Category: Delhi
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Travel Disrupted by Dense Fog in North India: Flights and Trains Delayed or Cancelled
Residents of Delhi and other parts of North India faced intense travel disruptions as dense fog and cold wave conditions lead to the delay and cancellation of over 100 flights and impacted rail operations. The inclement weather has been ongoing since Sunday, plunging visibility at times to zero and resulting in thousands of passengers waiting…
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Intense Fog Engulfs Northern India: Disruptions Hit Delhi Flights and Trains Amid Severe Cold
Residents of Delhi and parts of northern India were subjected to dense fog and severe cold, causing widespread disruptions to flights and rail operations. North India has been reeling under cold conditions, which have particularly affected travelers. A thick blanket of fog enveloped Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, resulting in 30 flight delays…
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Fog-Blanketed Delhi Faces Record Cold, Disrupted Air and Rail Services
A dense blanket of fog has enveloped Delhi-NCR, causing a significant drop to the season’s lowest temperature at 3.5 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) noted this temperature as a slight dip from the previous days, which saw cold conditions grip the capital. Seven flights were forced to be redirected from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi…
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Fourth ED Summons for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal amid Excise Policy Probe
New Delhi has become the focus of a high-stakes legal drama as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been summoned for the fourth time by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in the controversial Delhi excise policy case. The agency, which has been investigating allegations of money laundering related to the policy, has directed Kejriwal to…
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Severe Coldwave Strikes Northern India with Advisory Alerts and Disruption in Delhi
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded the alarm for severe coldwave conditions hitting multiple states including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, which are under red alert, signifying urgent action. Additionally, states such as Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Jharkhand have been placed under an orange alert, indicating a need for preparedness…
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Seismic Activity Felt in Delhi-NCR Originating from Afghanistan
On Thursday afternoon, Delhi-NCR and neighboring vicinities felt the ground shake due to seismic activity originating from afar. The seismic waves rocked the National Capital Region—encompassing Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and Gurugram—as well as other northern parts of India, including Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, and Punjab. The source of the seismic activity, according to geological…
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Wintry Chill and Fog Envelop North India as Temperatures Drop
The city of Delhi found itself in the grip of a particularly intense cold day this season. The mercury level dipped to a notable two-year low, with the maximum temperature falling to 13.4°C, a deviation from the norm by six degrees. The chill didn’t stop there; by Tuesday, the capital recorded a minimum temperature of…
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Easing of Winter’s Grip: Warmer Days on Horizon as Fog Cleared
Following a prolonged chilly and grey beginning to the year, residents felt a shift in the weather as daytime temperatures soared to the highest they have been since the end of December. The atmosphere experienced a significant change as a western disturbance played its role in dissipating the stubborn fog, allowing the sun to emerge…
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Delhi Schools’ Winter Vacation Extension Notice Retracted
Authorities in Delhi have retracted a notice that mistakenly extended the winter vacation for local schools until January 10, 2024. In an initial communication, school heads were instructed to pass along the closure information to all parties involved, including staff, students, and parents using various methods. This extension was prompted by severe cold conditions and…
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AAP Announces Rajya Sabha Candidates Including DCW Chief Swati Maliwal
The Aam Aadmi Party disclosed its choice of nominees for the forthcoming Rajya Sabha elections on January 19. Swati Maliwal of the Delhi Commission for Women is amongst the candidates, with Sanjay Singh and ND Gupta receiving a second nomination period. The select committee for the party’s affairs, the PAC, has endorsed these selections. As…
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CBI Investigation Initiated for Alleged Frauds at Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics in Delhi
Lt Governor of Delhi, VK Saxena, has mandated a CBI investigation pertaining to purported inconsistencies involving counterfeit laboratory examinations and non-existent ‘ghost’ patients at the Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics, run by the Delhi government. Following prior probes on inferior drug samples, the decision seeks to examine alleged corruption that surfaced through vigilance and health department…
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Delhi-NCR Experiences Sharp Temperature Drop Amid Dense Fog
Cold conditions intensified in Delhi-NCR as the area saw a decrease in maximum temperatures by 7-8 degrees Celsius from the usual weather patterns for this season on a fog-filled Thursday. The capital city and nearby regions are under the grip of a cold wave with accompanying dense fog. In the broader northern India, including areas…
