New Delhi: The Public Works Department (PWD) has turned its focus to the structural health of ageing flyovers. Consultants have been invited to do detailed audits of the IIT flyover at the Africa Avenue junction, the old RTR flyover, and the Modi Mill flyover on Outer Ring Road.Officials said the move is aimed at ensuring…
New Delhi: A new Kendriya Vidyalaya is going to be set up in Trans-Yamuna region, CM Rekha Gupta announced on Friday.The school will be established in northeast Delhi’s Khajoori Khas. With construction plans underway, the school is expected to open its doors to students in the 2025-26 academic session, offering families in the region access…
New Delhi: The Public Works Department (PWD) has invited bids for a high-security jail in Narela at an estimated cost of Rs 145.5 crore. The prison will be modelled on the iconic Cellular Jail on the Andaman and Nicobar islands — a colonial-era structure that is now a national memorial.An official said: “The move comes…
New Delhi: Hundreds of schools, several hospitals, 42 fire service buildings, 24 DJB offices, 71 MCD buildings and 45 DUSIB offices are among nearly 1,000 Delhi govt buildings identified under the city’s rooftop solarisation programme and will get solar panels in the next four months. They are expected to generate 60MW of green energy, helping…
NEW DELHI: If the Yamuna looked more like a river recently than it has in a long while, it is because of the strong flow caused by excess water released upstream. The river reclaimed its territory and the water cleaned it of the stubborn effluents.The report on the water quality for Sept shows remarkable change…
Current Conditions and Air Quality New Delhi experienced clear skies on October 3, 2025, with temperatures ranging between 25.9°C to 33.9°C and moderate air quality. The day’s average temperature settled at 29.9°C with 59% humidity and light winds of 13 km/h, while the previous day’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 100, indicating moderate pollution…
Dastkari Haat Samiti Marks 40 Years with a Diwali Bazaar The beats of dhamsa, Chhau dancers in vibrant masks, and rows of handcrafted treasures welcome visitors to the Diwali Bazaar at Handloom Haat, Janpath. Organised by Dastkari Haat Samiti, now in its 40th year of empowering artisans, the bazaar is a one-stop festive showcase, from…
Diverse and fresh art on display at Dhoomimal Gallery The 34th Annual Ravi Jain Memorial Foundation (RJMF) Exhibition opened recently at Dhoomimal Gallery with an exclusive preview that brought together leading figures from the art fraternity, collectors, and cultural enthusiasts. This year’s edition highlights the creativity of 60 emerging artists selected from over 500 nationwide…
Accused Swami Chaitanyananda (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have arrested three former employees of a private institute for allegedly pressuring female students to comply with the inappropriate demands of Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, accused of sexually harassing 17 students. The three women—sisters who served as associate dean, executive director, and senior faculty member—admitted to acting…
Students participated at the art workshop at NGMA The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) successfully hosted Sewa Parv celebrations recently. Thousands of artists, youth participants, and cultural representatives participated in the event to realise the vision of a developed India through creative expression. Celebrated to honour the PM Narendra Modi, the event was graced…
