Six individuals have died from electrocution in Delhi this monsoon, illustrating the lethal hazard of exposed wires during the rainy season. Authorities are being encouraged to prioritize safety measures in order to prevent future fatalities. A tiny backlane in Patel Nagar floods following a light shower. To enter, go through a black metal gate next … Read more
A fascinating new museum near Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi will be open to visitors beginning August 1. On July 29, Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched the underground museum, which preserves vistas of surrounding landmarks such as Sabz Burj, Sunder Burj, and Isa Khan Niyazi’s garden mausoleum. The museum spans 100,000 square feet and houses … Read more
Delhi will receive ₹1,168 crore from the Centre in 2024-25 for various purposes, including compensation for victims of 1984 riots, grants in lieu of share in central taxes and duties, contribution to Union Territory Disaster Response Fund, and Central assistance for externally aided projects. Delhi finance minister Atishi on Tuesday said the Union Budget 2024-25 “betrayed” … Read more
Several locations in Delhi and Noida saw waterlogging as moderate rainfall pelted the national capital and surrounding areas in the early hours of Wednesday, July 24. The Delhi Traffic Police has issued public advisories after waterlogging was reported at many locations, including Chatta Rail Chowk, Nigam Bodh Ghat, Anand Parvat, and Zakhira underpass. Rain also … Read more
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and finance minister for Delhi, Atishi, has urged the central government to set aside Rs 10,000 crore for the improvement of the capital’s infrastructure. She emphasized that during the previous year, the government of Delhi collected Rs 2 trillion in income taxes. She stated that the city has donated Rs … Read more
New Delhi: A tragic incident unfolded in Rohini’s Sector 17 where a 22-year-old man named Shakti lost his life after being stabbed amidst an old enmity. The incident, which occurred within the jurisdiction of KNK Marg Police Station, prompted swift action from local authorities. Shakti was immediately rushed to the hospital following the attack, but … Read more
Petrol pump owners in Delhi have indicated that pollution under control (PUC) stations will remain closed beginning Monday, July 15, in protest of the Delhi government’s recent proposal to raise pollution certificate costs. The Delhi Petrol Dealers’ Association (DPDA) stated on Sunday that the running of the PUC centres is unviable. The Delhi government increased … Read more
Over one lakh Class 9 students in Delhi government schools failed their annual exams for the academic year 2023-24. In addition, almost 46,000 eighth-grade students and 50,000 eleventh-grade students were unable to pass the tests. The Delhi Directorate of Education (DDE) gave this information in response to a PTI Bhasha correspondent’s Right to Information (RTI) … Read more
Delhi has reported 246 cases of dengue as of June 30, 2023, a rise more than double the previous year. The city has seen 122 cases in the first six months of 2022, 36 cases in 2021, and 20 cases in 2020. However, civic officials have stated that there have been no dengue deaths this … Read more
Delhiites woke up to a rain-devastated city on Friday. Many parts of the city were flooded, with water entering homes and submerging vehicles, causing kilometres-long traffic jams. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning have affected several areas of Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram since Thursday. Here are the latest updates on Delhi Rain | Top 10 • … Read more
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi VK Saxena today convened an emergency meeting of all the concerned agencies of the Delhi government including the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), Public Works Department (PWD), Irrigation and Flood Control Department (IFC), Delhi Police, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), National Disaster Management Control (NDMC), Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The meeting … Read more
Parts of Delhi were submerged on Friday after a fresh spell of heavy rainfall lashed the national Capital causing huge traffic snarls and accidents in some areas. Parts of Delhi were submerged on Friday after a fresh spell of heavy rainfall lashed the national Capital causing huge traffic snarls and accidents in some areas. Connaught … Read more
Heavy rain in parts of Delhi today brought relief from record heat and sultry weather. Visuals shared by the news agency ANI showed heavy showers in Munirka, Sarita Vihar, and other parts of the national capital with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more rain during the day. “Light to moderate intensity rain and gusty … Read more
NHAI and the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (Delhi), a technical university founded by the government of the National Capital Territory (NCT), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve road safety by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions to improve the availability of road signs on National Highways. As a part of the agreement, … Read more
Today, amidst a severe heatwave, there was rainfall in certain areas of Delhi. Images from the RK Puram area showed rain hitting the streets, offering a refreshing respite from the region’s oppressive heatwave. Other parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) had similar images, and Gurugram in Haryana also saw some rain. The day began … Read more