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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt plans proper market waste disposal, job fair
New Delhi: To find a way to effectively dispose of municipal solid waste in Delhi's wholesale fruit and vegetable markets, chief minister Rekha Gupta held a meeting with officials of the market boards and the department of urban development. "Coordination with relevant departments will be strengthened to further improve the sanitation systems in the markets. A follow-up meeting will be held soon to review the progress made in this regard," a statement from govt read. "Awareness initiatives will be undertaken for both vendors and consumers to ensure collective responsibility towards hygiene. To ensure that clean and safe food items reach people's homes, govt will take all necessary measures to maintain hygiene in markets." In a separate meeting, Kapil Mishra, who holds the charge of employment and labour departments, said that Delhi govt would hold a mega job fair in July. The minister assured Delhiites that every possible effort will be made to provide suitable job opportunities to all, regardless of their educational or professional background. Officials from technical and higher education departments were also present during the
Hans India
15 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
AAP indulging in politics over Jangpura demolition: Delhi BJP chief
New Delhi: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Tuesday hit out at AAP leader and former minister Manish Sisodia for giving a political colour to the court-ordered demolition of a slum built over a major drain in south Delhi's Jangpura area. He said Sisodia, who fled Delhi and settled in Punjab after losing the Assembly election from Jangpura seat following his earlier tenure in Patparganj, has left Delhiites stunned with his statement. Earlier, Sisodia hit out at the BJP government in Delhi for demolishing the Madrasi Colony slums in Jangpura without giving an alternative to the displaced residents. The Delhi BJP President stated that due to the Madrasi Camp located on the Barapullah drain, cleaning work of the drain had been halted for nearly a decade, causing waterlogging not just in the nearby areas but in several colonies and roads several km away from the slum. 'For nearly a year, the issue of relocating the Madrasi Camp was known to the then Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi Marlena-led governments, yet the AAP leaders remained silent and made no plans for rehabilitation through DUSIB. Today, they are shedding crocodile tears,' said Sachdeva. The BJP chief said that while the ruling party remains committed to the declared policy of 'Jahan Jhuggi, Wahan Makaan' (where there's a slum, there should be a home), AAP leaders must explain why their government did not take steps to give the slum dwellers a safe dwelling. 'If people, due to helplessness, had built unsafe jhuggis along or over drains a few years ago, should a sensitive government now provide them with safe and improved housing, or again construct homes over the drains?' asked Sachdeva, dismissing the AAP leaders' insistence on offering alternative dwellings to the residents of Madrasi Camp at the existing site. The Delhi BJP President further added that it is unfortunate that whether it is AAP leaders or Congress leaders, neither has ever worked towards improving the lives of slum dwellers. 'Instead, they have used them as vote banks and forced them to live in inhuman conditions,' he said.
News18
2 days ago
- Climate
- News18
Delhi-NCR Braces For More Rainfall As IMD Issues Yellow Alert
Last Updated: IMD has predicted more showers for Delhi this week and has issued a Yellow alert, warning of light rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–50 kmph. Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) have been experiencing fluctuating weather conditions with rain and thunderstorms lashing the parts of the region. The changes in weather condition have led to pleasant weather, bringing the Delhiites much needed respite from scorching heat. Sunday evening saw light rain and strong winds across several areas, offering temporary relief from the heat. Commuters were caught off guard as strong winds and swirling dust disrupted normal movement. Meanwhile, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more showers for the national capital this week and has issued a Yellow alert, warning of light rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–50 kmph. Forecast For Today Th weather agency has issued a Yellow alert and has predicted a cloudy sky for Delhi-NCR with a a possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by light showers. The maximum temperature on Monday is predicted to be 37 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature 23 degrees Celsius. Additionally, strong winds (40-50 km/h) are expected in Delhi and surrounding areas on Monday. Delhi's Week Ahead June 3 (Tuesday): The weather agency predicted that the sky would generally remain cloudy with a possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph, potentially hitting 60 kmph during storms. A yellow alert has been issued for the weather condition. The maximum temperature is expected to remain 37°C. June 4 (Wednesday): Light rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds at speeds of 30-40 kmph, possibly reaching 50 kmph are expected. The sky will be partly cloudy, with a predicted maximum temperature of 36°C. June 5 (Thursday): The national capital is predicted to experience thunderstorms with light rain. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 35°C. June 6 (Friday): The weather will start changing from Friday. While no rain is predicted, the sky will remain partly cloudy. The maximum temperature will rise slightly to 38°C. June 7 (Saturday): Partly cloudy sky has been predicted with no rain forecast. The maximum temperature will be around 39°C. (With inputs from agencies) First Published:
Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
Senior citizen defrauding people by impersonating Colonel arrested from Punjab
A senior citizen, who posed as a Colonel to cheat people on the pretext of providing them jobs in the Army and by offering flats in the Army Welfare Housing Organisation (AWHO), was arrested from a Punjab old-age home, police said on Sunday. The accused, identified as Sitaram Gupta alias Sitaram Singla, 77, who was evading trial in a case of cheating and forgery registered against him in Delhi, was arrested on Saturday. During interrogation after his arrest, Gupta revealed that he left his home, family members, and changed his appearance and mobile number to avoid his detection by law enforcement agencies, Delhi's Deputy Commissioner of Police, Crime, Apooorva Gupta said. Gupta was wanted in connection with a 2007 fraud case of offering a flat and a shop in the AWHO. A case was registered against him on the complaint of Anil Nigam, a bank employee, who alleged that the accused had introduced himself as a Colonel rank officer posted in Delhi and offered a flat which was to be built by the AWHO. As per the complaint, Gupta also offered him to book a shop under the same scheme and took Rs 56,000 from him. Disappointed over not getting anything, Nigam filed a complaint at Vivek Vihar Police Station, and a case was registered there under relevant sections of cheating and forgery. After the investigation, the accused was arrested and later released on bail by the court. However, Gupta jumped bail and started living in an old-age home in Punjab. Initially, non-bailable warrants were issued against the accused, but he didn't appear before the court, after which he was declared a proclaimed offender. Police received a tip-off that Gupta was residing in an old-age home located in Punjab's Patiala by hiding his identity. Using advanced technical surveillance and human intelligence, a team comprising ASI Sanjeev, ASI Neeraj, HC Mintu Yadav, and HC Sawai from the ARSC, Shakarpur, Crime Branch, arrested him on Saturday. Born in Mandi Dabwali in Haryana's Sirsa in 1948, Gupta did his MA (History) and MA (Economics) from Panjab University and was reportedly a student of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh when the latter was a professor there. "Sitaram Gupta, who worked as a contractor in the Indian Army, gained knowledge of various ranks of army officers and learned about the recruitment process of the Indian Army. He came to Delhi in 1987 and started working as an oil contractor. Besides work, he used to introduce himself as a Colonel of the Indian Army and started defrauding Delhiites. He took money from several youths on the pretext of giving them a job in the Indian Army," a statement issued by the police said. The accused was found involved in three cases of cheating and forgery registered at the Police Station Shakarpur and the Crime Branch in Delhi.
India.com
3 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Who is the owner of Delhi's Connaught Place? The iconic place is named after..., rent at CP begins at Rs...
Who is the owner of Delhi's Connaught Place? The iconic place is named after..., rent at CP begins at Rs... Connaught Place, an iconic spot for the Delhiites, truly captures the heart of Delhi with its blend of historic charm and lively atmosphere. Whether it's shopping at Janpath, grabbing a bite at one of the many eateries, or just soaking in the buzz, Connaught Place has something for everyone. It is a perfect and favorite hangout. It is one of the largest business, financial, and commercial centres in Delhi. But who owns Connaught Place? Notably, Connaught Place is also commonly known as CP. Who is the owner of Delhi's Connaught Place? The iconic place is named after… In 1929, Connaught Place was constructed by the British. It was designed by architect Robert Tor Russell. The iconic place got its name from Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught, a member of the British royal family. He was Queen Victoria's third son and the uncle of King George VI. In 1921, Prince Arthur visited India, and the market was subsequently named in his honor during the colonial era. Its distinctive circular layout with radiating roads draws inspiration from Georgian architectural styles in Britain. Connaught Place, a high-demand commercial real estate area, is divided into several blocks, each owned by different individuals or families. While the land and overall administration of Connaught Place are managed by the Government of India, the buildings within CP are privately owned. The ownership of individual shops and buildings varies, making the property landscape quite diverse. In the early days, many shops were established by traders who initially operated around the Kashmere Gate area. Notable names among them include Harnarain Gopinath (commonly known as Harnarains), Kanter's, Galgotia, and Snowhite. Some families even managed to lease numerous shops, with a few holding as many as 50 outlets. At present, the rent in Connaught Place ranges between Rs. 300 to Rs. 700 per square foot per month. But the scenario was different before independence. At that time, most of these properties were leased at very low rents—often just a few hundred rupees per month. Owing to the Old Delhi Rent Control Act, the rent for many of these properties could only be raised by a small margin—around 10 percent of the original amount. As a result, even today, some shop owners continue to pay very low rent, despite the fact that the actual market value of the properties has soared. As per media reports, the land and most of the buildings in the iconic CP are owned by the Government of India. The day-to-day maintenance and management responsibilities lie with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). As a result, many buildings in Connaught Place remain in the hands of private families, passed down through generations. While the architecture reflects a colonial past and the rents echo a long-gone era, the energy and vibe of the place are distinctly modern.
