Chandigarh: Accusing the Punjab government for failing to control stubble burning of the harvested paddy crop, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday that the pollution level had deteriorated in the national capital after October 25. “We have seen abnormal increase in pollution level after October 25. This is[Read More…]
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3rd section of Delhi Metro’s Pink Line opens for public
New Delhi: Third section of the Delhi Metro’s Pink Line — connecting Trilokpuri to Shiv Vihar — was opened to public on Wednesday, bringing many hitherto unconnected east Delhi areas under the metro network. The section was formally inaugurated by Union Minister Hardeep Puri and Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi[Read More…]
#MeToo: MJ Akbar talks about his life post allegations | Court posts the matter for 12 November
Live updates The court has posted the matter for 12th November. MJ Akbar concludes his statement. He further adds, “There was immediate damage because of the scurrilous nature of these concocted and false allegations.” Talking about his life after the allegations did rounds, MJ Akbar says, “It has lowered my reputation[Read More…]
New Delhi: Snake found in Hindurao hospital operation theatre
New Delhi: In a shocking incident raising the safety alarms over the concerns of patients and doctors, a snake was spotted in Hindurao Hospital Operation Theatre (OT) room, where preparation for an operation was underway. The Doctors immediately ran away from the OT and the service was suspended till the[Read More…]
Delhi-NCR air quality worsens to ‘severe’
New Delhi: The air quality in Delhi-NCR worsened to the “severe” level on Tuesday, as an overnight spike in pollution covered the city in a smoky haze. The city witnessed a thick layer of haze on Tuesday morning, which affected visibility. Experts warned that episodes of smog will begin in[Read More…]
AAP gearing up for upcoming Lok Sabha polls; expands its organisational base in Delhi
New Delhi: Aam Admi Party is all set for upcoming Lok Sabha polls and has expanded its organisational base in Delhi where the party is in power. The party has inducted three new wings to enhance its mass base among the voters of Delhi. AAP North-East Delhi Lok Sabha in-charge[Read More…]
AAP leader Dilip Pandey supports DTC workers demand, blames LG for crisis
New Delhi: Aam Admi Party North-East Delhi Lok Sabha in-charge Dilip Pandey agrees to the demand of DTC workers who are protesting against their minimum wages deduction. AAP leader said, “I totally support their demands and AAP government under the esteemed leadership of Arvind Kejriwal is committed to regularise their work[Read More…]
Dengue spreads tentacles in Delhi, 290 new cases reported last week
New Delhi: As many as 290 fresh cases of dengue were reported in the national capital in the week ending October 27, compared to 190 in the previous week, according to a municipal report released on Monday. As per the latest report, 1,310 people have been diagnosed with the vector-borne[Read More…]
Air quality drops in Delhi; experts advise against gyming
New Delhi: The air quality in Delhi and NCR went further down on Monday, with experts cautioning people to abstain from any form of brisk physical activity even in indoor gymnasiums. The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was at 367 points on Monday against 366 on Sunday and in[Read More…]
DTC Workers Strike Forces Government to Withdraw Circular Reducing Wages
New Delhi: The one-day strike call given by DTC Workers Unity Centre and supported by DTC Workers Union (AITUC) and DTC Employees Congress (INTUC) brought to a standstill the regular functioning of Delhi Transport Corporation. Thousands of contract workers and permanent workers observed the strike today, which affected the entire[Read More…]
AAP revamps its overseas wing, Pulkit Gupta to lead Overseas Global
Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party announces a re-structuring and enhancement of its overseas wing, Overseas Global. The wing which is led by Prithvi Reddy will have Pulkit Gupta as its Secretary. is a finance industry professional from the USA. He has been an active supporter of the movement since it’s[Read More…]
Raju Shetti demands special session of parliament to address the farmers’ issue
New Delhi: Raju alias Devappa Anna Shetti, founder of Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatna and the lone Member of Parliament who is a farmer leader, from the Hathkhanagale constituency in Kolhapur district Maharashtra; demands a special session of parliament to address the farmers issue immediately. Nearly 855 farmers commit suicide in Maharashtra[Read More…]
DTC workers strike on October 29 add more worries to Delhi commuters
New Delhi: The Delhi Transport Corporation workers call to go on a strike on the 29th of October, add more worries to commuters of Delhi. the strike is called against the decision taken by the Management to reduce the minimum wages paid to the contract workers in DTC. Various trade[Read More…]
Delhi: Dance teacher shot dead for mocking a man’s dance moves during Valmiki Jayanti celebration
In a shocking incident, a 20-year-old dance teacher was shot dead by an unidentified man during Valmiki Jayanti celebration in Delhi on Wednesday October 24. As per the reports, the accused man got offended at the victim Avinash Sangwan for making fun of his dance moves. The incident happened at[Read More…]
Delhi Air Quality: Environment minister Imran Hussain claims improvement
New Delhi: Delhi Aam Admi Party (AAP) government environment minister Imran Hussain claims that the pollution level of the national capital has improved over the last three years. He said due to the measures that have been implemented to improve air quality in Delhi which include the ban on garbage[Read More…]
Elderly sisters found murdered in Delhi
New Delhi: Two elderly sisters were found murdered on Thursday inside their flat in west Delhi, police said. The police suspect it to be a robbery-cum-murder case as the flat was ransacked. “The two were found lying on the floor. One was attacked with a sharp weapon on the head,[Read More…]
4 teenagers held for killing minor boy in Delhi
New Delhi: A minor boy died in a scuffle on Thursday following an argument with four teenagers over a playground in front of a madrassa in south Delhi, police said, adding the accused have been arrested. “The local police was informed by some residents that during the scuffle, a minor[Read More…]
‘Badhaai Ho’ not an endorsement of late pregnancy: Director
By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Intimacy and not pregnancy regarding women beyond a certain age, is what concerned director Amit Sharma enough to make “Badhaai Ho”, a film about a matriarch in a Delhi middle class family with two grown up sons who suddenly discovers she is[Read More…]
Cylinder blast in Delhi’s Mori Gate, 6 injured
New Delhi: Six people were injured after an LPG cylinder exploded inside a house in Delhi’s Mori Gate area, fire office said. The cooling operations continued even hours after the fire broke at central Delhi’s Mori Gate area around 7.55 p.m. on Tuesday. A fire official that 15 tenders were[Read More…]
Combat air pollution on war footing: Delhi Environment Minister
New Delhi: With deteriorating air quality in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain on Tuesday directed various departments to combat air pollution on a war-footing and also take mandated actions under ‘very poor’and ‘severe’ categories of air quality index. Hussian reviewed the preparedness and action plan of various[Read More…]
Amit Shah, the BJP Karykarta donates Rs 1,000 to BJP
Bhartiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah donated an amount of Rs 1000 into the party account on Tuesday and urged supporter to contribute to the party fund. Shah appealed to the people and supporters of the BJP to join the initiative and donate using either Namo app or at donations.narendramodi.in. BJP chief[Read More…]
Five held for killing youth for a mobile phone in Delhi
New Delhi: Delhi Police have arrested five boys, including four juveniles, for killing a 23-year-old, while trying to rob his mobile phone to buy alcohol and drugs. Deputy Commissioner of Police Seju P Kuruvilla on Tuesday said one of the five accused was arrested on Monday from Sultanpuri. “His arrest[Read More…]
ITO Skywalk: No bouncers anymore to stop lovebird
Delhi: ITO skywalk which opened for the general public after its inauguration on October 16, had reportedly deployed bouncers to stop lovebirds, are not in action anymore. “It is true that they were hired to prevent love couples from sitting or hanging out at the place but it was just a[Read More…]
400 petrol pumps in Delhi shut as dealers go on strike
New Delhi: A total of 400 petrol pumps, many with CNG dispensing units, began a day-long strike on Monday in protest against Delhi government’s refusal to reduce VAT on fuels. The Delhi Petrol Dealers Association (DPDA) said the Delhi government’s inaction was hampering their business as the neighbouring states of[Read More…]
Labourer dies inside Delhi Jal Board pump house
New Delhi: A labourer died while working in a Delhi Jal Board water pump house in north Delhi, police said on Sunday. “An information was received at the Jahangirpuri police station from a private hospital that a labourer, later identified as Doomay Ray,32, was brought dead from a Delhi Jal[Read More…]