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 […]

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, […]

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 […]