Mallica Joshi is the Chief Reporter, Delhi with The Indian Express. She has been covering politics, education and environment in Delhi for 13 years. She tweets @mallicajoshi

November 28, 2021 08:40 IST
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Sun, Nov 28, 2021
November 16, 2021 04:25 IST
Experts say linking Delhi’s poor air to one factor alone would be an oversimplification. After all, the stubble burning season lasts around 45 days, while air in Delhi remains polluted till February.
Tue, Nov 16, 2021
November 15, 2021 03:12 IST
Nearly a third of Delhi government’s schools run in evening shifts and teach only boys which, going by historical data, leaves them at a disadvantage in comparison to those in regular morning shifts as well as those in co-ed institutions. The Delhi government’s plan to convert all evening shift schools to morning ones could change that.
Tue, Nov 16, 2021
October 22, 2021 01:44 IST
The city has a 47% second dose coverage against the national average of around 30% at present. Each individual has to get two doses.
Fri, Oct 22, 2021
October 04, 2021 02:42 IST
Each year in Delhi-NCR, a combination of dipping temperatures, low wind speed, and paddy stubble burning sends the air quality on a downward spiral.
Mon, Oct 04, 2021
September 28, 2021 03:00 IST
According to officials and experts, the high case count seen in Delhi in April and May, and the resultant antibodies, is among the main reasons for the low case count at present.
Tue, Sep 28, 2021
September 19, 2021 14:17 IST
Two of the three councillors expelled are expected to join the Aam Aadmi Party later in the day.
Mon, Sep 20, 2021
July 22, 2021 04:18 IST
Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia Wednesday sought to lay the blame squarely on the Centre, saying that the Delhi government has no records of such deaths because the Centre did not allow it to form a committee to look into claims by patients’ families and doctors.
Thu, Jul 22, 2021
July 21, 2021 14:59 IST
Oxygen deaths: “I have hundreds of messages from hospitals telling me about the lack of oxygen and that if they do not get stocks, patients would die. Were they lying?” Manish Sisodia said.
Wed, Jul 21, 2021
July 17, 2021 01:14 IST
The government also alleged that the Centre, through Delhi L-G Anil Baijal, had been "pressuring the cabinet to give their nod to the list of lawyers sent by the Delhi Police".
Sat, Jul 17, 2021
July 13, 2021 04:12 IST
Over the past two weeks, at least nine markets, including Lajpat Nagar, Gaffar Market, Sadar Bazar and Laxmi Nagar, were forced to shut down for flouting social distancing and other Covid protocol, though they were subsequently reopened after assurances from market associations and other stakeholders.
Tue, Jul 13, 2021
July 11, 2021 11:45 IST
Classes, however, will remain online, and schools will be shut for students, even as the Delhi government looks to start a conversation on reopening.
Mon, Jul 12, 2021
July 11, 2021 11:20 IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has given several different dates for the monsoon to reach the parched city, most recently Saturday, July 10, but the winds carrying moisture continued to give the city a miss.
Mon, Jul 12, 2021
July 08, 2021 11:04 IST
The super premium shops will be allowed to remain open till 11 pm, an hour more than the regular vends.
Thu, Jul 08, 2021
July 08, 2021 01:36 IST
Last week, for the first time in a year, active cases in the city fell below 1,000. At present, there are 858 active cases.
Thu, Jul 08, 2021
July 06, 2021 13:20 IST
Government representatives will visit houses to help Covid victims' relatives complete formalities. Chief Minister directs officials not to find faults with documents people submit.
Wed, Jul 07, 2021
July 05, 2021 01:08 IST
The last time that active cases were in this range (1,000-1,200) was in January and February this year, which was followed by a sudden spike in cases starting in March-end.
Mon, Jul 05, 2021
June 30, 2021 17:01 IST
"If even a common person would read Atishi’s background and profile mentioned in the affidavit itself, they would understand why it is laughable to send her a notice for this amount and her savings,” AAP national spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj said.
Thu, Jul 01, 2021
June 28, 2021 01:54 IST
According to Delhi government data, out of the 27,284 beds set aside for Covid patients in hospitals, 1,037 are occupied. Of these, 930 are either admitted in the ICU or are on ventilators.
Mon, Jun 28, 2021
June 24, 2021 11:20 IST
According to data shared by the Delhi government, in the first week of the unlock process, from May 31 to June 6, when construction and factories were allowed to function, a total of around 20,900 challans were issued.
Thu, Jun 24, 2021
June 23, 2021 15:15 IST
The Delhi government and the Centre have been locked in a battle over the former’s decision to deliver ration to people’s homes instead of making it mandatory for them to get the supplies from ration shops.
Sun, Jul 18, 2021
June 22, 2021 00:33 IST
According to data shared by the Delhi government, 47% of the 57 lakh people that fall in the 45+ category have got one shot of the Covid vaccine. Close to 10 lakh people in this category have got both doses.
Tue, Jun 22, 2021
June 20, 2021 13:14 IST
Delhi Unlock rules and guidelines: On the list of things that remain shut even in this installment of unlocking are educational institutions, gyms, spas and yoga institutes, movie theatres, and any social, political, sports gatherings and congregations.
Sun, Jun 20, 2021
June 19, 2021 01:20 IST
As per Delhi government data, 5,301 people were challaned on Thursday for violations such as stepping out without masks, wearing masks improperly, spitting, and not maintaining social distancing.
Sat, Jun 19, 2021
June 16, 2021 11:19 IST
Covid-19 in Delhi: 40,470 people tested positive for the disease in the national capital between May 15 and June 15. Over half (51%) were in the 30 to 60 age group.
Wed, Jun 16, 2021




