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]Over 100 dengue cases reported in Delhi so far in October: Report
- In the month of September, the national capital had registered 217 cases of dengue, the highest for the same month in the last three years, according to government data.
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 10:02 AM IST
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Impact of stubble fires in Delhi’s air to stay negligible this week
According to Safar, the predominant pollutant in Delhi’s air on Monday was PM 10, which is particulate matter with diameter less than 10 micrometres, or dust
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 08:40 AM IST
Delhi BJP says will celebrate Chhath, but with Covid protocols
Addressing a joint press conference on Monday with Northeast Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari, Gupta said, “We, today declare that we together will celebrate Chhath in the entire city keeping in mind the corona safety guidelines. The preparations will be ensured through the municipal corporations. Our party workers will ensure that all arrangements are in place.”
Published on Oct 12, 2021 06:29 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhiwale: The family of a labourer
This afternoon Rajesh is assigned by her contractor for a repairing job on a central Delhi avenue. A labourer, she is helping renovate a damaged road divider.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 06:17 AM IST
By Mayank Austen Soofi
Two wanted for several cases of robbery, snatching held after encounter in Delhi
At least five bullets were exchanged between the police and the two men. The suspects fired one bullet in the air and two at the policemen, who survived the attack
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 06:53 AM IST
Delhi’s new curriculum helps seed business ideas in students
Hundreds of students in classes 11 and 12 of Delhi government schools are currently engaged in developing such projects with the help of their EMC teachers and business coaches
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 06:32 AM IST
Delhi: No takers for turning the Chandni Chowk town hall into a heritage hotel
The official said the civic body invited expression of interests from hotel operators to lease out the 150-year-old building for a period of 33 years with a minimum reserved price of ₹1.92 crore per month.
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 06:03 AM IST
By Paras Singh
Delhi court summons Vijender Gupta in defamation case by Kailash Gahlot
In his complaint, Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot has alleged that BJP leader Vijender Gupta “intentionally and for malafide purposes” defamed him and tarnished his reputation to gain political mileage by alleging irregularities in the procurement of buses for DTC
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 06:20 AM IST
Delhi govt says rejection of doorstep ration delivery scheme discriminatory
Delhi food and civil supplies minister Imran Hussain on Monday wrote to the Union minister of consumer affairs, food and public distribution, Piyush Goel. He said that doorstep delivery of ration has been implemented by other state governments also.
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 06:35 AM IST
Delhi: SDMC bans cross-gender massages, no new centres in residential areas
The official order for the policy, which has been in making from last two years, was issued by the municipal health officer of SDMC on Thursday October 7. The policy, which has been approved by the lieutenant governor, states that no new spa centres will be allowed in residential areas
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 06:01 AM IST
By Paras Singh
29,000 apply under DU’s second cut-off list, amid over-admissions concerns
The political science course at his college – which announced 100% cutoff this year – has admitted over 140 students under the first cutoff list, of which 130 have got the perfect score and all but one are from the Kerala state board.
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 06:32 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Govt plans new housing complex for employees in south Delhi’s Ghitorni
The central public works department (CPWD), the Union government’s construction arm, will construct the residential portion, while the commercial component will be developed and sold by the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC India).
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 06:20 AM IST
By Risha Chitlangia
Fewer stubble fires so far, but likely to flare up, say experts
NASA data shows that farm fires were spotted in Punjab around September 15, with around 10-15 showing up on satellite data. The numbers started picking up around September 27, when the count reached 40.
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 06:46 AM IST
Ensure that no illegal hawkers are allowed in CP: HC tells NDMC, Delhi Police
A bench of justices Vipin Sanghi and Jasmeet Singh said the municipal body is doing “mere paper exercise” as the situation on ground remains the same. The court said that the authorities are not actively pursuing the matter and not monitoring the unauthorised vendors
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 06:31 AM IST
By Richa Banka, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi launches mobile anganwadis for kids; day-care services, 50 creches added
Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said, “The goal of the Kejriwal government is to reach even the most marginalised communities and people of the society through its schemes and to change their lives for the better”
Published on Oct 11, 2021 11:42 PM IST
Delhi: Child rights body pushes for in-person classes for all
Last month, lieutenant governor Anil Baijal, who is the chairperson of DDMA, had said they will consider allowing schools in the city to resume in-person classes for students of classes 6 to 8 after the festive season
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 06:31 AM IST
Delhi CM launches ‘Desh Ke Mentors’ programme
Under the programme, nine lakh students of classes 9 to 12 in Delhi government schools will be connected with noteworthy citizens who will offer them career and general guidance
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 06:40 AM IST
Delhi HC judgment on challenge to top cop Rakesh Asthana’s appointment today
A plea by lawyer Sadre Alam sought for quashing of the July 27 order issued by the Union home ministry appointing Rakesh Asthana as the Delhi Police commissioner, and the order granting inter-cadre deputation and extension of service to him
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 06:05 AM IST
Fire at paper factory in east Delhi, none injured
Delhi Fire Service chief Atul Garg said the fire ate through the paper roles in the godowns quickly spread to a shed. In no time, the inferno had engulfed an area of about 600 to 750 square yards, he said
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 06:19 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Gangster’s associate murdered in Rohini, cops suspect fallout of Gogi’s killing
A case of murder was registered and several teams were formed to identify and nab the killers. Apart from the local police, teams of the special cell and crime branch have also launched their parallel operation to nab the killers, who could be the sympathisers of Gogi
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 06:31 AM IST
Man arrested for killing blind man with a brick in Delhi
Police said that on Wednesday night, they received a PCR call claiming that a blind man, identified as Radhe Shyam, was attacked with a brick, following which a team rushed to the spot and found him lying bleeding on the footpath
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 06:39 AM IST
Maneka Gandhi writes to Baijal, urges govt to arm, strengthen forest officials
The letter comes in the wake of an attack on forest guards at south Delhi’s Asola Bhatti wildlife sanctuary by alleged liquor smugglers
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 06:53 AM IST
Delhi begins using Pusa bio-decomposer spray in fields to curb stubble burning
Environment minister Gopal Rai said the government has received applications for about 4,000 acres of farmland that will be sprayed with the decomposer. Last year, it was sprayed on 2,000 acres of farmlands
Published on Oct 11, 2021 11:15 PM IST
Kejriwal launches programme to provide career guidance to students
- The ‘Desh ka Mentor’ programme aims to involve citizens in mentoring anywhere between one to 10 students from Delhi government schools to help them excel in “every sphere of life”
Published on Oct 11, 2021 07:17 PM IST
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi Police tighten security, check for terror-preparedness during festivals
Delhi Police gave also launched a campaign for the verification of tenants in the national capital as one of the measures to tighten security.
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 03:03 PM IST
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
Situation in Delhi is 'critical': CM Kejriwal amid power crisis
- "Many chief ministers have written about it to the central government," the chief minister Kejriwal also said.
Published on Oct 11, 2021 02:10 PM IST
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi Metro commute update: Brief delay in services at Pink Line
- "Delay in services between Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 and Shiv Vihar. Normal service on all other lines," DMRC had tweeted.
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 08:33 AM IST
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi’s air quality to slip into poor category as farm fires pick up
System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (Safar) has predicted that Delhi’s air quality index will now slip into poor category
Published on Oct 11, 2021 08:15 AM IST
CBI nabs two cops for taking bribe from sub-inspector accused of rape
According to the police, the woman constable, who was posted in south district, had on August 3 lodged a rape complaint against a sub-inspector who was earlier posted in the same district.
Published on Oct 11, 2021 06:54 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi