New Delhi: Slogans of “VC go back”, “VC sharam karo”, “PG hostel do” and “accountability fix karo” were raised against Delhi University vice-chancellor Yogesh Singh during a campus event Tuesday, days after the Satya Niketan PG building collapse in which several college students died.The VC was attending a discussion as a special guest on “Developed…
A Vande Bharat loco pilot alleges a serious flaw in the railway breathalyser system NEW DELHI: A loco pilot who operated the Agra-Kanpur Vande Bharat has alleged a serious flaw in the Railways’ breathalyser testing system after a post-duty test initially showed a staggering 550 mg/100 ml alcohol level — a reading described by experts…
New Delhi: A pair of chappals became a key factor in a Delhi court’s decision to deny bail to a man accused in a premeditated shooting case, with the court finding that CCTV footage showed him wearing slippers matching those seen during his movements before and after the crime.Additional sessions judge Hargurvinder Singh Jaggi observed…
PG agreement said ‘no responsibility’ for tenant casualties NEW DELHI A labour contractor linked to repair and construction work at the Satya Niketan PG building that collapsed and killed seven people has been apprehended in Uttar Pradesh, even as a rent agreement used by the hostel has come under police scrutiny for clauses that sought…
Satya Niketan collapse highlights Delhi building safety concerns NEW DELHI: A residential building in North Delhi’s Nehru Vihar has tilted repeatedly over nearly a decade, with residents blaming a faulty sewer line and alleging that repeated complaints to civic authorities have failed to bring a permanent solution.The building, which residents said is not more than…
The National Human Rights Commission has taken serious cognisance of DU’s hostel shortage (Representative image) NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken serious cognisance of the shortage of adequate and affordable hostel facilities for University of Delhi (DU) students, particularly those coming from outside the national capital.The Commission has directed the Delhi…
AAP’s Saurabh Bhardwaj alleges senior BJP leaders own Delhi’s Satya Niketan paying guest accommodations NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi president Saurabh Bhardwaj on Tuesday alleged that senior BJP leaders were the “real owners” of paying guest (PG) accommodations in Satya Niketan, days after a five-storey building housing a PG collapsed in the area,…
(Representative image) Heavy rainfall is forecast across several Indian states in the coming days NEW DELHI: The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall across several parts of the states in the coming days. Delhi is likely to remain partly cloudy over the next few days, while parts of Tamil Nadu may receive moderate rain. Several northern…
Eiffel Tower staff protested after female employees were allegedly moved during a BAPS delegation visit NEW DELHI: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has reacted to the controversy over female employees allegedly being moved away during a visit by a Hindu religious group to the Eiffel Tower, saying religion should not be placed in the hands of…
The FIR also alleges that further construction work was underway when the structure collapsed, news agency ANI reported. NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have registered an FIR over the Satya Niketan building collapse that killed seven people, alleging that additional floors were built on the old structure despite concerns over its load-bearing capacity.The FIR also alleges…
