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There was dense fog in the capital Delhi and NCR on Monday, due to which rail and air traffic was badly affected. Due to low visibility, drivers had to drive with headlights on. Although Delhi's air quality has improved slightly, the AQI is still recorded around 240 in the 'poor' category.
February is called the month of love, with Valentine's Week celebrated from 7 to 14 February. This week is an opportunity for couples to express their love in different ways. It starts with Rose Day and finally Valentine's Day is celebrated on 14th February.
Faridabad Industries Association FIA has launched a job portal to address the shortage of skilled manpower in industries. This portal will allow industries to post their requirements and job seekers to upload resumes. With this, industries will get qualified employees and the unemployed will get employment without any expense, which will reduce the economic burden. The launch event was attended by officials from various departments and more than 200 industry representatives.
The brass artworks of Delhi's national award winning craftsman Balkishan are attracting the attention of the spectators at the Surajkund International Crafts Fair. Balkishan, who has been preserving this art for four generations, has been participating in the fair for 38 years. The fine carving and purity of his sculptures make them special. The price of these artefacts ranges from Rs 200 to Rs 2 lakh, and tourists are very fond of them.
The pavilion of theme state Meghalaya in Surajkund International Crafts Fair is attracting a lot of tourists. This pavilion showcases the natural beauty of Meghalaya, lakes, waterfalls and rich handicrafts. The tourism department of Meghalaya, known as the 'Home of Clouds', is inviting visitors to experience the unique culture and breathtaking views of the state, increasing the curiosity to visit there.
After the Sant Ravidas Jayanti procession in Binarasi village, a bloody conflict took place between the two parties. A young man named Anand died and four were injured in firing from illegal weapons. Later, the body of Mangeram was also found in a field, whose death is also believed to be related to this conflict. The angry mob set fire to a house and vandalized several houses. Police have detained five accused. This dispute is being said to be the result of old rivalry regarding Panchayat elections.
The weather has taken a turn again in Uttarakhand. The cold has increased due to snowfall in the mountainous areas and rainfall in the low-lying areas. On Sunday, it rained in many parts including Dehradun, while there was snowfall on the higher peaks. The Meteorological Department has predicted light rain and snowfall in the coming days also. A new western disturbance may become active on Tuesday, due to which a drop in temperature has been recorded.
Mundka MLA Gajendra Daral visited Rama Vihar, where he inspected the roads and streets along with officials of the Public Works Department and Delhi Municipal Corporation. Local residents complained about dilapidated roads and waterlogging. Daral directed the officials to work immediately and assured to get roads constructed in the colony while blaming the previous governments.
Now Aadhaar card centers will be established in the offices of Indian Telecom Corporation Limited BSNL in Bulandshahr. This will provide convenience to people in making a new Aadhar card and making amendments. There will be relief from long queues at post offices. By the end of February, this service will start in BSNL offices located at Bhud Chauraha, Motibagh, Jokhabad, Gulawathi, Khurja and Dibai.
Slovakia's Prime Minister's national security adviser, Miroslav Lajac, resigned after emails related to Jeffrey Epstein were revealed. These emails contained conversations about young women, although Lazac described them as informal. He said he was stepping down to protect the Prime Minister from political attack. The US Justice Department has released millions of new Epstein files, which include the names of many influential figures, including Prince Andrew.