DDA denies irregularity in flat allotment
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) today said there was no irregularity in allotment of flats for its housing project.
By HT Correspondent | PTI, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 05, 2009 04:35 PM IST
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Monday said there was no irregularity in allotment of flats for its housing project.
"There is not even one per cent irregularity in draw of lots for the flats," DDA Director Housing, Asma Manzar told
reporters in New Delhi.
Asserting that the draw was fair, she said, "we have not issued any demand letter and allotment letter and before that
we would scrutinise the allotments so that no fraudulent allotments take place".
The Economic Offences Wing of Delhi Police's Crime Branch is investigating complaints that it received on December 16
that some property dealers had connived with DDA officials and applied for flats under fictitious names to get flats under
SC/ST quota.
The Delhi Police has asked the civic body to furnish details of flats allotted under the SC/ST quota.
Delhi HC suggests special spots to feed strays: Spot on, say animal lovers
By Mallika Bhagat, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 02:44 PM IST
In a recent judgement, Delhi HC directed one of the Vasant Kunj RWAs to designate spots in the residential colony, where one could feed strays animals.
A clean act: Youngsters give a new lease of life to these Delhi walls
By Mallika Bhagat, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 04, 2021 02:57 PM IST
Forty youngsters, as part of a city-based NGO, recently turned some dilapidated walls in Rohini into a colourful canvas, much to the delight of the residents.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal gets first shot of Covid-19 vaccine
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Zara Khan
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 11:49 AM IST
The vaccine drive is currently open for health workers, frontline workers, people aged over 60 years and people aged between 45 and 59 years who have comorbidities
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal gets first dose of Covid vaccine at Lok Nayak Hospital
Written by Prashasti Singh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 04, 2021 12:40 PM IST
The inoculation was done as part of the second phase of the vaccination drive in the country, that began on Monday, covering people above 60 years of age and those above 45 years with comorbidities.
Digitised PDS: Now, automatic food vending machines to be set up
By Zia Haq
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 08:50 AM IST
The initiative is part of the food ministry’s programme to modernise the public distribution system, a chain of over 400,000 traditional fair price shops which serve as the endpoint for disbursal of cheap food to beneficiaries
Farmers’ protest: Delhi’s borders with Haryana, UP remain affected
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Smriti Sinha
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 08:32 AM IST
Those travelling towards Delhi from Uttar Pradesh cannot cross the Ghazipur border and the Delhi Traffic Police advised them to take alternative routes which pass through Anand Vihar, DND, Loni and Apsara borders
Delhi: Air quality deteriorates, temperature set to rise
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Zara Khan
UPDATED ON MAR 04, 2021 08:29 AM IST
India Meteorological Department scientists said that this deterioration in air quality was because of lowered wind speed and ventilation
Big boost for AAP in municipal bypolls; ruling BJP draws blank
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 03:23 AM IST
- In terms of overall vote share, the AAP got 46.1% of the total votes cast. The Congress and the BJP got 27.29% and 21.84% respectively, according to election commission data.
Delhiwale: The moong masoor ambassador
By Mayank Austen Soofi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 02:21 AM IST
- To be sure, Mr Hashim admits he has good feelings for a few other dishes, too.
SC panel inspects Metro Phase 4 sites to see if trees can be saved
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 04, 2021 02:54 AM IST
The petitioners had also sought a change in alignment of Metro Phase 4, from above ground to underground.
Court grants bail to five arrested for violence on R-Day
By Richa Banka, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 04, 2021 02:52 AM IST
The police had arrested the accused on charges of rioting, dacoity, criminal conspiracy and damaging public property during the tractor rally to protest against the three contentious farm laws of the Centre.
Riots, Tablighi Jamaat issues resonated in Chauhan Banger result
By Abhishek Dey, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 04, 2021 03:14 AM IST
The Congress won the seat defeating the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) by a margin of 10,642 votes.
Covid-19 cases reported among students, parents urge schools to hold online exams
By Kainat Sarfaraz, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 11:42 PM IST
In light of Covid-19 cases being reported among school-going children, school administrators are taking extra precautions to ensure student safety as parents are now apprehensive about sending children to school
Five held for violence and rioting in Mukundpur in outer Delhi
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 04, 2021 02:49 AM IST
Five teams are still conducting searches to arrest the others,” the officer said. Police said the men had a dispute with a resident of Mukundpur.
220 acre Bharat Vandana park in Dwarka sub-city gets green clearance
By Risha Chitlangia, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 04, 2021 02:46 AM IST
DDA officials said it will be a one-of-its-kind park with an eco-forest zone, several lakes, cultural and adventure sports facilities and a ‘Mini India’ park that will have replicas of important monuments from different states.