New Delhi: Out of 20 random samples collected from tap water of 20 houses in Janakpuri’s A1 block, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) found total coliform and E. coli in six samples, indicating faecal contamination. According to the standard, total coliform and E. coli should be nil in drinking water.CPCB analysed the water samples following…
New Delhi: Two men, including a retired Lieutenant Colonel, were duped of Rs 60 lakh in two separate cases. Police arrested three suspects, and in one of the cases, the accused were found to be in contact with Chinese nationals. In the first case, a retired Lieutenant Colonel was duped of Rs 45 lakh under…
New Delhi: After an eight-year manhunt, the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested a former national-level wrestler accused of supplying firearms to criminals. The accused, identified as Sonu, is a resident of Kirthal village in Baghpat. He was apprehended from his hometown.According to police, on April 6, 2016, they received intelligence that two suspects, Rahul alias…
New Delhi: The Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested the prime suspect in connection with an espionage operation involving Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs).The accused was identified as Hasin, a resident of Gangora, Deeg, Rajasthan. His brother, Kasim, was arrested earlier in this case.Confirming the arrest, Additional CP Pramod Kushwaha said that the suspect had been…
New Delhi: The city witnessed an overcast sky on Friday, though no major weather activity was recorded until 8 pm, except for a trace of rain at Lodhi Road. While the weather department had forecast thunderstorms, rain, and strong winds for Friday evening and the coming five days, the day remained mostly calm. The cool…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Ambassador of Italy Antonio Bartoli With flowing Aperol Spritz and Berry Blast to beat the Delhi heat, hand fans in the colours of the Italian flag, a performance by the Indian Air Force band, and plenty of surprises – the Embassy of Italy celebrated its National Day in style….
Driving over 100 kmph, Harsh lost control, hitting a cyclist and then a roadside shanty. One cyclist and a shanty resident died, while others, including a pregnant woman and child, are critically injured. NEW DELHI: The car involved in an accident that killed two persons in west Delhi’s Janakpuri on Thursday was being driven at…
NEW DELHI: A three-year-old girl was killed after being hit by a negligently driven Creta car in Northwest Delhi’s Bawana on Friday. The girl went to a factory where her mother was working and was playing outside when the accident occurred. No arrests have been made.The deceased lived with her family in Pooth Khurd. The…
India’s active Covid-19 cases have reached 2,710, with seven deaths reported across states, primarily among individuals with pre-existing conditions. Kerala leads in active cases with 1,147. NEW DELHI: India’s active Covid-19 caseload has climbed to 2,710, with 1,170 patients discharged, according to the Union Health Ministry. Seven fatalities were reported across multiple states, with most…
Anas allegedly broke into the girl’s house to steal, but when confronted, he strangled her and stole a mobile phone and tablet to fuel his drug addiction. NEW DELHI: Two days after a 13-year-old girl was murdered in Southwest Delhi’s Dabri, police arrested the accused, identified as Mohammad Anas, a neighbour of the victim. According…
