NEW DELHI: Chief minister Rekha Gupta wrote to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, urging him to take immediate steps to curb illegal sand mining in Yamuna river areas near Delhi-UP border. The CM, in a statement, said illegal activities are weakening the river’s embankments, thereby increasing the risk of flooding. She also apprised UP CM…
Delhiites rejoiced taking part in a mango feast at Lodhi Garden For mango lovers, the arrival of monsoon marks the final call to indulge in the season’s last mangoes. So, when a mango party was hosted in the Lodhi Garden, even the rains couldn’t stop aam enthusiasts from showing up.As the greens glistened around the…
The course covered Guru Dutts life, times, film and songs FTII launched the 100th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Dutt, pre-eminent producer, director and actor of the golden age of Indian cinema with the film appreciation course on the songs in the films of the great master. The course covered Guru Dutts life, times, film…
New Delhi: A night out at an upscale club in central Delhi’s Connaught Place turned violent for a 23-year-old man and his cousin after they were allegedly assaulted and thrown out by bouncers.The alleged incident took place in the early hours of July 2. The complainant, a resident of west Delhi’s Tilak Nagar, told police…
New Delhi: The city got light to moderate showers overnight on Sunday and Monday, and heavy rain in isolated areas. On Monday morning, parts of central and south Delhi recorded light to moderate rain until 8:30am. However, later in the day, the weather became sunny and humid, with very light rain and drizzling in parts…
New Delhi: A 30MW waste-to-energy plant near a village in Bawana Industrial Area has received clearance from the Union environment ministry, confirmed Delhi Pollution Control Committee. The environment clearance (EC) has come despite residents of neighbouring villages protesting against the plant since last year.The 15-acre facility in northwest Delhi, which includes six acres as a…
NEW DELHI: A nationwide general strike called by 10 central trade unions is set to take place on Wednesday, with over 25 crore workers from sectors including banking, insurance, postal, coal mining, highway, and construction expected to participate. The unions are protesting against what they term as “anti-worker, anti-farmer and anti-national pro-corporate policies of the…
New Delhi: In a first, 4,000 bamboo saplings will be planted on prominent city roads and around footpaths as part of New Delhi Municipal Council’s yearly plantation drive. Two varieties of bamboo — golden and Buddha Belly — will be planted on the sides of Akbar Road, Subramaniam Bharti Marg, Krishna Menon Marg, Mandir Marg…
According to AQI.in, this weather data represents the beginning of a significant seasonal shift in New Delhi’s climate pattern.New Delhi is set to experience a warm and wet Monday on July 8, 2025, with temperatures reaching a high of 38.6°C and dropping to 31.4°C at night. The weather forecast indicates an 87% chance of patchy…
New Delhi: The national capital may soon witness a second thriving habitat for leopards, signalling a remarkable ecological revival. However, to make this possible, it is crucial to gain the trust of local communities, who remain wary of the leopard’s return due to unpleasant experiences in the past.Asola Wildlife Sanctuary, nestled within the Aravali ecosystem,…
