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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta visits building collapse site in Saket, affirms ‘action’

The incident took place on Western Marg in Saidulajab, a locality known for a sea of PG accommodation, coaching centres, and student messes.
Updated on May 31, 2026 05:12 pm IST

Delhi HC dismisses Yamuna Bazar residents’ plea challenging eviction

Delhi HC dismisses Yamuna Bazar residents’ plea challenging eviction
Published on May 20, 2026 04:30 am IST

Delhi HC refuses to interfere with Yamuna Bazar eviction notices

Delhi HC refuses to interfere with Yamuna Bazar eviction notices
Published on May 19, 2026 04:33 pm IST

Earthquake: Why is Delhi so vulnerable to tremors

While the magnitude of the quake wasn’t much, people still felt “strong” and “violent” tremors.
Updated on Feb 17, 2025 11:53 am IST

Delhi govt lifts fine of 500 for not wearing face masks in public places

A CISF personnel wears a face mask as he stand guards, at IGI Airport.
Updated on Oct 20, 2022 02:01 pm IST

Only ICMR accredited labs can collect Covid samples: DDMA

A healthworker collects swab samples for Covid-19 testing.
Published on Jun 05, 2022 10:22 pm IST

At 1,367, Delhi sees another spike in new Covid-19 cases; 1 death

Delhi's overall Covid-19 tally has reached 18,78,458. (ANI)
Updated on Apr 27, 2022 08:24 pm IST

Delhi government's over 70 enforcement teams to ensure adherence to Covid norms

Delhi brought back penalty of 500 for not wearing masks in public places on April 20 in view of rising Covid-19 cases.
Published on Apr 26, 2022 11:01 pm IST

Delhi adds 1,042 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

The Delhi government on Friday released an official order reintroducing fines mandatory in the city, slapping a 500 fine for non-compliance of mask rule in view of rising Covid-19 cases. (Picture for representation)
Published on Apr 23, 2022 04:32 am IST

No masks for commuters in private cars: Delhi govt order

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday decided to reintroduce the mask mandate, which was lifted on April 2 this year, when Covid-19 infections and the test positivity rate appeared to be falling back to record lows. (HT Photo/Sunil Ghosh)
Updated on Apr 23, 2022 05:27 am IST

DDMA takes the right call on schools

School closures have hit unprivileged students harder since many families had no access to mobile phones/computers and the internet. (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Apr 22, 2022 08:57 am IST

Delhi: Covid cases cross 1k after 69 days; fewer than 1% hospitalised

Delhi logged over 1,000 fresh Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (Photo by Vipin Kumar/Hindustan Times)
Published on Apr 21, 2022 03:08 am IST

Delhi schools, experts laud call to keep in-person classes going

Educators also point to the fallout of online or hybrid classes, which typically put children from underprivileged backgrounds at a disadvantage. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 21, 2022 03:14 am IST

Delhi: Masks back in city as Covid cases spike, schools to stay open

Most experts see a direct correlation between the removal of the mask mandate in Delhi, on April 2, and the increase in cases. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Apr 21, 2022 06:13 pm IST

DDMA to huddle today as Delhi logs 632 Covid cases

Visitors are seen not wearing face masks at Sarojini Nagar Market, in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, April 17, 2022. (Photo by Sanjeev Verma/Hindustan Times)
Published on Apr 20, 2022 05:20 am IST

Low hospitalisations may mean major Covid-19 curbs stay off table in Delhi

Covid-19 patients undergo treatment inside the Shehnai Banquet Hall, a Covid-19 care facility, in New Delhi.
Published on Apr 18, 2022 03:58 am IST

DDA housing scheme sees muted response, draw of lots now on April 18

Nearly 10,000 flats were allotted in the DDA housing scheme 2014 in Dwarka, Narela, Rohini and Siraspur.
Published on Apr 14, 2022 06:12 am IST

With caseload low, experts split on mask fine removal

With Covid-19 cases declining, several state governments, including Delhi, have relaxed mask mandates. (PTI)
Published on Apr 02, 2022 03:10 am IST

Digital detox: Doors open for physical-only classes in Delhi

Students leave after school at Karol Bagh in New Delhi, on Friday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)
Published on Apr 02, 2022 02:52 am IST

Covid-19: ‘At-risk' kids under 12 years must be jabbed, says NIV expert

NIV director Priya Abraham said that children do pick up Covid-19 infection but most often they are asymtomatic. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 01, 2022 09:48 pm IST

Schools in Delhi to reopen for offline-only classes from today

School administrators said that the on-and-off two-year-long pandemic-induced school closures have resulted in a significant learning gap and the return to in-person classes would finally allow them to help students learn properly. (HT Archive)
Published on Apr 01, 2022 01:55 am IST

Delhi to junk fine for not wearing mask in public

The state has so far imposed a 500 fine for not wearing masks in public places across the national capital. In November 2020, this penalty was increased to 2,000, as the city began to record a surge in infections. This was then cut to 500 on February 26 this year. (HT Archive)
Published on Apr 01, 2022 01:10 am IST

Covid-19: No more fines in Delhi for not wearing masks in public

Until now, a fine of 500 was imposed for not wearing masks in public places across the national capital. 
Updated on Mar 31, 2022 07:38 pm IST

DDMA meet to take stock of pandemic

The Capital is reporting fewer than 100 Covid cases for the past several days and the test positivity rate is 0.5%. From April 1, there will be no online classes in schools. (File image)
Published on Mar 30, 2022 06:45 am IST

No masks in pvt cars, commuters breathe easy

Wearing masks not mandatory in private cars in Delhi.
Published on Mar 01, 2022 04:22 am IST

DDMA issues order to lift all Covid-19 curbs in Delhi from Monday

The DDMA order that was issued on Saturday has lifted night curfew in Delhi from Monday (HT archives)
Updated on Feb 27, 2022 05:14 am IST

Wearing masks in private cars not mandatory in Delhi: DDMA

DDMA has decided that although face coverings will remain mandatory in public places, people travelling together in private four-wheelers will not be asked to mandatorily wear masks, the Delhi health department said in its order. (Amal KS/HT)
Updated on Feb 27, 2022 05:13 am IST

Delhi: Parental nod to attend class not a must for those in 10, 12

Parental consent will still be necessary for students up to class 9 and class 11 till March 31. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)
Updated on Feb 27, 2022 05:15 am IST

Freed of curbs, Delhi’s businesses hope for swift return to normal

Many traders also demanded relief measures in the upcoming budget to increase the pace of economic revival. (ANI)
Updated on Feb 26, 2022 05:23 am IST

All Covid curbs lifted in Delhi, no online classes in schools from April 1

Delhi has lifted all covid-19 curbs
Published on Feb 25, 2022 02:31 pm IST