New Delhi: Whether it’s residential apartments, exam coaching centres or hospitals, fire safety compliance remains lax across Delhi. Fire officials have repeatedly stressed that non-compliance with safety norms not only increases fire risks but also hinders rescue operations.High-rise residential buildings present a recurring pattern. At the time of application for the mandatory dire no-objection certificate…
New Delhi: To regulate arbitrary fee hikes by private schools, the Delhi cabinet, led by chief minister Rekha Gupta, gave its approval on Tuesday to Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Ordinance 2025. It will come into effect retrospectively from April 1.The cabinet also gave its nod to Viksit Delhi Chief…
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and apprised him of the ongoing development across the national capital and the progress of these projects.She held a discussion with PM Modi on various issues confronting the national capital and informed him about the govt’s priority of making Delhi clean…
New Delhi: Delhi govt plans to utilise the treated wastewater from the 574 MLD Okhla sewage treatment plant (STP) to address the environmental flow (e-flow) deficit in the Yamuna.The authorities plan to discharge treated wastewater into the river via the STP, which would boost the e-flow by 5.69 cumecs (cubic metres per second). The e-flow…
New Delhi: A week after a burnt body was found in northwest Delhi’s Alipur, Delhi Police has arrested the business partner of the deceased. According to police, the victim was allegedly putting pressure on his partner to sell a property, which ultimately led to the murder.Police said that on May 2, a partially burnt body…
New Delhi: Inside a hall adorned with brightly coloured banners of BJP’s minority wing at Shaheen Bagh on Tuesday, a chaupal was organised to encourage women to join the Indian Army.It was a stark contrast to the passionate protests that echoed through the lanes of Shaheen Bagh in 2020. Shaheen Bagh was the epicentre of…
New Delhi: A 13-year-old boy was fatally stabbed allegedly by three juveniles outside a Rohini mall on Sunday after a dance session at a party turned violent. The altercation began when one person accidentally stepped on another’s foot, sparking a confrontation that culminated in the stabbing. Police apprehended the three juveniles.According to police, the argument…
New Delhi: A fire broke out in the computer room of a laboratory located on the fifth floor of the Department of Zoology at the University of Delhi’s North Campus on Sunday. The incident occurred around 5.15 PM, prompting an immediate emergency response. A total of six fire tenders were rushed to the site, and…
New Delhi: Delhi High Court has rejected the bail petition of a man accused of laundering money from illegal sand mining. Justice Girish Kathpalia dismissed the bail plea, including one seeking interim bail on medical grounds, of Vedpal Singh Tanwar, after hearing the submissions of ED and material placed on record.HC said it was not…
New Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) took a significant step towards fostering an inclusive and supportive environment by inaugurating its first lactation room. This dedicated, private space is designed to provide nursing mothers on campus with comfort and privacy, addressing a crucial need for women balancing motherhood with their academic and professional…
