New Delhi: What was once a tranquil village pond that cooled the surroundings and offered respite to a dense urban settlement has now become a curse for the neighbourhood. Once a natural sink for runoff and a local oasis, it is today filled with stagnant rainwater—a foul, mosquito-breeding pool that has become such a severe…
The chilling ring of a phone, followed by a stern voice claiming to be a police officer and threatening ‘arrest’ was all it took for an elderly man, aged almost 80, to see his life savings evaporate. This deceptive tactic, along with fake investment and job scams, has destroyed the lives of hundreds, robbing them…
New Delhi: Even as Delhi battles its worsening pollution crisis, a civic and environmental problem continues unchecked: thousands of abandoned end-of-life vehicles occupying prime parking spots across the city.From Municipal Corporation of Delhi Civic Centre to a stretch near Delite Cinema and the upper floors of the corporation parking lot on Asaf Ali Road, derelict…
New Delhi: Several people were detained on Sunday afternoon after they gathered at India Gate as part of a “clean air protest”, demanding urgent govt action and strict policies to mitigate what they called an “air emergency”. The protest, which was attended by people from across the city, saw parents, environmental activists and children carrying…
New Delhi: Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has finally granted permission for Phool Walon ki Sair following the intervention of lieutenant governor VK Saxena, Raj Niwas officials said on Sunday.Last week, the organising body, Anjuman Sair-e-Gul Faroshan, announced that it had decided to cancel the event as DDA did not give permission for the annual festival…
New Delhi: Delhi’s neighbourhood healthcare system is set for a major expansion, with 187 more Ayushman Arogya Mandirs expected to become operational by Dec, the chief minister’s office has stated. The city already has 168 such centres.The centres, developed under the Ayushman Bharat programme, aim to replace earlier mohalla clinics with upgraded, govt-owned facilities offering…
New Delhi: In response to growing environmental challenges such as pollution, improper waste disposal and poor hygiene across both urban and rural areas, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out a new eco club initiative.The programme aims to engage students in sustainable, creative activities that promote environmental consciousness and community awareness. According…
NEW DELHI: People protested against the latest Supreme Court order to remove all stray dogs from the premises of educational institutions, hospitals, bus and railway stations at India Gate on Sunday. This comes after the Supreme Court, while taking into consideration the “alarming rise of dog bite incidents”, ordered all states and Union Territories (UTs)…
New Delhi: Health minister Pankaj Kumar Singh has directed the medical directors and medical superintendents of Delhi govt hospitals to submit their requirements for essential medicines and medical equipment for the rest of 2025-26 financial year within 10 days to ensure a timely and uninterrupted supply.The action followed the TOI report, ‘Why These Govt Hospitals…
New Delhi: Curiosity lit up young faces as students streamed into IIT Delhi’s 18th Open House, a showcase of innovation and imagination, on Saturday. The annual event transformed the campus into a hub of ideas, where over 3,500 visitors, including school and college students, teachers, industry experts and researchers, came together. From smart energy-saving windows…
