Rashtriya Ekta Divas: Traffic advisory issued ahead of marathon
Traffic will be affected in central Delhi on Tuesday as a marathon will be flagged off as a part of the celebration of ‘Rashtriya Ekta Divas’, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel starting from the morning hours . According to a traffic advisory by the Delhi Police on Sunday, general...
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In crackdown on Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Special Cell nabs seven suspected shooters
In a crackdown on the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, the Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested at least seven suspected shooters who were planning to target nephew of a former MLA from Rajasthan. In a related development, the Crime branch also arrested a 55-year-old man for supplying arms and ammunition to...
Delhi zoo gears up for winters with species specific animal care
Specially-designed shelters, wooden planks, mats, bamboo screens, thatch covers to block winds, room heaters and dehumidifiers will be installed in the Delhi Zoo to shield its animals from the harsh winter cold. In view of the rising pollution levels, the zoo officials are focussing on continuous health monitoring of the animals,...
Rai conducts demonstration showcasing use of drone technology to identify sources of pollution
Environment Minister Gopal Rai conducted a demonstration on Friday showcasing drone-based services to identify sources of pollution in the hotspot areas, aiming to leverage modern technology for effective pollution control. The air quality index stood at 270 as against 386 on Thursday, as the transport sector contributed 16 percent air...
Transport Department impounds more than 1,200 overage vehicles
The Delhi Transport Department has impounded more than 1,200 overage vehicles in a drive launched earlier this month, keeping the deteriorating air quality in consideration. According to the Delhi Transport Department's official data, the 1,251 seized vehicles include 140 four-wheeler diesel vehicles over 10 years old and 446 petrol two-wheelers and...
MCD health department planning on banning pigeon feeding points in city
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) health department is planning banning feeding pigeon points in the national capital, citing health reasons. There are over hundreds of sites where people use to feed pigeons across the capital city. The bird excreta generated by the pigeons is also a cause of multiple...
JNU denies external pressure, says no seminar on West Asian conflict cancelled
Asserting that it wants to provide a platform for balanced discussions, the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Friday said it has cancelled no seminar on the West Asian conflict but had to postpone one where Iranian Ambassador Iraj Elahi was scheduled to speak due to logistical and protocol reasons. Amitabh Mattoo,...
HC stalls relocation of 48-year-old female elephant to temple in city
The Delhi High Court on Thursday stalled the relocation of a 48-year-old female elephant from Assam to a temple in the national capital, observing there was no clarity on the need and purpose of moving the animal from its present location. Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedeala was informed...
