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Drishti Jain
Drishti Jain is a trainee journalist with The Indian Express, reporting on Delhi’s municipal bodies. She is an alumna of the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. Her reporting interests include rural issues, marginalised communities, women, and education. She tweets @Drishti_jain02
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September 17, 2025 16:27 IST
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025
Students, teachers, union members protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar against ‘attack’ on fundamental rights
September 17, 2025 05:00 IST
Referring to the mandate of a notice to be served by people 10 days prior to any protest, protesters on Tuesday claimed that permissions are frequently denied without authorities giving any explanation
Wed, Sep 17, 2025
Feeding community dogs? Delhi govt says no one can stop or threaten you
September 16, 2025 23:19 IST
In a move to encourage adoption of strays, any resident who now adopts Indian breeds will be exempted from paying any registration fees, and sterilisation and first vaccination of the pet will be free of cost
Wed, Sep 17, 2025
Malaria, Chikungunya cases recorded in Delhi till mid-September hit highest in 5 years
September 16, 2025 05:45 IST
The post-rainfall period typically sees a spike in VBD (Vector-Borne Diseases) transmission, officials noted
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
‘Black, foul-smelling water’: Residents of 3 societies in Dwarka fall ill amid ‘contaminated supply’
September 15, 2025 16:07 IST
Residents say the issue has persisted for 15 days.
Mon, Sep 15, 2025
Show-cause notice over Karol Bagh school’s poor condition
September 13, 2025 05:10 IST
During an inspection of an MCD school at Prem Nagar in Karol Bagh on Wednesday, the committee observed multiple violations of norms.
Sat, Sep 13, 2025
Will clean Yamuna, restore river’s health in three years: Delhi govt
September 12, 2025 05:55 IST
“Delhi uses 1,200 MGD of water everyday, of which only 950 MGD gets treated before being released into the Yamuna. For the deficit of 250 MGD, we have floated tenders to build more sewage treatment plants,” Parvesh Singh said.
Fri, Sep 12, 2025
Chief Minister’s Development Fund projects should be sanctioned without delay: Rekha Gupta to officials
September 12, 2025 05:16 IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said that all files related to projects that are funded by the Chief Minister’s Development Fund (CMDF) should be sanctioned without any delay. Gupta was attending a review meeting on the progress of developmental works and pending projects in Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha constituency, for which she was […]
Fri, Sep 12, 2025
264 malaria cases in Delhi so far — highest in five years for January-Sept period
September 09, 2025 05:25 IST
Clinical features include high fever, headache, chills and shivers, nausea, vomiting, convulsion and unconsciousness in severe malaria
Tue, Sep 09, 2025
Mantra chanting, yoga: How 28K students of NDMC will now kick off their day under new curriculum
September 05, 2025 06:17 IST
The changes aim “to integrate India’s timeless civilizational values and knowledge systems into the formal curriculum of the schools, and instill values of brotherhood, compassion, and respect," according to officials.
Fri, Sep 05, 2025
60 food trucks, live performances: Night food markets, coming soon to heart of Delhi
September 04, 2025 07:44 IST
Officials said the concept is inspired by Indore’s Sarafa Bazaar and Ahmedabad’s Law Garden.
Thu, Sep 04, 2025
‘We only have the clothes we’re wearing’: Families relive yearly displacement as Yamuna swells
September 02, 2025 12:18 IST
Yamuna in Delhi crossed the evacuation mark – 206 m – for the first time this year, forcing several families living along its banks to shift to camps or roads
Wed, Sep 03, 2025
Dog feeding spots unmarked, Delhi-NCR caregivers face harassment: ‘Can’t leave them hungry’
September 02, 2025 06:55 IST
Feeders said civic authorities have yet to mark feeding zones but argued that dogs cannot be left hungry in the meantime, as this could lead to aggression.
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
Build more kennels, create space for rabid dogs: MCD panel after inspecting five ABC centres
August 30, 2025 17:05 IST
At the centre in Dwarka’s Sector 29, the MCD had earlier said a space of 2-2.5 acres is available. The team discussed how kennels and other facilities can be constructed in this space to step up the sterilisation process.
Sun, Aug 31, 2025
Assam evictions are against law, targeted at a community: Report
August 27, 2025 03:35 IST
More than 3,300 families, mostly Muslims of Bengali origin, were evicted from forest, grazing and government revenue lands in Assam in the months of June and July.
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
MCD ropes in sanitation workers to identify stray dog feeding zones across Delhi
August 26, 2025 12:31 IST
Modifying the stray dogs order, the Supreme Court had said dedicated feeding areas should be created for the canines and that those who feed them on the streets would face proceedings
Tue, Aug 26, 2025
5-yr-old bitten by dog in East Delhi, family urges cops to relocate canine; protest breaks out after stray beaten
August 26, 2025 05:41 IST
In a video, which was widely circulated, the dog can be sitting on the top of a car, with its mouth and paws covered with blood, after being beaten with sticks
Tue, Aug 26, 2025
‘Yehi toh tha humara, phir se aa gaya’: Red Fort’s beloved stray dogs return home to loving arms
August 25, 2025 05:25 IST
The Supreme Court on Friday termed its earlier order on confining stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to dedicated shelters as “too harsh”
Mon, Aug 25, 2025
Aggressive dogs to be kept at two centres, feeding spots to be marked soon: MCD after SC’s new order
August 23, 2025 05:20 IST
The feeding areas, the official added, will be identified within two-three days following site inspection, and budget estimation
Sat, Aug 23, 2025
Animal welfare groups hail SC stray dog order, but some concerns remain
August 22, 2025 18:13 IST
Modifying its August 11 order, the top court has now said stray dogs in Delhi-NCR would be released in the area where they were collected from, after sterilisation, deworming, and vaccination.
Fri, Aug 22, 2025
At ‘The Kunj’, Indian handicrafts in spotlight as artisans from across India come together
August 22, 2025 05:41 IST
Inaugurated by Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, the platform is presented as a first-of-its-kind initiative to celebrate India’s rich heritage of handicrafts and handlooms.
Fri, Aug 22, 2025
‘Do we have the funds?’: Money an obstacle in cleaning Delhi, says MCD commissioner
August 21, 2025 06:05 IST
Noting that there were several complaints regarding poor sanitation, lack of garbage collectors and absence of bins, Kumar said: “Even if I promise you that all those bins will be installed, do we have the funds? We need to look into it... How will we pay the gardeners?”
Thu, Aug 21, 2025
MCD staff catching dogs ‘assaulted’ in Delhi’s Rohini, van vandalised
August 19, 2025 12:33 IST
A purported video of the incident was circulated on social media. Police said they analysed CCTV footage and one suspect was identified and apprehended
Wed, Aug 20, 2025
‘Not strays, they belong to us…’ Protesters question inefficiency of authorities in stepping up sterilisationSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 05:49 IST
Cutting across age groups, the protest saw huge participation from dog lovers.
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
Amid Bihar SIR row, meet voters in Delhi living at House No. ‘0’Subscriber Only
August 19, 2025 05:46 IST
Hundreds of homeless residents of the city were among the first ones in the country to be provided the unique address to make sure they had a say in the electoral process.
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
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