NEW DELHI: Has the Covid-19 pandemic dampened your sporting spirit? Returning after a pandemic-induced break of one year, the Delhi Half Marathon is set to be flagged off on October 16 and promises sporting enthusiasts a conglomeration and celebration of the different hues of the national capital – strength, responsibility, pride, unity, passion and joy. … Read More “Post Covid, Delhi Half Marathon back with a bang | Delhi News” »
[ad_1] Four men who were frequently involved in stealing soil from a road construction site in the Mundka area were arrested Wednesday. Police identified the accused as Parhlad, 50, owner of the JCB and tractor used for the theft, Sabir, 35, the JCB driver, and Naresh, 26, and Raju, 20, who drove the tractor. Mundka … Read More “Four held for soil theft from a road construction site in Outer Delhi” »
NEW DELHI: The chairmen of the 28 Delhi University colleges funded by the state government wrote to vice-chancellor Yogesh Singh on Thursday, objecting to the DU executive council taking up a letter from Delhi University Principals’ Association (DUPA) that had alleged harassment of some college principals by respective chairmen. The letter sent by the chairmen … Read More “Discussion on ‘harassment’ letter leads to a row at Delhi University | Delhi News” »
[ad_1] Delhi University (DU) is launching a ‘Vice Chancellor Internship Scheme’ (VCIS) through which undergraduate and postgraduate students of the university can avail themselves of paid internships in the university’s departments and centres. This scheme is being launched as part of the programmes being introduced by the university in its centenary year. “The objective of … Read More “‘VC Internship Scheme’: Delhi University students can do paid internships in varsity departments” »
NEW DELHI: An 18-year-old differently abled boy was allegedly smothered to death by a juvenile hired for his care in south Delhi’s Safdarjung Enclave on Wednesday. The juvenile scribbled “Killer King” with toothpaste on a bathroom window, apparently inspired by a Bollywood movie, before fleeing with cash and jewellery worth Rs 5-6 lakh. Police later … Read More “Juvenile caregiver kills differently abled teen with pillow in south Delhi | Delhi News” »
[ad_1] The number of fatalities due to road accidents in Delhi has declined by 37 per cent in the last 10 years but hit-and-run cases accounted for 59 per cent of total fatal accidents in 2021, as compared to 50 per cent in 2020. The percentage share of pedestrians killed in road accidents has also … Read More “Delhi: Hit-and-run cases account for 59 per cent of total fatal accidents in 2021, says report” »
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to unveil the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate next Thursday and he would also inaugurate the revamped Central Vista Avenue or Rajpath for public use. With this the largest and most popular public space in the national capital will be reopened for the … Read More “Delhi: Revamped Central Vista may open next week | Delhi News” »
[ad_1] A six-year-old girl was mauled by a pet pitbull last month in Ghaziabad’s Loni. The incident took place on the night of August 15 when the girl, Khwaish, was playing in the local park. The girl’s father, Prem Kumar, filed a complaint against the dog’s owner at Loni Border police station. The family also … Read More “Six-year-old girl mauled by pitbull in Ghaziabad” »
NEW DELHI: Facing a relentless attack from the Aam Aadmi Party, which has accused him of corruption and money laundering, lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday said chief minister Arvind Kejriwal was resorting to “diversionary tactics and false accusations in desperation”. In a series of tweets, the lieutenant governor said he had flagged various … Read More “I flagged governance issues, CM Arvind Kejriwal is diverting attention: LG VK Saxena | Delhi News” »
[ad_1] “Kejriwal ji, please answer these five questions: Why was the commission’s recommendation kept in abeyance? How were many bottles sold, but less money came in? Why did you give contracts to a blacklisted company? Why did you increase the wholesaler’s commission from 2% to 12%? Why did you waive Rs 144 crore?” he said. … Read More “Will stick to 5 questions on liquor policy: BJP’s Sambit Patra” »