Over 265 proposals received for pollution innovation challenge
From photocatalytic coatings that use sunlight to dissolve pollutants to biofilm panels that clean air without electricity, AI-based dust prediction models and green facades for buildings, the Delhi Government’s Innovation Challenge initiative has drawn more than 265 proposals to curb the capital’s pollution. The initiative, launched last month by Environment Minister...
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Capital’s air quality nears ‘severe’ as AQI climbs to 392
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CM Rekha Gupta leads citywide cleanliness, anti-pollution drive
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DDA towering heights draws more bidders than flats
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West zone issues 872 challans in pollution, sanitation drive
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Anand Vihar smog tower cuts pollution by up to 20%
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Govt to hire interns for 3-month audit of over 1,000 schools
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Government planning to hire long-route buses
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LG Saxena opens Tihar gaushala, unveils 3 ICT initiatives
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday inaugurated a new gaushala inside Tihar Jail and launched three Information and Communi-cation Technology (ICT) initiatives aimed at modernising prison management, enhancing transparency and expanding reformatory programmes. Officials said the move marks a significant shift in the Capital’s prison reform strategy, combining traditional...
CM Gupta inspects Najafgarh drain development work
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected Najafgarh drain (formerly known as the Sahibi River). The Chief Minister reviewed ongoing development works and local issues across several key locations around the drain, including Shubham/RBI Block, Outer Ring Road, Meera Bagh Seva Basti, Sonia Camp and Paschim Puri Crossing. She directed officials to ensure...
Two suspected members of tala-chaabi gang arrested
Delhi Police have arrested two alleged members of the so-called tala-chaabi gang, a travelling burglary syndicate that scouts neighbourhoods while posing as key-makers. The arrests come two months after a Rs 1.5 crore burglary at a Krishna Nagar home in Shahdara, where thieves fled with gold, silver and diamond jewellery. Deputy Commissioner...
Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation to be reconstituted
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday announced that the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corpo-ration will soon be reconstituted to revive the heritage and traditional character of the Walled City. According to an official statement, Gupta convened a high-level meeting to push forward the Government’s plan to redevelop and beautify Old Delhi. In the meeting,...
Police book four members of international drug cartel
The Delhi Police has arrested four African-origin members, including a woman, of an inter-state drug cartel and seized contraband — over 20 kg methamphetamine and 700 tablets — worth Rs 100 crore in the international market. A mobile drug lab was also recovered from their possession. The accused, identified as Ezebuenyi...
Delhi Govt revamps mid-day meal menu
Seeking to make school meals more nutritious, the Delhi Government has revamped its mid-day meal menu for the current academic year, introducing millet-based dishes. According to the Directorate of Education (DoE), the revised menu will run on a six-day rotation and feature ragi and wheat flour halwa with masala chana, seasonal...
Facial ID tech helps police crack Rs 42 lakh heist, employee held
Karol Bagh police have cracked a Rs 42.39 lakh theft from a mobile wholesale shop in Bank Street by using advanced facial identification tools to link suspects captured in grainy CCTV footage with real identities. The breakthrough exposed an insider role, led to the arrest of a 23-year-old employee and resulted...
