Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the government has ordered the immediate sealing of buildings with unauthorised fifth floors in the city as municipal officials step up efforts to conduct fresh surveys to identify “dangerous” and “dilapidated” buildings. The MCD’s North West Zone on Monday issued an order directing officials to take immediate...
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Monday resumed its drive to check violations involving unauthorised construction, misuse of residential premises and rickety structures vulnerable to collapse, issuing 11 notices so far, officials said.Six of the notices were issued in areas around Saidulajab, where a building collapse on May 30 killed six people, including in...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that over the past several years, the relationship between India and France has reached new heights. He said, together with President Macron, both countries are building a Special Global Strategic Partnership. Speaking during inauguration of Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Paris through video conferencing, Mr Modi said, From technology, AI...
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the building collapse incident in Satya Niketan area of New Delhi, and directed registration of an FIR against the building owner. The Chief Minister’s Office said the decision was taken following an on-site review and a preliminary assessment of the incident. The CMO said...
Customs officials have seized 134 silver coins with apparent archaeological significance among 484 silver coins and one gold coin from two passengers arriving from Doha at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. According to an official statement, Air Customs officers intercepted the two passengers after they arrived on September 2. An examination of their baggage led...
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has issued a clarification on reports circulating in the media regarding speculations and misinformation that there is an attempt to privatise ISRO or reduce its role. In a social media post, ISRO said that it will neither be privatised nor will its importance be diminished. It added that participation of...
BJP National President Nitin Nabin also offered prayers at the ISKCON Temple in East of Kailash, Delhi. He took part in the rituals and paid obeisance to Lord Krishna. Nabin was accompanied by several BJP leaders and devotees. Delhi BJP President and Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra, Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Chugh and Lok...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) in New Delhi today. Mr Modi will also address the gathering on the occasion. Shri Ram College of Commerce, part of the University of Delhi, is one of India’s premier institutions of higher education. It is a distinguished...
The Delhi government will inspect the route from Bharat Mandapam to Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday as part of preparations for the upcoming BRICS Summit, officials said. The inspection will be conducted under the chairmanship of the Delhi chief secretary and will focus on roads, potholes, footpaths, drainage, waterlogging, cleanliness and the Officials from...
Around 2.16 crore tonnes of solid waste has been removed from the three landfill sites across the capital, with 100 acres of land reclaimed from legacy waste, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday. Of this, around 70 lakh tonnes of waste was processed at Okhla, freeing 35 acres. At Bhalswa, around 102 lakh tonnes...