India extends Taslima's visa
However, she has been advised by the Govt not do anything that hurts the sentiments of any community.
By HT Correspondent | IANS, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 14, 2008 10:26 PM IST
India on Thursday extended controversial Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen's visa but advised her that all "guests" should not do anything that hurts the sentiments of any community.
External affairs ministry spokesperson Navtej Sarna stated that the visa for Nasreen, who has been living in India after she was threatened by religious extremists in Bangladesh offended by her writings, has been extended.
The visa was expiring on Sunday.
"It is incumbent on those who are welcomed as guests in India that they remain sensitive to India's traditions and do not conduct themselves in a manner that either affects our relations with other countries or cause hurt to our secular ethos," said Sarna.
He added that such guests should "not undertake actions that could hurt the sentiments of the many communities that make up our multi-religious and multi-ethnic nation".
Delhi’s per capita income dropped in 2020-21: What the economic survey says
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Sameer
PUBLISHED ON MAR 09, 2021 10:17 AM IST
The state gross domestic product shrunk by around 5.68%, according to the economic survey tabled by the Delhi government in the assembly on Monday, which cited impact from the Covid-19 outbreak
Farmers’ protest: Curbs in place, traffic continues to be hit
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Smriti Sinha
PUBLISHED ON MAR 09, 2021 08:36 AM IST
For motorists coming to Delhi from UP, the Ghazipur border remains closed. Traffic police have advised commuters to take routes passing through Anand Vihar, DND, Loni DND and Apsara borders
Delhi’s air quality deteriorates, may improve later today
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Zara Khan
PUBLISHED ON MAR 09, 2021 08:19 AM IST
IMD scientists said that there is a forecast of strong, cool winds to blow from the eastern side of Delhi on Tuesday, which will help improve the air quality of the city and help bring down the rising mercury levels
Lockdown improved city’s air, experts say time to think local
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 09, 2021 04:21 AM IST
- Experts, however, attributed the reduction to the “unprecedented conditions” brought about by the Covid-19 lockdown and called for reforms to curb pollution by local and regional factors.
L-G outlines govt plans, opens Budget session
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 09, 2021 04:07 AM IST
- The L-G also noted that the economy of the Capital shrunk by 5.6% due to the pandemic.
Covid-19 hits Metro ridership, total vehicles in city at 11.8mn
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 09, 2021 04:01 AM IST
- Transport experts say the Metro ridership may have also suffered on account of the free bus rides for women scheme
Govt stays invested in students, on track to achieving targets
By Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 09, 2021 03:56 AM IST
- According to the outcome budget, education was among the sectors where the government was able to achieve maximum targets.
Ashram underpass gets revised June deadline
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 09, 2021 03:51 AM IST
- In the outcome budget, which was also presented on Monday, the government said that 40% of the work on the underpass was completed until December last year.
Delhi among states that tested the most for Covid
By Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 09, 2021 03:39 AM IST
- There were 87.8 lakh Covid-19 tests conducted in the city till December 31, 2020.
In Delhi, Women personnel take over
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 09, 2021 03:10 AM IST
- On the occasion, the Delhi Police also honoured 22 women personnel for their remarkable efforts beyond the call of duty during the Covid-19 pandemic period
Body of newborn found buried in sand at Raisina Road, probe launched
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 09, 2021 03:01 AM IST
- A police team immediately rushed to the spot and found that the body had been buried in a mound of sand that had been unloaded there for construction work at the media centre.
JEE main result: two top scorers from capital
By Kainat Sarfaraz, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 09, 2021 02:53 AM IST
- The two who managed perfect scores were Pravar Kataria, 17, a resident of Vikaspuri and Ranjim Prabal Das, 18, a resident of Janakpuri.
Delhiwale: The Jungle Book—in Gurugram
By Mayank Austen Soofi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 09, 2021 02:45 AM IST
- Take a look at these series of paintings near the Rose Garden in Sector 15
Delhi’s per capita income goes down to ₹3.54 lakh
By Abhishek Dey, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 09, 2021 01:06 AM IST
- This is the first time since 2010-11 that the per capita income in the country’s capital has shrunk.
Avg. daily ridership of Delhi Metro at 10 lakh, down from 57 lakh pre-lockdown
PTI
PUBLISHED ON MAR 08, 2021 10:02 PM IST
This is as per the Delhi Economic Survey report 2020-21 presented on Monday. Delhi Metro train services were suspended from March 22 onwards in 2020 only resuming on September 7.