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16 NDRF teams deployed in Delhi to tackle flood situation
New Delhi: A total of 16 NDRF teams have been deployed in Delhi to tackle the floods caused by the overflowing Yamuna and the situation is expected to improve by Friday morning,…
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Delhi: Red Fort closed for visitors till July 14 due to flood-like situation
New Delhi: The Red Fort was closed for visitors for the second half of Thursday and will remain shut on July 14 in view of the flood-like situation in parts of Delhi,…
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DU begins PhD registration for new academic session
New Delhi: Delhi University on Thursday began the registration process for admission to its PhD programmes for the upcoming academic session. “The University of Delhi has commenced the process of registration for…
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Rain & flood lead to veggie prices skyrocketing, family budgets hit
New Delhi: The onset of the Southwest monsoon and recent floods in Delhi’s low-lying areas have resulted in a steep rise in vegetable prices here, hitting the budget of families. In various…
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Extreme rain, encroachment: Experts explain Delhi floods
New Delhi: As the water level of the Yamuna in Delhi breached the all-time record of 207.49 metres set 45 years ago, experts attributed the situation to the encroachment of floodplains, extreme…
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Entry of heavy goods vehicles banned in Delhi as Yamuna swells
New Delhi: The Delhi government has banned the entry of heavy goods vehicles, barring those carrying essentials, in the city from four borders including Singhu as a precautionary measure in view of the rising Yamuna levels,…
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Delhi: Drinking water, metro services take a hit as Yamuna overflows
Drinking water and metro services in Delhi are set to take a hit as heavy rains continue to ravage the city, causing major overflow of the Yamuna river. The Yamuna swelled to…
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Yamuna flowing at record 208.48 metres; traffic advisory issued in Delhi
New Delhi: The torrential Yamuna in Delhi swelled to a staggering 208.48 metres Thursday morning, inundating nearby streets and public and private infrastructure, and causing immense hardships to people living in close…
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“Evacuate immediately:” Delhi CM urges people in low-lying area
New Delhi: With the Yamuna in Delhi swelling to 207.89 metres on Wednesday, breaching the earlier record of 207.49 metres set in 1978, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged those living in low-lying…
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Court awards 10-yr jail to four IM operatives for plotting terror attacks
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday sentenced four Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives to 10 years in jail for hatching a criminal conspiracy to wage war against the government by carrying out…
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Rahul may shift to former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit’s residence
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who vacated his official residence on April 22 following his disqualification as an MP in the ‘Modi surname’ remarks case, is all set to shift to…
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Delhi CM calls emergency meet as Yamuna breaches ominous 207m mark
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday called an emergency meeting as the Yamuna reached its highest level so far at 207.55 metres, posing a threat of floods in the…
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Fire breaks out at car showroom in Delhi
New Delhi: A massive fire broke out at a car showroom in Delhi’s Mayapuri area on Wednesday morning, a fire department official said. According to the Director of Delhi Fire Service (DFS)…
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Light to moderate rains likely in parts of Delhi on Wednesday
New Delhi: Parts of Delhi may witness light to moderate downpour on Wednesday and intermittent rains are predicted over the next four to five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The…
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Over 2K relief camps set up to accommodate rain-affected people: Delhi govt
New Delhi: The Delhi government on Tuesday said that it has initiated relief and rescue operations following heavy rains and flooding by establishing 2,700 relief camps where approximately 27,000 people took shelter.…