New Delhi: The irrigation and flood control department on Friday commissioned an amphibian multipurpose dredger, called Watermaster, along with three hopper barges for the Najafgarh Drain, which accounts for nearly 70% of the total pollution load entering the Yamuna. The move is for strengthening Delhi’s flood management infrastructure.The machinery was commissioned by irrigation and flood…
New Delhi: Lying dormant for decades, three dam projects on the Yamuna and its tributaries have been reviewed and revived by the Centre, officials said. These projects are expected to ease Delhi’s water shortage and ensure better water flow in the river channel. The projects — Lakhwar (in Uttarakhand), Renukaji (in Himachal Pradesh) and Kishau…
New Delhi: Delhi govt on Friday announced an expansion of public transport and clean mobility projects as part of a comprehensive, year-round action plan to improve air quality in the city. Chief minister Rekha Gupta said govt aims to sharply reduce emissions by strengthening buses, metro services and electric vehicles, while simultaneously addressing traffic congestion…
New Delhi: While observing National Road Safety month 2026, Delhi Traffic Police organised a walkathon across the city to raise awareness about road safety, with special focus on pedestrian protection. The walkathon was set against a backdrop of pedestrian accidents in the city. Last year, Delhi recorded 2,192 pedestrian accidents, including 646 fatal incidents, resulting…
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday described the 3rd International Kite Festival as a wonderful event, saying it brings people together and reflects Delhi’s vibrant festival culture.Speaking to the reporters, Gupta said, “Delhi is the capital of festivals, and today, thousands of people will gather in this Bansera park for the kite…
New Delhi: A 21-year-old man was stabbed to death, and two others were critically injured in southeast Delhi’s Jaitpur on Thursday night following a violent clash that police said stemmed from a personal dispute between two groups. Three were arrested and five juveniles apprehended for the crime. Police received a PCR call at 11.18pm from…
New Delhi: The city recorded its coldest night in three years on Thursday as coldwave conditions continued for the fifth consecutive day. Base station Safdarjung logged a minimum temperature of 2.9 degrees Celsius, 4.5 degrees below the seasonal average, after Wednesday’s 3.8 degrees Celsius. According to IMD, the last colder night in Delhi was on…
New Delhi: Seeking an immediate stay on the fee rule introduced by Delhi govt, private unaided schools in the national capital have approached the Supreme Court, challenging the implementation of the provisions of the Delhi School Education Act, 2025.In its plea, the Action Committee of Unaided, Recognised, Private Schools (ACURPS) seeks urgent intervention of the…
New Delhi: In a major citizen-centric move with significant environmental implications, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will offer free cremation services at all electric and CNG-based crematoriums in the national capital. The decision, described by officials as a “mega step”, aims to promote eco-friendly last rites while easing the financial burden on bereaved families.The proposal…
NEW DELHI: Delhi government is committed to skilling the city’s youth, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday.Addressing the ‘Samarth Bharat-Vichar Goshti’ programme organised by Bhaorao Deoras Seva Nyas at the NDMC Convention Centre, she said a skilled younger generation is key to building a strong India. “Our Youth Is Creative And Innovative,” PM Modi…
