High stakes Delhi mayoral election scheduled today
The stage is set for a high-stakes mayoral election on Thursday, as BJP councillor and former East Delhi mayor Satya Sharma has been reappointed as the presiding officer. Sharma, who also presided over the previous mayoral polls in December 2022, will again oversee the proceedings, officials said. This year's contest pits AAP's...
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LG reinstates civil volunteers to mitigate pollution woes
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Rai distributes heaters to night shift workers, BJP claims Minister not serious
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LG directs immediate appointment of 2,346 Home Guards qualifying PMET, written tests
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ASI held for taking Rs 10,000 bribe
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BJP submits MoU to LG calling for probe into financial irregularities in discoms
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SC slams DCWA for illegally occupying Gumti of Shaikh Ali, ASI for failure to stop it
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Traffic cops prosecute 39,000 vehicles across city’s four railway stations for improper parking till Oct 23 this year
13 November 2024 | Staff Reporter
DoE releases 2025-26 admission schedule for entry level classes in city’s private schools
The Delhi government's Department of Education (DoE) issued a circular on Tuesday, announcing that the admission process for nursery, KG and Class 1 in the city's private schools for the 2025-26 session will begin on November 28. The last date for the submission of registration forms is December 20 and the...
Dense layer of smog blankets city, AQI measured in ‘very poor’ category
A dense layer of smog blanketed Delhi on Tuesday morning, with the air quality index (AQI) measured in the “very poor” category at an average of 352. Visibility was reduced due to smog as well as shallower to moderate fog and mist during the morning hours, while it is expected...
Unusually warm November in city, mercury likely to dip from Nov 17th
Delhi is experiencing unusually high temperatures this November with specific weather conditions that usually trigger the onset of winter not aligning yet though weather officials predict a dip in mercury starting November 17. Despite entering mid-November, both daytime and nighttime temperatures in Delhi remain far above seasonal norms. As of the...
Two teenagers arrested for killing vegetable vendor in extortion related case
Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly killing a 49 year old vegetable vendor in an extortion-related case in southwest Delhi's Dwarka area. According to the police on Monday, an incident of firing was reported in the area of Dwarka North police station on October 23, wherein it was informed that...
Inter-State syndicate of gun dealers busted, 18 held
The Delhi Police has busted an inter-state syndicate of gun dealers and arrested 18 members of the gang in a month-long operation while four semi-automatic pistols, eight country made pistols, one country made rifle, three knives, and 33 live bullets were recovered. According to the police on Monday, the accused during...
High-level AIIB delegation visits first RRTS corridor
A high-level delegation comprising the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) visited the first RRTS corridor, connecting Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut, on Monday as part of their five-day visit to the country. India is a founder member and has the largest financing portfolio of about USD...
City gasps for breath in ‘very poor’ air
Delhi kept gasping for breaths in 'very poor' air for the 13th day in a row on Monday with heavy smog enveloping parts of the city. The mainly smog condition with wind speed upto 04 -08 kmph from southeast/east direction prevailed over the region. There will be no relief from...
