Men still at work: roads at Singhu yet to reopen for all vehicles  

After almost a year, roads blockaded by protesting farmers at Singhu border have been vacated; however, it will be some time before they become fully operational for all vehicles   On December 15, around 10:00 pm the porous border between Delhi and Haryana, near Singhu, was reopened. This came close on the heels of the protesting […]

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 […]

Ashwin’s outburst a bid to further undermine Kohli?

After being unceremoniously removed from the ODI captaincy, Virat Kohli’s problems seem to be deepening further as Ashwin candidly aired his views about the treatment meted out to him A lot has obviously been happening inside the Indian team’s dressing room if our best, or world’s best, spinner has been talking loudly about the “treatment” […]

Biryani, pilaf and more: this food fest is a paradise for rice lovers

Offering interesting food festivals all throughout the year, Café Delhi Heights is back again with a festival of the country’s staple – “Rice Above The Rest” In our culture, rice goes beyond just being a staple, it  holds a ritual significance as well. From weddings, to prayers, the annual harvest cycle of rice determines the […]

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 […]

Struggle for status: refugees in Delhi continue their fight for identity

Refugees and asylum seekers in Delhi continue to live in uncertainty, with many having little to no access to healthcare, education or livelihood  Etong Colette, found herself running from a home she knew since birth. Abused, battered, her partner killed, Colette left Cameroon, sought refuge in Mali and then made her way to India’s capital […]

Charging through costs

E-rickshaw drivers in the capital face a difficult time, balancing expenses while continuing to operate with high running costs, made no easier by delay in government promised subsidies Even as the Delhi government continues to push for greener modes of travel, e-rickshaw drivers who form an important part of the public transport, ferrying people 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 […]