New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Taking serious note of the persistent waterlogging at Dera Mandi Road near Mandi Village, Delhi PWD and Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Friday inspected the Chhatarpur area and announced measures to address the problem. The Minister reviewed the condition of the road, drainage network and sewer system after heavy accumulation of rainwater was reported on Dera Mandi Road. Senior officials accompanied him during the inspection, said an official statement.The affecte…
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New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The national capital is experiencing one of the most intense periods of rainfall this monsoon season, resulting in significant waterlogging in various areas and causing major traffic disruptions throughout the Delhi-NCR region on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the entire national capital, warning of extremely heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and intense showers. An orange alert was also issued for parts o…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Delhi Police have registered a case under the relevant sections pertaining to dowry harassment in connection with the death of 28-year-old Akriti Sutar and have arrested her husband, Arastu Sikka, officials said on Monday. According to Delhi Police, Akriti’s husband, Arastu Sikka, has been arrested in connection with the case. Officials said further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding her death.Just over two months after her marriag…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Just two months after her marriage, a 28-year-old woman was found dead at a residential complex in Delhi’s Lodhi Colony, officials said on Monday, adding that the deceased’s family has strongly alleged that she was murdered following days of dowry-related harassment by her in-laws. The deceased, identified as Akriti Sutar, had married Arastu Sikka on April 24, barely 72 days before her death on Saturday. While preliminary findings suggest she may have fallen from a build…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Delhi residents woke up to hot and humid conditions on Monday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert, forecasting a generally cloudy sky with moderate rainfall across the national capital. The alert comes a day after Delhi recorded its hottest July day in two years. On Sunday, the maximum temperature climbed to 38.6 degrees Celsius, even as several parts of the city and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced moderate rainfall during th…
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of a 6-lane road tunnel for NH-148AE, connecting the Dwarka Expressway with Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, in Delhi, with a total project length of 8.1 km and a total capital cost of Rs 6,969.67 crore on hybrid annuity mode (HAM).The project will provide faster connectivity between west and south Delhi, connecting the Dwarka Expressway with Vasant…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) In the Malviya Nagar hotel fire incident case, past criminal records of accused Lavkesh Bajaj have surfaced, Delhi Police sources said on Friday.According to police sources, Lavkesh Bajaj, who has been arrested in connection with the hotel fire, was previously held by the Delhi Police last year in a fake passport case involving the alleged provision of forged Indian documents and passports to Bangladeshi nationals.The case was reportedly registered in January 2025, and B…
Bhopal, May 30 (IANS) The southwest monsoon has further advanced into Madhya Pradesh, bringing widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, hailstorms and strong gusty winds to several parts of the state.This significant weather activity has offered much-needed relief from the intense summer heat while raising concerns over possible damage to crops and infrastructure.The IMD has issued warnings for the coming days. Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, hail and gusty winds of 50-60 kmph…
Khajuraho, May 26 (IANS) Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, announced that Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) will organise “Yoga Mahotsav – 25-Day Countdown to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026” on Wednesday. The Institute, under the Ministry of Ayush, will begin the countdown at the Western Group of Temples in Khajuraho, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh.Ahead of the event, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of…
Bhopal, May 25 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with maximum temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in various regions, prompting the weather department to issue alerts across 25 districts. According to the bulletin issued by the Meteorological Centre, Bhopal, western parts of the state recorded maximum temperatures between 42 and 44 degrees, while eastern parts saw 43-45 degrees. The highest temperature of 45.8 degrees was registered in both Khajuraho and Na…