Rise Of ‘Dragon Knives’ In Street Crimes NEW DELHI: Early in May, some minors fatally stabbed a man with a ‘dragon knife’ during a robbery bid. A few months ago, juveniles knifed two youths aged 17 and 20 during a street altercation. Last October, three teenagers killed an 18-year-old boy with a similar knife.These sharp,…
New Delhi: At first glance, Nirmal seemed like any other grandparent on kid duty at the National Science Centre. However, on the second floor, in a gallery glowing with colour and curiosity, she found herself feeling more curious than her grandson.The 67-year-old Nirmal stood before a glowing interactive panel marked with labels: Alpha, Beta, Gamma…
For over two decades, the Ridge has been defended by courts, conservationists and citizen groups. Yet its decline hasn’t stopped. Delhi’s ecological shield is now a casualty of bureaucratic apathy, encroachments and token enforcement.As the city chokes on its own pollution every year, its natural air purifier, the Delhi Ridge, is struggling to remain intact…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged off 200 electric buses, which will be deployed as part of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and Cluster Scheme bus services under the Delhi govt. Modi said, “This initiative will contribute to building a clean and green Delhi. It will also improve the ‘ease of living’…
New Delhi: A Delhi court has acquitted an Indian Army colonel and another person of the charges of aggravated rape, gang rape and other offences. On May 30, additional sessions judge Gagandeep Jindal had observed that the uncorroborated and unreliable testimony of the complainant could be relied upon in the absence of corroboration by cogent…
New Delhi: A youth accused of murder was killed by two others in the lock-up at the Saket Courts on Thursday. Police said the attack on the 24-year-old was fuelled by prior animosity caused by the deceased allegedly assaulting one of the assailants and his brother last year.Police said the incident occurred around 10am inside…
New Delhi: What if the solution to the capital’s air pollution crisis lies in its classrooms and college campuses? Through a recent circular, the directorate of education is engaging thousands of students in becoming changemakers for the environment.“All deputy directors of education (district) are requested to disseminate information to all the heads of schools of…
New Delhi: Regular medical examinations can reduce death risk by 45% and help identify chronic health conditions. These findings were recently published in National Board of Examinations-Journal of Medical Sciences. The researchers established that preventive health check-ups can play an essential role in improving personal health through early identification and treatment of diseases.The findings indicate…
New Delhi: Inside the vast hall of Bharat Mandapam, stalls crafted with eco-friendly materials showcased an array of solutions to counter the ever-present plastic menace — incense sticks made from discarded temple flowers, cutlery made of palm leaves and bagasse, and hand-crocheted flowers in pots.The theme of this year’s World Environment Day — on June…
New Delhi: Delhi Development Authority (DDA) intends to establish a temporary marketplace at Baansera, comprising at least 15 provisional stalls. The authority also plans to modify the existing tent cafes at Asita into a garden café and develop a container-based facility at Asita Plaza, a part close to east Delhi. The container structure will be…
