Fog hits flights, trains in Delhi

Fog hits flights, trains in Delhi

The national capital continued to be enveloped under dense fog Monday, after experiencing the season’s worst fog Sunday. With the visibility dropping to 300 metres, several flights and trains were disrupted. “My flight has been diverted to Ahmedabad, thanks to Delhi fog,” Anuja Mohan, who was on her way to Delhi from Dubai, told IANS. […]

Season’s worst fog in Delhi, similar expected Monday

Season’s worst fog in Delhi, similar expected Monday

The national capital experienced the season’s worst fog Sunday evening with the maximum temperature settling one notch below average at 19.3 degrees Celsius. Similar weather is expected Monday, the Met office said. A met department official said: “Delhi experienced season’s worst fog Sunday evening after 8.30 p.m. The maximum visibility at Safdarjung was 600 metres […]

Delhi minister Rakhi Birla’s car attacked

Delhi minister Rakhi Birla’s car attacked

Delhi minister Rakhi Birla’s car was attacked by an unidentified person here Sunday evening, police said. The minister was unhurt. The incident took place around 6 p.m. in Mangolpuri area of west Delhi. Birla, a minister in the Aam Aadmi Party government, said in a complaint to police that she had gone to attend a […]

Every 10th murder in Delhi sexually motivated: Police

Every 10th murder in Delhi sexually motivated: Police

One in every 10 murders in the capital is sexually motivated, according to Delhi Police data. The number of murders declined slightly in 2013 with 487 cases, compared to 504 in 2012 – a downfall of 3.37 percent. But 10.68 percent murders occurred because of sex related issues. Analysis of motives in murder cases in […]

AAP represents emerging trends in Indian democracy

AAP represents emerging trends in Indian democracy

A gale of change has started sweeping across India. It has brought palpable hope. Millions, pushed beyond the periphery and treated with indifference by the Congress, BJP and smaller look-alike parties, are rejoicing. That slight-looking man, Arvind Kejriwal, the like of which has not appeared on the Indian political scene for a long time, has […]

AAP wins critical trust vote in Delhi

AAP wins critical trust vote in Delhi

The minority Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government won a crucial trust vote in the Delhi assembly Thursday after the Congress and two other legislators extended support to it. With only 28 legislators in the 70-member house, the AAP needed the backing of the Congress – whose 15-year rule ended in December – to remain in […]

For 2014 battle, AAP seeks Rs.2,014 donations

For 2014 battle, AAP seeks Rs.2,014 donations

Determined to spread its wings, the AAP has stepped up fund collection and is urging supporters to donate Rs.2,014 — marking the year when the Lok Sabha election will be held. Letters have gone out to supporters soliciting Rs.2,014 or more — to add to the election kitty. “We will be contesting the Lok Sabha […]

AAP has moral mandate to form government: Sisodia

AAP has moral mandate to form government: Sisodia

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has the “moral mandate” to rule the national capital, Delhi Minister Manish Sisodia said Thursday, moving the mandatory trust motion in the assembly “Our party already has the moral mandate, which has been given to us by people of Delhi,” Sisodia said. “We have formed the government, but we faced […]

Kejriwal, others take oath as legislators

Kejriwal, others take oath as legislators

Newly sworn in Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday took oath as a member of the Delhi legislative assembly when it met for the first time after last month’s elections. Congress leader Mateen Ahmed, who was named the pro-tem speaker, administered the oath to Kejriwal. Other members also took their oath after Kejriwal.

Salient features of the power tariff subsidy in Delhi

Salient features of the power tariff subsidy in Delhi

The Delhi government Tuesday announced a subsidy of 50 percent in power tariff. The following are the salient points of this subsidy: – Subsidy to the extent of 50 percent would be provided to domestic electricity consumers who consume up to 400 units per unit. – A total of 28 lakh consumers or nearly 82 […]