New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said the government plans to rename the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC) and speed up projects to restore the historic glory of Old Delhi.She said as part of the ongoing efforts, development works worth around Rs160 crore are currently underway on 28 roads in the area.Gupta said the government will not only change the board’s name but also use it to accelerate the real redevelopment of Old Delhi and the Shahjah…
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New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Three unidentified men allegedly robbed a 22-year-old shopkeeper of Rs 14 lakh at gun and knifepoint in northwest Delhi’s Model Town area, police said on Saturday. This is the second robbery to take place in a business establishment in the national Capital within a week.According to officials, a PCR call reporting the incident was received at the Model Town police station on Friday. Acting on the information, police teams rushed to the spot and began an investigation.The…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality fell into the ‘poor’ category on Saturday, with Rohini recording the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) of 372, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Residents woke up to a misty and unusually warm morning, as pollution levels continued to remain a concern across several parts of the national Capital. As per CPCB data, several monitoring stations reported alarming AQI levels. Anand Vihar recorded 332, Ashok Vihar…
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday inaugurated several new projects, including the shifting of overhanging electricity wires in Chandni Chowk underground, and other areas to preserve heritage and strengthen infrastructure, an official said. A project to place overhead electricity cables underground in the Chandni Chowk area to enhance the locality’s visual appeal and improve the safety and reliability of power supply was among those opened by the Chief Minist…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Delhi’s air pollution on Tuesday remained in the poor to very poor category, with the highest reading recorded in Anand Vihar at 331 AQI. The weather in Delhi-NCR has also been changing frequently since the beginning of February; however, the heat has now begun shifting gears even before Holi. The chill is largely confined to early mornings and late nights, while sharp afternoon sunshine is making its presence felt across the national capital and surrounding areas. Accor…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality continued to remain in the ‘poor’ category on Saturday, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a mainly clear sky accompanied by morning mist. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 28 degrees Celsius. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed varying AQI levels across monitoring stations in the national Capital.Anand Vihar recorded 244, Aya Nagar 138, Bawana 219, Chandni Chowk 246, DTU 189, Dwark…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) BJP’s Lok Sabha member Praveen Khandelwal criticised IndiGo on Friday, referring to the airline’s baggage mishandling as “shameful” during his recent flight, and highlighted the increasing concerns about passenger experience at the nation’s busiest airlines.Khandelwal Member of Parliament from Chandni Chowk and Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), who flew on flight 6E‑5237 from New Delhi to Belagavi (Karnataka), said he reached his desti…
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor on Friday took a trip down memory lane as she revisited her Delhi 6 days and have glimpses of her character from the movie through a video montage on the 17th year anniversary of the movie The actress shared a video montage featuring glimpses of herself from her hit film ‘Delhi-6’, further making fans nostalgic.Taking to her social media account, Sonam wrote, “17 years of Delhi-6,” along with visuals of her character from the film that showcased…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘poor’ category on Tuesday, with the AQI at 259 in the morning hours, as per data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Several areas across Delhi reported high pollution levels, with many monitoring stations registering Air Quality Index (AQI) readings in the upper range of the ‘poor’ category and even entering the ‘very poor’ zone. According to CPCB data, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI o…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘poor’ category on Thursday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 209 around 7 a.m., according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). A layer of smog covered several parts of Delhi, affecting visibility during the early morning hours. As per CPCB data, the AQI near India Gate and Kartavya Path stood at 209, which falls under the ‘poor’ category.At 8 a.m., several monitoring stations a…