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K'taka CM in Delhi on 2-day visit to discuss state issues with ministers

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraja S Bommai is in the national capital on a two-day visit to discuss state issues such as agriculture and irrigation projects with the central ministers.

SDMC not to disconnect water, power connections to unauthorised colonies

The SDMC on Wednesday decided not to disconnect water and electricity connections to residents of unauthorised colonies in the city, a move that comes ahead of civic polls next year

Delhi: DDMA panel recommends phase-wise opening of schools for all classes

An expert committee set up by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has recommended phase-wise reopening of schools in the national capital, according to sources

37K beds with 12K for ICUs being set up to tackle 3rd Covid wave: Jain

Medical infrastructure being ramped up and 37,000 beds in total dedicated for Covid-19 patients are being set up to tackle anticipated third wave of pandemic, Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain said

Delhi coronavirus update: Records 39 new Covid-19 cases, zero death

Delhi on Tuesday saw 39 fresh coronavirus cases and zero fatality, while the positivity rate was recorded at 0.06 per cent, according to the city government's health bulletin. It said 112 cases pertaining to previous weeks were added on the ICMR portal by Mandoli prisons, it said. According to the bulletin, 114 people were discharged in the city in the last 24 hours. The cumulative number of cases stand at 14,37,485, of which 14,11,995 people have either recovered, been discharged or have migrated out. The COVID-19 death toll stands at 25,079 and the case fatality rate at 1.74 per cent, it added.

Delhi coronavirus update: Reports 24 new Covid-19 cases, no fatalities

The national capital recorded 17 C-19 cases, the lowest since March 28 last year, and zero death was reported for the fourth day, according to data shared by the health department here.

Delhi records highest one-day rain for Aug in 13 years, orange alert issued

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said Delhi recorded 139 mm rainfall, the highest one-day rain for August in at least 13 years, and issued 'orange alert' for the city. Officials said heavy rains lashed parts of the national capital that brought the mercury down and provided relief to Delhiites. The Safdarjung Observatory, considered the official marker for Delhi, recorded 139 mm rainfall, while the Ridge Station registered 149.2 mm rainfall from 8.30 am on Friday to 8.30 am on Saturday, they said. This is the highest one-day rain for the month of the August in at least 13 years, they said. The all-time highest rainfall was 184 mm on August 2, 1961, they added. The minimum temperature was recorded at 23.8 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, they said. The relative humidity was recorded at 100 per cent. The weatherman has forecast generally cloudy sky with moderate rain during the day. The maximum temperature will settle around 30 degree

Heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR; water logging in several places

Delhi and the national capital region on Saturday morning witnessed heavy rainfall, bringing the mercury down but also leading to water logging in several places, causing inconvenience to the people.

Over 144,000 Covid-19 vaccines administered in Delhi on Thursday

Over 1.44 lakh people were vaccinated against COVID-19 in the national capital on Thursday, according to the Delhi government's vaccination bulletin. The bulletin issued on Friday showed that 1,06,728 people received their first dose while 38,192 were administered the second dose of Covid vaccine. The city has administered 1,21,16,533 Covid vaccines so far, of which 86,86,698 were first doses and 34,29,835 second doses, it showed. As of Friday morning, the national capital had only two days of vaccine stocks left, the bulletin claimed. Delhi had a balance stock of 4,07,270 coronavirus vaccines, of which 2,02,280 doses were of Covishield and 2,04,990 of Covaxin. The national capital has 915 Covid vaccination centres with a capacity of inoculating 1,77,496 beneficiaries per day.

Delhi records zero Covid fatality, eleventh time since onset of 2nd wave

No death due to COVID-19 was recorded in Delhi on Friday, while 57 fresh cases were reported with a positivity rate of 0.08 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department

Children who lost parents during Covid should be given free education: DoE

The Delhi government has directed schools in the national capital to ensure that students who have become orphans or lost a parent be adjusted in the same school and offered free education

Delhi moves five places down to 37th spot on Global prime cities index

Mumbai and Bengaluru dropped to 40th and 43rd rank in Q2 of Calendar 2021, from 36th and 40th rank, respectively

Delhi logs 36 fresh coronavirus cases, 4 deaths; positivity rate at 0.05%

The national capital reported 36 coronavirus cases and four deaths, while the positivity rate declined to 0.05 per cent, according to a Health Department bulletin issued on Wednesday

Siemens, Tata Power-DDL deploy smart metering tech in north Delhi

Siemens and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL) have jointly announced deployment of smart metering technology for over two lakh smart meters in north Delhi. "Siemens Ltd and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd jointly announced the successful deployment of smart metering technology for over 2,00,000 smart meters in north Delhi," Siemens said in a statement. The state-of-the-art EnergyIP Meter Data Management System, installed and commissioned by Siemens, enables timely and accurate collection of electricity meter data, leading to increased visibility of the consumer network and reduction in carbon emissions. The AMI (advanced metering infrastructure) programme is one of Tata Power-DDL's key strategic initiatives for the modernisation of the grid. This implementation will help the consumers in real-time consumption monitoring and better energy usage management while also providing them outage and low power factor alerts. It will also enable faster outage ...

Covid-19: Weekly markets permitted to operate, Delhi govt tells HC

The Delhi High Court was informed on Tuesday by the AAP government that DDMA has permitted all authorised weekly markets to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Lowest daily caseload in five months

53% parents polled in survey willing to send kids back to school, anti-phishing portal sees steep rise in cyber crime complaints, and more-news relevant to India's fight against the pandemic

Delhi reports 27 Covid-19 cases, lowest since April 15 last year

The national capital reported 27 Covid-19 cases, the lowest since April 15 last year, and zero deaths due to the infection on Monday, while the positivity rate stood at 0.07 per cent

Application process for admissions in DSEU to close on August 17

The application process for admissions in Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University will close on Tuesday and varsity is expected to release the merit list of its degree courses by this month-end

Delhi has emerged as model of governance in country, says Kejriwal

Delhi has emerged as a model of governance, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday announcing the launch of Deshbhakti' curriculum in government schools

Heavy security cover across Delhi amid 75th Independence Day celebrations

A hawk-eyed vigil will be maintained across the national capital on the 75nd Independence Day on Sunday with a multi-layered security cover in place at the historic Red Fort