National Capital Region (India)
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The National Capital Region is a planning region centred upon the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi in India. It encompasses Delhi and several districts surrounding it from the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The NCR and the associated National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) were created in 1985 to plan the development of the region and to evolve harmonized policies for the control of land-uses and development of infrastructure in the region. Prominent cities of the NCR include Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Noida.
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Delhi-NCR weather update: IMD predicts light rainfall, gusty winds for Delhi-NCR till..., check forecast hereThe Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Delhi and the adjoining NCR region, forecasting a five-day spell of light rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds.DNA - Published | |
Weather update: No rain likely in Delhi-NCR for next..., temperature to remain...; check IMD forecast hereDespite a wet start to June, the national capital is expected to witness a rise in mercury over the next week, IMD has predicted.DNA - Published | |
Thunderstorms, duststorms sweep through Delhi-NCR bringing relief from heatDelhi-NCR experienced a thunderstorm, heavy rain, and dust storm, offering respite from the heat. While the maximum temperature was near average, rainfall in May has significantly increased since 1901,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Delhi-NCR weather: Heavy rainfall, strong winds hit parts of Delhi; bring respite from heatHeavy rain showers accompanied by strong, dusty winds hit parts of Delhi-NCR, bringing much-needed relief from heat.DNA - Published | |
Weather Update: Delhi-NCR witnesses rain amid IMD warnings of thunderstorms, know full forecastThe Delhi NCR region witnessed light rain at few places on Thursday amid IMD warnings of strong winds, thunderstormsDNA - Published | |
Good news for Noida-Gurugram residents, high-speed train between these two cities soon, will run at 180 km/h, not Vande Bharat, Rajdhani, Shatabdi, it is...The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has proposed a 60-kilometre Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) to improve travel in the National Capital Region (NCR).DNA - Published | |
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Delhi- NCR news: GRAP stage I curbs revoked after decrease in air pollutionStage-I of GRAP was in place in the entire National Capital Region (NCR) since May 16. The AQI of Delhi has been recorded as 179 for May 18 (in 'Moderate' category).DNA - Published | |
Delhi-NCR weather update: Rain showers in several parts of Delhi-NCR bring respite from heatThe national capital and the adjoining NCR region received rain showers in several parts on Saturday, i.e., May 17, which brought much-needed respite from soaring temperatures.DNA - Published | Delhi-NCR: Weather turns pleasant after strong winds, heavy rains in parts of national capital bring relief from heatSudden change in weather causes strong winds and heavy rains in several parts of the National Capital, providing relief from the excessive heat.DNA - Published |
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Goa property fraud: Many buyers from NCRThe Enforcement Directorate seized Rohan Harmalkar's house after finding property documents worth Rs 600 crore. Harmalkar, an independent candidate in 2022, identified unattended properties, often with..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi-NCR sees dusty storms, light rainfall amid cyclonic circulation, check weekly weather forecast hereThe national capital and the adjoining NCR region witnessed dusty storms and light to moderate rainfall on Friday evening, i.e., April 18. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the..DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR weather: Over 15 flights delayed at IGI airport due to adverse weather conditions, check details hereAfter days of soaring temperatures, the national capital and the adjoining areas breathed a sigh of relief with a slight change in weather. Strong winds and light rain showers were witnessed in several..DNA - Published | Delhi-NCR sees hottest day of season as heatwave intensifies; temperature reaches..."Delhi can see heatwave conditions in the next three days. A western disturbance will influence the Himalayan region from tomorrow night, and its effects will be seen in the Himalayas...Temperatures in..DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR Update: Stage 1 GRAP revoked in national capital after AQI dips to...The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-I in Delhi-NCR after the national capital's Air Quality Index was recorded at 153 (moderate..DNA - Published | Good news for Delhi-NCR commuters: Faridabad-Noida-Ghaziabad Expressway gets approval from Haryana govt, set to ease traffic between...Faridabad-Noida-Ghaziabad Expressway will connect three key NCR cities. Construction work will soon commence as the map has also been passed.DNA - Published |
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Weather Update: Dense fog engulfs parts of Delhi-NCR, AQI remains in 'very poor' categoryAccording to the India Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded 10.2 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Saturday.DNA - Published | Delhi-NCR Pollution Update: Curbs under GRAP 3 revoked as air quality improvesMeasures under stages 1 and 2 will remain in force to manage pollution levels.DNA - Published |
Central panel withdraws GRAP IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR after dip in air pollution levelsThe Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality lifted stage IV restrictions under GRAP following an improvement in pollution levels. The capital reported an AQI of 369, with predictions of further..IndiaTimes - Published | Weather Update: Delhi-NCR likely to receive rainfall amid chilling cold, check IMD forecast for other states hereDelhi may experience light showers on Monday, December 23. However, greater parts of Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana are likely to receive heavy showers on December 26 and 27.DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR Pollution: Schools up to class 5 shift to hybrid mode after GRAP 3 reimposedDue to further poor air quality, schools across Delhi NCR will implement a hybrid learning model for up to grade 5, as per the GRAP-III guidelines. This decision followed the enforcement of the..DNA - Published | Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR invokes GRAP III after sharp rise in pollution levelsIndiaTimes - Published |
Weather Update: Amid 'very poor' AQI, Delhi-NCR receives light rainfall, temp to drop from...The IMD defines cold wave conditions as a significant drop in temperature compared to normal climatological values for a given location.DNA - Published | |
