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Weekend curfew makes a comeback as Delhi witnesses surge in Covid cases
The Delhi government has decided to impose weekend curfew in the capital, amidst a surge in Covid cases of the Omicron variant, as per the Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. Government employees, barring those engaged in essential services, will be asked to work from home. Private offices will remain open with 50% capacity. “There will […]
Genome sequencing of Covid samples starts in Delhi to check for Omicron
Genome sequencing of samples of all COVID-19-infected people in Delhi began Wednesday to ascertain if the new Omicron variant has spread in the community, city Health Minister Satyendar Jain said. The national capital is recording around 100-125 cases a day, while it has the capacity of genome sequencing of 400-500 samples daily. “The Delhi government-run […]
Delhi records another cold morning with 8.7 deg Celsius
The national capital witnessed another cold morning on Thursday, with the minimum temperature settling at 8.7 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The weather office said the city will have a partly cloudy sky with very light rains towards the evening or night, IMD officials said. It said the mercury is likely to […]
Najafgarh Jheel to be notified as transboundary wetland
The Centre has decided to notify the Najafgarh Jheel, the second largest water body in Delhi-NCR after the Yamuna, as a transboundary wetland for its restoration and rejuvenation, according to a report submitted to the National Green Tribunal. A Framework for Integrated Environment Management Plan (EMP) for Najafgarh Jheel will be implemented in a time-bound […]
Delhi detects four more Omicron cases
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday said four more cases of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, have been detected in Delhi and all have a travel history to foreign countries. The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has not spread in the community so far and the situation is under control, he added. “So far, […]
One injured in low-intensity explosion in Delhi’s Rohini court
One person was injured in a low-intensity explosion that took place inside courtroom 102 in Rohini district court on Thursday morning, fire officials said. According to the Delhi Police PRO, a laptop bag is likely to be the source of the explosion which occurred around 10.30 am. “The spot has been cordoned off. Forensic and […]
Delhi court rejects suit seeking restoration of Hindu and Jain deities in Qutub Minar complex
Referring to the judgment in the Ayodhya land dispute case, a Delhi court has rejected a civil suit seeking restoration of Hindu and Jain deities and right to worship within the Qutub Minar complex, saying that past wrongs cannot be the basis for disturbing the peace in present and future. The lawsuit, filed on behalf […]
RTI reveals DPCC spent over Rs 478 crore since 2015 to tackle air pollution
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has spent over Rs 478 crore since 2015 to tackle air pollution in the national capital, according to government data obtained through an RTI application. The reply to the RTI application filed by social activist Amit Gupta revealed that the pollution control body has so far spent Rs 467.97 […]