New Delhi: Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has launched an investigation into possible building bylaw violations following the massive fire at a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar that claimed nine lives on Sunday morning.“Officials have visited the site. We are looking into the matter and will take strict action against erring officials if any…
– The forensic team at a residential building in East Delhi’s Vivek Vihar, where a massive fire claimed nine lives early Sunday morning. Photo: Anushka Kogta At least nine people died after a massive fire broke out in a residential building in east Delhi’s Vivek Vihar. Photo: Anushka KogtaAt least nine people died after a…
New Delhi: A thunderstorm triggered by a western disturbance swept across Delhi late on Sunday night, bringing strong winds and scattered rain that disrupted flight operations but sharply improved air quality and weather conditions.Wind speeds touched up to 70 kmph between 11.30 pm and 12.30 am, forcing the diversion of 24 flights from Indira Gandhi…
New Delhi: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Monday dismissed the two petitions filed by Vedanta Ltd challenging Adani Enterprises‘ selection for debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL).A two-member bench comprising chairperson Ashok Bhushan and member (technical) Barun Mitra said, “No grounds have been made out by the appellant (Vedanta) to interfere with the decision…
New Delhi: For the first time, Delhi Metro will install Make-in-India platform screen doors (PSDs) in its upcoming corridors. An official said earlier, these used to source them from different companies, but an expression of interest has now been floated to procure them locally. Full-height screen doors will be installed at underground stations, while half-height…
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said coordination with neighbouring Haryana was being maintained to monitor ammonia levels in raw water, ensuring uninterrupted functioning of treatment plants.The areas facing water shortage have also been identified and targeted arrangements have been made to bridge the gap, she added.After holding a review meeting at the…
New Delhi: The Crime branch has busted a syndicate that allegedly duped NEET aspirants and took Rs 20-30 lakh each from their guardians by promising guaranteed MBBS admissions. A doctor, the alleged kingpin, is among the four persons arrested in the case.The gang had charged the amount as donations for admission under management and other…
New Delhi: When the Art of Living Foundation hosted its Unsung Everyday Heroes Awards at Chinmaya Mission in the capital, the evening blended celebration with reflection, marking 45 years of service by the organisation and the 70th birthday of its founder, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. At its heart was a simple idea: those quietly…
New Delhi: Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has failed to streamline its functioning despite having been pulled up by courts on numerous occasions over decades. In the latest instance, Supreme Court has asked DDA to refund Rs 165 crore with interest (7.5% for 18 years) — which could tot up to Rs 400 crore — to…
Dutch Ambassador Marisa Gerards and Jitendra Singh, MoS (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology The Dutch Ambassador’s residence, adorned with paintings by Vincent van Gogh and sunflowers – among the most recognisable symbols of his work – recently hosted King’s Day. Guests arrived dressed in orange, while Dutch Ambassador Marisa Gerards and her husband, Peter…
