Central Delhi second-most rain-deficient district in India: IMD

Central Delhi has recorded just 8.5 mm rainfall this monsoon season so far and is the second-most rain-deficient district in the country, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. June 1 to September 30 is officially considered the monsoon season in India. Central Delhi has received only 8.5 mm rainfall against the normal of 53.3 […]

No more skipping workouts as gyms, yoga centres reopen in Delhi

The wait to hit the gym was finally over for Delhiites on Monday as gyms and yoga centres opened in the national capital after a gap of three long months These centres were shut to check the spread of coronavirus. The Delhi government Saturday allowed them to operate at 50% capacity. Gym-owners and instructors have devised […]

Events of the week

Young talents What: ‘IHC Continuum’ – an ongoing online series showcasing the work of some torch bearers of performing arts is being presented by India Habitat Centre. It aims to feature the next generation carrying forward the legacy with their passion and talent. This week  features Arushi Mudgal, one of the foremost young talents in the field of […]

HC refuses to stay new IT rules regulating digital news media

The Delhi High Court Monday refused to stay the new Information Technology rules which seek to regulate digital news media, saying it was not in agreement with the petitioners on passing such an order at this stage Foundation for Independent Journalism, The Wire, Quint Digital Media Ltd and Pravda Media Foundation, parent company of Alt […]

The battle intensifies: BJP, Congress demand Kejriwal’s resignation over ‘inflated’ oxygen requirement

The Delhi units of the BJP and the Congress hit out at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday and demanded his resignation over a Supreme Court-appointed audit panel report that said his government exaggerated its oxygen requirement during the second wave of COVID-19 Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, however, categorically denied the existence of such […]

Vaccination in Delhi: Special Cowin sessions for homeless people without identity cards

The Delhi government is aiming to vaccinate all homeless people living in night shelters in the national capital within a month through special camps, officials said on Friday The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) organised the first vaccination camp for homeless people at Yamuna Pushta Night Shelter near Nigam Bodh Ghat in association with […]

There’s no such report: Sisodia over claims that Delhi inflated oxygen need during Covid 2nd wave

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday denied existence of any report by the Supreme Court-appointed Oxygen Audit Committee about Delhi exaggerating its oxygen requirement by four times during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. At an online press briefing, he accused the BJP of lying about such a report. “There is no such […]

Show cause notice to liquor store in Delhi for flouting COVID-19 guidelines

The state excise department issued a show cause notice to a liquor store in the national capital for not maintaining social distancing norms amid COVID-19 pandemic, finding it fit to suspend the store’s L-6 license with immediate effect. L-6 licence is given to retail vendors of Indian liquor/beer and it is granted only to select […]