Delhi is in the spotlight for its bad air quality index (AQI) which is degrading every day. To combat this, there are several measures taken to increase metro frequency and schools have been shut for children. Here are 5 news updates from Delhi for you!
5 News Updates From Delhi
1. Delhi Metro To Add 20 More Trips
From November 3, the Delhi Metro will add 20 more train journeys to its network of operations. This decision is a reaction to actions taken on Thursday by the pollution control authorities to promote more use of public transport in Delhi and the neighbouring areas. When GRAP-II was implemented on October 25, the Delhi Metro had already started 40 additional train journeys on weekdays (Monday through Friday). Therefore, at present, the Metro has a total of 60 additional trips!
2. ‘World Food India 2023’ Inaugurated
In his address at the Inaugural Session of World Food India 2023, Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced that India today ranks Seventh in the world in the agro sector with 50,000 Million dollars worth of exports in the last 9 years.@narendramodi @PMOIndia… pic.twitter.com/zoioXeMCGr
— World Food India (@worldfoodindia) November 3, 2023
The second edition of “World Food India 2023,” was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 3 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The Prime Minister’s Office released an official statement stating that the grand event will feature both local and royal culinary traditions, providing guests with an exceptional gastronomic experience. In addition to commemorating 2023 as the International Year of Millets, the event seeks to promote India as the “food basket of the world.” Over 1 lakh SHG members will receive seed capital support of ₹380 crore from PM Modi at the ceremony as part of the PM formalisation of the Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme.
3. IndiGo Delhi-Pune Flight Faces Technical Issue
Early on Wednesday, passengers on IndiGo’s 6E 2418 Pune-Delhi flight experienced an unanticipated delay. A technical issue with the Airbus 320Neo during taxiing resulted in a two-hour wait inside the aircraft. Engineers tried their best, but the problem continued, so at around 3:30 am the airline decided to let passengers off.
After that, roughly 150 passengers had to wait at the airport for three more hours before a different plan was arranged. Finally, around 7:30 am, they were taken to Delhi on a different plane. A representative for the airline said that a technical issue was the cause of the delay and guaranteed that the impacted customers would be transported on a different aircraft.
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4. Special Rajdhani Express To Run Between Delhi & Patna
The Special Rajdhani Express is scheduled to run after the impending holiday season, according to the Ministry of Railways. It will operate between Patna Junction and New Delhi. The change will make travelling between the capital of the country and Bihar easier for passengers. In twelve hours and twenty minutes, this unique special train will go one thousand km. Between the two locations, this will be the third superfast train. The Special Vande Bharat Express was formally launched by the national carrier between the two cities.
5. Schools In Delhi Shut As AQI Degrades
On Friday, Delhi was still covered in a thick blanket of pollution, with air quality in several areas classified as severe. In order to protect public health, officials in the capital have quickly banned non-essential construction work and closed elementary schools due to the increasing air quality. Residents are advised to wear masks every time they go out.
Also Read: 7 New Restaurants In Delhi NCR To Head To This Month
These were news updates from Delhi you need to take note of!
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