Articles by Aheli Das
IMD says warmer days ahead in Delhi, yellow alert issued for Monday
According to the IMD forecast, the maximum is expected to climb to 44°C by Monday, and 45°C by Tuesday
QS World Rankings: IIT Delhi ranked 150; University of Delhi stands at 328
With an improvement of 47 positions from last year’s 197th rank, this is the highest rank that IIT Delhi has achieved
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 04:30 PM IST
52.9°C at Mungeshpur in Delhi was incorrect by 3°C: Met dept blames faulty sensor
The agency deleted the station’s Saturday recording from its website and said the sensor is being replaced
Max temp stays above 45°C for sixth day; IMD predicts rain over weekend
With the month ending on Friday, May this year was the hottest since 2013, when the average of the city’s maximum was 41.5°C
Infant deaths aftermath: Delhi hospitals ramp up fire safety measures
After fire at Baby Care New Born hospital in Vivek Vihar, Delhi health minister announced that the department sought fire safety audit reports from hospitals.
No heatwave for now, but heat index may be worse in Delhi
The heat index in Delhi remained above a searing 50°C for the third day as high humidity persisted to ongoing effects of easterlies.
‘Will vote for a society free of bias where all can coexist peacefully’
18 million people will vote for the first time in 2024. In a series, HT looks at their issues, hopes, grouses
Updated on May 24, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Birds bear brunt of extreme weather, kites worst hit
Veterinarians said kites are the worst affected as there are many hatchlings, following the breeding season in March and April, being affected by the heat. A bird rehabilitation centre in Wazirabad reported 86 cases on a single day, double the number of the highest cases reported in a single day in May 2023.
Cops, labourers, delivery agents: Those under Delhi’s scorching sun in a fix
Scorching temperatures in Delhi force many, like traffic policeman Pawan Tanwar and construction worker Mohammad al-Qamar, to brave the hot sun for their jobs.
JP Aggarwal promises to resolve Chandi Chowk traffic woes, woos traders on promise of reduced tax
Jai Prakash Aggarwal on Sunday said he would transform the area into a heritage hub, as well as support small traders by modifying GST rules, in his “Vision 2029” for the constituency
Delhi scores over 94% in CBSE board results
While the pass percentage of girls in class 10 stood at 94.91%, it was 93.76% for the boys, according to data shared by CBSE
Updated on May 14, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Max touches 40°C for 2nd time this season in Delhi
The mercury will rise further throughout the next week, with the maximum expected to touch 42°C by Tuesday, IMD said
AAP, Cong hold first joint meet at Chandni Chowk in Delhi
Congress and AAP hold joint meeting in Delhi's Shakur Basti to campaign for Congress candidate Jai Prakash Agarwal. BJP nominee Praveen Khandelwal to face off on May 25.
Updated on Apr 30, 2024 03:00 AM IST
JNU teacher under scanner over sexual harassment claims
Students at JNU protest alleged inaction by the university's Internal Complains Committee against a senior professor accused of harassment.
Dust storm takes city by surprise, trace rain brings down mercury
Delhi on Tuesday logged a maximum temperature of 36.8°C, one degree below normal and down from 37.6°C a day before. The minimum temperature was 22.6°C, a minor dip from 23°C logged on Monday
Delhi landfill fire: Residents camp indoors to escape Ghazipur fumes
People living in the shadow of Ghazipur landfill in Delhi are well-versed in how to deal with smoke from fires at what is dubbed the tallest landfill site in the country
New sewage treatment plan for 13th-century reservoir in Delhi
For over a decade, the residents of wards 6 and 8 who live near Hauz-i-Shamsi have complained of polluted drinking water
Rain, gusty winds lash Delhi; more in store: IMD
According to IMD forecast, generally cloudy skies will persist through Sunday as well, with possibility of light rain and thundershowers in parts of the Capital
Gusty winds clear pollution, Delhi’s air quality improves
Delhi's air quality improved as strong winds lowered the AQI to 133 from 242. Temperatures also dropped with windy conditions prevailing.
Leopard enters Delhi village, attacked with sticks, rescued
Forest officials said that the leopard was later released in the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary in south Delhi
March ends on a dry note with 75% rain deficiency in Delhi
Delhi experienced nearly 75% rain deficiency in March, with minimum temperature below 10°C for 5 days. AQI remained in "moderate" category.
Dilli Haat, a centrepiece of Delhi, turns 30
Dilli Haat boasts 166 stalls of artisans from across 28 states, 29 food stalls from 24 states, and is a part of all “must visit” lists.
Updated on Mar 25, 2024 05:02 AM IST
73% turnout to vote in JNU students union elections
Shailendra Kumar, chairperson of the election committee said that the voter turnout was around 73% of the expected number
Student bodies hold protests on campuses in Delhi University and Jamia
Protests occurred at DU’s north campus and at JMI. Students from JNU had also scheduled a protest but couldn’t get permission due to upcoming student polls
Students hit by Covid pandemic to get chance to complete DU degrees
Eligible students will be allowed to submit applications on the impact of the pandemic and give reasons for their extension
Indraprastha College for Women completes 100 years: A century of empowering women
The oldest women’s college in Delhi started out as a school in 1904, when Annie Besant and Theosophical Society set up Indraprastha Girls’ Senior Secondary School
Updated on Mar 04, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Delhi logs best AQI in 137 days on back of rain, gusty winds
The prevalent cloud cover since Friday evening made the minimum temperature rise by a sharp 7.5 degrees and was recorded at 18°C
Delhi-NCR receives light rainfall, IMD says expect more showers today
IMD predicts more showers during the day in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas of Haryana and West Uttar Pradesh
Updated on Mar 02, 2024 03:25 PM IST
Confusion over St Stephen’s mail on suspension of 100 students in Delhi
On Tuesday, the Students’ Union Society (SUS) said it was told there was a “clerical error” on the part of the administration
St. Stephens college suspends 100 students for not attending morning assembly
Teachers and students of the college have reached out to Principal John Varghese, requesting immediate withdrawal of the suspension
Updated on Feb 20, 2024 12:52 PM IST