Back-to-Back Earthquakes Shake Delhi-NCR, Epicentre in Jhajjar

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

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Residents across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and surrounding areas experienced back-to-back earthquakes over two days, with both tremors originating from Jhajjar district in Haryana. Although no damage or injuries have been reported, the quakes caused panic in residential and commercial buildings.

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Gurugram Gridlock: 400 Calls in 7 Hours

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

A heavy spell of rain on Wednesday led to massive traffic chaos in Gurugram, with over 400 distress calls made to the city’s traffic control room in just seven hours. Between 7 am and 2:30 am the next day, residents called for help with waterlogged streets, stranded vehicles, and unsafe conditions across key areas. Vehicles Stalled, Roads […]

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Omar Abdullah Says J&K Tourism Recovering

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that tourism in the Union Territory is showing signs of strong recovery. Speaking during a recent interaction with media, Abdullah said the inflow of domestic and international tourists has picked up pace, giving a much-needed boost to the local economy and small businesses. According to Abdullah, […]

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4.4-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Delhi-NCR Region

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Strong earthquake tremors shook the Delhi-NCR region on Thursday morning after a 4.4-magnitude quake struck near Jhajjar in Haryana. The tremors were felt around 9:04 AM and lasted several seconds, causing alarm among residents in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and surrounding areas. Delhi Earthquake The tremors, though brief, were strong enough to cause

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Fuel Ban on Old Vehicles in Delhi-NCR Now from November 1

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

The Delhi-NCR region will now enforce the fuel ban on overage petrol and diesel vehicles from November 1, 2025, instead of the originally planned July rollout. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revised the implementation date to give authorities more time to address infrastructure and coordination issues across multiple states. Vehicle Fuel Ban […]

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CAQM to Review Suspension of Fuel Ban on Old Vehicles

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) will hold a crucial meeting today to review the Delhi government’s request to temporarily suspend the ongoing fuel ban on older vehicles. The move comes after widespread public complaints and significant technical issues in enforcing the policy, which began on July 1. Overage vehicles The ban, as currently […]

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Massive Manipur Crackdown Seizes 203 Weapons and Explosives

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

A significant security operation was conducted in Manipur’s hill districts between the night of July 3 and early July 4, resulting in the seizure of a vast arsenal of weapons and explosive devices. Joint forces comprising Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, the Indian Army, and Central Armed Police Forces carried out the coordinated raids across Tengnoupal, […]

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Himachal Monsoon Tragedy: 63 Dead, Damages Cross ₹400 Crore

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

The monsoon season has turned deadly in Himachal Pradesh, with at least 63 people reported dead due to a series of landslides, flash floods, and infrastructure collapses across the state. Relentless rains over the past few days have ravaged the region, triggering one of the most devastating natural disasters in recent years. Landslides and Flash […]

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Himachal Flood Disaster: 37 Dead, ₹400 Cr Damage in Monsoon Fury

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

Severe monsoon rainfall has unleashed devastation across Himachal Pradesh, claiming the lives of at least 37 people, displacing scores, and damaging public infrastructure and private property worth over ₹400 crore, as confirmed by state authorities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed several districts on red alert with heavy rain expected to continue

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Delhi Halts Age-Based Fuel Ban, Targets Only Polluting Old Vehicles

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

The Delhi Government has rolled back its earlier proposal to deny fuel to diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years. Instead, it will now adopt a more targeted approach by focusing only on vehicles that are proven to be polluting, based on emissions data. This change comes after technical […]