Delhi: MCD under-reporting data on unsafe buildings, suggests report

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi data states that only 10 buildings collapsed in Delhi over the past two years; however, Delhi Fire Services says it received 350 phone calls related to collapse of buildings in 2023 and 2024

No caps on student strength: educational institutions have now resumed with offline classes while some still operating online

Most schools in the national capital reopened on Monday for classes 9 to 12 after a prolonged closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while some private schools were still working out modalities like consent of parents and transport availability Amid the declining number of COVID-19 cases in the city, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) […]

929 vehicles fined for dumping on Yamuna floodplains

The Delhi Development Authority (DDMA) imposed a fine of Rs 2.41 crore on 929 vehicles over the last four years for illegal dumping of construction or demolition debris and garbage, and unauthorised parking on the Yamuna floodplains. According to latest data, the authority issued 610 challans in 2021, the maximum in the last four years. […]

E-passes for essential services valid for the weekend and night curfews: DDMA

The Delhi Disaster management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday clarified that the e-passes issued for “essential goods and services” or “exempted category”, shall be valid during the entire duration of imposition of weekend and night curfews.   In an official order, the DDMA added that as per the previous orders, movement of the individuals for the […]

Unvaccinated Delhi govt employees will not be allowed to attend office from October 16: DDMA

Unvaccinated Delhi government employees will not be allowed to attend office from October 16, according to a Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) order on Friday. All such unvaccinated Delhi government employees, including teachers and frontline workers, will be treated as “on leave” till they get the jab, the order stated. The employees “who do not […]

Religious places in Delhi opened for devotees

The Delhi government has allowed the reopening of religious places in the city for devotees from Friday with strict adherence to Covid guidelines and standard operating procedures. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority issued fresh COVID-19 guidelines on Thursday. Religious places in the national capital were closed for devotees for over five months, since April 19, […]

No Chhat celebrations to be allowed in public places

No Chhat celebrations will be allowed at public places and river banks in the national capital, and fairs and food stalls will not be permitted during festivals, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority announced on Thursday. The authority in its fresh COVID-19 guidelines, however, said that restrictions on large gatherings and congregations have been relaxed only […]

Delhi schools to reopen in phased manner from Sep 1

Schools in the national capital will reopen in a phased manner from September 1, according to sources. A decision in this regard was taken at the meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Friday. “Reopening of schools will begin in phased manner. Classes for 9-12 grades will begin from September 1 and that […]