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Mercury rising up again in Delhi, but air quality improves (Lead)
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) After a respite, mercury started rising up in the National Capital with Friday’s minimum temperature recorded 37.1 degree Celsius, a notch below the season’s average, and expected to be similar on Saturday.
Saturday may see a maximum temperature around 38 degrees, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD), also predicting a partly, cloudy sky with possibility of development of thunder and lightning. The weather forecast forecasts the mercury to hover around 40 degrees towards Monday, May 7.
The maximum temperature fluctuated from 34.7 degrees, four notches below the season’s average at Narela, 36.1 degrees in the Ridge area, 38.3 degrees in Palam and 38 degrees Celsius at Ayanagar.
Neighbouring Gurugram and Faridabad in Haryana recorded 37.1 degrees, while Noida in Uttar Pradesh saw a maximum temperature of 37 degrees.
Friday’s minimum temperature was recorded at 22.6 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season’s average. The humidity oscillated between 41 to 71 per cent.
On the brighter side, the air quality of Delhi saw remarkable improvement since Thursday.
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (Safar), Delhi’s air quality has improved to moderate with Air Quality Index (AQI) across 10 locations in NCR around 121.
East Delhi’s Anand Vihar, which is among the most polluted region, on Friday saw cleaner air marked “satisfactory” by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The AQI, on a scale of 0 to 500, as per CPCB recorded from 29 stations within Delhi was 135.
Thursday’s maximum temperature was 35.2 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season’s average, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 19.8 degrees, five notches below the season’s average.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.