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Two dead as house collapses in north Delhi’s Sabzi Mandi
By Karn Pratap Singh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 13, 2021 11:32 PM IST
The bodies of Prashant Gupta (7) and Saumya Gupta (12) were recovered from the debris by the rescue teams and local residents. They were passing by when more than half of the building’s structure collapsed, crushing them. Ramji Das Aneja (72), who suffered head injuries, was saved by rescue workers.
After heavy rain in Delhi, parts of airport, other areas waterlogged
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 11, 2021 12:21 PM IST
The rain has affected operations at the Delhi airport and airlines have said departures and arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected in the national capital.
Afghans no longer protesting outside UNHCR office, police inform Delhi HC
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 08, 2021 04:05 AM IST
The city police on Tuesday informed the Delhi high court that there are now no protests by Afghan nationals seeking refugee status, outside the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Vasant Vihar
Delhi health dept orders appointment of anti-discrimination officers for HIV
By Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 06, 2021 01:40 AM IST
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Act, passed in 2018, prohibits discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS and punishes the propagation of hatred or physical violence against them with up to two years in prison and a ₹1 lakh fine.
Delhi reports no new Covid-19 related deaths on Friday, 11th time in second wave
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 20, 2021 04:13 PM IST
Delhi has reported no new fatalities in a time span of 24 hours for the 11th time since the start of the second wave of the pandemic.
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Delhi tourism dept lifts Covid-19 curbs on boating in Model Town's Naini Lake
PTI | , New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 17, 2021 07:22 PM IST
- Boating in the Naini Lake, situated at Delhi's Model Town area, was shut during Covid-19's second wave but the tourism department has resumed services again since the cases have come down and recreational and amusement activities have also begun at different parks
Afghan president's advisor arrives in India, says all ministers left Kabul
PUBLISHED ON AUG 16, 2021 03:42 PM IST
Delhi court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia in assault case against bureaucrat
By Richa Banka | Edited by Joydeep Bose, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 11, 2021 01:08 PM IST
Anshu Prakash, then the chief secretary of Delhi, had alleged he was assaulted during a meeting at the chief minister's residence on February 19, 2018, following which a first information report (FIR) was lodged against Kejriwal, Sisodia, and 11 other AAP MLAs.
Kejriwal to launch 'faceless' transport services today in Delhi. Check details
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 11, 2021 05:37 AM IST
'Faceless' transport services will essentially make Delhi the first state or Union territory in the country to bring all transport-related services online. Maharashtra is also reported to be trying out a similar model.
Delhi government's tourism department developing app to help tourists
PTI | , New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 09, 2021 03:36 PM IST
- According to Tourism department officials, the mobile application will have information regarding tourist spots in Delhi along with their brief history.
Man dies after jumping off building during Outer Delhi flat eviction drive
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 09, 2021 01:14 AM IST
Police said the house owner sent six men to his Vijay Vihar flat to evict the tenant.
DDMA allows students of classes 10, 11 and 12 to return to school
By Kainat Sarfaraz, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 09, 2021 01:45 AM IST
The state education department is expected to release an order on Monday detailing the guidelines and reopening protocol for schools and students
Delhi: Cyclist injured after cab hits him on DND flyway
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 08, 2021 04:23 AM IST
Police said the victim was returning home after a morning cycling session with friends when the accident took place at around 9.15am.
Waterlogging, snarls return as rain ends Delhi’s week-long dry spell
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 08, 2021 01:32 AM IST
The weather agency further predicted more showers late on Saturday evening and extended the Orange alert to Sunday when it said there will be “moderate to heavy rainfall” in isolated pockets.
DDMA chalks out fresh Covid strategy for Delhi
By Abhishek Dey, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 07, 2021 02:11 AM IST
After a meeting chaired by DDMA chairperson and lieutenant governor Anil Baijal on Friday, the agency said it will also work towards ensuring adequate health infrastructure, medical oxygen and availability of essential drugs, by August 31
Delhi assembly speaker says will move SC against provisions of the GNCTD Act
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 07, 2021 02:04 AM IST
“We will not challenge the entire Act. The call on whether or not to challenge the entire Act in the court will have to be taken by the government. I cannot comment on that aspect,” speaker Ram Niwas Goel said.
Won’t act against those who helped Covid-19 patients, provided oxygen: Govt
By Richa Banka, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 06, 2021 03:52 AM IST
During the last hearing on July 29, the court cautioned the drug control department against prosecuting the people who acted as good Samaritans and distributed oxygen cylinders during the second Covid-19 wave.
16 of 32 Delhi excise zones auctioned to retail licensees
By Sweta Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 06, 2021 03:39 AM IST
Zone 31 (the NDMC and Delhi Cantt area) got the highest price of ₹315 crore against a reserve price of ₹217 crore.
SDMC launches a virtual tour of Delhi’s heritage
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 06, 2021 03:05 AM IST
South corporation mayor Mukesh Suryan said the step was taken to ensure better conservation of heritage sites, many of which have been lying abandoned for years.
Delhi journalist allegedly involved in Chinese spy racket got Hawala money
By Prawesh Lama, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 06, 2021 03:44 AM IST
Sharma, a freelance journalist, was arrested on September 14, 2020 by Delhi police’s special cell for passing on classified information to Chinese intelligence agencies.
Delhi not adequately accessible for its residents, finds study
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Avik Roy, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 03, 2021 11:19 PM IST
Delhi gasps from the compounding problem of unplanned colonies, lack of adequate streets, lacking last-mile connectivity and non-motorised transport facilities.
Yamuna surges again in Delhi, water level inches close to danger mark
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Meenakshi Ray
PUBLISHED ON AUG 01, 2021 10:09 AM IST
The Yamuna breached the danger mark earlier this week on Friday when the water level was recorded at 205.59m, prompting the Delhi administration to sound a flood alert and expedite efforts to evacuate people from vulnerable areas.
Delhi assembly's 2-day monsoon session begins today; farmers' protest on agenda
Written by Joydeep Bose, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUL 29, 2021 05:45 AM IST
Delhi assembly begins its monsoon session today. It's expected to be stormy in there, with the AAP and the BJP likely to clash on a multitude of issues ranging from the farmers' protests to Covid-19 management and waterlogging in the national capital.
DTC buses clock bigger spike in ridership than the Delhi Metro
By Sweta Goswami, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 28, 2021 03:19 AM IST
New Delhi: The daily bus ridership of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) spiked by around 36% on Monday compared to a week ago when only 50% of the seating occupancy was allowed in the buses, the DTC said on Tuesday
Delhi: DDA to open swimming pools by August 10
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 28, 2021 03:24 AM IST
Another senior DDA official said the agency is carrying out repair and maintenance work “as the pools were closed for a while now”.
Covid curbs kill charm of Delhi’s iconic Daryaganj book bazar
By Sadia Akhtar, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 28, 2021 03:26 AM IST
As the heat gets unbearable, some occupy the footpaths, others use stacks of books as makeshift stools, while the rest lay down the books alongside a railing bordering the Mahila Haat complex with the hope that passersby might take note and buy a book or two.
Covid-19 in Delhi: DCW survey identifies 791 women widowed due to virus
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Avik Roy, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 26, 2021 05:56 PM IST
The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) said it has carried out a social survey of these 791 women in order to assist the Delhi government in the rehabilitation process. The survey was carried out on the grassroots level by the commission through its Mahila Panchayat network, according to news agency PTI.
Cinemas get ready for patrons, bookings to open in a couple of days
By Sadia Akhtar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 26, 2021 04:03 AM IST
Staff at several cinemas and multiplexes was cleaning and disinfecting the auditoriums even though ticket counters and online bookings stay shut.
More seats on Metro from Monday, but queues unlikely to get shorter
By Abhishek Dey, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 26, 2021 03:59 AM IST
Queues outside Metro stations, which have often stretched for hundreds of metres in the past weeks, are likely to get slightly shorter from Monday with the Delhi Metro allowing passengers to occupy all the seats in each train, as it lifted the 50% cap on seating that was in place to ensure distancing inside coaches
Govt steps up enforcement at markets; unfair to lay all blame on us, say traders
By Sadia Akhtar and Abhishek Dey, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 26, 2021 04:11 AM IST
In the last four weeks, at least 30 markets in the city — including Laxmi Nagar market, large parts of Sadar Bazar, Gaffar Market in Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, Tilak Nagar market and several local markets in Nangloi, Madangir, and Rohini — have been temporarily suspended for violating Covid-19 regulations.