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Tell us about Rohingyas, Bangladeshis residing illegally: BJP to Delhiites

Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta asked residents of the city inform the party about Rohingyas and Bangladeshis living illegally here

Delhi govt takes policy decision to allow bars to serve liquor till 3 am

In a move aimed at making the nightlife more happening, the Delhi government has taken a policy decision to allow bars to serve liquor till 3 AM, officials said on Friday. The government has issued necessary directions to the Excise department and an order is likely to be issued soon in accordance with the Excise Policy 2021-22, said a senior government officer. "Bars at restaurants are now allowed to operate till 1 AM. The Excise department will work with other agencies, including police, if the timing is extended till 3 AM," he said. The Excise Policy that came into force from November 2021 recommended that the timings of operation of bars may be brought at par with neighbouring cities. In the NCR towns of Gurgaon and Faridabad in Haryana, bars are allowed to open till 3 AM. However, in Noida and Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, bars are open till 1 AM. There are around 550 independent restaurants in Delhi that serve Indian and foreign liquor on being granted L-17 licence from the Ex

Now, challans also for private buses not following lane discipline in Delhi

Under the Delhi government's bus lane enforcement drive, the Transport Department will also challan private bus operators and drivers for not adhering to bus lane discipline from the next week, according to an official order. The Transport Department of the Delhi government strictly started enforcing lane discipline for buses and goods carriers from April 1, with fines up to Rs 10,000 and six months of imprisonment for errant drivers. "...it is hereby ordered that in addition to public buses (DTC & Cluster), all private buses having stage carriage /contract carriage permits, All India Tourist Permit and interstate permits shall strictly follow the bus lane discipline according to the instructions issued," read the order issued by the Transport Department on May 6. The order shall come into force from May 9, it said. "The Enforcement Wing of Transport Department, and Delhi Traffic Police shall also challan the private bus operators/drivers and other persons who violates the bus ...

Delhi court orders framing of rioting, other charges against Tahir Hussain

A Delhi court on Friday ordered the framing of rioting, arson, and other charges against former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and others for prima facie hatching a conspiracy

Punjab cops arrest Delhi BJP leader Tajinder Bagga; get held up in Haryana

The Delhi BJP spokesperson came under fire from the AAP, which is ruling both Delhi and Punjab, for his tweet against Kejriwal over 'The Kashmir Files' movie

Delhi records 1,365 Covid-19 cases, zero fatality; positivity rate at 6.35%

Delhi recorded 1,365 COVID-19 cases and zero fatality due to the infection on Thursday, while the positivity rate was 6.35 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department.

Electricity subsidy to only those who opt for it from October 1: Kejriwal

Amid the power crisis, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced that subsidised electricity in National Capital will be given only to those who ask for it. The new rule will be implemented from October 1

From Oct 1, electricity subsidy only for those who opt for it: Kejriwal

From October 1, the Delhi government will provide subsidy on electricity to consumers who opt for the scheme, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday.

BJP-ruled Delhi civic bodies aim to raze unauthorised colonies: Sisodia

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia on Thursday alleged that the BJP, which is ruling the three civic bodies here, was planning to raze constructions in 1,750 unauthorised irregular and 860 slum colonies.

Lack of enthusiasm among workers affects BJP preparation for Delhi bypoll

Sources said that not a single meeting called by the BJP to discuss preparation has witnessed hundred per cent attendance

Separate registration counters for suspected Covid patients: NDMC

In view of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the city, the corporation has stepped up its preparedness to control the spread of the virus

Noted Delhi citizens urge govt, civic bodies to stop 'unlawful' demolitions

About 35 eminent citizens have written to the Delhi government and the municipal corporations, urging them to immediately stop the "illegal and unlawful" demolitions in the national capital.

Agree with removing loudspeakers from religious places in Delhi: AAP

Hours after its Kalkaji MLA Atishi opposed the BJP's demand for removal of loudspeakers from religious places in Delhi, the AAP on Tuesday came out with a clarification

Jain writes to Centre, appreciates' efforts to Delhi's replenish coal stock

The Delhi government has written to the Centre to "appreciate the efforts" made by it for replenishing coal stock at plants supplying electricity to the city

1,414 fresh Covid-19 cases in Delhi; positivity rate drops to 5.97%

With these new cases, the national capital's overall COVID-19 tally has increased to 18,87,050, while the death toll stands at 26,176

Max temp settles at 38.4 deg C in Delhi, dust storm predicted on Wednesday

The mercury in the capital settled at 38.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, even as the weather office predicted dust storm or thunderstorm on May 4. The relative humidity was recorded at 43 percent in the evening, according to the India Meteorological Department. The maximum temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 38.4 degrees Celsius, with partly cloudy sky and possibility of development of thunder and lightning predicted on May 4, it said. The minimum temperature settled at 28.5 degrees Celsius, it said. The minimum temperature in the capital on Monday was recorded at 27.4 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average, while the maximum settled at 40.8 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal for this time of the year. The Safdarjung Observatory -- the capital's base station -- had recorded a maximum temperature of 43.5 degrees Celsius, the highest on a day in April in 12 years, for three consecutive days ending Saturday. The mercury had come down to 40.5 degrees Celsiu

Delhi's peak power demand dips to 6,140 MW amid drop in max temperature

Amid a drop in the maximum temperature over the past two days, Delhi on Tuesday witnessed a slight dip in its peak power demand that was recorded at 6,140 MW, discom officials said.

Amid Hindi row, Chiranjeevi remembers 'humiliating' award ceremony in Delhi

Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi recalled a 'miserable and humiliating' incident when the South film fraternity was sidelined and only Hindi cinema was projected as Indian cinema.

Delhi BJP chief questions row over removal of loudspeakers from mosques

The city unit of BJP yesterday wrote to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and requested him to remove loudspeakers from religious places, "as per the Supreme Court's guidelines"

Delhi's peak power demand touches 6,194 MW, highest in first week of May

The intense heatwave in the past few weeks across several parts of northwest and central India has led to increased power demand