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15% of deaths in 2023 linked to air pollution, says report

NEW DELHI, Oct. 31 -- Air pollution remains the single largest health risk for people in Delhi, accounting for nearly 15 per cent of all deaths in 2023, according to an analysis of the latest Global B... Read More


Neeraj Semwal takes charge as MD of Delhi Transco Limited

New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Senior IAS officer Neeraj Semwal of the AGMUT cadre (2003 batch) has recently assumed charge as the Managing Director of Delhi Transco Limited. An alumnus of Garhwal University,... Read More


PWD plans 2nd automatic misting proj in RK Puram to tackle Delhi's road dust

New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- With Delhi facing persistent smog-like conditions, the PWD has launched its second project to install automatic water misting systems along city roads, officials said on Friday. ... Read More


CM Omar Abdullah lays foundation stone of Central Veterinary Hospital at Athwajan

Srinagar, Oct. 31 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid the foundation stone of the Central Veterinary Hospital at Athwajan, Srinagar, marking a major step towards strengthening veterinary infras... Read More


22-yr-old criminal shot dead: Police

NEW DELHI, Oct. 31 -- A 22-year-old man with a history of seven criminal cases was shot dead near Jama Masjid in Seelampur, northeast Delhi, late on October 30. The victim, identified as Misbah of Jaf... Read More


DJB collects Rs 35 crore from water bills after the launch of late payment surcharge waiver scheme

NEW DELHI, Oct. 31 -- Since the launch of the late payment surcharge (LPSC) waiver scheme on water bills, 20,980 customers have availed the benefits, government officials said on Friday. According to... Read More


Yamunotsav at Vasudev Ghat

New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Delhi Culture Minister Kapil Mishra on Friday announced that the upcoming Yamunotsav at Vasudev Ghat on November 2 and 3 will be a "grand and divine celebration" aimed at promoti... Read More


Vijender Gupta intervenes over shifting of Delhi Jal Board office

New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker and Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta has intervened in response to widespread inconvenience caused to residents following the shifting of the Delhi Ja... Read More


Bali halts Kelingking Beach glass elevator project amid concerns

Klungkung, Bali, Oct. 31 -- Bali authorities have suspended construction of a 182-meter glass elevator at the cliff of Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida, Klungkung District, citing environmental concern... Read More


Tension in Nuapada as police raid house of BJD star campaigner Pritiranjan Gharai

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 31 -- High drama unfolded in the Nuapada Assembly constituency segment after police raided the residence of BJD star campaigner Pritiranjan Gharai on Friday. The operation was carrie... Read More