DELHI (national capital territory)

New Delhi: Delhi’s ongoing campaign against the illegal extraction of groundwater has hit an unusual roadblock. Authorities are unable to trace 153 illegal borewells due to inaccurate records. Incorrect addresses, names, and mobile numbers have made it difficult to seal these borewells, according to the latest report submitted by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) to the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Over 20,000 Illegal Borewells Identified in DelhiThe report states that the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) had identified 20,297 illegal borewells across the capital. Of these, 15,962 borewells have been sealed by district authorities, and 3,875 borewells have been voluntarily shut down by their owners. However, due to incorrect or missing information, 153 borewells remain untraceable. Co...

New Delhi: The Delhi government’s Late Payment Surcharge (LPSC) Scheme, launched to clear pending water bills under CM Rekha Gupta, appears to have been hampered by administrative inefficiencies. Announced in September 2025, the scheme has benefited only 22.54% of eligible consumers even after four months. Due to outdated systems and lack of basic facilities, the government has now been compelled to extend the scheme’s duration. Scheme Details and Outstanding DuesOut of 29 lakh Delhi Jal Board (DJB) consumers, around 14.68 lakh had pending bills spanning several years, totaling ₹16,068 crore—including ₹5,057 crore principal and ₹11,011 crore arrears (interest). The main consumer complaints were regarding incorrect or average billing. To provide relief, Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh...

New Delhi: Relief for Delhi Jal Board (DJB) consumers as the Delhi government has extended the ‘Late Payment Surcharge (LPSC) Scheme’ for pending water bills until 15 August 2026. Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh announced the extension on Friday, citing requests from public representatives and Residents’ Welfare Associations (RWAs). Interest Waiver for ConsumersThe government acknowledged that due to system inefficiencies and staff shortages, many consumers were unable to pay their bills on time. Under the new deadline, domestic category consumers will receive a 100% waiver on late payment surcharges (interest) for pending bills. A similar announcement for non-domestic consumers is expected soon. Installment Option for High DuesApproximately 87,000 consumers in the high-bill categ...

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated a state-of-the-art Electric Receiving Sub-Station (RSS) at Park Street, near the Central Vista project, on Friday. The modern sub-station will ensure uninterrupted power supply to key Delhi Metro routes, enhancing the reliability of metro services and supporting future network expansions. The project marks a significant step toward transforming Delhi into a smart city. The Chief Minister highlighted that the sub-station, equipped with advanced technologies, was reconstructed in just 18 months—a remarkable achievement. During the inauguration, she reviewed the station’s technical operations and discussed its functioning with officials. Uninterrupted Metro ServicesCM Gupta emphasized that the sub-station has been designed to preve...

New Delhi: A road accident in Vivek Vihar, Shahdara, initially thought to be a simple fall resulting in death, has been revealed as a hit-and-run case, thanks to an eyewitness account. The incident involved a 60-year-old woman, Uma, a domestic helper from Jhilmil Colony, who was struck by two young men riding a motorcycle on the evening of January 25, 2026, around 7:30 PM. Following the collision, the bikers transported her to ESIC Hospital in an e-rickshaw due to her critical condition but fled before further medical intervention. She was subsequently referred to GTB Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries on January 28. Eyewitness Account Changes the StoryInitially, Uma’s family and hospital staff believed the woman had merely fallen, and the police were treating it as a regu...

New Delhi: In a shocking case, Kajal, a woman commando with the Delhi Police SWAT unit, was murdered by her husband, Ankur, a clerk in the Ministry of Defence. The incident has sent shockwaves across the capital, with new details revealing the tragic circumstances of her death. Incident and Investigation:Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dwarka, Ankit Singh, confirmed that police received information about the attack on 22 January around 10 PM. Officers from Mohan Garden Police Station rushed to Tarak Hospital, Dwarka Mor, where Kajal had sustained head injuries. Investigations revealed that Ankur had attacked her at their residence in Mohan Garden. He was immediately arrested. Kajal was subsequently referred to a private hospital in Ghaziabad, where she was declared brain-dead. She rem...