Articles by Aheli Das
DU panel nod to Gita courses amid dissent
In other important decisions, the key panel also approved the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in postgraduate programmes, PhD supervisions by college teachers, and reservation of one seat in each postgraduate programme for single girl child.
Fifth wettest December in Delhi’s history
Delhi experiences record rainfall this December, with 42.8mm recorded, marking it the wettest month in 27 years, providing temporary relief from pollution.
Delhi: Student accuses Ramjas College teacher of sexual assault
Ramjas College principal Ajay Kumar Arora confirmed that a complaint had been lodged and that the ICC is addressing the matter
Road dug to fix water line lies damaged after a year
Officials from Hansraj College said that they have written letters to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Public Works Department (PWD) this year to repair the road and clean the surroundings, but in vain.
CAQM revokes Stage 4 of Grap as air improves to ‘very poor’ in the Capital
The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 369 (”very poor”) at 4pm on Tuesday, a significant improvement from Monday’s 406 (”severe”).
‘No-detention’ scrapping draws mixed responses
The central government’s decision to abolish the ‘no-detention policy’ for classes five and eight has drawn varied responses from school principals and parents in Delhi
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 07:06 AM IST
Aheli Das, New Delhi
Day chill is here: Maximum falls below 20°C first time this winter in Delhi
Delhi experienced unseasonal drizzle on Monday, dropping temperatures below 20°C for the first time this season, with more rain expected.
Delhi’s AQI back in ‘severe’ zone amid GRAP-4 restrictions
With an average 24-hour AQI reading of 409 recorded daily, Delhi's air quality clocked five days of “severe” air over six days.
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 01:17 AM IST
Heritage walk: Delving into Delhi’s mysteries — the Town Hall and Dara Shukoh
Saturday marked the second heritage walk in a series that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi is conducting
DU to deliberate on Gita-based courses, Viksit Bharat curriculum
The six proposed courses include four Gita-based courses, a Viksit Bharat course, and a PhD in Hindu Studies
Delhi: Grap, bomb hoaxes, holidays disrupt school rhythm
Parents’ associations too have raised concerns regarding the constant confusion over the functioning of schools
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Pet Fed 2024: Delhi residents show off their pets’ many talents
A dedicated play area, an agility ring, lines of shops offering pet food, clothes, toys, accessories and even pet-themed home decor: the NSIC grounds were packed to the brim on Saturday.
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Panic persists after repeated bomb threats in Delhi schools
The threat was declared a hoax by afternoon, but several parents were left worried about the frequency of such messages
Bomb hoax at 44 Delhi schools causes chaos
However, police still cranked up security across the Capital, setting up cordons and keeping emergency response vans on standby
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Delhi sees lowest minimum; air drops to “poor”
The maximum temperature, however, rose slightly on the day, to 25.4°C from 25.1°C a day before, which was also a notch above the normal for this time of the year.
Traversing centuries through a heritage walk of Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi
The Kotla’s currently partially damaged structure, in its pomp, had at least four layers of gate for fortification
Nursery admissions for pvt schools set to kick off today
The first list of candidates will be shared on January 17, 2025, followed by a second list on February 3. The admission process will conclude by March 14.
DUSU polls: NSUI bags post of prez after 7 yrs, ABVP gets vice-president
The elections, conducted on September 27, faced delays due to allegations of widespread violations of Lyngdoh Committee guidelines.
Delhi continues to choke as ‘severe’ air quality continues
The prevailing meteorological conditions also led to a rise in the temperature, with Delhi clocking a maximum temperature of 29.4°C
After brief respite, Delhi AQI back in ‘severe’
Weather scientists from IMD warned that wind speed in Delhi and its surrounding areas is set to drop in the coming days
Delhi pollution forces closure: Schools rush to tweak academic calendars for board exam preparations
Generally, most schools conduct pre-board exams for classes 10 and 12, and unit tests for other classes in November
DUSU contestants to submit clean-up reports by Saturday; results after inspections
The move comes a day after the candidates were divided into five groups, following a meeting between the management and candidates pertaining to the counting of votes, which is likely on November 21
Weather, saviour against Delhi pollution until now, turns rogue
With the drop in wind speed in Delhi, as temperature dropped in the early hours of Wednesday, the two factors combined to create the noxious smog
Capital punishment: Delhi air now ‘severe’
Delhi AQI soared to 452 by 11pm, falling in comfortably “severe plus” – the worst possible category within the AQI range
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 05:01 AM IST
Nursery, KG and Class 1 admissions in Delhi to start on November 28
Officials set a deadline of December 20 for application submission. Following that, the first list of candidates will be released on January 17, the second list on February 3, and the process will be concluded by March 14
Delhi AQI still in “very poor” zone
Delhi's air quality remains "very poor" despite slight wind speed increase; AQI improved to 352, but pollution levels expected to persist.
Another hazy in Delhi, AQI dips further
Forecasts show that the air quality in Delhi is likely to stay in the ‘very poor’ category till at least Monday
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
