Articles by Aheli Das
State artisans weave magic, woo visitors at Pragati Maidan fair
The 42nd India International Trade Fair is being held at Pragati Maidan, which was opened to public on November 18.
15 years after Soumya Vishwanathan's murder, is Delhi safer for women now?
In 2008, National Crime Records Bureau data showed there were 3,515 crimes recorded against women in Delhi. Last year the number was 13,988
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 04:26 PM IST
Ganesha idols immersed at 83 artificial ponds in Delhi
Officials said that a DPCC order had asked district administration to ensure no idol immersion took place in the Yamuna
Published on Sep 28, 2023 10:36 PM IST
Aheli Das
Delhi zoo approaches IRCTC to run its canteen
Zoo authorities insist on guests not being allowed to enter with food or drinks since some visitors try to feed the animals.
Published on Sep 12, 2023 12:11 AM IST
Aheli Das
Onion buffer stock released for Delhi’s Azadpur to control prices
This is the first time NCCF procured onions as a part of their price stabilisation fund (PSF) to help control the market prices of the vegetable
Updated on Aug 18, 2023 03:22 AM IST
Aheli Das
Tomato tamasha in Delhi: Inside the red zone
The NCCF has stipulated tomatoes worth ₹100 (about 1.4kg) per person to ensure that more people get to buy them.
Updated on Aug 10, 2023 04:45 AM IST
Aheli Das
Outdoor occupational groups at risk of diseases caused by air pollution: Study
A large percentage of the participants reported that they were suffering from sore throats, frequent headaches, itching eyes, etc.
Updated on Jul 01, 2023 12:18 AM IST
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Rain hits tomato produce, transport; inflates prices
Unseasonal spells of rain throughout May and the early onset of the monsoon led to the tomato crop failing in these states, hampering supplies
Updated on Jun 28, 2023 03:49 AM IST
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Leaders, locals perform yoga in Capital to mark yoga day
Thousands of people gathered at multiple locations across Delhi to celebrate International Yoga Day, organised by the New Delhi Municipal Committee. This year's theme was "Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam," with events held in association with Patanjali Yoga Samiti, Art of Living and Bhartiya Yog Sanstha. Delhi's chief minister Arvind Kejriwal did not attend, tweeting about the closure of free yoga classes due to alleged fund termination by the lieutenant governor. The event was first put forward in 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the United Nations General Assembly.
Updated on Jun 22, 2023 12:26 AM IST
Aheli Das
Delhi fire: UPSC aspirants’ hub high on dreams, low on safety standards
The fire also sparked an overnight protest by nearly 300 students, who demanded safer study conditions and confirmation that all students were safely evacuated
Updated on Jun 17, 2023 06:35 PM IST
Aheli Das
JNU restricts entry of outsiders from 10pm to 6am
The move comes in wake of the assault on two female students late on Tuesday night allegedly by four outsiders
Updated on Jun 08, 2023 12:00 AM IST
Aheli Das
Miranda, Hindu country’s top two colleges; Delhi University’s rank rises
Delhi University failed to secure a place in the top 10 universities of the country even as its position bumped up by two places this year
Updated on Jun 06, 2023 12:03 AM IST
Aheli Das