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Over 700 fined in Delhi on Holi for not wearing face masks
Over 700 people were issued challans across the national capital on Holi for not wearing masks in public, police said on Tuesday. People were also penalised for violating social distancing norms and spitting in public places, they said. Till 4 pm on Monday, 730 challans were issued to people who were found without a face […]
‘Bharat Bandh’ but Delhi is open
Under adequate police security arrangements the 12-hour “Bharat Bandh” called by farmer unions protesting against three agriculture laws had a minimal impact in Delhi on Friday The “Bharat Bandh” called by the farmer unions began at 6 am. The situation was normal at the New Delhi railway station. Markets at Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, Kashmiri […]
Gangster, accomplice held after encounter with police in Delhi
An alleged gangster and his accomplice wanted in several cases were arrested after an encounter with police on Bhairon Marg in Central Delhi’s Pragati Maidan area, police said on Thursday. The accused, Rohit Choudhary, was carrying a reward of Rs 4 lakh on his arrest while his accomplice, Parveen alias Titu, was carrying a reward […]
AAP govt tells HC: Protests, public gatherings prohibited in Delhi due to surge in Covid-19
The AAP government told the Delhi High Court on Wednesday that the Disaster Management Authority (DMA) has prohibited public gatherings, including for festival celebrations and protests, in view of the surge in Covid-19 cases The submission was made before Justice Prathiba M Singh during the hearing of the pleas by AAP MLAs Raghav Chadha and […]
Centenarian gets first COVID shot in Delhi
Sindh-born Kamla Das, who turned 100 during the height of the pandemic in Delhi last September, got her first shot of COVID-19 vaccine in the city, her daughter said. The centenarian, wife of late Maj Gen (retd) Chand N Das, got vaccinated on Thursday and said the jab was “totally painless”. “My mother turned 100 […]
As COVID-19 cases surge, Jain asks people to be cautious, shake off complacency
Amid a surge in daily COVID-19 cases in the national capital, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Thursday asked people to be cautious and observe all safety norms, and not get complacent about the pandemic situation in the city. Interacting with reporters, he also said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has convened a meeting with him […]
“Delhi residents visiting Kumbh Mela to undergo COVID-19 test on return:” DDMA
Delhi residents visiting the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar have been advised to undergo RT-PCR test for COVID-19 on their return and self-monitor their health. In an advisory, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has asked people attending the congregation to take extra precautions and follow COVID-19-related instructions issued by authorities. A sizeable number of pilgrims […]
Battle for supremacy: AAP ministers, MPs, MLAs to protest at Jantar Mantar against bill on LG powers
Battle for supremacy: AAP ministers, MPs, MLAs to protest at Jantar Mantar against bill on LG powers
Delhi ministers and AAP MPs, MLAs and councillors are set to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday against the Centre’s bill that gives overarching power to the Lieutenant Governor Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to lead the protest as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) plans to mount a strong opposition to the […]