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Raped by an advocate she met on a dating app, woman seeks justice
An advocate was arrested for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman at her residence in South Delhi’s Hauz Khas area after meeting on a dating app They said the 27-year-old accused was arrested two weeks ago and was released on bail by court. The matter came to light after allegations of police inaction were made […]
Twelve stolen vehicles recovered by the Delhi Police since November
The north district of the Delhi Police has nabbed 17 people and recovered 12 stolen vehicles since November last year as part of a special drive, officials said on Thursday To trace stolen vehicles in the district, ‘Operation Khojbeen’ was launched on November 1, 2021, they said. The police said many robbers, snatchers and […]
No caps on student strength: educational institutions have now resumed with offline classes while some still operating online
Most schools in the national capital reopened on Monday for classes 9 to 12 after a prolonged closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while some private schools were still working out modalities like consent of parents and transport availability Amid the declining number of COVID-19 cases in the city, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) […]
Delhi principals welcome the decision to reopen schools in the national capital
Following a prolonged closure, school principals expressed hope that there will be no further disruption in learning while a section of parents were skeptical about school reopening for junior classes. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Friday decided to reopen higher education institutions and coaching centres along with schools for classes 9-12 from […]
Fresh PIL alleges illegal transportation of camels for R-Day celebrations
A PIL before the Delhi High Court on Wednesday alleged illegal transportation of camels from Rajasthan to the national capital for demonstration in the Republic Day event The petition alleged that guidelines for carrying and moving the animals were not complied with. The matter came up for hearing before a bench comprising Chief Justice […]
929 vehicles fined for dumping on Yamuna floodplains
The Delhi Development Authority (DDMA) imposed a fine of Rs 2.41 crore on 929 vehicles over the last four years for illegal dumping of construction or demolition debris and garbage, and unauthorised parking on the Yamuna floodplains. According to latest data, the authority issued 610 challans in 2021, the maximum in the last four years. […]
Delhi government proposes to put an ease on COVID restrictions for markets and offices
The Delhi government has proposed lifting the weekend curfew, end odd-even system for opening of shops, and allow private offices to run with 50% staff in the city, an official source said on Friday. A proposal approved by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to Lt Governor Anil Baijal for approval. The decision to […]
First man convicted in the 2020 Northeast-Delhi riots case
A Delhi court on Thursday sentenced Dinesh Yadav, the first person convicted in connection with February 2020 riots, to five years in jail. Last month, Additional Sessions Judge Virender Bhat had convicted him for being part of a riotous mob that set a house on fire. This is the first sentencing the riots cases. Yadav […]