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Instant Electricity Connections in Delhi for Festivals — Consumers Need to Do This

State Bureau, New Delhi. There will be no electricity-related hurdles during Ramlila and Durga Puja celebrations in Delhi this year. Power distribution companies (Discoms) have announced that temporary electricity connections will now be provided within 24 hours of application. BSES and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) have already launched this express service. Since diesel […]

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Dengue Outbreak in Delhi: MCD Deploys Drones to Tackle Mosquito Menace

New Delhi: With the Yamuna water level receding and flood-hit families gradually returning to their homes along the riverbanks, Delhi is now grappling with a fresh challenge—mosquito-borne diseases. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has launched an unconventional strategy: deploying drones to spray anti-larval chemicals in stagnant water pockets that are otherwise difficult to access. […]

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UER-2 Toll Controversy: Are Rules Being Violated at This Delhi Toll Plaza? A Ground Report on Citizens’ Struggles

West Delhi. In Dwarka Sector-23, water conservation expert Diwan Singh, originally from Mundka village, frequently travels between Dwarka and his native place. Ever since the Urban Extension Road 2 (UER-2) was constructed, he has been using the stretch from Dwarka’s Yashobhoomi to reach Mundka directly. However, before reaching Mundka, he must cross the Mundka–Bakkarwala toll […]

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Ghaziabad Residents Demand Relief from Stray Dog Menace; Former Union Minister Vijay Goel Vows Nationwide Movement

Ghaziabad (NCR) — A residents’ gathering at Nilaya Greens’ common club turned into a strong call for action against the growing stray dog menace. The meeting, attended by former Union Minister Vijay Goel as the chief guest, highlighted the rising fear, injuries, and disputes linked to the unchecked population of stray dogs in Ghaziabad and […]

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Microchips to Be Implanted in 1 Million Street Dogs for Digital Monitoring in Delhi; Pet Shops Registration Made Mandatory

New Delhi – After several years, the Animal Welfare Board meeting was held at the Delhi Secretariat, where several important decisions were taken. The government has decided, in collaboration with the UNDP, to implant microchips in nearly 1 million street dogs across Delhi over the next two years. Support in Rabies Control Addressing the media […]

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Flights from Delhi to Kathmandu Disrupted Amid Protests, Two Aircraft Forced to Turn Back

New Delhi. Air travel between New Delhi and Kathmandu faced major disruptions on Tuesday due to ongoing anti-government protests in Nepal. The situation was so tense that two aircraft, after entering Kathmandu’s airspace, were unable to land at Tribhuvan International Airport and instead had to return without completing their journey. The first incident occurred with […]

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Recession Hit: Floods in Punjab, Delhi, and Haryana Devastate Himachal’s Tourism Industry

Himachal Desk. Heavy rains and floods have severely impacted Himachal Pradesh’s tourism sector. With floods creating havoc in Punjab, Delhi, and Haryana, the inflow of tourists from the plains has drastically reduced. As a result, the entire tourism business in Himachal has come to a standstill. Key Reasons Damaged Roads: Continuous rainfall has damaged several […]