With the air quality refusing to clear after the festive week, the CAQM has escalated its anti-pollution offensive. The transition to GRAP Stage 2 (Very Poor category) mandates a shift from advisory to regulatory action to prevent the "Severe" smog from becoming...
Satellite Data Reveals Surge in Karnal Stubble Burning as Farmers
The relative success Haryana had achieved in controlling farm fires earlier this month took a hit today. As administrative offices remained closed and field staff were largely off-duty for festivities, the skies over Karnal turned gray with the thick smoke of burning...
Factories in Faridabad and Manesar Halt Operations for Sacred Vishwakarma Day Rituals
The heavy machinery that drives Haryana’s economy stood still today as the workforce shifted its focus from production to prayer. The occasion, celebrated widely across the state's industrial corridors, honors Lord Vishwakarma, the celestial architect and divine...
Gurugram and Faridabad Record ‘Severe’ 400+ AQI Post-Diwali
GURUGRAM/FARIDABAD (October 21): The festive lights of Diwali gave way to a gray, toxic shroud this morning as the National Capital Region (NCR) in Haryana recorded its worst air quality of the year. The primary culprit was identified as the widespread violation of...
PGIMS Rohtak Swamped with 100+ Burn and Eye Injury Cases
The emergency corridors of PGIMS Rohtak mirrored a war zone last night as a relentless stream of ambulances brought in victims of firecracker mishaps from across Rohtak and neighboring districts. The Casualty Breakdown: Medical Superintendent Dr. Kundan Mittal...
Major Fire In Panipat Godown; 150 Fire Calls on Diwali Night
While millions celebrated the festival of lights, firefighters across Panipat spent the night battling a series of blazes triggered by festive pyrotechnics and electrical short circuits. The Panipat Inferno: The most devastating fire broke out at a blanket...
Last-Minute Shopping & Heavy Temple Crowds Mark Diwali in Haryana
The final hours leading up to Diwali night saw a blend of frantic commercial activity and deep spiritual devotion across the state, as residents balanced modern "screen shopping" with traditional rituals. Market Rush: Retailers in Rohtak’s Quilla Road and Gurugram’s...
Rohtak & Chandigarh Hospitals on High Alert for Diwali Injuries
With the state gearing up for peak Diwali celebrations tonight, the medical fraternity has moved into "war-room" mode to handle the inevitable influx of burn and blast injuries. PGIMS Rohtak Preparedness: * Extra Manpower: Over 100 additional residents and nursing...
Massive Jams at Gurugram Tolls as Holiday Travel Peaks
The festive spirit was tested today as Gurugram's main arteries were crippled by an unprecedented holiday rush, leaving thousands of commuters frustrated in bumper-to-bumper traffic. The Bottlenecks: Sirhaul Border: The entry and exit points between Delhi and Gurugram...
State Landmarks Illuminated for Choti Diwali in Haryana
A kaleidoscope of colors transformed the architectural landscape of Haryana tonight as the state celebrated Narak Chaturdashi, the second day of the five-day Diwali festival. The Illumination: * Capital Glow: The Haryana Civil Secretariat, Vidhan Sabha, and the...