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In a first after March 2, Delhi logs zero Covid-19 deaths in last 24 hrs

The national capital reported zero deaths and 51 new Covid-19 positive cases, as per the Delhi Health Department on Sunday

Kanwar Yatra cancelled in Delhi to prevent spread of Covid-19 pandemic

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Sunday prohibited the annual Kanwar Yatra in the city to prevent the spread of Covid-19

Delhi Covid-19 vaccine stock to last for less than a day: Bulletin

Delhi had less than a day's stock of coronavirus vaccine doses left on Sunday morning, according to the vaccination bulletin issued by the city government

Delhi registers minimum temp of 28 degrees Celsius, a notch above average

The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 28 degrees Celsius, one notch above the season's average, on Sunday, weather officials said.

Sarojini Nagar's Export Market closed for 'grossly' violating Covid norms

The Export Market at Sarojini Nagar here will remain closed until further orders for "grossly" violating Covid-19 norms, according to an official order issued on Saturday.

59 new Covid cases, four more deaths in Delhi; positivity rate 0.08 %

The infection rate, which had reached 36% in the last week of April, has come down to 0.08% now

Delhi private hospitals see rise in cases of post-Covid complications

In post-Covid outbreaks, several patients are experiencing various fungal infections

Covid vaccine stock in Delhi will last for a day, claims official bulletin

The stock of anti-coronavirus vaccines in the national capital will last for a day only, claimed an official bulletin issued on Friday. The city had administered 33,186 vaccine doses on Thursday of which 21,189 were first jabs and 11,997 second. According to official data, the total number of vaccine doses administered in Delhi so far has reached 91,86,905. On Friday morning, Delhi had 2,27,600 doses of Covaxin and 1,13,900 doses of Covishield in its balance stock. This was after 1,04,150 doses of Covishield were added to the stock on Thursday. According to the Delhi government, since Covaxin stock is "limited and have irregular delivery cycle" only 20 per cent of it can be used for first dose. The vaccination programme is running at 1,374 centres with a capacity of administering 2,26,552 vaccine doses daily.

No plans to reopen schools for now as 3rd Covid wave is imminent: Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Thursday ruled out any plans for the reopening of schools in the national capital for now. "Like we are seeing trends internationally that there will be a third wave of COVID-19. So, until the vaccination process if complete we would not like to take risk with children. So there aren't any plans to reopen schools as of now," Kejriwal told reporters. He was responding to a question about whether schools in Delhi will begin to reopen like in other states.

Delhi reports 72 new coronavirus cases, one more death in last 24 hours

The national capital recorded 72 fresh COVID-19 cases and one death on Thursday, while the positivity rate stood at 0.10 per cent, according to data shared by the health department here. The single new fatality has pushed the death toll in the city to 25,022, according to the latest bulletin. On Wednesday, Delhi had recorded 77 cases and one death, while on Tuesday the daily infection tally was 76 with two deaths. On February 16, ninety-four people were diagnosed Covid positive while the daily tally was 96 on January 27, according to official figures.

MeT department forecasts light rain or thundershowers in Delhi today

The meteorological department has predicted light rain or thundershowers in Delhi on Thursday

Jobs lost, middle-class Indians line up for rations and 'worry about meals'

More than 15 million Indians lost their jobs in May alone; legions of them see their economic toehold ripped away in lockdowns.

Petrol prices remain unchanged in metros; check prices in your city

In Delhi, petrol prices stood at Rs 101.19 per litre

Monsoon arrives in Delhi, brings traffic snarls and commuter woes with it

The IMD had earlier said the monsoon would hit Delhi on June 15, which would have been 12 days early, but the wind system entered a "break" phase.

Monsoon arrival: Parts of Delhi receive heavy rain today

Monsoon finally arrived in the national capital with parts of Delhi receiving heavy rain on Tuesday morning

Improve weather models

IMD's failures raise questions about monsoon predictions

Delhi:390 beneficiaries apply for CM Covid Family Financial Scheme

As many as 390 beneficiaries in Delhi have applied for the Chief Minister Covid-19 Family Financial Assistance Scheme, said Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam on Sunday.

Delhi's Sadar Bazar partially shut till July 13 due to Covid violation

Delhi's Sadar Bazaar will be closed till July 13, said the Delhi government, adding that the decision has been due to violation of Covid protocols at the market area.

Delhi reports 53 new Covid-19 cases, lowest since April 15 last year

Delhi on Sunday reported 53 Covid cases, the lowest since April 15 last year, and three more deaths while the positivity rate dropped to 0.07 per cent, according to data

Delhi govt allows training programmes, academic gatherings under unlock-7

As part of unlock-7, Delhi government issued guidelines stating that no permission from DDMA is required for holding training programmes such as Army, police, workers, skill, school, college training