New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Central District Police of Delhi achieved a major breakthrough after the team of Police Station Nabi Karim on Saturday apprehended three notorious absconding robbers allegedly involved in chokehold robbery incidents. One minor boy, who was roaming near the spot after the incident, had earlier been apprehended by the complainant with the assistance of PCR staff. According to the police, the accused persons were arrested swiftly on the basis of a tip-off. During interro…
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New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, May 9 (IANS) Saturday has emerged as the most decisive day for the Congress leadership as the party high command moves into the final round of discussions to choose Kerala’s next Chief Minister after the UDF’s sweeping election victory. With intense lobbying, public protests, pressure from allies and competing power centres within the party, all eyes are now fixed on Delhi, where the Congress leadership is expected to take a final call.Senior Kerala leaders, inc…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The national Capital is expected to witness a change in weather conditions after several days of dry and warm temperatures, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light rainfall and thunderstorms on May 11 and 12. A yellow alert has been issued for both days, warning residents about possible lightning and gusty winds. According to the IMD forecast, Delhi may experience very light to light rain during the afternoon and evening hours on Sunday and Monday…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a comprehensive structural audit of all government schools in the national capital to assess the actual condition of infrastructure and essential facilities, an official said on Friday. The audit will examine the structural strength and safety of school buildings, along with basic amenities such as drinking water, toilets, cleanliness and fire safety systems.The decision was taken after the Chief Minister conducted a surprise…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Following Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s request, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approved the operation of a new Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) rail service between the National Capital and Faridabad, an official said on Friday. A Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) is a modern electric passenger service whose trains generally run at speeds of 100-110 kmph.Welcoming the MEMU approval, the Chief Minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi …
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Delhi Art, Culture and Languages, Tourism and Labour Minister Kapil Mishra on Friday inaugurated road and drain construction works worth Rs 70 lakh at the Third Pushta Market in national capital’s Sonia Vihar under the Chief Minister Development Fund, an official said. He said that a new Master Plan for Delhi is being prepared, and efforts are being made to provide relief to residents from “O-Zone” related restrictions as well.During the event on Friday, Minister Mishra a…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will inaugurate India’s first International Ophthalmology Research Conference being co-hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi, on Saturday, an official said.The two-day event will bring together nearly 200 renowned ophthalmologists from across the country alongside the finest military eye specialists and aims to foster meaningful civil-military cooperation in ophthalmolo…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Vowing to clean the Yamuna River, Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Friday identified sustainability, inclusion, culture, innovation, economic growth and compassion as the five essential pillars of Delhi’s future development. Speaking at a felicitation programme organised at JNU’s School of International Studies (SIS), of which he is an alumnus, the Lieutenant Governor underlined that governance should be responsive, accessible and humane.Sandhu identified air pollut…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The brutal murder of an 18-year-old man in Shardanand Colony, located within the Bhalswa Dairy area of North Delhi, has sent shockwaves through the local community. A pall of gloom has descended upon the victim’s family, while a palpable atmosphere of terror prevails in the locality. The gruesome nature of the crime was evidenced by blood splatters found scattered down the street. The victim’s family alleged they had previously received death threats from the individuals …
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) In a major breakthrough under the ongoing ‘Operation Gang Bust’, the staff of Police Station Patparganj Industrial Area in East District, Delhi, has arrested a hardcore criminal associated with the notorious Dev Kalyanpuri Gang and recovered an illegal country-made firearm along with three live cartridges from his possession. The accused has been identified as Dev Singh, a resident of Kalyanpuri, Delhi. Police apprehended him near Samadhi Park in Gazipur Village following…