Articles by Aheli Das
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
Three-stage restoration planned for Delhi Sultanate-era reservoir
Delhi's Hauz-i-Shamsi, a once grand reservoir built in the 13th century, is set for restoration by 2024 after years of neglect and pollution.
Fog back in Delhi as AQI plunges to ‘very poor’ zone
Delhi’s minimum temperature rose to 7 degrees Celsius (°C), three degrees below the normal compared to 5.2°C a day before
Fewer sightings, locales mark Bird Day this year in Delhi
At 253, last year’s count was higher than this year’s, while the highest tally of 268 bird species was recorded in 2017
Delhi’s AQI worsens by 150 points in 24 hours; back to poor
Isolated areas in the city recorded “cold wave” conditions as the minimum temperature dropped to 5.2 degrees Celsius
AQI moderate in Delhi, may worsen on Saturday: IMD
Gusty winds in Delhi improved air quality to moderate on Friday, but officials predict it will deteriorate to very poor on Saturday due to calm winds.
Strong winds keep AQI at ‘moderate’ in Delhi, minimum at 6.9°C
Strong winds in Delhi have helped keep air pollution at bay for the third consecutive day, with the air quality index settling at 175 (moderate) on Wednesday. This is the best air quality in the city since October last year. The relief from pollution is expected to continue for the next two days before deteriorating to "very poor" on Saturday, according to forecasts.
12th century shrine razed in DDA drive at Delhi’s Mehrauli
Historians and activists have questioned encroachment action against an edifice that has existed for 900 years
Updated on Feb 06, 2024 04:38 AM IST
Maximum temperature rises by 4.7°C in Delhi, air ‘moderately’ polluted
IMD has issued a “yellow alert” for more drizzle on Sunday morning along with cloudy skies, following the second wave of western disturbances.
January ends on a rainy note, max temp drops to 18.6°C in Delhi
The first notable rainfall in Delhi pushed the maximum temperature down by 2.8 degrees Celsius, ending a dry and cold January. The rainfall was attributed to a western disturbance and a dense layer of fog also blanketed the city. The rain did not disperse pollutants, as the average air quality deteriorated. Dense fog is expected to continue for the next two days, with the possibility of light to moderate rain on Thursday. The minimum temperature was recorded at 7.3°C, and the maximum temperature is expected to stay around 20°C for the rest of the week.
Honour for Delhi Police’s Republic Day contingent
The Delhi Police women marching contingent won the award in both categories: by a panel of judges and by an online public vote
Dense fog, curbs hit IGI ops; 150 flights delayed in Delhi
The fog is expected to continue into Wednesday. The cold weather conditions have weakened, with the minimum temperature increasing to 6.9°C.
Updated on Jan 24, 2024 04:18 AM IST
Maximum dips to 14.2°C, ‘orange alert’ ahead in Delhi
The weather agency has also forecast that the maximum will stay around 16°C throughout the weekend while the minimum will stay around 8°C
Delhi chilled to the bone as max mercury drops to 15.6°C
The national capital has been witnessing wintry mornings and nights since New Year’s Eve, making people shiver at homes and workplaces
Updated on Jan 04, 2024 04:35 AM IST
Truckers’ strike: No shortages yet in Delhi, but prolonged stir may hurt
In a similar vein, petrol dealers in Capital also said that supply thus far has been normal in the city
Delhi’s first ‘zero waste’ festival begins at JLN Stadium
Vendors are using leaf-based, wooden, and bamboo cutlery, and recyclable plastic containers provided by NASVI
Friendicoes pauses rescue operations in Delhi due to space and funds crunch
On Thursday, the NGO put out an appeal for adoption and donation on social media and urged people to come forward and foster some rescues
