Delhi principals welcome the decision to reopen schools in the national capital

Following a prolonged closure, school principals expressed hope that there will be no further disruption in learning while a section of parents were skeptical about school reopening for junior classes.   The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Friday decided to reopen higher education institutions and coaching centres along with schools for classes 9-12 from […]

Gyms allege step-fatherly treatment

The fitness industry continues to suffer as gyms remain shut under government orders. The prolonged closure has led to gym owners incurring heavy financial losses while trainers are unable to afford protein-rich diets and are thinking of joining other professions     On 27 January, Delhi Disaster Management Authority eased restrictions for shops, malls, and markets. […]

100 Delhi markets in distress

Businessmen from around the capital have expressed dismay at Covid-19 restrictions in Delhi, which have hit their earnings hard in the third wave. They have also not got any relief on rent of shops or electricity bills from the state government   On 21 January, Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia informed via a digital […]

Unkind cut for barbers

Heavy loans, fewer customers and rising Covid cases in the third wave leave self-employed barbers and spa owners uncertain about their future    The weekend curfew announced by the Delhi government on 5 January has adversely affected several businesses, and the salons and wellness centres are not indifferent to this milieu. Ankit Kumar (25), is […]

Private offices in Delhi ordered to Work From Home amid rising cases of infection

The Delhi government on Tuesday directed closure of all private offices, except those in exempted categories, amid rising number of COVID-19 cases. The private offices, which were till now operating with 50% work force, have been asked to follow the practice of work from home. An order issued by Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) also […]

Delhi Metro trains to ply with 100 pc seating capacity; standing travel for commuters not allowed

In view of the improved Coronavirus situation, the Delhi Metro services began running with full seating capacity from Monday, however, standing travel still not allowed for commuters The DMRC, till Sunday, was running trains with 50 per cent seating capacity since June 7 when the services had resumed after a long hiatus. Also, to handle increase […]

No room for Covid violations: DDMA shuts down Laxmi Nagar Market

The Laxmi Nagar main market and some nearby marketplaces have been closed by the east Delhi district administration till July 5 following violation of Covid protocols there In an order issued on Tuesday, Sonika Singh, chairperson of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (east district), said the market association and shopkeepers in main bazaar, Laxmi Nagar […]