The amendments come amidst heightened concern over Delhi-NCR's air pollution, which recently entered the Severe+ category with Air Quality Index (AQI) levels exceeding 450
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The advisory includes recommendations for states and UTs to strengthen existing health systems and raise awareness among vulnerable groups and at-risk occupations
Delhi-NCR is the sixth most expensive office location in the Asia Pacific region, with an average monthly rental of Rs 340 per sq ft, while Mumbai ranked eighth in the list, according to Knight Frank India. Real estate consultant Knight Frank, in its latest edition of the Asia-Pacific Prime Office Rental Index for Q3 (July-September) 2024, said Delhi-NCR is the 6th most expensive office space rental market across the APAC region. Hong Kong SAR continues to be APAC's most expensive office market during the third quarter of this calendar year. Prime rents in the NCR remained stable in Q3 2024, while Mumbai and Bengaluru saw year-on-year (YoY) increases of 5 per cent and 3 per cent, respectively, driven by strong demand from corporates and limited new supply. The prime office market of Delhi-NCR continued to see rental values maintain levels seen in the past four quarters. The prime office rent of the region was recorded at Rs 340 per sq ft per month, making it the 6th most expensive
The weighted average price of new residential projects launched in Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad have more than doubled in the last five years, according to PropEquity. In a statement on Friday, real estate data analytic firm PropEquity said that "between 2019 and September 2024, Noida saw the highest rise at 152 per cent to Rs 14,946 per sq ft from Rs 5,910 per sq ft. In Ghaziabad, the weighted average rate has risen 139 per cent from Rs 3,691 per sq ft to Rs 8,823 per sq ft. Gurugram has seen 135 per cent increase in weighted average price of new projects to Rs 19,535 per sq ft in September 2024 from Rs 8,299 per sq ft in 2019. In Greater Noida, the rates quoted by developers for new projects rose 121 per cent to Rs 8,601 per sq ft from Rs 3,900 per sq ft. Samir Jasuja, Founder and CEO of PropEquity, said: "The NCR is witnessing an infrastructural metamorphosis never seen in decades with developments like Noida International Airport, Dwarka Expressway, Delhi-Meeru
India's IT flexi staffing space is likely to grow steadily at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7 per cent from FY24 to FY26, stated a report by industry body India Staffing Federation (ISF). The IT flexi staffing industry focuses on supplying temporary or contract IT professionals to client organisations. ISF has also released the Indian IT Staffing-Sectoral & State Employment Trends Report 2024, which provides an in-depth analysis of trends in employment across various sectors and states. According to the report, India is the second-largest player in the South Asia-Pacific (APAC) region within the rapidly expanding APAC IT staffing market. Lohit Bhatia, President of ISF, said in the statement, "India's IT flexi-staffing sector is anticipated to experience steady growth, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7 per cent from FY 2024 to FY 2026." The Indian IT Flexi Staffing Market size is USD 4.9 billion in FY24, with a total workforce of 5,97,000. Accordin
On November 12, which marked the auspicious occasion of Dev Uthani Ekadashi (also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi), around 50,000 weddings were reported to have taken place in the national capital
The registration process of the Delhi Nursery Admission 2025-26 for the Entry-Level Classes (Nursery, Pre-Primary, and Class 1) in private unaided recognised schools will begun on November 28
A thick layer of smog continued to blanket Delhi, reducing visibility in most parts during the early morning hours. Many AQI monitoring stations reported 'severe' pollution levels of over 400
The Delhi Police will impose restrictions in parts of Delhi on Saturday for the Run for Inclusion event being organised by Special Olympic Bharat as well as a cycling event from Saturday to Tuesday. In an advisory on Thursday, the police said the Run for Inclusion event, in which people with and without intellectual disability would participate, would be held between 7 and 10 am on Saturday. The event will start from Civil Services/NDMC Officers' Club to Panchsheel Marg via Vinay Marg-Niti Marg-Satya Marg and culminate at the Civil Services/NDMC Officers' Club, it said. Around 10,000 participants will take part in the programme, the advisory said. No traffic will be allowed on Panchsheel Marg towards Niti-Panchsheel Marg roundabout, the advisory said. Traffic will be allowed on Satya Marg towards Niti Marg-Satya Marg roundabout and Africa Avenue Marg towards Yaswant Palace, it said. Kautilya Marg and Shanti Path are the alternative routes to be followed, it said. In another advi
Delhi and its neighbours - Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab - point fingers at one another. Stubble burning by farmers, vehicular emissions, and construction work are all blamed
The Centre's panel to improve air quality in Delhi-NCR on Sunday said it ordered the closure of 56 construction and demolition sites and imposed fines on 597 sites for failing to comply with pollution control norms between October 15 and 31. In a statement, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said over 54,000 vehicles were penalised for lacking a valid pollution-under-control certificate, and 3,900 overage vehicles were impounded during the period. The CAQM said more than 5,300 inspections targeted illegal waste dumping sites, with actions taken against violations, particularly for burning municipal solid waste. To control road dust, mechanical road-sweeping machines, water sprinklers, and anti-smog guns have been deployed across the region. On average, around 600 water sprinklers and anti-smog guns were used daily throughout NCR. Around 1,400 industrial units and 1,300 diesel generator sets were inspected, with non-compliant units facing fines or closure, according t
To manage the expected increase in passengers during the festive period, the DMRC added 60 extra trips on Tuesday and Wednesday
Ahead of Diwali, a survey conducted in Delhi-NCR has revealed that 18 per cent of the respondents plan to burst firecrackers during the festival of lights, while 55 per cent don't intend to do so. The survey conducted by LocalCircles with a sample size 10,526 said, "Among those who responded to the query, 55 per cent said they will not burn firecrackers as they cause pollution, whereas 19 per cent said they would like to burn crackers, and 9 per cent said they will burn crackers. "Nine per cent of the respondents said they will burn crackers and they know how and from where to get them, while 8 per cent did not give a clear answer. To sum up, 18 per cent of Delhi-NCR families surveyed are likely to burn crackers this Diwali." Out of 10,526 people, 68 per cent of respondents were men while the remaining 32 per cent were women, it added. As per the survey, some residents showed indifference towards the government advisories regarding firecrackers, as evidenced by the significant use
In some areas, the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the 400 mark with Anand Vihar recording 405, categorised as 'Severe' by the CPCB
The pollution control body has predicted that Delhi will witness clear skies for the next three days
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva further stated, 'They should give an account of Rs 8,500 crores that was given by the Central government to clean the Yamuna'
Rai said that he is going to write a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav for the third time to request for a meeting so that the air pollution can be controlled
The AQI of Delhi and NCR has already dropped to "very poor," which is very dangerous for our health. The worsening air quality has forced the people to stay indoors, but even indoor air can be unsafe
Kicking off the campaign at ITO intersection, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai appealed to drivers to help reduce pollution by turning off their vehicle engines at red light