Pankaj Jain New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI) As Delhi prepares to step into a new year, the national capital’s political landscape also marks a full circle. For the BJP government, the past year has been one of ‘first moves, early promises and policy signalling’, setting the tone for what it aims to deliver over the…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday ordered halting of all mining work on Aravalli and formed a committee of independent experts to arrive at the final definition of the mountain range as to what can be deemed ecologically sensitive and what be opened for mining.The latest order supersedes the earlier order…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI): Acting on directions of the Supreme Court and follow-up reviews chaired by senior officials, the Delhi government has issued a series of instructions to strengthen safety measures in educational institutions and sports complexes to prevent the entry of stray dogs. In compliance with the apex court’s order dated November 7,…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI) Celebration for the second anniversary of Ram Mandir at Ayodhya, widely known as Pratishtha Dwadashi, will take place on December 31. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest and hoist the national flag at the Annapurna Temple within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple complex. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI): Delhi Government is steadily moving forward with its resolve to provide well-facilitated life to citizens belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of the capital. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that in this direction, community facilities are being developed in existing EWS residential colonies of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement…
New Delhi, December 29 (UNI) In a major boost to India’s defence preparedness and indigenous military capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), on Monday cleared capital acquisition proposals worth about Rs 79,000 crore. The approvals, include key procurements for the Indian Army such as loiter munition systems for artillery regiments, low-level lightweight radars, long-range guided…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI) Delhi woke up to another day of hazardous air on Sunday as pollution levels surged across the city, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) deep into the ‘very poor’ category and triggering fresh health concerns for residents. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s overall…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI) Congress general secretary K C Venugopal on Monday alleged that Christians faced an “atmosphere of terror and violence” during Christmas across several BJP-ruled states, and said he has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking immediate intervention to prevent a recurrence and to protect minority rights. In a statement shared…
New Delhi, 29 Dec (UNI): Issuing strict warnings against the growing antibiotic abuse in our nation, medical experts on Monday said that people should not take antibiotics indiscriminately unless prescribed and supervised by a doctor, cautioning about the dangers of self-medication and overuse. Speaking to media persons, AIIMS Director Dr M Srinivas, on Tuesday, underlined…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI) In a major boost to India’s defence preparedness and indigenous military capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to capital acquisition proposals worth about Rs 79,000 crore. The approvals, include key procurements for the Indian Army such as loiter munition systems for artillery regiments, low-level…
