New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Friday condemned the political rhetoric and gimmickry employed by the Aam Aadmi Party’s Delhi Convener Saurabh Bharadwaj over the tragic death of people in a blaze in Uttam Nagar. Sachdeva stated that the manner in which Bharadwaj incited violence at a condolence meeting on Thursday, and the dramatic spectacle he staged at a press conference on Friday, complete with a shroud tied around his head and a funeral bier.He said the AA…
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New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday greeted citizens on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, an official said. In her message, the President has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens, especially to Muslim sisters and brothers living in India and abroad.”Celebrated after the end of the holy month of Ramadan, this festival gives the message of self-control, charity and compassion for the underprivil…
Patna, March 18 (IANS) Amid rising tension in West Delhi’s Uttam Nagar area, Congress MP from Kishanganj, Mohammad Jawed, has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking immediate intervention and enhanced security measures.In his letter, Jawed expressed serious concern over the situation, particularly in view of the ongoing holy month of Ramadan and the upcoming festival of Eid al-Fitr.He claimed that members of a particular community are facing threats and intimidation, with reports sug…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the District Magistrate (West Delhi) and the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, over allegations that a 26-year-old Dalit youth was assaulted and lynched during Holi celebrations in the national Capital’s Uttam Nagar.A Bench presided by NHRC Member Priyank Kanoongo took cognisance of a complaint alleging that the incident occurred on March 4, after a minor dispute arising from an accidental splash of water…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan expressed grief over the death of 26-year-old Tarun Kumar in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar. He condemned the violent escalation from a minor Holi incident and called for the harshest punishment for those responsible. In a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter), Dhawan wrote: “Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Tarun Kumar in Uttam Nagar. It’s heartbreaking that something as small as a child throwing a water balloon during Holi could …
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Sunday welcomed demolition by civic agencies against the illegally built house of a family allegedly involved in the murder of a youth in Uttam Nagar on Holi.Sachdeva also strongly condemned the violence that resulted in the killing of Tarun in Uttam Nagar on Holi over an altercation sparked by throwing of a water-filled balloon.The city BJP President said that the extremists have inflicted many such wounds on the mothers of Delh…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Authorities have initiated bulldozer action against the property of the main accused in the Uttam Nagar murder case in Delhi, where a 26-year-old man was killed following a dispute during Holi celebrations. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carried out the demolition drive against the house of the accused, identified as Nizamuddin, as the investigation into the violent clash continues.The incident occurred on the day of Holi in the Uttam Nagar area of Delhi, when…
New Delhi: March 7 (IANS) Delhi Social Welfare Minister Ravindra Indraj Singh and Health and Family Welfare Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Saturday met the family of a youth who was brutally murdered following a minor dispute during Holi in Uttam Nagar. During a meeting with the family members of Tarun, Ravindra Indraj Singh conveyed deep condolences to the grieving family.On this occasion, Member of Parliament from West Delhi, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, and Najafgarh District President (BJP), Ra…
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Tension continued to prevail on Saturday in Uttam Nagar’s JJ Colony in West Delhi following the tragic incident that took place during Holi celebrations, which later led to the death of a youth. The situation in the area remains volatile, with heavy deployment of security forces to maintain law and order. In the lane behind the crime scene, where some relatives of the accused reportedly lived, an angry mob vandalised household belongings and damaged a scooty. Followin…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired a meeting of the Finance Expenditure Committee and approved a project to construct a two-lane road along both sides of the Najafgarh Drain. A total expenditure of Rs 453.95 crore has been sanctioned for the project, she said.The Chief Minister stated that the project’s primary objectives are to reduce congestion on major roads, cut travel time and fuel consumption, and lower vehicular emissions.The corridor will provide a…