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Dengue cases in Delhi cross 1,000-mark; over 280 fresh cases in one week

Over 1,000 cases of dengue have been reported in the national capital this year, with more than 280 fresh cases logged in the last one week, according to a civic report released on Monday. Of the total count of dengue cases recorded in Delhi this season, 665 have been recorded this month till October 23. Cases of the vector-borne disease have been rising in the city in the last two weeks, and the first death due to it in Delhi was recorded on October 18. The deceased was identified as Mamta Kashyap, aged about 35, and was a resident of Sarita Vihar in south Delhi. She died of dengue late September at a private hospital here. According to the civic report on vector-borne diseases released on Monday, one death due to dengue and a total of 1,006 dengue cases have been recorded this season till October 23, which is the highest cases count since 2018 for the same period. The total number of cases this year till October 16 had stood at 723. So, 283 fresh cases have been logged in one ..

Rent of retail space up 11-17% in Delhi's upscale mkts in July-Sep

Rentals of high-street retail are inching back to pre-COVID levels in Delhi-NCR on the back of revival in business, as rents in upscale Khan Market, South Extension and Connaught Place have risen 11-17 per cent during July-September compared to the previous quarter, according to Cushman and Wakefield. "Rentals inching back to pre-COVID levels as market activity strengthens," global property consultant Cushman and Wakefield (C&W) said in its report 'Marketbeat- Delhi-NCR, Retail Q3 2021' (July-September). The Delhi-NCR market recorded improved retail activity during the September quarter, the consultant said, adding that early signs of recovery could be seen with a pick-up in retail leasing. "With rentals inching back to pre-COVID levels and accommodation on commercial terms narrowing, the only direction for retail in the coming months is upwards," said Vibhor Jain, Managing Director, North, Cushman & Wakefield. "Increased vaccination and a low caseload have certainly played an

Gautam Gambhir opens fourth 'Jan Rasoi' in Delhi's Shakarpur

Cricketer-turned-BJP politician Gautam Gambhir on Saturday inaugurated the fourth 'Jan Rasoi' here aimed at providing nutritious and healthy food to the needy at a symbolic price of Rs 1 per meal. The fourth 'Jan Rasoi' was launched at Shakarpur in the Laxmi Nagar assembly segment under his east Delhi Lok Sabha constituency. The BJP MP has planned to open at least one Jan Rasoi -- community kitchen -- for providing healthy and nutritious food at Rs 1 per meal in each of the 10 assembly segments under his constituency. So far, these kitchens have been opened in Gandhi Nagar, Ashok Nagar and Vinod Nagar, said a statement from Gautam's office. Gambhir accompanied by BJP national general secretary Dushyant Gautam inaugurated the Jan Rasoi established by redoing an abandoned dump store of the municipal corporation at Shakarpur. These kitchen have received an "overwhelming response" serving more than 3,000 people every day at just one rupee per meal. Most of the beneficiaries belong to

Delhi's air quality in 'moderate' category, may improve in next 2 days

Stubble burning in the neighbouring states significantly contributes to Delhi's air pollution.

Three-day Central Committee meeting of CPI(M) gets underway in Delhi

The three-day Central Committee meeting of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) got underway in Delhi on Friday

Crop failure, rise in fuel costs push up vegetable prices in Delhi

Vegetable prices have gone up in Delhi-NCR markets due to crop failure and increase in fuel prices.

Issue smart cards to advocates for securing entry: Bar bodies to HC

On September 24, Chief Justice of India N V Ramana had expressed deep concern over the shootout inside the crowded Rohini courtroom

Daily commuters in Delhi lament increasing fuel prices

Lamenting the increase in prices pinching the common man's pocket, the commuters suggested that the government should reduce the taxes imposed on fuels.

Bommai meets Union Ministers in Delhi to discuss development projects

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai called on several Union ministers on Saturday and discussed various state related projects, before concluding his two-day visit to the national capital. Bommai met Coal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, Environment and Labour Minister Bhupendra Yadav and Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. State Health Minister K Sudhakar and Chief Secretary P Ravi Kumar were also present in these meetings.

Delhi could face power crisis, says Kejriwal; writes to PM Modi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the national capital could face a power crisis and that his government is taking adequate steps to avoid such a situation. He said he has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his intervention in making adequate arrangements of coal and gas to generation plants supplying electricity to the city. "Delhi could face a power crisis. I am personally keeping a close watch over the situation. We are trying our best to avoid it. In the meanwhile, I wrote a letter to Hon'ble PM seeking his personal intervention," Kejriwal tweeted. In his letter to Modi, the Delhi CM noted that the city was facing coal shortage since August. I draw your attention to the prevailing coal shortage situation that is continuing since August/September for the third month in a row, the letter stated. It has affected the power generation from the major central generating plants supplying power to Delhi, it said. Kejriwal requested the prime minister's ...

Delhi: 25-year-old UPSC aspirant die by suicide in Rajender Nagar

25-year-old Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirant died by suicide in Delhi's Rajender Nagar, informed Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Shweta Chauhan.The deceased was identified as Akanksha Mishra who was preparing for UPSC, she stated.Chauhan informed that the incident took place on Friday and the Police Control Room (PCR) call was received in Rajender Nagar police station at 11:50 pm about a suicide.According to the DCP, the deceased was found hanging from the ceiling fan the Prima facie informed.There were no other external injuries aside from the ligature marks on her neck and the door was locked from inside, it said.The inquest proceedings under S 174 Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) have been initiated accordingly.

Coal crisis: Tata Power asks Delhi customers to use electricity judiciously

Coal-based power stations supplying electricity to Delhi discoms have coal stocks to meet generation requirements for one-two days against 20 days as per applicable regulations, says TPDDL CEO

Major reshuffle in Delhi Police, 32 IPS officers transferred

In a major reshuffle in the Delhi Police, 32 senior Indian Police Service were on Friday transferred to new responsibilities.

Uphaar fire: Delhi court convicts Ansal brothers in evidence tampering case

A Delhi court on Friday convicted real estate barons Sushil and Gopal Ansal for tampering with evidence in the 1997 Uphaar cinema fire case. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Pankaj Sharma also held a former court staff Dinesh Chand Sharma and individuals P P Batra and Anoop Singh guilty in the case. The court is likely to hear arguments on quantum of sentence on Monday. The case is related to tampering with the evidence in the main fire tragedy which had claimed 59 lives, in which the Ansals were convicted and sentenced to 2-year jail term by the Supreme Court. The apex court however released them taking into account the prison time they had done on the condition that they pay Rs 30 crore fine each, to be used for building a trauma centre in the national capital. Two other accused, Har Swaroop Panwar and Dharamvir Malhotra, died during the course of the trial.

Delhi may see graded response if Covid cases surge, says Jain

The Health Minister inaugurated 3 oxygen plants with one MT capacity each at Delhi government-run LNJP hospital on Wednesday

341 dengue cases in Delhi; 217 in September, highest in 3 years

Over 340 dengue cases have been reported in the national capital this year, including 217 in September, the highest count for the month in the last three years, official data showed.

Delhi unveils 10-point action plan to combat air pollution in winter

He claimed that the Centre and neighbouring states did not do anything to check stubble burning by farmers which will lead to air pollution in the winter season

Delhi govt floats tenders for inducting 640 low floor AC buses

According to estimates, Delhi requires at least 11,000 buses to fulfil public transport needs of the people.

Delhi CM to announce 'Winter Action Plan' to fight pollution on Oct 4: Rai

He was speaking at the event to announce the commencement of a week-long Wildlife Conservation Awareness Campaign at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary

Delhi smog tower: Primary results show 80% reduction in pollution, says Rai

The over 24-meter-high structure was inaugurated by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on August 23.