Articles by Aheli Das
Delhi’s air slightly better but remains very poor
The Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) for Delhi has forecast the air quality to stay in the “very poor” category at least till Tuesday
Peak Diwali pollution in Delhi 13% higher than last year: CSE report
PM2.5 levels spiked 13% higher on Diwali 2024 compared to previous years, revealing increased firecracker use and environmental impact, per CSE report.
Delhi’s air quality picks up marginally; traffic, firecracker bursting set to worsen woes
Over the past week, Delhi has already recorded a four-day streak of “very poor” air due to farm fires and emissions from vehicles caught in snarls — a regular feature — across key city roads, due to an array of religious, entertainment and official events
Delhi urges neighbours, Centre to maximise efforts to curb pollution
The 24-hour average AQI on Friday, at 4pm, was 270 (“poor”), which improved further to 255 (“poor”) on Saturday.
DU officials inspect colleges on removal of DUSU poll defacements
Raj Kishore Sharma, the chief returning officer, said that the VC will visit more colleges on Sunday
Students call for Diwali event at Jamia, Delhi cops step up security
Police said the students — officers claimed many were “outsiders” — did not have permission from the university to protest
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 12:35 AM IST
‘Very poor’ air continues to haunt Delhi
The 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) as of 4pm on Tuesday was 327, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB’s) daily bulletin. It was 310, also “very poor”, on Monday
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 05:56 AM IST
Delhi’s air remains ‘poor’
The city’s average air quality index (AQI) was 278 on Saturday — slightly better than the 292 recorded the previous day
Delhi covered with dust as road repairs take their toll
Traffic near Bhikaji Cama Place in Delhi is worsening due to road repairs, causing dust pollution and visibility issues, impacting residents' health.
Updated on Oct 20, 2024 01:43 AM IST
DU admissions: Over 5K applicants sign up for second mop-up round
Delhi University has received over 5,200 applications for its second mop-up round of admissions, aiming to fill 3,000 vacant seats across 18 colleges.
DU panel to decide on including MoE official
Additionally, the 21-member panel passed the Institutional Development Plan and authorised the vice-chancellor to finalise it after taking into account suggestions from the members
68 butterfly species found during annual count
The butterfly numbers have remained stable over the years, with highest count in the Aravalli biodiversity park
Focus on sustainability in Delhi University’s future development plan
Both the strategic plan and IDP got heavy opposition from some of the elected AC members and a dissent note was submitted
DU extends deadline for final UG admissions round till Oct 7
Delhi University extends the fee submission deadline for final undergraduate admissions to October 7 to fill remaining seats after requests from colleges.
Art forms come together to portray a saga for the ages
Navaratri celebrations returned to the Capital last week, with artistes bringing to life an epic tale of love and sacrifice through the Ramlila. The celebrations will continue till the weekend, when Dussehra marks the end of the festivities.
Women’s empowerment at heart of Delhi’s Durga Puja this year
People from the community said that the festival celebrates “Maa Durga”, who embodies feminine power, and they intend to use the platform to spread the message of female empowerment
Updated on Oct 02, 2024 05:42 AM IST
A Baoli mystery sparks early conservation effort
At Agrasen ki Baoli, the water level that has been steady for decades has been rising for the past few years
DU to throw open its ‘mid-entry’ portal for UG admissions today
The joint dean of admission, DU, Anand Sonkar, said, that the idea of mid-entry admissions is to accommodate students who might have missed the admission process for various reasons
Barapullah bridge: A lost piece of history in plain sight
Decrepit and unrecognisable, the effects of time and neglect have taken a heavy toll on the heritage structure. While some historians believe that the bridge was constructed in 1612-1613; according to ASI’s book, ‘Delhi and its Neighbourhood’, the year has been listed as 1621-22
A new session in Delhi University kicks off with smiles
Thousands of excited teenagers arrived at Vishwavidyalaya Metro station for their first day at Delhi University North Campus. DU confirmed over 68,500 admissions.
Students’ day out: DU’s new session gets underway today
The admission of more than 68,500 applicants was confirmed after the university released its second merit list on August 25
DU’s newest crop gears up to start UG courses
A joint control room will be operational for the first week — from August 29 to September 3 — to help freshers during their onboarding process.
Long-standing demands likely to be fulfilled: JNUSU members
JNUSU's hunger strike sees progress as JNU administration agrees to hike scholarships and open PSR gate. Pending demands include entrance exams and caste census.
No financial irregularities in 12 DU state-funded colleges: University
The development was in response to Delhi education minister, who in a letter to Union education minister, alleged financial irregularities at the 12 colleges
Ambedkar varsity V-C meets faculty amid protests to resolve issues
A committee of Dr BR Ambedkar University, Delhi (AUD) officials will prepare a report on the basis of the issues discussed with the AUDFA
Red Fort on I-Day: A cultural melting pot and a vision in camaraderie
The celebrations kicked off with the assembly of the National Cadet Corps(NCC) and National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi arriving shortly after through the Lahori Gate of the Red Fort
Partition survivors recall experiences at DU event
The event, anchored by DU’s Centre for Independence and Partition Studies (CIPS), saw five Partition survivors share their stories and featured a short film
AUD faculty hold protest over grievances outside V-C’s office in Delhi
Faculty at Dr BR Ambedkar University, Delhi, protested against issues like "punishment transfers" and discrimination. A meeting with the VC is scheduled for August 16.
Delhi University extends window for UG courses-colleges option till Aug 9
The last date for filling the preferences for program + college combinations has been extended to Friday, August 09, 11.59pm
Delhi University’s 2024-25 session to begin on August 29
The delay is due to the late release of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) results, officials said
