NEW DELHI: The season of harvest stubble burning has started in the neighbouring states as evidenced by satellites recording 10 field fires. While the count is currently low, it is expected to rise from October when the monsoon season gets over.According to Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), which follows the standard protocol 2021 notified by the air quality overseer Commission for Air...
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court will hear on Tuesday the applications of some 2020 northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case accused demanding to know the status of the investigation. Additional sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat who on Monday heard the applications filed by accused Meeran Haider and Athar Khan posted the matter for further hearing on Tuesday. In their applications filed on Monday, Haider wanted to know...
NEW DELHI: Taking a major step towards the redevelopment of non-conforming industrial clusters in the capital, the Delhi government has started the process to engage consultants to prepare the layout plans.According to officials, the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) issued a request for proposal to shortlist five DDA-empaneled architect consultants. The...
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police apprehended six members of a family, who were on their way to Union home minister Amit Shah's residence on Krishna Menon Marg, on Sunday. Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Pranav Tayal said information was received that six members of a family were proceeding towards Krishna Menon Marg without proper authorisation. "A police team, on receiving the information, reached...
NEW DELHI: Delhi Metro has increased the operational speed of Metro trains on the Airport Express Line to 120 kmph starting Sunday, officials said. The total journey from New Delhi station to newly-built Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 station will take about 21 minutes, they said. "Prime Minister Narendra Moditook a metro ride to reach the new station at Dwarka Sector-25.The train he travelled in moved at...
NEW DELHI: Traffic may be affected in some areas on Sunday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICEC) in Dwarka. Delhi Traffic Police issued an official advisory on Saturday listing a series of traffic regulations and diversions in the city.The route from NH-48 to Nirmal Dham Nala (UER-II) will be significantly impacted throughout...
NEW DELHI: Heavy rains lashed parts of the national capital Delhi on Saturday afternoon. The city had witnessed widespread rain and thundershowers on Friday as well.Weather analysts have attributed the rain to a combination of meteorological factors. "The monsoon line of trough passed through south of Delhi, while there is also a cyclonic circulation over southern Haryanaand north-east Rajasthan.There...
NEW DELHI: Delhi High Court has taken a grim view of the allegations that gangsters involved in organised crimes are threatening witnesses from inside prison. Such actions strike at the core of protection of witnesses, who are the eyes and ears of the judicial system and the only means to reach a just decision to bring home the guilt of an accused, it underlined.In a recent order, the court directed...
Driven by multiple factors like the presence of educational institutions, business hubs and consequent urban job opportunities, the demand for paying guest (PG) accommodations in India is on the rise, according to a report by MagicBricks.In the fiscal year 2022-23, the National Capital Region (NCR) had the highest share of both PG accommodations that were taken up, at 24%, and the supply of PG rental...
NEW DELHI: A minor girl was allegedly stabbed by a boy for refusing to marry him, police said on Monday. She sustained injuries on her neck and head in the attack. The accused was arrested using technical surveillance and CCTV footage.The incident took place around 1pm on Sunday at Molarband Extension in southeast Delhi's Badarpur area when the girl was at her friend's house, they said.The girl and the...
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