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Light rain brings relief to Delhi-NCR as IMD forecasts rise in temperatures over coming days NEW DELHI: Several parts of Delhi-NCR received light rainfall on Tuesday morning, bringing much-needed relief from the prevailing heatwave-like conditions in the national capital and its adjoining areas.Light to moderate rainfall was reported in several parts of Delhi-NCR, including areas…

The weather activity is likely to continue over the next two days, with the IMD forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate rainfall across the region. NEW DELHI: Light rain was recorded in parts of Delhi on Tuesday morning, with the minimum temperature settling at 25.7 degrees celsius, 1.8 notches below normal.The India Meteorological Department…

New Delhi: Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is set to make its first dedicated dog shelter at Sector 29, Dwarka, operational by Nov-end, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with GMR Varalakshmi Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of the GMR Group, on Monday.According to MCD officials, the organisation has agreed…

2.3 crore people live in the capital, 37.5% more than the number (1.7 crore) in the last count conducted in 2011. NEW DELHI: The first phase of Census in Delhi, which concluded Sunday, has revealed that 2.3 crore people live in the capital, 37.5% more than the number (1.7 crore) in the last count conducted…

New Delhi: In a bid to improve connectivity to the Noida International Airport at Jewar, Delhi govt is planning a direct air-conditioned bus service, while the Centre is working on a series of road infrastructure projects across the National Capital Region (NCR).Senior officials said the proposed Delhi-Jewar bus route is among several new interstate corridors…

TNew Delhi: Lieutenant governor TS Sandhu reviewed the progress of DDA’s Yamuna rejuvenation programme, 23% of which has been completed, according to official estimates.The LG asked officials to fast-track projects related to the floodplain after being told during a review last week that restoration and riverfront development was over on nearly 1,700 hectares of the…

New Delhi: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is planning to roll out a comprehensive property tax assessment system based on the unit area method (UAM) within the next three months.The council has sent the bylaws outlining the implementation process to the Union home ministry for notification. The bylaws were framed following amendments to NDMC Act…

New Delhi: After easing congestion on Vikas Marg, Delhi Traffic Police is working on creating another signal-free corridor in east Delhi by shutting down three major traffic lights on Swami Dayanand Marg.The stretch is among east Delhi’s key arterial roads, carrying heavy traffic in Shahdara, Krishna Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Anand Vihar and Karkardooma. The corridor…

New Delhi: Civic agencies in Delhi have set the target of completing redevelopment of nearly 70% of the city’s identified damaged roads by Oct to curb dust pollution in winter.Work is on over 2,361 km of roads out of the 3,379 km finalised under the citywide road redevelopment plan, prepared in line with the framework…

New Delhi: Delhi High Court Monday offered interim relief to slum dwellers facing eviction from the Race Course clusters, directing authorities not to demolish the homes of residents who have not accepted alternative accommodation until July 1.“If they have not voluntarily relocated, you cannot touch them till July 1,” a vacation bench of Justices Tejas…