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Published on Jun 28, 2021 08:56 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Central Delhi India's second-most rain-deficient district, IMD data shows
According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), since June 1, central Delhi has received just 8.5 mm of rainfall, as against the average of 53.3 mm.
Published on Jun 28, 2021 07:44 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Karan Manral | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, New Delhi
Woman sub-inspector nabs two 'most wanted' men in shoot-out operation in Delhi
Sub-inspector Priyanka Sharma and assistant commissioner of police Pankaj Singh were allegedly fired upon by the two men, but their bulletproof vests saved them.
Published on Mar 26, 2021 02:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Soon, smoother ride to Mayur Vihar from Noida
The 800-metre-long flyover was opened for traffic in January 2019 but the loops — meant to provide seamless connectivity to Mayur Vihar -I and to Delhi — were under construction. The officials say that now the construction of loops is almost complete and it is likely to be opened early next month.
Updated on Dec 26, 2020 05:16 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Ashish Mishra
Delhiwale: The most extraordinary bag
“This has my sone ka saamaan (sleeping stuff),” says Maan Singh, walking down a central Delhi road, idly. “I have no job.” In his 40s, he was a dish washer in wedding banquets “but I haven’t been getting any work for months.” He sleeps in a raen basera, the night shelter for the homeless.
Updated on Dec 07, 2020 05:04 AM IST
Mayank Austen Soofi
Delhi jeweller fakes robbery to escape repaying bank loans
Police said the jeweller was under huge pressure because his business did not take off after banks gave him a loan of ₹61 lakh.
Updated on Aug 23, 2020 01:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Shiv Sunny
Delhiwale: Living room of the pigeons
When an airy Central Delhi apartment doubles up as a second home for airborne creatures
Updated on Aug 19, 2020 06:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Mayank Austen Soofi
Fewer bodies at crematoriums as Covid death count drops in Delhi
In north Delhi’s Nigambodh Ghat, also one of the city’s largest crematoriums, there were only four cremations of people who died of Covid-19 on Wednesday.
Updated on Aug 16, 2020 07:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Prawesh Lama, New Delhi
Water supply to be hit in parts of Delhi, govt advises people to use water judiciously
The Delhi Jal Board has requested citizens to use water judiciously and assured it will restore normal supply as soon as possible.
Updated on Jul 27, 2020 09:21 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Kanishka Sarkar
Penalties for ex-RS MPs overstaying in bungalows
The move comes a year after Parliament cleared a legislation—Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2019-- for speedy eviction of unauthorised occupants of government accommodation.
Updated on Jul 03, 2020 11:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Saubhadra Chatterji
5 more police staff from Delhi’s Chandni Mahal station test positive for Covid-19
Central Delhi’s Chandni Mahal police station was sealed on Thursday after two constables posted there tested positive for Covid-19 on the same day. Following the diagnosis, at least 26 other police personnel, including the station house officer, were quarantined.
Updated on Apr 20, 2020 04:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Traffic restrictions likely in Delhi on February 24, 25
The police are also installing around 10,000 CCTV cameras along the routes Trump will take during his 26-hour stay in New Delhi. They have started coordinating with the security of the hotel, where Trump will stay.
Updated on Feb 20, 2020 01:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
‘Community Diwali’: CM Arvind Kejriwal invites all to Connaught Place
Elaborating on his idea of community Diwali, Kejriwal emphasised on a laser show which is scheduled to be organised from 6 pm to 10 pm every day between October 26 and 29 in CP’s Central Park. During these hours, the inner circle of CP will be fully pedestrianised, he said.
Updated on Oct 22, 2019 05:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
2022 Republic Day parade may be held on a new Rajpath
The Republic Day parade is held on January 26 each year at Rajpath, India Gate. It begin from the Raisina Hill, near the President’s estate Rashtrapati Bhavan, and ends at the India Gate.
Updated on Sep 21, 2019 04:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Anisha Dutta
Delhiwale: The Old Meharchand
A long-time landmark still surviving the gentrification
Published on Sep 16, 2019 01:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Mayank Austen Soofi
Central Delhi’s redevelopment must reconcile modernisation and heritage
Many governments have opted for retrofitting of old buildings or their adaptive reuse. The Centre should take into account both history and the need to create a world-class capital
Published on Sep 15, 2019 07:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
Delhiwale: Modern Woman
A glimpse into a working person’s life
Updated on Sep 13, 2019 01:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Mayank Austen Soofi
Arvind Kejriwal to visit homes to further anti-dengue drive
Earlier in a press conference, Kejriwal thanked L-G Anil Baijal for participating in the campaign. On September 3, Kejriwal had met the L-G and urged him to participate in the campaign.
Published on Sep 09, 2019 03:46 AM IST
New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Delhiwale: A fakir in the graveyard
Simply clad, Muhammad Anwar wears a beaded necklace and three finger rings.
Published on Aug 02, 2019 02:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Mayank Austen Soofi
Delhiwale: The back-room bookshop near Regal cinema
A ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ little store filled with books outside the mainstream.
Published on Aug 01, 2019 03:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Mayank Austen Soofi
511 spots across Delhi notified as designated auto stands, will be geo-tagged
Of the total number of designated spots, 61 have been marked in Central Delhi, 10 in New Delhi, 66 in South West Delhi, 54 in South East Delhi, 46 in East Delhi, 44 in Shahdara, 37 in North Delhi, 15 in North East Delhi, 52 in West Delhi, 53 in South Delhi and 73 in North West Delhi.
Published on Jul 13, 2019 08:12 AM IST
New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Delhiwale: Sufi saint Nanhe Mian’s shrine at Mandi House
Discovering the sacred ambience of a roadside shrine in Central Delhi.
Updated on Jun 24, 2019 03:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Mayank Austen Soofi
2 cleaners fall to death at Central Delhi high-rise
Police said the two men, Raju and Ishtar Khan, both in their mid-20s, were cleaning glass windows of the 13-storey building in Jhandelwalan, which houses many offices, when they fell to their death.
Updated on Jun 18, 2019 10:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Two fall to death while cleaning windows at high-rise in central Delhi
Police said investigation revealed that the two were not wearing any safety gear.
Updated on Jun 17, 2019 11:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Traffic diversions in central Delhi today for PM’s swearing-in event
Delhi Traffic Police on Wednesday said elaborate arrangements had been made and roads leading to Rashtrapati Bhawan, where the ceremony is scheduled, would remain closed for public between 4pm and 9pm on Thursday.
Updated on May 30, 2019 11:52 AM IST
New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Vehicle-free Ajmal Khan Road takes shoppers by surprise
Officials said as of now, only half of the 1km road is open to pedestrians and soon, the whole of the Ajmal Khan Road will be earmarked for pedestrians. The Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation has also launched a project to remove vehicles from Chandni Chowk, likely to be completed early next year.
Published on May 02, 2019 06:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Ashish Mishra
Mini-truck runs over seven-year-old boy
According to police, the incident took place around 4.15 pm when the boy, Mohammad Talig, who lives at Khwaja Meer Dard Colony with his family, was playing cricket with his friends near Shakur Ki Dandi.
Updated on Apr 01, 2019 07:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
The city you never see: A print media loyalist
Now in his 90s, shopkeeper Babu Ram is seen just about every evening poring over a newspaper while his son bustles about serving customers in the Central Delhi market.
Updated on Mar 28, 2019 01:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Mayank Austen Soofi
Lok Sabha elections 2019: AAP MPs, ministers in star campaigners list
The list of star campaigners – individuals whose travel expenses are not to be accounted for in the election expense accounts of candidates – was announced by Rai at the party’s head office in Central Delhi on Wednesday afternoon.
Updated on Mar 28, 2019 05:38 AM IST
New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Kite stuck in manjha rescued in Janpath
The bird was struggling to free itself from the manjha when it was spotted by security guards posted at the residence of a government official. They called Wildlife SOS, a non-profit conservation organisation, to help the bird.
Published on Mar 28, 2019 12:53 AM IST
New Delhi | HT Correspondent
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