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Stork with bottleneck around its beak spotted in Najafgarh, rescue operation is onSubscriber Only
June 10, 2018 18:57 IST
Since Friday morning, a search for the "near-threatened" category bird has been on in Basai wetland, Najafgarh and Sultanpur area.
Sun, Jun 10, 2018
Delhi: Tomb to temple in three months, restoration work now stuck in bureaucratic tangleSubscriber Only
June 10, 2018 03:54 IST
As first reported by The Indian Express on May 4, the 15th Century tomb — which was to be restored by the Delhi chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage — was turned into a temple in March, with authorities saying they were unaware of who did it.
Sun, Jun 10, 2018Time running out for stork with a blocked beakSubscriber Only
June 10, 2018 01:35 IST
Two days after a black-necked stork with a bottleneck stuck on its beak was spotted by a birder in Gurgaon’s Basai wetland, a team of rescuers went looking for the bird again on Saturday morning.
Sun, Jun 10, 2018
At 14th Century monument in Delhi, the word ‘masjid’ keeps disappearing from boardSubscriber Only
June 09, 2018 05:01 IST
The Indian Express visited the monument on Friday — and discovered that on the blue board put up by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) outside the monument, the word ‘masjid’ had been painted over in white.
Sat, Jun 09, 2018
A stork, a bottleneck and a frenzied search operationSubscriber Only
June 09, 2018 05:00 IST
Armed with binoculars, spotting scopes, cameras and a knife, the team next visited Najafgarh — one of the nesting grounds of the black-necked stork, which thrives in a wetland.
Sat, Jun 09, 2018
At Delhi Zoo, oldest chimpanzee in way of monument restoration hopesSubscriber Only
June 07, 2018 02:04 IST
“The tomb next to the bear cage inside the zoo is on the list that we have sent to the Delhi government for approval... Ideally, we would have liked to restore the one inside the chimpanzee enclosure, too, but it seems impossible for now," an official said.
Thu, Jun 07, 2018
Boy who found sibling’s body first thought it’s a plastic dollSubscriber Only
June 05, 2018 03:13 IST
On Saturday evening, the decomposed body of his son — who would have been six now —was found shoved inside a wooden crate on their terrace, which they share with a neighbour.
Tue, Jun 05, 2018
Another help from Jharkhand rescued in DelhiSubscriber Only
May 29, 2018 01:21 IST
The girl hails from a village in Jharkhand. She was rescued after the NGO received a letter from the local police station, written by the girl’s brother last month.
Tue, May 29, 2018
Man enters Delhi’s Saket Metro tunnel, emerges at Malviya NagarSubscriber Only
May 27, 2018 03:54 IST
A source in the CISF said “this is probably the first case of a man running from one station to another via the tunnel... we have foiled such attempts in the past. It would help if platform screen doors (PSDs) are installed at all stations”.
Sun, May 27, 2018
Delhi: Panel to probe 16-yr-old domestic help’s murderSubscriber Only
May 25, 2018 03:04 IST
A seven-member fact-finding committee has been constituted by Arti Kujur, chairperson of the Jharkhand Commission for Protection of Child Rights (JCPCR), to probe the case.
Fri, May 25, 2018
Delhi: ‘Raped and held captive’, minor help escapes, seeks police aidSubscriber Only
May 25, 2018 02:57 IST
On May 22, a 17-year-old domestic help from Jharkhand, who was allegedly raped and beaten up by the owner of a placement agency who lured her to Delhi, ran away from the agency’s office in Nihal Vihar where she was held captive for over a week — only to land up at the Nihal Vihar […]
Fri, May 25, 2018
For Yemen girl with crippling illness, half a brain is better than a full oneSubscriber Only
May 24, 2018 03:35 IST
Three years after severe seizures were brought on by a rare neurological disease, Rasmussen’s Encephalitis, Hamed is now making a remarkable recovery — following a drastic six-hour surgery at Fortis Hospital on April 14, wherein the right side of her brain was “disconnected”.
Thu, May 24, 2018
For the visually impaired, foot overbridge means a little more freedomSubscriber Only
May 16, 2018 03:59 IST
“While helping me cross the road, I don’t know if the stranger will put his or her hand on my waist, neck, hand or the plastic stick. Last month, I met with an accident while crossing the road and broke my watch. This happens often,” she said.
Wed, May 16, 2018
Azimganj Sarai After centuries of neglect, an inn for weary travellers gets some attentionSubscriber Only
May 15, 2018 02:33 IST
"Phase II will commence after approval from the Archaeology Department and once tree-cutting permission comes through. It’s still a conservation site, and public access will only be possible after Phase II is done,” said Nanda.
Tue, May 15, 2018
Why the Taj is losing its colour?Subscriber Only
May 14, 2018 05:41 IST
The Yamuna has become a breeding ground for insects that swarm the monument at night. Rising pollution and the entry of newer pollutants have aggravated the problems
Mon, May 14, 2018
Take 5: ‘If situation gets ugly, switch off music, leave console. I stick to this plan’Subscriber Only
May 13, 2018 00:40 IST
"I have been a DJ for 14 years now and clubs are definitely safer than private parties. Most clubs have bouncers. The real danger lies at private parties and weddings where there is no security. We don’t know what weapons the guests might have at such events," says Rahul Batra.
Sun, May 13, 2018
A love story at Delhi Zoo, starring Royal Bengal and a white tigerSubscriber Only
May 09, 2018 02:34 IST
The Delhi Zoo has seven white tigers — five female and two male — and five Royal Bengal tigers. This mating is being facilitated, according to Singh, to “introduce better genes, better offspring”.
Wed, May 09, 2018
Mud baths, showers, fruits to keep Delhi Zoo occupants coolSubscriber Only
May 08, 2018 03:07 IST
“The three elephants (two Indian and one African) are due to get a new shower,” said Renu Singh, director of the Delhi Zoo. “It should be ready in the next two-three days.”
Tue, May 08, 2018
Tomb turned into temple: Govt panel may take over caseSubscriber Only
May 07, 2018 01:53 IST
“It’s a sensitive issue, as it’s been turned into a temple with idols placed inside... so after due assessment, it might be referred to the Religious Committee,” said a source.
Mon, May 07, 2018Tomb to temple in South Delhi: Government starts probe, says zero toleranceSubscriber Only
May 05, 2018 04:54 IST
Deputy CM Manish Sisodia took cognizance of a report in The Indian Express on Friday about how Gumti, the small domed Tughlaq-era tomb, which is a state-notified heritage structure, had been turned into a temple, with idols placed inside, in March.
Mon, May 07, 2018Tomb to temple in two months: In south Delhi, a monument changes coloursSubscriber Only
May 04, 2018 01:45 IST
The state-notified monument built on a mound, amid buildings and a park, was painted white and saffron in March, and idols placed inside it.
Mon, May 07, 2018
In Greater Noida society, Wonder Women take on Mardaanis in cricket leagueSubscriber Only
April 29, 2018 05:10 IST
Twenty-four matches between the 10 teams are scheduled between May 4 and 6, with semifinals and final on May 12-13.
Sun, Apr 29, 2018
Amid some politics, Red Fort is ‘adopted’ by a companySubscriber Only
April 29, 2018 04:44 IST
The initiative was launched by President Ram Nath Kovind on September 27 last year. So far, 93 monuments have been identified by the Ministry of Tourism for this initiative.
Sun, Apr 29, 2018
Delhi: Bone test likely for accused in 10-yr-old’s rape inside madrasa, says Crime BranchSubscriber Only
April 26, 2018 01:29 IST
While the family has alleged the girl was “gangraped”, police are yet to make any other arrests. The girl’s family also said they don’t know the accused
Thu, Apr 26, 2018
Delhi: After man held for rape in madrasa, protesters block highwaySubscriber Only
April 26, 2018 01:28 IST
In the evening, a candlelight protest was organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha at India Gate.
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