TNNNew Delhi: Delhi govt iwill induct 2,800 air-conditioned low-floor electric buses under the Centre’s PM E-Drive scheme, transport minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Sunday.The fleet will have 1,400 nine-metre and 1,400 twelve-metre pure electric buses. “The planned induction of 2,800 new electric buses will significantly strengthen connectivity, improve commuter convenience and accelerate our transition…
New Delhi: Two separate road accidents early on Sunday left two people dead and six injured.In both instances, the drivers of the offending SUVs were found to be drunk and have been arrested.The first incident occurred in the Vasant Kunj South police station area. A PCR call around 4.25 am informed the cops about a…
New Delhi: Delhi Police crime branch has filed a chargesheet under MCOCA against an extortion syndicate that controlled vehicle movement and harassed traffic police personnel.Crime proceeds and assets worth over Rs 10 crore have been attached, sources said.The syndicate used hidden cameras, manipulated videos and made up false complaints to extort money. It operated a…
New Delhi: National Zoological Park (Delhi Zoo) on Saturday launched the NZP Saathi App and inaugurated self-ticketing kiosks to improve visitor convenience. The facilities were launched by union minister of state for environment Kirti Vardhan Singh. Source link
New Delhi: City witnessed another sweltering day on Sunday, with a slight rise in the maximum temperature and high humidity pushing the “feels-like” temperature significantly higher than the actual reading.Around noon, while the mercury stood at 39°C, the heat index touched nearly 45°C, making outdoor conditions particularly uncomfortable.Relief is expected towards the weekend, however, prior…
New Delhi: For decades, a diagnosis of high-grade glioma — one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer — was associated with poor survival and limited treatment options. But advances in molecular diagnostics, precision surgery, targeted therapies and modern radiation techniques are steadily changing that outlook.According to neuro-oncology experts, median survival among many high-grade…
New Delhi: For years, foreign languages such as French, German, Spanish and Japanese have occupied a distinct place in Delhi schools, offering students a window to global education and careers. But as schools begin implementing the three-language formula under National Education Policy (NEP), many of these programmes are being scaled back, leaving teachers worried about…
New Delhi: Delhi govt will organise Yamuna Riverfront Cleanliness Campaign 2026 on June 14 with the objective of restoring Yamuna’s glory, cleaning its riverbanks and raising public awareness about environmental conservation, said CM Rekha Gupta on Sunday.The campaign is expected to see the participation of nearly 500 social, religious, educational and voluntary organisations, along with…
New Delhi: Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may do far more than affect a mother’s health. A new study by researchers at AIIMS Delhi has found that fine particulate matter in polluted air can damage the placenta, restrict fetal growth, increase the risk of low birth weight and pregnancy complications, and may even affect…
New Delhi: With the monsoon season approaching, the Public Works Department (PWD) has initiated a series of drainage and waterlogging mitigation works across several vulnerable stretches of north Delhi, including University area, Roshnara Road, GT Road and Rajpur Road.According to official documents, the department is undertaking works aimed at improving stormwater drainage and ensuring quicker…
