Delhi-NCR news live: Around 700 kg illegal firecrackers seized in national capital, 10 held
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Delhi-NCR news live: Around 700 kg illegal firecrackers seized in national capital, 10 held

Ahead of Diwali, the Delhi Police has arrested 10 people from separate places and recovered around 700 kg illegal firecrackers from them, officials said on Tuesday. Stay with TOI for more updates:
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 02, 2021, 20:39:23 IST
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Delhi-NCR news live: Around 700 kg illegal firecrackers seized in national capital, 10 held
20:37 (IST) Nov 02

Around 700 kg illegal firecrackers seized in Delhi, 10 held

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Dhanteras rush: Associations say many people not following Covid safety norms in markets

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Heavy traffic jam near Green Park metro station.

18:04 (IST) Nov 02

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17:57 (IST) Nov 02

Gurugram admin cancels Namaz permission at 8 designated places

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17:24 (IST) Nov 02

Heavy traffic jam at AIIMS towards Yusuf Sarai on the occasion of Dhanteras festival in Delhi on Tuesday. (TOI Photo by Rajesh Mehta)

Heavy traffic jam at AIIMS towards Yusuf Sarai on the occasion of Dhanteras festival in Delhi on Tuesday. (TOI Photo by Rajesh Mehta)
16:57 (IST) Nov 02

Delhi logs 34 Covid-19 cases, zero death in a day

The national capital on Tuesday reported 34 cases of Covid-19 and zero death in a day while the positivity rate stood at 0.07 per cent, according to data shared by the health department.

16:49 (IST) Nov 02

Five people were apprehended and 506 kgs of firecrackers recovered from their possessions by West District Police, says Delhi Police. (ANI)

16:24 (IST) Nov 02

Over 40 kg illegal firecrackers seized in Delhi, two held

16:13 (IST) Nov 02

Delhi govt approves fund for installing 500 high-mast tricolours

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16:10 (IST) Nov 02

Delhi AQI will be around 300 (poor to very poor) for the next few days, with a minimum temperature of 14°C-15°C. This year the AQI has been better, comparatively. Smog hasn't been developed, due to many factors: RK Jenamani, IMD Scientist

16:03 (IST) Nov 02

Delhi logs nearly 1,200 dengue cases in Oct, highest for the month in 4 years

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12:25 (IST) Nov 02

381 pedestrian casualties in Delhi so far this year, just a slight dip

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11:59 (IST) Nov 02

Mission to keep beggars off Delhi streets

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11:50 (IST) Nov 02

Union health minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya today visited Lady Hardinge Medical College and appreciated healthcare workers for the work and efforts in handling Covid-19 pandemic. (ANI)

Union health minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya today visited Lady Hardinge Medical College and appreciated healthcare workers for the work and efforts in handling Covid-19 pandemic. (ANI)
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Three Ghaziabad centres to hold vaccination drive at night too

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11:35 (IST) Nov 02

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11:34 (IST) Nov 02

A bus broke down, near Nanaksar Gurdwara, on the road towards Khajuri carriageway. Please avoid this route: Delhi Traffic Police

11:23 (IST) Nov 02

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