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3.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Faridabad near Delhi at 4.08 pm

An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 struck Faridabad in Haryana at 4.08 pm on Sunday, the National Centre for Seismology said. It said the epicentre for the quake was nine kilometres east of Faridabad and 30 kilometres southeast of Delhi. The quake triggered panic among people, with many in Delhi and the National Capital Region reporting vigorous shaking of furniture.

The burning problem: Water woes at the centre of Punjab's smoke screen

The first of a two-part series looks at the reasons compelling farmers across Punjab to burn stubble

Indo-Gangetic plain continues to battle pollution despite NCAP: Report

The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been deployed in Delhi-NCR to combat air pollution, but the problem persists

Delhi recorded second-best air quality during Jan-Sept in 6 years: CAQM

Delhi-NCR recorded an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 167 from January 1 to September 30 this year, the second-best for the corresponding period in six years, the Centre's Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said on Saturday. Better air quality during this period was recorded only during the pandemic-affected 2020, it said in a statement. In 2022, 2021, 2019 and 2018, the average AQI during this period ranged from 180 to 193. Delhi experienced its only "good" air quality day of the year, with an AQI of 45, on September 10, the final day of the G20 Summit. Despite less rainfall in September 2023 (82.7 mm) compared to September 2022 (165 mm), the average AQI for the month this year (108) remained on par with last year (104). Between January and September this year, Delhi saw 193 days with "good" to "moderate" air quality (average AQI less than 200), surpassing the previous five years (excluding 2020), during which the number of such days ranged from 146 to 174. The CAQM

CAQM grants temporary exemption for diesel gensets for emergency services

This decision comes just two days before the scheduled implementation of GRAP

Magicpin partners NCCF, ONDC to sell groceries at low price in Delhi-NCR

Hyperlocal e-commerce firm magicpin has partnered with government-backed NCCF to sell groceries, including onions and pulses, through the Open Network for Digital Commerce at low price, the company said on Friday. The partnership follows a collaboration of magicpin with National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India (NCCF) for selling tomato at Rs 70 per kilogramme when its prices were above Rs 100 a kg in the market. "We are thrilled to continue our partnership with NCCF and leverage ONDC to serve the community by making essential commodities easily accessible," magicpin said, adding, "we're committed to ONDC's mission to democratise the e-commerce system." Under the new arrangement, magicpin has started sale of Chana Dal at Rs 120 per kg and onions at Rs 50 per 2 kg, catering to more than 100 pin code areas in the National Capital Region (NCR). The service is initially available for Gurugram and Delhi residents. "This sale will be further extended to over 10 cities in a phas

Green-certified office space jump 36% across top 6 cities since 2019: Study

Green-certified office space stock have increased 36 per cent to 342 million square feet across six major cities in the last three and half years, according to a CBRE-CII report. Real estate consultant CBRE and industry body CII on Wednesday released its report titled, 'Indian Real Estate: Taking Giant Strides - 2023 Mid-Year Outlook' at CII Realty conference here. According to the report, green-certified office stock stood at 251 million square feet in 2019. Enhanced focus on global and domestic Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) regulations are driving occupiers' flight-to-quality wave towards modern, premium and sustainable spaces in the medium to long-term, the report said. Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO - India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE, said, "As the economy gains momentum and the real estate sector thrives, there is a growing emphasis on ESG and its compliance. We anticipate accelerated demand in modern, tech-enabled, and green-compliant ...

Delhi wakes up to a rainy Friday, IMD says more showers expected today

According to the India Meteorological Department, spells of light rain accompanied by gusty winds will gradually decrease after 9.30 am on Friday

Reliance Jio launches fire safety and prevention campaign in Delhi NCR

Reliance Jio has embarked on a fire safety and fire prevention campaign aimed at enhancing safety measures across its network sites throughout Delhi NCR

EFC India starts 65,000 sq ft co-working centre in Noida to expand biz

Co-working space operator EFC (I) Ltd on Monday said it has entered into Delhi-NCR market with start of a new centre in Noida comprising 65,000 square feet area. The new centre, located at Sector 62 in Noida, will house brands, including Tata Capital and Virtuous Transactional Analyst, among others. EFC will itself occupy 25,000 square feet of office space, the company said in a statement. Umeash Sahhaaii, Founder & CEO of EFC (I) Ltd, said, "Delhi NCR has been among the top three national markets in office leasing. Dotted by reputed corporates and multinationals across IT, media, BFSI and manufacturing space, this economic hub remains a preferred location for corporates." Listed on BSE, EFC (I) Ltd clocked in Rs 57.04 crore total revenues and Rs 3.17 crore net profit for the first quarter of this fiscal on a consolidated basis. The rental income accounted for about 95 per cent of its consolidated revenues, while fit-out contracts were around 5 per cent. Founded in 2014, EFC (I) .

11,000 garbage spots cleaned, anti-larval spray in all wards: Delhi mayor

The civic body identified and cleaned more than 11,000 garbage vulnerable points and is conducting anti-larval spraying in all wards ahead of the G20 Summit, Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi said on Sunday. In a press conference at the AAP headquarters, she said teams have been also set up to clean areas adjacent to posh hotels, tourist attractions and the city airport, adding that Delhi is ready to welcome guests for the summit. "The MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi) is working continuously to ensure that the roads, parks, markets and other public places are neat and clean. It is a matter of great pride for Delhi that India is hosting the G20 Summit and we will put our best foot forward," she said. Oberoi told reporters that 11,200-11,300 garbage vulnerable points were identified and cleaned and those spots are now being beautified. Garbage vulnerable points are open places where trash is dumped regularly. Earlier in the day, Oberoi and Durgesh Pathak -- the AAP's MCD in-charge -- ..

As Delhi PWD minister, I was never called for any G20 prep meeting: Atishi

Delhi PWD minister Atishi Saturday dismissed Lt Governor V K Saxena's allegation that AAP ministers attended just one G20 preparatory meet, and said "had he involved us in preparations, we would have done better". The minister also said the AAP dispensation asked for Rs 927 crore from the Centre for the G20 preparations but did not get a single penny. However, she insisted now is not the time for a credit war. "This is not the time to say this is their work or this is our work. It is a matter of pride for the country that we are hosting the G20 Summit. I feel that if we work together, it will be good for the country," Atishi told PTI in an interview. With the countdown to the G20 Summit beginning, a political slugfest has erupted in Delhi with the BJP claiming the work has been done by the Centre, and the AAP rebutting it. "Till date, the Centre has not not given us a single penny for G20. We had asked for Rs 927 crore but we did not get anything. We didn't make it an issue thinkin

NCLT directs to initiate insolvency proceedings against Imperia Structures

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has directed to initiate insolvency proceedings against Delhi NCR-based realty firm Imperia Structures and has appointed an interim resolution professional. Admitting a joint plea filed by 28 unit holders of its Gurugram-based project 'Imperia Mindscape', the insolvency tribunal said after examining the records, it is clear that there is a debt and a subsequent default by the realty firm for an amount of Rs 36.79 crore as it could not provide assured returns as promised. "The petition establishes that the corporate debtor is in default of a debt due and payable and that the default is for an amount which is more than the minimum amount of pecuniary threshold stipulated under section 4 (1) of the Code. The instant petition... for initiating CIRP against Imperia Structures Limited, the corporate debtor, stands admitted and CIRP of Imperia Structures Limited is initiated," said NCLT. NCLT has also appointed Gaurav Katiyar as Interim Resolution .

Cut-outs of langurs deployed along G20 routes to scare off monkeys

Senior officials said that the NDMC intends to employ 40 trained personnel to mimic the sounds made by grey langurs to ward off monkeys

Delhiites lose nearly 12 years of their lives to air pollution, says report

Delhi has emerged as the world's most polluted city in a new study which has also found that its residents are on track of losing 11.9 years of life if the current levels of pollution persist. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) released by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago also showed that all of India's 1.3 billion people live in areas where the annual average particulate pollution level exceeds the 5 g/m3 limit set by World Health Organization (WHO). It also found that 67.4 per cent of the country's population lives in areas that exceed the country's own national air quality standard of 40 g/m3. The study said fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) shortens an average Indian's life expectancy by 5.3 years, relative to what it would be if the 5 g/m3 pollution limit set by (WHO) was met. The AQLI said that Delhi is the most polluted city in the world with its 18 million residents on track to lose 11.9 years of life expectancy on average relative to the WHO lim

Grant paid holiday to employees during G20 summit: Delhi govt to businesses

The city government has directed shops, businesses and commercial establishments in the New Delhi district to grant paid holiday to their employees and workers during the G20 summit. The Delhi government had issued a notification declaring public holiday in the national capital on September 8-10. The G20 Leaders' Summit will be held at the newly built convention centre at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi district of the national capital. Last week, the government had announced the closure of banks, financial institutions and commercial establishments in the district. "Accordingly, all employers of shops, commercial and business establishments functioning in New Delhi, district of NCT of Delhi shall close their shops, commercial and business establishments from 08/09/2023 to 10/09/2023 and grant paid holiday to their employees/workers," it said. The summit is likely to be attended by 29 heads of state as well as top officials of the European Union and invited guest countries and 14 heads

Chandni Chowk traders plan to hire guides for foreign visitors during G20

Traders in Chandni Chowk are planning to hire English translators, French-speaking guides, and college students as volunteers as part of their plan to cater to the needs of foreign visitors who are expected in high numbers at the iconic market during the G20 Summit here next month. According to shop owners, these measures will help facilitate communication with foreign visitors. "We are planning to hire English translators, guides, including those who speak French, to avoid any communication problems. Our aim is to make Chandni Chowk, which is famous all over the country, famous in other countries also," Brijesh Goyal, chairman of Chamber of Traders and Industry (CTI) told PTI video. Their entire cost will be borne by shop owners, and the translators will be hired for four days from September 8-11, he added. Around 1,000 volunteers will be engaged, which includes professionals, and students from schools and colleges. Shop owners expressed their enthusiasm regarding the summit and

Retailers' body asks Delhi govt to reconsider total shutdown for G20 summit

Retailers Association of India on Monday asked the Delhi government to reconsider the total shutdown for retail stores, malls, and restaurants from September 8-10 in view of the G20 Summit. The move would deprive international visitors of experiencing India's unique shopping and culinary scenes, Retailers Association of India (RAI) said in a statement voicing concerns about the proposed blanket suspension of operations for retail stores, malls, and restaurants during the G20 Summit. "Retail is integral to Delhi's cultural identity. Entirely shutting down retail and food and beverage establishments during the G20 Summit would deprive international visitors of experiencing India's unique shopping and culinary scenes," RAI CEO Kumar Rajagopalan said. He asked the Delhi government to allow "at least partial retail operations to promote the 'Sell in India' initiative in tandem with Make in India". The retail industry body said a three-day total closure would significantly impact the ret

Construction workers to get welfare schemes' benefits through DBT: Delhi LG

Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has approved 17 welfare schemes, including disability pension and medical assistance, for registered construction workers of the national capital, officials said on Saturday. The benefits under the schemes would be provided by direct benefit transfer (DBT) after Aadhar-based authentication of the beneficiaries registered with Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board (DBOCWWB), they said. Saxena has directed strict monitoring of disbursement process to ensure that benefits are given only to the genuine beneficiaries and there are no leakages, officials at LG office said. "The move aims at minimising leakages as in recent times, there were several instances of financial irregularities by providing benefits to ghost construction workers that are being probed by the Anti Corruption Branch," they said. The LG has approved the notification of 17 welfare schemes of the DBOCWWB with specific directions for constant supervision and monitoring

Led by Twamev, Apple, retail leasing in Delhi up 65% between Jan and June

At the end of 2023, retail leasing is expected to touch 5.5-6 million sq ft, the highest level after the 2019 peak of 6.8 million sq ft