New Delhi: Delhi govt has extended its existing excise policy for the remaining nine months of the 2025-26 financial year to regulate the liquor trade in the capital. Sources said a new policy, which the govt had decided to roll out from July 1, was still in the making.Officials said a meeting was held on…
New Delhi: Since Delhi’s air stagnates in the poor, very poor and severe categories under the air quality index for nearly six months of the year, environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa is exploring the possibility of having at least one place in the city where breathable air is available to people throughout the year.Sirsa said…
NEW DELHI: Within a month of launching the ‘Apna Ghar Awaas Yojana 2025’, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) managed to sell over 850 flats, with 630 flats or 75% of the units sold in Narela alone.According to officials, of the total flats sold, 150 were in Loknayakpuram, and 50 in Siraspur. “The positive momentum of…
New Delhi: The capital’s much-awaited celebration of the king of fruits—the 34th Mango Festival—was inaugurated by chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday at Thyagaraj Stadium. Organised by Delhi tourism, the event brought together mango growers, food lovers, and cultural enthusiasts under one roof.The inaugural ceremony was attended by tourism minister Kapil Mishra, chief secretary Dharmendra,…
New Delhi: The irrigation and flood control department (I&FC) has informed National Green Tribunal that it has submitted a fresh proposal to Delhi govt, requesting to revert to the Najafgarh Drain’s old name, Sahibi river, to raise awareness and remove the stigma associated with the word “nala”, which is often linked to dirty water.The department…
New Delhi: A massive fire engulfed a factory in Bawana, northwest Delhi, in the early hours of Friday. The plastic granule manufacturing factory was full of flammable materials that led to the quick spread of the blaze. No deaths have been reported. This is the second incident of a factory blaze in a week.According to…
New Delhi: Delhi’s summer has a golden lining — the succulent mango. Fruit stalls across the city have exploded in yellow and green hues and the tongues roll over names like Dussehri, Langda, Safeda, Totapuri, Chausa and other evocative nomenclature. The fragrance of mango, hailed everywhere as the king of fruits, hangs in the air,…
New Delhi: The Commission on Air Quality Management, in a joint conference on Friday, confirmed that end-of-life (EOL) vehicles would be denied fuel in Delhi from July 1. Not only that, such vehicles would be impounded on the spot and taken for scrapping. The press conference was also addressed by officials of Delhi govt’s transport…
The weather data has been sourced from AQI.in, providing accurate forecasts for Delhi’s weather conditions over the coming week. Delhi is set to experience a day of contrasting weather on June 28, 2025, with temperatures reaching 39.9°C combined with an 89% chance of rain. The capital city will see patchy rainfall throughout the day, with…
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off 100 Devi electric buses from the newly built Narela bus depot, with a striking change—the colour has been changed from green to saffron. Traditionally, green signifies eco-friendly practices, and the colour switch has stirred up a debate. AAP Delhi convener Saurabh Bharadwaj said, “BJP wants…
