Delhi extends waiver on LPSC till next March

New Delhi: Delhi govt has extended the 100% waiver on late payment surcharge (LPSC) on outstanding water bills for domestic and non-domestic consumers till March 31, 2027, giving consumers the last opportunity to clear their dues without paying the accumulated penalty.The waiver was to end on Aug 15. The extension comes after more than 5.2…

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Feels like temp settles at 42.7 deg C

New Delhi: Delhiites witnessed sultry weather conditions as rain eluded the city. No significant respite is expected in the next few days. The city may receive light to very light rain, but no colour-coded warning has been issued.The maximum temperature was recorded at 34.4 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal Sunday. The heat index remained…

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Over half of DDA’s Narela flats sold on opening day

New Delhi: More than half of the 1,218 flats offered under Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) Karmajeevi Awaas Yojana 2026 were booked on the opening day, with 661 units sold, reflecting strong demand for affordable, ready-to-move homes in Narela, officials said.The scheme, launched under lieutenant governor TS Sandhu’s guidance, opened for bookings on Aug 15 on…

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Schools must encourage children to speak out: HC

New Delhi: Educational institutions must encourage children to speak out about any conduct causing them fear or insecurity, Delhi High Court has said, upholding the five-year imprisonment of a school teacher for sexually assaulting a girl student.HC said a child reposes trust and confidence in a teacher and such trust is sacred to the teacher-student…

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