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'Modi govt unleashing its agencies to defame, trouble us': AAP on ED summons
Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 01:44 PM IST
The central agency on September 13 issued summons to AAP national general secretary Pankaj Gupta in connection with its investigation against Punjab Congress legislator Sukhpal Singh Khaira, who is under investigation in at least two money laundering cases.
Delhi 5-star hotel chef held for resorting to snatching to pay off debts
By Pankhuri Yadav
UPDATED ON SEP 22, 2021 01:28 PM IST
Police said the chef received a good package but resorted to snatching after losing money. A jeweller, who would allegedly buy the stolen items from the chef has also been arrested
‘Dengue cases in Delhi in Sept lower than previous years’: Health minister Jain
Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 22, 2021 12:22 PM IST
Speaking to news agency ANI, Satyendar Jain said, “This year, 87 dengue cases were reported in September (from Sept 1 to Sept 19). Last year it was 188. The number of dengue cases is lower than the previous years in September."
Light to moderate rainfall in Delhi-NCR today: IMD
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 08:36 AM IST
On its Twitter handle, the IMD posted the locations where rainfall is expected today. Along with Delhi, many areas in the National Capital Region (NCR) are also expected to witness thunderstorm with moderate rain
'Bad weather' forecast for Delhi: Areas to avoid based on IMD tweet
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 07:42 AM IST
The India Meteorological Department has issued an "orange" alert for Wednesday and a "yellow" alert for Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. For Friday, it has issued a "green" alert. On Tuesday, rain caused waterlogging and traffic snarls in a few areas in Delhi.
Seventh sero survey likely to begin in the Capital this week
By Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 01:10 AM IST
- The seventh survey will be conducted when nearly three out of four of Delhi’s adult population have received at least one dose of a vaccine against Covid-19, and one in three have been fully vaccinated.
Delhiwale: A reluctant balloon hawker
By Mayank Austen Soofi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 12:53 AM IST
- In his mid-30s, Mr Kumar arrived in the city a week ago from Katni in Madhya Pradesh, but couldn’t find any carpentry work.
EDMC to levy waste penalty
By Vatsala Shrangi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 12:49 AM IST
- EDMC mayor Shyam Sunder Aggarwal, however, said he has not seen the order yet and that he is not in favour of the decision.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s house in Delhi vandalised by Hindu Sena members
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 12:36 AM IST
Five alleged members of Hindu Sena were arrested and a case under the relevant sections of Indian Penal Code and the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 2007, was registered, said deputy commissioner of police (New Delhi) Deepak Yadav. The Hyderabad MP, who was in Lucknow at the time of the alleged vandalism, criticised the incident
Be realistic, more accurate in preparing budget estimates and fund requirements, govt tells depts
By Abhishek Dey
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 12:36 AM IST
In budget circulars issued to departments between August 12 and September 12, the government sought revised estimates for 2021-22 and budget estimates for 2022-23.
CBSE announces board exam fee exemption for students who lost their parents during Covid pandemic
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 12:32 AM IST
The board also asked CBSE-affiliated schools to submit the details of such students after verifying the cases. CBSE, in an order, said as a special measure for academic session 2021-22, has decided that neither the examination fees nor the registration fees will be charged by the board from the students who have lost both parents, or surviving parent due to Covid-19 pandemic.
From 2022, not separating household waste will invite fines in east Delhi
By Vatsala Shrangi, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 12:30 AM IST
According to civic officials, the penalty ranges from ₹200 (for individual households) to ₹10,000 (for gated communities) and ₹20,000 (for market associations). The penalties will be imposed by the civic body under the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2016, and the by-laws under its jurisdiction.
Delhi court rejects plea to hold day-to-day trial in Dalit girl rape-murder case
By Richa Banka
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 12:28 AM IST
The judge said that he has 620 pending cases under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act, 2012 in his court, including the present one, and several accused are languishing in jail pending trial.
Children must be taught to become job givers, not job seekers: Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 12:26 AM IST
Sisodia also said the increase in India’s exports -- from $1.7 billion to $300 billion in 75 years -- is not remarkable and blamed the “mentality” of policy makers and “the system” for the slow progress. Sisodia was speaking at the opening session of a two-day commerce festival organised by the state industries department, in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Centre gets time to respond to Delhi Waqf Board plea to preserve heritage properties that are likely to be affected due to Central Vista revamp
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 12:25 AM IST
Appearing for the Delhi Waqf Board, senior advocate Sanjoy Ghose, urged the court that an assurance be given by the SG with respect to the protection of the properties till then. The judge, however, said that such an assurance would be an “indirect stay” on the ongoing work.
Bodies of Kyrgyz woman and her one year old son found in Kalkaji flat
By Pankhuri Yadav
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 12:21 AM IST
Police said the victim, Myskal Zhumabaeva, had gone to her friend’s house on Monday evening. Myskal’s friend, Matluba Madusmonov, an Uzbek citizen, was present inside the flat with her Indian friend, Avnish, and at least two others, when the incident took place between 8am and 9am on Tuesday. Police said they have registered a case of murder at the Kalkaji police station.
HC seeks response of Centre, Delhi govt and discom on plea seeking power connections for Pak migrants
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 12:15 AM IST
The petition sough electricity connection for 200 Hindu migrants families, comprising almost 800 persons, who are currently living in Delhi Jal Board Maidan in North Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area.
Man involved in over 100 cases of robbery in Delhi held after evading arrest for 10 years
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 12:12 AM IST
During interrogation, the accused said he would commit crimes in Dwarka west, northwest, north and Rohini districts. He said he would sell the vehicles he stole to a man named Noni (known by his first name only) in Bhalswa Dairy and the gold he stole to a goldsmith, Vishal (known by his first name only). Police have arrested Vishal.
Parts of Delhi get light showers; patchy rain to continue through week, says IMD
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 12:12 AM IST
The IMD recordings show that on Tuesday, Delhi’s Safdarjung weather station, which is taken as representational for the entire city, received 3.6mm of rain. Delhi this year has been witnessing an erratic monsoon, with several records -- highest single-day, monthly and seasonal rainfall -- being broken. Despite a late start to monsoon, it is turning out to be one of the wettest seasons the city has ever seen.
Govt school teachers’ body calls for action against Class 11 student who attacked teacher
By Sadia Akhtar, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 12:09 AM IST
“Teachers’ safety and security must be at the forefront of policy formulation for the smooth functioning of the teaching-learning activities in educational institutions. Measures must be carried out to foil the reoccurrence of such incidents in future,” said Government School Teacher’s Association in a letter.
Delhi University constitutes NEP committee for framing syllabi
By Sadia Akhtar, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 12:06 AM IST
The seven-member committee includes principals from three colleges besides faculty from DU departments. It has been given the task of framing the syllabi with respect to the new interdisciplinary courses that are part of the undergraduate course programme approved by the university’s academic and executive councils in August this year.
Delhi govt to induct only e-autos from now, one-third permits reserved for women
By Sweta Goswami, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2021 12:02 AM IST
Documents seen by Hindustan Times showed that this month, transport minister Kailash Gahlot approved a proposal to induct women auto drivers. A total of 4,261 auto permits will be up for grabs in Delhi from next month, and of these, at least 1,406 will be reserved for women.
Delhi govt to scrutinise winter pollution plans submitted by agencies
By Soumya Pillai, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 21, 2021 11:55 PM IST
An official said that based on the submitted plans, the environment department and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) will formulate a detailed winter action plan that is likely to be released by September 30.
Delhi: Two vehicle theft gangs, with links to criminals in Rajasthan and Uttarakhand, busted; five arrested
PUBLISHED ON SEP 21, 2021 11:49 PM IST
Officers aware of the investigation said one gang used to steal CNG-fitted cars and sell them to stolen car dealers in Uttarakhand, while the other targeted SUVs, like Creta, Brezza and Seltos, depending on orders received from Rajasthan-based agents.
SDMC empanels 13 agencies to dispose biomining waste from Okhla landfill
PUBLISHED ON SEP 21, 2021 11:20 PM IST
The agencies empanelled have been tasked with lifting refuse- derived fuel from the landfill and dispose it in an environment- friendly manner.
IMD issues warning for extremely bad weather in Delhi on Wednesday
PTI | , New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 21, 2021 07:45 PM IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an "orange" alert for Wednesday and a "yellow" alert for Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Delhi may get light rain, drizzle today: IMD
PUBLISHED ON SEP 21, 2021 08:53 AM IST
“While mostly light rain or drizzle has been predicted till September 27, there could be a spell of light to moderate rainfall on September 22,” said a senior IMD official
Coal scam case: Delhi HC to hear Abhishek Banerjee’s plea challenging ED summons
Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 21, 2021 07:40 AM IST
The Enforcement Directorate’s investigation is based on the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI’s) First Information Report (FIR), which was registered in November 2020 regarding alleged mass coal pilferage in Eastern Coalfields Limited mines in Kunustoria and Kajora regions of the state.
28% households in Delhi have one or more member with flu-like symptoms: Survey
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 21, 2021 06:08 AM IST
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