Sheltering the homeless

With temperatures starting to dip, the Delhi government’s drive to shelter the homeless during the cold winter months has begun  The Delhi government has established 250 temporary homes with the help of NGOs across the city to shelter the homeless during the winter months. These temporary homes have been built in addition to the 206 […]

Jump of 24.2%; Delhi tops list of Union Territories in suicide rates 

Reeling under pressure from moneylenders, problems in repaying loans and lack of government support, suicide rates among small businessmen is skyrocketing in the capital One of the communities worst affected by the economic crisis brought on by the Covid induced lockdown of 2020 was that of businessmen and small traders. The extent of the problem […]

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 […]

Resident doctors at 3 Delhi’s Centre-run hospitals boycott services, FORDA calls for protest

Patient care at Delhi’s Centre-run Ram Manohar Lohia, Safdarjung and Lady Hardinge hospitals were hit as resident doctors boycotted all routine and emergency services for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as part of a nationwide protest over the delay in NEET-PG 2021 counselling. The protest was called by the Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association […]

Mayank strikes the perfect note before SA tour

After failing to impress in the first Test, Mayank Agarwal’s solid knock of 150 in the second Test might just be enough to open many more opportunities for him in team India  Mayank Anurag Agarwal has to thank his stars for getting an opportunity to play both Tests against New Zealand. Had both in-form first-choice […]

Events of the week

City on canvas What: Art Konsult presents a solo show by Banoj Mohanty: City Tales – an exhibition that embarks on the journey of an artist in two cities and the challenges he faces while exploring the opportunities in tandem with friends.  It’s a unique exhibition that will depict an artist’s challenges and adjustments as […]