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Delhi air quality improves to very poor category, check overall AQI here
Delhi air quality on December 25, Christmas Day has improved slightly and is not in the very poor category, as the latest data by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). The AQI in the national capital stands at 389.
Delhi air quality on December 25, Christmas Day has improved slightly and is not in the very poor category, as the latest data by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). The AQI in the national capital stands at 389.
Earlier, the air quality of Delhi remained in the severe category for the fourth consecutive day. Other than Delhi, Noida and Gurugram remain in the severe and very poor category respectively on Friday. The AQI in Noida is at 491 and Gurugram at 365.
According to SAFAR, an AQI between 0 to 50 is considered good, 51 to 100 is satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor, and 500 severe.
Delhi to receive light to moderate rainfall
Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate to fair rainfall over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh from December 26 to 29. Delhi’s maximum and minimum temperatures were recorded at 23 and 7 degrees Celsius respectively on Saturday, December 25.
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The weather department also said that there will be a cloudy sky with light rain on December 26, a cloudy sky with drizzle on December 27, and a mostly cloudy sky with rain or thunderstorm on December 28.
Omicron cases in Delhi
According to the Union Health Ministry report, Delhi has reported 79 cases of Omicron variant of Covid-19. The worst-affected state by the new variant of concern is Maharashtra that has recorded 108 cases so far.
Amid the Omicron scare across the country, state governments are taking measures to curb its spread. Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh have imposed night curfew that will come into immediate effect and movement in the states shall be banned from 11 pm to 5 am. Large gatherings at malls, restaurants, pubs, bars, and markets have been restricted.
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Army officer beaten up, robbed in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, 2 held
An Indian Army Officer was beaten up and robbed by three people in Delhi’s Malviya nagar, as per the police.
An Indian Army Officer was beaten up and robbed by three people in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, as per the police.
According to police, the 48-year-old Army colonel asked for a lighter from one of the accused following which the accused started using foul language.
According to the senior police officer, the complainant Vinit Mahto told police that he went to Malviya Nagar’s Triveni complex in a car along with his friends after attending a seminar on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, he lodged a complaint with the Malviya Nagar police station. Vinit Mahto is a resident of Chanakyapuri in South Delhi.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police Chandan Cowdhary said that the victim reached the Triveni complex around 11:30 pm where he asked a person for a lighter but the latter started abusing the complainant and caught him from behind.
The Police Officer said that the victim pushed him following which he fell on the ground.
Later, the accused was joined by two more persons and they thrashed the Army officer mercilessly. They even took Rs 10000 cash, credit card, voter ID, mobile phones, and other items from the Mahto’s car.
They thrashed the complainant so badly that he became dizzy, the police officer added.
A case under sections 394, 411, and 34 of the IPC was registered at the Malviya Nagar police station, according to the DCP.
In addition, Chowdhary said that the two individuals, Mithun also known as Deepak (22) from Chirag Dilli and Mukul (28) from Jagdamba Camp in Sheikh Sarai, were caught during the inquiry. Two cell phones were discovered in their possession.
According to the police, the third accused is missing and they are trying to apprehend him.
On Wednesday, casualties were reported from Jammu and Kashmir, where Himayun Bhat, a deputy superintendent with Jammu and Kashmir Police along with Colonel Manpreet Singh and Major Ashish Dhonack were killed in a gunfight with terrorists in Anantnag, a southern sector of Jehlum Valley in Kashmir.
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Delhi Police uses Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan reference for road safety
Shah Rukh Khan could be seen riding a bike without a helmet in a video from the newly released film Jawan, which the police department intriguingly utilised in this post.
Delhi Police is well-known for employing creative and innovative methods to raise awareness. To reach internet users, the police frequently use memes. This time the police department used a quote from Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan and shared a special traffic caution on Twitter on Sunday.
The department shared the witty post with the caption, Bachcha, Bada Ya Jawan, Helmet Bacha Sakta Hai Jaan, which translates to, helmet can save a life, whether the wearer is children, old or young.
Shah Rukh Khan could be seen riding a bike without a helmet in a video from the newly released film Jawan, which the police department intriguingly utilised in this post.
Ever since the post has been shared it is going viral on the internet. The tweet has received over 9,600 views and many comments since it was posted. One user said, Delhi Police is also in full mood.
Another user appreciated the editor who created this post for Delhi Police, taking to X he said, Delhi police editing is of a different level, admin is a memer for sure. The third user found the video amazing and said wow.
Earlier, Nagpur police also used Jawan’s reference and posted an entertaining meme as part of a cybersecurity warning. The police authorities associated different Shah Rukh Khan cameos in Jawan with various password options.
Additionally, the Uttar Pradesh Police posted a meme asking two-wheeler drivers to always wear a helmet. The police agency posted a picture of SRK with a bandage over his head. Be it young or old, never forget a helmet before sitting on a two-wheeler, the caption urged.
Meanwhile, Jawan is doing great at the box office. After its release, the film is making every day a new record in terms of box office collection. Till now the film has crossed the Rs 300 crore mark globally.
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Janmashtami celebrations: Delhi police impose traffic restrictions, deploy sufficient personnel
The diversions and restrictions will remain in force till Friday morning, according to reports.
In view of Janmashtami celebrations, Delhi police imposed several travel restrictions in New Delhi. The police mentioned that sufficient personnel have been deployed to regulate traffic flow and guide motorists.
As part of arrangements in and around the Laxmi Narain Mandir, Birla Mandir in Central Delhi, no vehicle will be allowed on the Mandir Marg from Talkatora Stadium towards Mandir Marg up to Peshwa Road–Mandir Marg T-point and vice-versa. Furthermore, no vehicles will be allowed on the Mandir Lane from Shankar Road roundabout to Mandir Marg.
In the advisory, police stated that buses originating from Shivaji Stadium and going towards Mandir Marg will be diverted towards Panchkuian Road or towards GPO roundabout as per the routes of the buses. Similar arrangements have been enforced around the Iskcon temple at Sant Nagar in South Delhi.
Delhi Police stated that the Eastern carriageway of Raja Dheer Sain Marg between Captain Gaur Marg and Sant Nagar towards Iskcon temple shall be pedestrianised. They added that motorists can use Captain Gaur Marg and Outer Ring Road to reach their destinations.
The advisory also noted that the diversion of heavy vehicles has been done on a need basis from 8am onwards on Thursday on one carriageway of Captain Gaur Marg coming from Okhla NSIC Metro station towards Iskcon. In addition, vehicles coming from Outer Ring Road will be diverted straight towards Modi Mill flyover for Ashram Chowk.
Police mentioned that the entry to the main Laxmi Narain Mandir will be from Mandir Marg through Kali Bari Marg or Peshwa Road. The advisory further noted that the entry to the Geeta Bhawan and the Vatika will be only through the main temple gates. The diversions and restrictions will remain in force till Friday morning, according to reports.
On Thursday, Delhi Police shared a creative post celebrating the occasion of Janmashtami. The creative read that the only chor behind their reach is the Maakhan-Chor. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the Delhi police wrote, embracing the charm of Krishna’s ‘Maakhan Chor persona, let us celebrate Janmashtami with love and devotion.
