The Sarai Kale Khan (SKK) Railway Station in Delhi is set to undergo a transformation, with officials from the National Capital Regional Transport Corporation (NCRTC) planning to incorporate shades of peacock blue and beige, along with polycarbonate sheets to enhance the lighting effect.
A shelter home in Delhi, Asha Kiran, is embroiled in controversy after 14 inmates died within 20 days. Reports indicate a significant reduction in the inmates’ diet and 25 others suffering from tuberculosis. The ruling AAP party has called for an investigation and questioned the appointment of a previously suspended official as the shelter home administrator.
A 14-year-old student has been identified as a suspect in the recent bomb threat email sent to Summer Fields School in Greater Kailash, Delhi. The student, who reportedly did not want to attend school, is being questioned. This incident follows a string of similar bomb threats targeting schools, trains, and buses in Delhi-NCR, many of which turned out to be hoaxes.
The Asha Kiran Shelter Home in Delhi has come under scrutiny following the deaths of 25 individuals since February 25. Concerns have been raised about the shelter’s conditions, including allegations of contaminated water, lack of proper sanitation, and inadequate food, prompting calls for a thorough investigation and action against those responsible.
Titan Company reported a decline in profit due to higher gold prices, while Delhi grapples with a tragedy at a shelter home. Meanwhile, Indian athletes shine at the Paris Olympics, securing medals and making history in hockey.
A portion of a two-story house in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri industrial area collapsed on Friday afternoon, trapping several people. Rescue efforts are underway with the fire department having rescued four individuals so far. Heavy rainfall in Delhi on Wednesday night is believed to be a contributing factor to the collapse.
The annual Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage has led to significant traffic disruptions in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. The Delhi Traffic Police has implemented traffic diversions and closures due to the influx of Kanwariyas, while the Uttar Pradesh police has restricted heavy vehicle movement on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway. The Kanwar Yatra, a Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva, involves devotees collecting water from sacred rivers and carrying it hundreds of kilometers to offer it at Shiva shrines.
Following the deaths of three UPSC aspirants in a flooded coaching institute basement, the Delhi Government has issued safety guidelines for schools, emphasizing basement usage, accessible gates, clear evacuation plans, and regular checks for water accumulation. The LG has also formed a committee to address coaching institute regulations, rental issues, fire safety, and infrastructure concerns.
Heavy rainfall across Delhi and Uttarakhand has led to school closures in both regions. The Delhi government announced a holiday for all schools on Thursday due to intense rainfall, while Uttarakhand schools will be closed until August 3rd due to very heavy rainfall predictions. Additionally, schools in various districts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand have been closed until August 2nd as part of preparations for the Kanwar Yatra, a Hindu pilgrimage.
Heavy rainfall in Delhi on Wednesday led to the diversion of multiple flights and renewed concerns about flooding, particularly in areas like Old Rajinder Nagar, where three students tragically died last week due to flooding in a coaching centre.
