The Delhi administration warned on Thursday of a possible setback in delivering uninterrupted energy to essential institutions in the capital, including Metro trains and hospitals, amid a worsening coal shortage. Satyendar Jain, the Power Minister, convened an emergency meeting to examine the situation and wrote to the Centre, urging that additional coal be made available […]
Delhi on Thursday reported 326 fresh COVID-19 cases and three deaths, while the positivity rate stood at 0.77 percent, according to data shared by the city health department. With this, the national capital’s case count increased to 18,60,887, while the death toll mounted to 26,130, the latest health bulletin stated. The number of COVID-19 tests conducted […]
The weekend curfew in the national capital has been lifted, along with restrictions at markets and malls. Cinema halls and restaurants will be permitted to reopen with 50 per cent capacity, while guests at weddings will be capped at 200. Government offices will function at 50 per cent capacity. Educational institutions will remain closed, and night […]
A total of 21,914 families who have lost their loved ones to COVID-19 in Delhi have received a one-time ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 from the Delhi Disaster Response Fund (DDRF), officials said on Sunday. This amount is in addition to the financial aid of Rs 50,000 being provided by the city government under the ‘Mukhyamantri […]
By Administrator_ India Capital Sands Some parts of north India received showers on July 11 but the long-delayed monsoon eluded the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) once again. However, the India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places in the north region by the morning of July 12. As there was little relief from […]
By Administrator_ India Capital Sands Delhi government’s Women and Child Development Department will undertake a survey to identify children who have been orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic. The department said it has appointed 20 welfare officers who will conduct the survey in different childcare homes, institutions, and district offices in the city. The officers have […]
By Administrator_ India Capital Sands The Indian equity benchmarks edged higher on Wednesday led by gains in HDFC, HDFC Bank, Asian Paints, Infosys, and Tata Consultancy Services. However, the upside was capped as Reliance Industries, Hindustan Unilever, Titan, and UltraTech Cement were witnessing selling pressure. Meanwhile, Asian share markets tumbled on Wednesday as a bout […]
By Administrator_ India Capital Sands The exponential spread of coronavirus in Delhi has overwhelmed the healthcare system. As such the demands for RT-PCR or antigen tests have also skyrocketed. Several private testing labs have now reportedly halted collecting swab samples for at least two days. According to the Delhi health bulletin on Tuesday evening, in […]
By Administrator_India Capital Sands In a bid to check air pollution in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR), the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), on December 23 directed agencies concerned to ensure that the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) and courts’ orders regarding ban and sale of firecrackers are followed duly during New Year celebrations. […]
