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New Delhi: The floral beauty of Delhi is back with the DDA Palash Festival, bringing a burst of colors to the city over the next three weeks. Residents can now enjoy the vibrant display of tulips and other flowers at various locations, and for the first time this season, they can also purchase tulip bulbs to decorate their homes, balconies, and gardens. Tulip Bulbs Available for Purchase From 14 to 16 February, citizens can buy tulip bulbs from DDA at prices ranging from ₹75 to ₹300. With mid-February and early March considered ideal for tulip cultivation, horticulture departments across the city have already started planting tulips and other flowers. Tulip bulbs are available in seven to ten different colors. Where to See the Blooms Tulip bulbs are already visible along Shanti...

New Delhi: In a major step to improve city sanitation, the Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) is planning to implement a new waste collection system across all wards, under which garbage will be collected on alternate days. Wet waste will be picked up on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, while dry waste will be collected on the remaining days. The decision follows the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which supersede the 2016 rules notified by the central government. These rules, effective from 1 April 2026, mandate segregation of waste into four streams: wet, dry, sanitary, and special-care waste, applicable across urban and rural areas of the city. Ward-Wise Structured Approach Officials said that while by-laws need to be notified, the new circular emphasizes adoption of k...

New Delhi: The Delhi government is taking proactive steps to strengthen cybersecurity across its departments and safeguard sensitive government data from growing cyber threats. Key measures include mandatory strong passwords, multi-factor authentication for access to sensitive systems, regular security audits of websites and applications, appointment of Assistant Chief Information Security Officers, and restrictions on the use of third-party email platforms. The Department of Information Technology has issued detailed guidelines to all departments, local bodies, boards, and commissions to tighten cybersecurity protocols and ensure the protection of official IT infrastructure. Unified Data Hub Under Protection The initiative comes as the government expands its digital infrastructur...

New Delhi: Commuters on Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line are advised of an important update: the Udyog Bhawan Metro Station has officially been renamed Seva Teerth Bhawan Metro Station. New signage reflecting the station’s name change has already been installed. The renaming comes a day after the inauguration of the Seva Teerth complex near the station by Narendra Modi, which will house the Prime Minister’s Office, Cabinet Secretariat, and the National Security Council Secretariat under one roof. Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar had announced on Friday that the station’s name would be changed to align its identity with the vision of the newly inaugurated Seva Teerth. He stated that the renaming is intended to link the station with the broader ideals embodied by Seva Teerth, emphasizing pu...

New Delhi: A shocking incident unfolded in Krishna Nagar, Delhi, when a shopkeeper was violently attacked inside his own store and threatened with a knife. The audacious assault took place in broad daylight at Lal Quarter Market, police said. The accused is reportedly known to the victim’s wife, suggesting the attack was motivated by personal grievances. Krishna Nagar police have registered a case under relevant sections following the victim’s complaint. Details of the Attack The 42-year-old victim runs a cosmetics shop in Lal Quarter Market. On the morning of 8 February, around 11:30 AM, Mohit Naulakha, a resident of Palwal, Haryana, barged into the shop and began punching the shopkeeper. He also destroyed a laptop and scattered the shop’s inventory. During the assault, the accused ...

New Delhi: A shocking fraud case has emerged from Geeta Colony, Delhi, where a man was duped of more than ₹30 lakh in a fake land deal. The victim, Vinod Kumar Bageja, filed a complaint with the Geeta Colony police, who have now registered a case and launched an investigation. How the Scam Unfolded According to the victim, he was introduced to Shami Rana and Anurag Gupta through an acquaintance. The accused lured him with promises of a highly profitable land transaction. To gain his trust, they involved two purported farmers, Mohit and Rajesh from Loni. The conspirators also allegedly provided the bank account of a so-called lawyer, Devendra Singh, to complete legal formalities. On 19 November 2024, Vinod transferred ₹1.5 lakh via NEFT and handed over the remaining ₹29 lakh in cas...