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Delhi-NCR, Northwestern plains to get rainfall on June 16-17: IMD

The IMD forecast said that a fall in maximum temperatures by 2-3 degrees Celsius is very likely over northwest India during next three days

480,000 homes worth over Rs 4.5 trillion stuck in top seven cities

Anarock said that the Delhi-NCR and MMR together account for 77 per cent of the total stuck/delayed housing units, while the southern metros Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad have just 9 per cent

No major relief from heatwave in Delhi till June 16, says weather office

Parts of Delhi recorded a heatwave for a seventh consecutive day on Thursday, even as the India Meteorological Department said no major relief is likely till June 16. The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's base station, recorded a maximum temperature of 43.8 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal. Three out of the 11 weather stations in Delhi recorded a heatwave on Thursday. The maximum temperature settled at 46.8 degrees Celsius at Mungeshpur, making it the hottest place in the city. Pitampura, Najafgarh and Ridge stations recorded a high of 45.3 degrees Celsius, 45.4 degrees Celsius and 45.2 degrees Celsius, respectively. Weather experts said the maximum temperature in Delhi-NCR will come down by a few notches over the weekend but no major relief is likely till June 15. They said moisture-laden easterly winds will bring significant relief in the region from June 16 onwards. Senior IMD scientist R K Jenamani said there will be cloudy weather in Delhi over the weekend but there

Decision to ban coal in Delhi a late step in right direction: Greenpeace

Air pollution from burning coal is expensive and takes a massive toll on people's health, Greenpeace India's Avinash Chanchal said on Wednesday

Mundka fire: Families of victims perform last rites; 16 bodies unidentified

The family of Madhu Devi, a victim of the Mundka fire, finally performed her last rites on Wednesday, almost a month after the incident that claimed lives of 27 people. Madhu's husband Amit Kumar said that the last few weeks had been nothing less than a nightmare. "We knew she is no more. But as her body was not identified, we had a small hope," he said. Madhu was among the three victims whose bodies were identified on Tuesday. So far, 11 of the 27 bodies have been identified and handed over to their family members. Madhu is survived by her husband and two pre-teen daughters. "We had our wedding anniversary on May 20. As she is no more, who will take care of our children?" Amit asked. Amit said he is relieved that at least her last rites have been performed with proper rituals. "We have had many sleepless nights as we wanted to perform last rites for her soul," he said. The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) on Tuesday handed over the DNA profiles of three unidentified bodies to t

Over 15% jump in waste dumping into Delhi's landfills in a year: Govt data

Delhi has registered a jump of around 15 per cent in the quantity of waste being dumped into its three landfill sites as compared to last year, according to government data. According to reports submitted to the Union Jal Shakti Ministry and the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi generated 10,990 tonnes per day (TPD) of municipal solid waste (MSW) in April 2021 on an average. Of this, 5,457 TPD (49.65 per cent) was processed at MSW processing facilities and 5,533 (50.35 per cent) ended up in landfill sites at Bhalswa, Ghazipur and Okhla. The MSW generation increased to 11,293 TPD by April this year, of which only 4,929 TPD (43.6 per cent) was processed, recycled or turned into compost. The remaining (6,366 TPD) ended up in landfills, an increase of over 15 per cent in a year. Three waste-to-energy (WTE) plants, one each at Bhalswa, Okhla and Ghazipur, operational in the city can utilise up to 4,550 TPD of waste for electricity generation. Municipal bodies dispose of 553 TPD of

Top headlines: Cabinet hikes paddy MSP; masks made mandatory on flights

Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Wednesday

Squally winds, rains lash Delhi-NCR; cause traffic jams, uproot trees

Delhi NCR residents were caught off guard as prior to the heavy rains, sky became dark in no time around 4 pm and strong winds blew resulting in a dust storm after which it started downpour in no time

Vegetable prices up amid supply shortage in Delhi; tomatoes at Rs 60/kg

As per vendors, these prices will increase further in the coming days as they argue "vegetables often become expensive during the rainy season"

Heavy rain, thunderstorm hit Delhi-NCR regions, flight operations affected

The airport authorities have requested the passengers to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information

Multiple initiatives boosted 4G experience for customers in Delhi-NCR: VIL

Vodafone Idea on Monday said it has boosted the 4G experience of its customers in the national capital region, with multiple network initiatives that spurred better indoor coverage and faster speeds.

CNG price hiked by Rs 2 per kg in Delhi-NCR with effect from today

With the latest hike, CNG is now priced at Rs 73.61 per kg in Delhi, Rs 76.17 per kg in Noida, and Rs 81.94 in Gurugram

North India reels under heatwave; red alert issued for Rajasthan districts

Meanwhile, in Rajasthan, 23 cities recorded maximum temperature above 44 degrees Celsius on Saturday.

Delhi-NCR ranks 9th in Asia Pacific in occupancy cost for office space

Delhi-NCR ranks ninth in Asia Pacific in terms of occupancy cost for prime office space at USD 60.1 per square feet per year, according to Knight Frank India

Quick, concrete steps needed to tackle power problem facing India: Kejriwal

Amid a deepening coal shortage crisis, the Delhi government on Thursday warned that there may be problem in providing uninterrupted electricity supply to important establishments in the capital

Pfizer's anti-Covid pill Paxlovid could be available in India next week

This assumes significance as Covid cases are on the rise in the country, especially in the National Capital Region (NCR)

Rent in Delhi-NCR's upmarket locations rise to 5.6% in Jan-Mar: Report

Monthly rentals in Delhi-NCR's high street retail locations, including Khan Market and Connaught Place, increased by up to 5.6 per cent during January-March period as compared to the previous quarter on better demand for space from retailers, according to Cushman & Wakefield. In its report 'Marketbeat Delhi-NCR Retail Q1, 2022', property consultant Cushman & Wakefield highlighted that footfalls in shopping malls of Delhi-NCR have reached 80-85 per cent of the pre-COVID level and rentals remained stable during the first quarter of this calendar year. "Main streets including Khan Market, Connaught Place and DLF Galleria witnessed a 35 per cent q-o-q (quarter-on-quarter) growth in rents during the quarter on the back of strong demand and high retailer preference for these areas," the report said. Main streets like Greater Kailash and Karol Bagh in Delhi also witnessed a slight increase in rents on a quarterly comparison. The consultant expects further appreciation across major ...

Dump sites in Delhi and other cities are like time bombs: NGT

A massive fire erupted at the Ghazipur landfill site on Wednesday, the third such incident since March 28, sending a dense plume of smoke into the sky and exacerbating the already polluted air in near

Delhi R-value 2.1; 1 Covid patient infecting 2 others: IIT Madras analysis

The 'R' or reproductive value indicates the number of people an infected person can spread the disease to, and a pandemic is considered to end if this value goes below one

Rising Covid cases: DDMA to meet on Wednesday to discuss measures

The meeting, which will be chaired by the Delhi Lt Governor at 12.30 pm, is also expected to hold discussions on hybrid mode of education for schools, official sources said