One flight was delayed by nearly 30 hours, another departed after nearly a 19-hour delay. A third SpiceJet Delhi-Dubai flight was also rescheduled. SpiceJet flight SG-5111, scheduled to depart for Dubai at 7.45 am Monday, finally took off at 2 pm Tuesday, nearly 30 hours behind schedule. The flight was carrying 130 passengers.
Garbage dump outside orphange: NGT asks DPCC to conduct spot verification
New Delhi: The stench hits you even before the welfare home for children in Sarita Vihar comes into view. Just outside one of its gates, a garbage dump has spilled onto the road while cattle feed on the waste. An open drain is choked with garbage and the road is riddled with potholes.
Golden Line likely to begin operations on Tughlaqabad-Sangam Vihar stretch by Dec
New Delhi: The 8.4-km Tughlaqabad-Sangam Vihar section of Delhi Metro’s Golden Line is likely to be completed by Dec, making it the first stretch of the corridor to become operational. The section will have four stations: Tughlaqabad, Tughlaqabad Railway Colony, Anandmayee Marg Junction and Sangam Vihar. Tughlaqabad station will serve as an interchange with Violet Line. The 23.6-km Golden Line, connecting Aerocity and Tughlaqabad through 15 stations, will be opened in phases.
Reserve forest status: 400 hectares of Southern Ridge to be notified in next phase
New Delhi: Of the total 6,200 hectares of the Southern Ridge, around 400.5 hectares are currently with the LG for approval of its final notification under Section 20 of the Indian Forest Act, which will provide it the status of a reserve forest. Once notified, the area under final legal protection in the Southern Ridge will rise to 4,576.7 hectares, or around 74% of its total area.
Most bicycle crashes in Delhi go unreported to police: IIT study
New Delhi: Most bicycle crashes in the city go unreported, a new study by IIT-Delhi based on last year’s data has revealed. According to the report, only 2.8% of bicycle crashes in Delhi were reported to police. The study, which examined bicycle crashes through self-assessment-reported data, found that half of all self-reported cases involved collisions with motorcycles while most of the police-reported cases involved trucks.
What an ideal PG should look like: A checklist Original
Residential units are increasingly being converted into commercial hubs under the tag of paying guest accommodation, often without the safety infrastructure expected of a commercial establishment. A typical residential flat may house a family of four or five people, whereas a PG can accommodate 12-15, with three or four occupants often staying in a single room. This significantly increases the occupancy load on the building.
Bharat Taxi expands to all metro stations, e-autos available 52 stations
New Delhi: To improve last-mile connectivity, Bharat Taxi, which started with just 10 metro stations in Jan, is now available across all stations on the Delhi-NCR network. E-autos are presently operational at 52 metro stations, recording an average daily ridership of around 60,192 passengers. Similarly, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s public bicycle sharing ecosystem, comprising both pedal-cycle and battery-operated e-bike services, is available at several metro stations.
24_Del_PA_priyangi metro suicide
Status: Not Approved HEAD: 24_Del_PA_priyangi metro suicide Byline: Priyangi Agarwal Man dies by suicide at uttam nagar east metro station affecting blue line services briefly TNN New Delhi: A 45-year-old man, who came to Delhi from a village in Rajasthan to attend a wedding, allegedly died by suicide after jumping in front of a train at Uttam Nagar East Metro station. This was the second such incident reported at the station in the past four days. Services on the Blue Line were briefly affected.
Akshardham complex gets green nod for expansion with riders, activists worried Original
New Delhi: State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has recommended environmental clearance for the proposed expansion of Akshardham Cultural Complex with a few riders. The proposal, submitted by Bochasanwasi Shri Aksharpurushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, seeks the expansion at Pramukh Swami Maharaj Marg, Akshardham Setu, in east Delhi. According to the conditions set by SEIAA, the total built-up area after the expansion cannot exceed 1.02 lakh sqm.
4 months left, Delhi crosses annual rainfall normal; IMD predicts more showers ahead Original
NEW DELHI: Delhi Friday surpassed its annual normal rainfall quota with nearly four months still left in the year. Another intense spell of rain continued to put Delhi at odds with the El Nino impact elsewhere in the country. Water flooded stretches near IGI airport, AIIMS, Connaught Place and Anand Vihar and other areas, leaving commuters wading through knee-deep waters and traffic crawling at several key points.
SWIM BEFORE YOU TAKE OFF FROM IGI
New Delhi: Heavy rain led to waterlogging at Indira Gandhi International Airport Friday, forcing passengers to wade through ankle-deep water near the arrival gates of Terminal 3. As a squall with a wind speed touching 76 kmph hit the airport, 11 flights bound for the capital were diverted to Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh and Ahmedabad between 3.30 pm and 5 pm. Over 550 flights were delayed at IGI Airport throughout the day, according to FlightRadar24, a live tracking website.
DPCC finds waste dumping along boundary of NTPC park near Yamuna
New Delhi: Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has found substantial quantities of refuse-derived fuel (RDF), inert material, and construction and demolition (C&D) waste dumped at multiple locations along the boundary wall of NTPC Eco Park, around 2km from the Yamuna, in southeast Delhi’s Badarpur.
Work kicks off for new Shivaji Stadium metro interchange station
New Delhi: Construction of the new Shivaji Stadium metro station on the upcoming 9.9-km Central Vista corridor began Tuesday. This station, once ready, will become an interchange station with the Airport Express and Magenta lines. A subway will also be laid to connect the station with the Rajiv Chowk station on the Yellow line. LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu said the starting of work at the site is a milestone for Delhi Metro.
Where Delhi Metro trains its workforce Original
Inside a quiet room in northeast Delhi's Shastri Park, away from the bustling metro station, a train is speeding towards a station during heavy rain and hailstorm. Suddenly, a commuter falls on the tracks, with the train just a few steps away. The operator immediately applies the brakes to stop the train on time. This is not a real accident, but one of the 250 malfunction scenarios designed to train operators on motion simulators at the DMRC Academy.
NGT issues notices over biomedical waste plant flouting green rules
New Delhi: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and Directorate General of Health Services on a plea alleging multiple environmental violations at a common biomedical waste treatment facility along GT Karnal Road in north Delhi. The plea claimed that the plant was emitting black smoke, improperly disposing of ash and failing to properly handle biomedical waste.
Madhuban Chowk double-decker FOB to link two metro lines, Rohini Court complex by Nov 30
New Delhi: A skywalk-cum-double-decker foot overbridge (FOB) at Madhuban Chowk, which will allow metro passengers to seamlessly switch between the Red and Magenta lines while providing pedestrians a separate route across the busy junction, is likely to be ready by Nov-end. The Rs 9.6-crore project, being executed by the Public Works Department, is around 60% complete and is targeted for completion by Nov 30 this year, said the chief minister’s office.
With entire Aug rain in 10 days, monsoon in surplus in capital
New Delhi: Delhi has recorded surplus rainfall for the first time this monsoon due to the ongoing wet patch. At 393.4mm, the city received 27% excess rainfall between June 1 and Aug 9, against a normal of 309.5mm. None of its districts is currently in the deficit rainfall category, while four are in the excess range. After the arrival of monsoon this year, Delhi was in the deficit-rainfall zone in June before transitioning to normal in July.
NGT seeks top cop’s clarification on inspection of locked polluting units
New Delhi: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Delhi police commissioner to clarify a procedure for inspecting premises that are locked from outside but are suspected to be involved in illegal polluting activities. The tribunal noted that its inspection teams often cite lack of authorisation as a major hurdle in such cases. NGT was hearing a plea filed by activist Varun Gulati, which stated that illegal units, which fall under ‘red category’ industries, are operational in east Delhi .
Central Ridge gets theme-based Panchvati Van, greens worry Original
New Delhi: Panchvati Van, a special theme-based plantation developed over two acres, was inaugurated recently in Central Ridge. Drawing inspiration from sacred groves mentioned in Indian mythology, the circular patch contains 39 saplings of five species — banyan, peepal, Ashok, amla and bel. Union home minister Amit Shah , chief minister Rekha Gupta and Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav have also planted saplings here.
Ridge Management Board approves four-year eco-restoration plan, forms standing committee Original
New Delhi: The newly reconstituted Delhi Ridge Management Board (DRMB), which met for the first time on June 29, has approved a four-year eco-restoration plan for the ridge forests over an area of 6,303.6 hectares. t also gave a nod to the creation of theme-based forests, and constituted its standing committee, which will first scrutinise the project proposals before these are placed before the board.
Every fish tested in Yamuna carried microplastics. What it means for your dinner plate Original
News City News delhi News Every fish tested in Yamuna carried microplastics. What it means for your dinner plate Trending A new study by researchers at the University of Delhi found microplastics in every species of freshwater fish sampled from the river, with fish collected from Delhi’s stretch carrying much higher contamination than those from upstream Haryana.
'We thought we would die': Air India passengers recount terrifying turbulence after 300-foot mid-air plunge Original
News City News delhi News 'We thought we would die': Air India passengers recount terrifying turbulence after 300-foot mid-air plunge Trending An Air India flight from Phuket experienced severe turbulence, causing injuries.
Microplastics found in all 12 fish species sampled from Yamuna, Delhi stretch worst hit: Study
News City News delhi News Microplastics found in all 12 fish species sampled from Yamuna, Delhi stretch worst hit: Study Trending New Delhi: Microplastics have been detected in all freshwater fish species examined from Yamuna. Fish from the Delhi stretch have significantly higher contamination than those from upstream areas, a study by researchers from University of Delhi has revealed.Microplastics are small plastic particles less than 5 mm in size.
Why Delhi had its most polluted July in 6 yrs
New Delhi: Despite Delhi recording a rare ‘good’ air quality day two weeks ago, this month has been the most polluted July in six years.The average air quality index (AQI) this July was 119.
Use drones to detect all farm fires real time, CAQM tells states
New Delhi: Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has asked Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to use drones ahead of the winter to detect stubble burning incidents in real time, particularly during the late-evening hours when attempts to evade satellite detection are more likely.In 2024, TOI reported that farmers had shifted the timing of stubble burning to avoid satellite overpass times.
Use drones to identify farm fires real time, CAQM tells Punjab, Haryana
News City News delhi News Use drones to identify farm fires real time, CAQM tells Punjab, Haryana Trending New Delhi: Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has asked Punjab and Haryana to procure drones ahead of the winter season to detect stubble burning incidents in real time, complementing the work of ground teams.The move follows a pilot project conducted by CAQM in Patiala district in May, where drone footage was found to be clear enough to identify farm fire locations, an...
Delhi saw 11 nights this summer when minimum was above 30 degrees Celsius; it was just 2 last year
News City News delhi News Delhi saw 11 nights this summer when minimum was above 30 degrees Celsius; it was just 2 last year Trending New Delhi: Delhiites grappled with scorching daytime temperatures, but the nights also offered little relief this summer.
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