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COVID-19: Delhi HC to resume physical functioning from Aug 16 on experimental basis
The Delhi High Court Thursday said it may on experimental basis resume from August 16 its physical functioning which was restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An administrative order of the high court said this will be done in a restricted manner subject to further orders based on evaluation of the situation of the pandemic […]
Sarojini Nagar market remains closed in protest against SDM order
The Sarojini Nagar markets’ associations kept shutters down of the shops, including the main section, Babu market and mini market, on Tuesday to protest against an SDM order that directed closure of the export market. The export market was closed on Sunday for “grossly” violating COVID-19 norms, according to an official order from the sub-divisional […]
World class drainage system to be developed in Delhi: CM Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said a “world class drainage system” will be developed across the national capital. He said drainage systems like the one at Minto Road here will be replicated across Delhi and drains and sewers will be desilted regularly. The chief minister made the announcement after taking part in a […]
Reports of snooping on Indians aimed at maligning Indian democracy: Vaishnaw
IT and Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday dismissed media reports on the use of Pegasus software to snoop on Indians, saying the allegations levelled just ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament are aimed at maligning Indian democracy. In a suo motu statement in Lok Sabha, Vaishnaw said that with several checks and balances […]
Covid: DoE asks principals to ensure vaccination of all remaining Delhi govt school teachers, staff
Noting that all teachers and staff of Delhi government schools have still not received the COVID-19 vaccine, the Directorate of Education (DoE) has directed principals to ensure that the remaining ones are vaccinated in next 15 days. “It has come to notice that still some teachers are left to be vaccinated, hence all officers and […]
Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea to reduce Covishield dosage interval
The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain a plea seeking reduction of the 12-16 week interval for the second dose of Covishield vaccine to eight weeks for persons over 50 years of age and those having comorbidities. “We are not inclined to issue notice. We will dismiss with costs,” said a bench of […]
Delhi records 76 Covid cases, 2 deaths; positivity rate 0.11 pc
Delhi recorded 76 coronavirus cases and two fatalities while the positivity rate stood at 0.11 per cent on July 12, according to a health bulletin. Eighty-four more patients recovered from the disease on Monday, it said. The Delhi government did not release the health bulletin on Tuesday. The figures of Tuesday will be released on […]
Temples, gurudwaras being encouraged to go for FSSAI certification of ‘prasad’, ‘langar’
Religious places in the city are being encouraged to go for ‘BHOG’ certification of their ‘prasad’ and ‘langar” by the food safety department, which guides them and tests for quality and hygiene, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said. The department recently issued ‘Bhog’ certificates to Akshardham temple and Sai Baba temple in […]