NCR is celebrating Lohri with a blend of traditional bonfires and modern twists like arcade games and fusion food. The festival emphasizes community bonding, with families cherishing ‘pehli Lohri’ for newborns and newlyweds. Punjabi music, especially ‘Sundar Mundariye’, and winter delicacies like makki ki roti and sarson ka saag are central to the joyous celebrations….
New Delhi: As part of a plan to convert the defunct Rajghat power plant into a major night-time economy and public leisure destination, Delhi govt’s power department is exploring the option of modular open-air performance plazas hosting concerts, theatre and cultural events — a redesigned space that can remain active well into the night.Officials said…
NEW DELHI: Two people lost their lives after a fire broke out at a godown in the Rani Bagh area of Northwest Delhi during the early hours of Tuesday.According to officials, the incident was reported to the fire department at around 1.25 am, following which multiple fire tenders were rushed to the spot.Fire officials said…
NEW DELHI: Delhi woke up to a chilly Tuesday morning with the mercury dipping to 3°C, as a cold wave and dense fog continued to grip the city. Air quality remained a concern, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in the “very poor” category.According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s AQI…
New Delhi: Pilot integration of e-autos, bike taxis and feeder cabs at 10 major metro stations by Jan 31, and a scientific study has been initiated from Jan 2026 through TERI, IIT Delhi, IITM Pune and ARAI to identify pollution sources in Delhi NCR. They are some measures under the action plan of Delhi to…
New Delhi, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, is experiencing a bright and sunny winter day with comfortable afternoon temperatures expected to reach a peak of 20.4°C, following a cooler morning low of 9.1°C. However, air quality remains a significant concern as yesterday’s “Severe” pollution levels, recorded at AQI (India) 349, are anticipated to persist, prompting…
New Delhi: From crumbling classrooms to leaking roofs, the condition of govt school buildings in Delhi is set to come under a digital microscope.In a shift away from paper files and cosmetic repairs, Delhi govt is preparing to rope in a specialised professional agency to digitally map every govt school in the capital, promising real-time…
Delhi shivered under a severe cold wave as temperatures plummeted to 3.2°C, the lowest in three years. Authorities issued an orange alert for Tuesday due to the biting cold and dense fog. While icy winds from the Himalayas are blamed, a western disturbance is expected to bring a slight temperature rise by Thursday, offering some…
New Delhi: Delhi govt distributed scholarship amounts to meritorious students belonging to the economically weaker section under Delhi Higher and Technical Education Assistance Scheme on Monday.Under this scheme, implemented by Directorate of Education of Delhi govt, scholarships amounting to nearly Rs 25.3 crore were awarded to 1,709 students studying in various universities across Delhi.Addressing a…
New Delhi: In a major push towards water conservation, air pollution control and sustainable urban landscaping, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) plans to implement its first smart irrigation system across key stretches of Lutyens’ Delhi this year. The initiative aims to reduce wastage of treated water used for irrigation by nearly 70%, the civic body…
