New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) In the wake of the death of three workers in a septic tank in West Delhi, the Safai Kamgar Union (SKU) staged a protest and demanded safety audits at all workplaces, a Union representative said on Saturday. The Union also demanded compensation of Rs 50 lakh to each deceased worker’s family and a government job for one family member, the statement said.The SKU protest was against the death of three sanitation workers in Mundka in West Delhi.The protest was organised unde…
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New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Saturday said that the Presidents of 11 Organisational Districts have issued lists of party office-bearers for their respective districts, a party leader said. The list of three districts – Outer Delhi, West Delhi and Najafgarh – shall be announced in due course in consultation with the present District Presidents.Malhotra said that the Delhi unit has announced a list of office-bearers, giving 33 per cent representation to women, as…
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) In a step towards strengthening public transport connectivity and improving commuter convenience, the Delhi government on Sunday commenced operations of Route No 740C between Dichaon Kalan Depot and Anand Vihar ISBT, an official said. The new route has been introduced to enhance accessibility for residents of West Delhi and provide seamless connectivity to one of the National Capital Region’s most important transport hubs, he said in a statement.Reacting to the developm…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Delhi Police have filed a detailed chargesheet against 18 adults and 2 minors in connection with the killing of a 26-year-old man in the Uttam Nagar area of West Delhi during Holi celebrations earlier this year. The victim was identified as Tarun Khatik.The chargesheet, running over 500 pages, has named a total of 20 accused persons, including 18 adults and 2 minors.According to police, the two minors have also been found to be allegedly involved in the incident. A Prelim…
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 visited Vikaspuri in the West Delhi parliamentary constituency to mark the successful completion of one year of her government in office, a party leader said on Tuesday. A large public meeting and workers’ conference was organised at the Dussehra Ground in Vikaspuri, where the Chief Minister interacted with residents and acknowledged the dedicated efforts of party workers.On the occasion, West Delhi MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Delhi BJ…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) contractor and his friend were taken into custody on Saturday after their speeding Hyundai Verna allegedly rammed into an e-scooter in West Delhi’s Subhash Nagar area, killing a 25-year-old delivery rider on the spot, police officials said.The deceased has been identified as Hem Shankar, who worked night shifts as a delivery executive. Police said the accused driver, Rakesh Kumar, 27, is employed as a contractor with the MCD.The i…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A delivery executive lost his life after being struck by a speeding car in West Delhi’s Subhash Nagar area in the early hours of Saturday, officials said.According to police, the accident occurred at around 4:30 a.m. when a fast-moving car rammed into the motorcycle being ridden by the delivery boy. The impact was so severe that he died on the spot.On receiving information about the incident, police teams rushed to the scene and began an investigation. The offending vehi…
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Saturday that 10 retail drug dealers from West Delhi are under the Drugs Control Department’s scanner for contravening provisions of the Drugs Rules, 1945, and necessary action has been initiated against the erring firms. He said the department carried out a Special Inspection and Enforcement Drive at Nangloi, Delhi, with the objective of ensuring the availability of safe, effective and quality medicines and curbing unethi…
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) A tragic incident occurred in the Vikaspuri area of West Delhi, where a bus helper was burnt alive after a massive fire broke out inside a parked bus. The deceased has been identified as Sunil (25), who was reportedly sleeping inside the bus when the fire erupted. According to initial information from the spot, Sunil had lit an incense stick inside the bus to repel mosquitoes. It is suspected that the fire may have started from the incense stick and gradually spread acros…