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Delhi Metro To Run 20 Extra Train Trips Across Its Network From Today: DMRC After GRAP-III Imposition
Delhi Metro will run 20 extra train trips across its network starting November 3 in view of the measures taken by pollution control authorities on Thursday to encourage more and more people to use public transport in Delhi and neighbouring cities, officials said.
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 402 at 5 pm, prompting the Centre's pollution control panel imposed Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) that is implemented in the region during the winter season.
"In view of the implementation of GRAP-III stage to combat pollution in Delhi, the DMRC will be further adding 20 extra trips across its network starting tomorrow i.e, 3rd November 2023 (Friday)," the DMRC said in a statement.
Delhi Metro is already running 40 additional train trips on weekdays (Monday-Friday) from October 25 onwards when GRAP-II stage had come into force.
Bhutan King Wangchuck To Begin 8-Day India Visit On Friday
Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will begin an eight-day visit to India on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
It said the visit would provide an opportunity to both sides to review the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation and further advance the "exemplary" partnership.
The King of Bhutan will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is expected to deliberate on various aspects of close India-Bhutan ties.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and senior officials of the government will call on the King of Bhutan, the MEA said.
"The King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, accompanied by senior officials of the Royal Government of Bhutan, will be on an official visit to India from November 3 to 10," it said in a statement.
PM Modi To Inaugurate World Food India Festival On Nov 3
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the World Food India festival on Friday at Pragati Maidan.
He will also disburse seed capital assistance for over one lakh self help group (SHG) members, on the occasion. Participants from over 80 countries, including CEOs of prominent food processing companies are expected to attend the event.
Innovation and strength of Indian food processing industry will be showcased during World Food India 2023. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate Food Street as part of World Food India 2023.
It will feature regional cuisines and royal culinary heritage, wherein over 200 chefs will participate and present traditional Indian cuisine, making it a unique culinary experience.
Breaking News LIVE: Union govt announces Members to National Legal Services Authority
The Central Government, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, nominates Dr Justice S Muralidhar, (Former Chief Justice, Orissa High Court), Siddharth Agarwal (Senior Advocate) and Justice Arun Palli, Judge, High Court of Punjab and Haryana and Executive Chairman, of Haryana State Legal Services Authority as Members to the National Legal Services Authority. (ANI)
Breaking News LIVE: Ukrainian shelling kills seven in occupied south, Moscow-installed official says
Ukrainian shelling kills seven in occupied south: Moscow-installed official (AFP)
Breaking News LIVE: 4 Injured in gas cylinder explosion in Delhi
Four people were injured after a gas cylinder exploded in a house in West Kamal Vihar, Karawal Nagar, Delhi. All four injured were taken to GTB Hospital, where they are undergoing treatment. The cause of the fire and explosion is being ascertained: Delhi Police (ANI)
Breaking News LIVE: 2 Dead, 18 Injured in lighting incident in TN's Madurai
Two people died and 18 people were injured in a lighting incident in Madurai district today. Six people have been admitted to Madurai Government Hospital. The rest have been admitted to Sivagangai Government Hospital: Madurai SP R Shiva Prasad (ANI)
Breaking News LIVE: Pravin Madhukar Pawar appointed as Joint Director of CBI
IPS officer Pravin Madhukar Pawar appointed as Joint Director of CBI for a period of five years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier: Govt of India (ANI)
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