Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh departs from Delhi to visit Rajouri and Jammu to review security after terror attack

27 Dec 2023

Today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh departed from Delhi to inspect security following the Poonch attack on army vehicles that resulted in the deaths of four jawans. Singh also visited Rajouri and Jammu. On Thursday of last week, heavily armed terrorists ambushed two Army vehicles near Thanandi in the Rajouri sector,...

Delhi wakes up to dense fog, poor visibility casuses disruption in traffic

27 Dec 2023

The nation's capital was shrouded in a thick layer of fog on Wednesday as the cold wave that is sweeping through northern India persisted. Delhi residents awoke to a foggy morning as thick fog shrouded the city, resulting in poor visibility and traffic disruptions that delayed commuters. The nation's capital...

DoE to deploy rehabilitation para-professionals in special schools

27 Dec 2023

The Delhi Directorate of Education said on Tuesday it will deploy rehabilitation para-professionals in the seven special schools it has taken over in line with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 and National Education Policy 2020. The development comes following discussions held in June at the meeting of...

Building woes: Atishi orders action against engineers

27 Dec 2023

Delhi Minister Atishi on Tuesday ordered the city government’s Public Works Department to take strict action against engineers and contractors responsible for the poor condition of the new buildings in the Saket Court Complex. Atishi, who holds the law and public works portfolios, conducted an inspection of the complex on...

Delhi’s maximum temp hits 23.8°C as dense fog disrupts flights, trains

27 Dec 2023

Delhi’s maximum temperature on Tuesday settled at 23.8 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season’s average. Dense fog affected visibility in several areas and the air quality was in the ‘very poor’ category. About 30 flights, including international ones, were delayed at the Delhi airport due to the fog and...

Dense to very dense fog likely in UP today: IMD

27 Dec 2023

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that dense to very dense fog (visibility 50-200 meters) is likely at some pockets over Uttar Pradesh during December 26 and 27. According to the IMD, dense fog is likely to continue over the northwest and parts of adjoining central India during the next...

IMD issues 3-4 days dense fog alert for the northwest and parts of adjoining central India

26 Dec 2023

The India Meteorological Department said in a statement on Tuesday that dense fog is expected to persist over the northwest and some areas of neighboring central India over the next three to four days. The IMD stated in a post on X that "Dense to very dense fog likely to...

PM Modi attends ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ programme in Delhi

26 Dec 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi furthered his concept of "Sabka Saath" on Tuesday by attending a Veer Baal Diwas program at the cutting-edge Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, one day after receiving a delegation of Christians at his home in the capital on Christmas Day. Prime Minister Modi will lead...

LG Saxena reviews regularization of unauthorised colonies

26 Dec 2023

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena recently chaired a meeting to assess the progress of regularizing unauthorized colonies and rehabilitating slum dwellers in the capital. Attendees included the Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary (PWD), Vice Chairman (DDA), and Commissioner (MCD). The meeting focused on reviewing the status of works related to the...

Delhi HC holds officials responsible for Chandni Chowk encroachment

26 Dec 2023

While disposing of a petition, the Delhi High Court recently said the SHO concerned and the Assistant Commissioner of MCD shall be held personally responsible for not removal or reoccurrence of encroachment in the non-vending zone of Chandni Chowk. The high court also directed strict vigil and day-to-day action on...

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