New Omicron sub-variant found in most Delhi samples as containment zones up by 50%

Amid an unrelenting pandemic, a new Omicron sub-variant has been detected in the majority of samples that were taken from Covid patients in Delhi and sent for genome sequencing for analysis

Burst of colours in Delhi’s Shahdara markets as Rakhi stalls, sweet shops thrive

Delhi’s Shahdara markets turned into a burst of colours on Thursday as sweet shops saw serpentine queue and groups of women thronged 'rakhi' stalls for last-minute shopping on Raksha Bandhan

Wanted criminal arrested in Najafgarh 8 years after ganglord’s killing

A criminal (32-year-old) wanted since 2014 in a case of abduction and murder of gangster Samunder Dahiya was held by the Crime Branch from Najafgarh area in southwest Delhi, police stated on Thursday

Delhi records over 19,760 Covid cases in first 10 days of August

More than 19,760 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Delhi from 1 August to 10 August, as per official data shared by the city health department

Many flag-bearers, spirits high

Patriot talks to a cross-section of citizens in Delhi-NCR to find out how they intend to spend the day. While many people may not turn up for flag hoisting due to Covid concerns, flags are selling well and students are busy with rehearsals for the big day

DU organises Tiranga Yatra to celebrate 75 years of India’s independence

National flags on 20-foot poles were unfurled at seven locations on the university campus

DU reintroduces fencing and archery for sports quota admissions

Delhi University has reintroduced fencing, after removing it from sports quota admissions in 2019. It has also reintroduced archery.

School of Planning and Architecture roped in to help Delhi govt redevelop five iconic markets

The government had announced the Rs 100 crore redevelopment project of the five retail markets - Sarojini Nagar, Lajpat Nagar, Kirti Nagar, Khari baoli, Kamla Nagar - in the first phase to create a brand around them