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No fuel without PUCC, non-BS6 vehicles barred: What the permanent GRAP curbs mean for Delhiites

No fuel without PUCC, non-BS6 vehicles barred: What the permanent GRAP curbs mean for Delhiites

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Two key restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-4 will now be enforced “permanently” in Delhi as part of measures to tackle ‘severe’ air pollution, environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Friday. Vehicles line up to obtain PUCC as Delhi begins enforcing fuel restrictions on vehicles without a valid PUCC across the National Capital Region (NCR), in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO) The curbs relate to mandatory Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) for refuelling vehicles and a ban on the entry of non-Bharat Stage VI (BS6) vehicles from outside the capital. Air quality in the capital remained close to the “severe” category on Sunday, with the Central Pollution Control Board’s Sameer app showing the overall air quality index (AQI) at 391 at 6 am. An AQI reading above 400 is classified as “severe.” What the permanent curbs are Announcing the decision, Sirsa said petrol would not be dispensed to vehicles without a valid PUCC until further orders. The Delhi government had earlier notified this decision …

Delhiites, Dehradun Is No Longer A Clean-Air Escape For You As AQI Nears 300 | India News

Delhiites, Dehradun Is No Longer A Clean-Air Escape For You As AQI Nears 300 | India News

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Last Updated:December 17, 2025, 21:00 IST Dehradun’s real-time AQI on Wednesday hovered between 260 and 300, worsening significantly after sunset. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board showed that by 4 pm on Wednesday, Dehradun’s AQI stood at 294. Dehradun’s air quality deteriorated over the past two days, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) slipping into the “poor” category and approaching “severe” levels at night. Dehradun’s real-time AQI on Wednesday hovered between 260 and 300, worsening significantly after sunset. This comes as Delhi continued to grapple with ‘very poor’ air quality, recording an AQI of 328 on Wednesday morning despite a slight improvement from 377 a day earlier, with smog and fog reducing visibility across large parts of the national capital. Dehradun Air Quality Deteriorates Sharply After Sunset Professor Vijay Shridhar, who heads the pollution monitoring centre at Doon University, told news agency PTI that the city’s average AQI touched 291 during the day, placing it in a grey zone between “polluted” and “severely polluted”. “There is some improvement during daylight hours because of air …

‘Bacche saans nahi lete?’ How Delhiites took over India Gate for clean air

‘Bacche saans nahi lete?’ How Delhiites took over India Gate for clean air

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As Delhiites face toxic air quality for weeks now, scores of people protested at the iconic India Gate on Sunday evening amid high police deployment. Dozens of protesters were detained by the police as they said the people had gathered without prior permission. Social activists from various organizations protest against the government over rising air pollution, near India Gate, Man Singh Road, in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, November 9, 2025. ((Photo by Sanjeev Verma/ Hindustan Times)) Also read: Bihar election 2025 result date: All you need to know about counting of votes While protesters claimed they had been threatened by the police with FIRs, videos on social media showed cops bundling people in police vehicles. Wearing gas masks, holding Constitution copies and carrying children, protesters thronged the India Gate before detentions by police drew reactions from scores of people, politicians as well as civil society members, including environmental activists. Also read: ‘People against tariffs are fools’: Donald Trump announces $2,000 dividend for Americans, with condition As protesters took over India Gate, Delhi environment minister …

Delhiites are suffering from this liver disease due to overeating, AIIMS doctor warns

Delhiites are suffering from this liver disease due to overeating, AIIMS doctor warns

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Delhi residents beware! An AIIMS doctor warns about a liver disease caused by overeating. Learn about the risks and take preventive measures to protect your health. New Delhi: We consume food to keep the body healthy. But some people eat so much that it harms the body instead of benefiting it. Yes, the habit of overeating has become a disease. In the last few years, people living in Delhi NCR have started eating unhealthy food in large quantities. Due to which the liver is getting affected. Recently, on the occasion of World Liver Day, Dr Shalimar of the Gastroenterology Department of AIIMS has expressed concern about the increasing fatty liver among people. He says that fatty liver is becoming a rapidly increasing problem in both cities and rural areas. The reason for this is bad food, overeating, and a hectic lifestyle. Dr Shalimar recently did a study on the liver in which it was found that 60 percent of people between the ages of 30 and 60 in Delhi have a fatty liver problem. Whereas …

Delhiites Spend Most Time At Work, Gender Disparity Highest In UP: Report

Delhiites Spend Most Time At Work, Gender Disparity Highest In UP: Report

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New Delhi: People in Delhi spend more hours at work or on activities related to their employment than in any other part of India, according to a new report by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. In India, an individual, on average, spends 455 minutes, or a little over 7.5 hours every day on work-related activities. The figure rises sharply for people living in Delhi, where an individual spends 571 minutes, or nearly 9.5 hours, every day on activities related to work, the Time Use Survey report said. The activities related to work also included time spent on going to and returning from the workplace. Among other states, people in Haryana spend 493 minutes or 8.2 hours at work, while the number dips marginally to 484 minutes (around 8 hours) for employees in Tamil Nadu. In Odisha, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, people spend around seven hours on employment-related activities, the report said. Gender disparity The gender disparity was the highest in Uttar Pradesh, with women spending 72 per cent less time at work …

AAP eyes third term, BJP and Congress aim for resurgence as Delhiites to vote today – India TV

AAP eyes third term, BJP and Congress aim for resurgence as Delhiites to vote today – India TV

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Image Source : PTI (FILE) Representative image Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: Delhi is gearing up for crucial Assembly elections, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) aiming for a third consecutive term, while the BJP and Congress strive for a comeback. Voting will begin at 7 am on Wednesday, with over 1.56 crore eligible voters set to cast their ballots. The results will be declared on February 8.  Voting will take place across 13,766 polling stations in all 70 Assembly constituencies to decide the fates of 699 candidates in a contest that could reshape the political landscape of the capital. AAP seeking third term The election sees a three-way battle between AAP, BJP, and Congress, with regional parties and independents also contesting. Under Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership, the AAP is aiming for a third consecutive term, relying on its governance track record and welfare initiatives. Meanwhile, the BJP is making a strong bid to regain control of Delhi after more than 25 years.  On the other hand, the Congress, which governed the capital for 15 years until 2013, is …

AAP launches online portal for Delhiites to calculate savings from schemes

AAP launches online portal for Delhiites to calculate savings from schemes

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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launched an online portal, aapkibachat.com, on Sunday, allowing Delhi residents to calculate their savings from the free welfare schemes provided by the AAP-led government. Announcing the launch at a press conference, AAP national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar said, “For the people of Delhi, we are introducing this new portal where they can check how much they are saving through our free welfare schemes, such as free electricity, free water, and more.” Kakkar claimed that the AAP-led Delhi government helps residents save a minimum of Rs 25,000 per month through these initiatives. She further stated that if AAP is re-elected in the upcoming assembly elections, new promises from the party`s manifesto — including free healthcare for senior citizens under the Sanjeevani Yojana, free bus rides for students and a 50 per cent concession on metro fares — would further increase monthly savings by Rs 10,000. “Overall, if our government is formed, Delhiites will save Rs 35,000 per month,” she asserted. The Delhi Assembly elections are scheduled for February 5, with results to …

‘Delhiites Living In Sewage’: LG Saxena; AAP Says ‘Focus On Law And Order’

‘Delhiites Living In Sewage’: LG Saxena; AAP Says ‘Focus On Law And Order’

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Last Updated:January 12, 2025, 23:45 IST AAP called on Saxena to stop indulging in “petty politics” after the LG criticised the Delhi government of failing to provide clean water and Yamuna river to residents. Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena Residents of Delhi are living surrounded by sewage under the AAP government, which has failed to give them clean water and a clean river, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has said. The LG made the remarks in a podcast with former member of Rajya Sabha ‭Vinay Sahasrabuddhe‬, who is also a BJP member. In its response, the Aam Aadmi Party said suggested the LG to focus on his remit — law and order, which, it alleged, has “utterly collapsed under his watch.” During the podcast, Saxena said the Delhi‭ Jal Board spent Rs‬ 28,000‭ crore in capital expenditure over seven years, a sum enough to replace every pipeline in the city. ‬ “The‭ people of Delhi are being forced to live amidst sewage water under the AAP‬ government’s rule,‬”‭ Saxena said, adding, it is the responsibility …

Gram it: Blues skies, finally? Delhiites get a respite from ‘very poor’ AQI

Gram it: Blues skies, finally? Delhiites get a respite from ‘very poor’ AQI

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Dec 02, 2024 03:41 AM IST Check out our picture of the day with a stunning shade of the Delhi sky! November’s last weekend saw several Delhiites exploring the city’s historical beauty. This recent view of the blue skies over Safdarjung Tomb, during the evening hours, is one to behold especially at a time when the air pollution has been responsible for shrouding several iconic monuments in the Capital of late. On November 30, at 7am, the AQI in the city was recorded at 349, which marked an improvement from the previous days, though continuing to remain in the ‘very poor’ category during the last weekend of November. A view of the Safdarjung Tomb amid smoggy sky in the Capital. (Photo: Arvind Yadav/HT )   Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Actor Varun Sood: It’s a myth that Delhi boys are aggressive!

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Actor Varun Sood, who’s set to play a Delhi boy in his next OTT series may have shifted base to Mumbai for work but he firmly remains a devoted Dilliwala. This includes his de rigueur love for the Capital’s cuisine and even the ‘Arrey, ho jayega’ nonchalance! Actor Varun Sood visited Ved Van Park in Noida Sector 78, during his recent visit to the Capital.(Photo: Manoj Verma/HT) “I’m a proper Delhi boy and it’s a myth that Delhi boys are aggressive,” says Sood, 29, who visited his family in NCR recently. The Karmma Calling actor adds, “Delhi boys are very nice. Rannvijay (Singha, actor and VJ) bhai is from Delhi and he is so chill… I feel Mumbaikars are very worried about life whereas, with Delhiites, the attitude is, ‘Ho jayega — we’ll figure it out together’. And we are friendlier — I could go to a party and instantly make 10 friends.” Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Delhiites are …