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Everything you need to know about Bawana: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Man kills self ahead of wedding in May

April 13, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) A factory worker committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree here after his family members fixed his wedding without his consent, police said Saturday.

Five injured as fire breaks out in Delhi's Bawana slum cluster

April 12, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (ANI): At least five persons were injured in a major fire that broke out at the Bawana slum clusters in Northwest Delhi on Friday.

DSIIDC allots 127 industrial plots

March 29, 2013 at 2:50 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The DSIIDC Friday allotted 127 industrial plots in the national capital.

Four Class 11 boys caught for raping classmate

March 18, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Four juveniles were caught here for sexually assaulting a girl who studies with them in Class 11, said police Monday. The delinquents have been sent to a juvenile justice home.

Four Class 11 boys detained for raping classmate

March 18, 2013 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Four juveniles were detained here for sexually assaulting a girl who studies with them in Class 11, said police Monday.

Stalker attempts to rape neighbour

January 26, 2013 at 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) A 23-year-old woman was brutally beaten up by a stalker living in her neighbourhood when she resisted his rape attempt here, police said Saturday. The attacker is now on the run.

Couple, daughter killed in property dispute

January 11, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) A married couple in their late 20s and their six-year-old daughter were killed by the owner of a small factory and his employee over a property dispute, police said Friday, adding that the two accused were arrested from the spot.

Man who made extortion call to Delhi legislator's son held

January 4, 2013 at 11:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) A 24-year-old man was arrested here for making an extortion call, demanding Rs.500,000, to a sitting Congress legislator's son, said police Friday.

Defence ministry staffer among five held for molesting woman

January 2, 2013 at 7:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Five men, including a defence ministry staffer and a constable of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, were arrested last Sunday for allegedly molesting a woman and trying to abduct her, police said Wednesday.

Christmas carnival for Delhi's slum children, orphans

December 8, 2012 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Games, swings, dance competitions and Christmas gifts from Santa Claus. Over 500 children from Delhi's slums and orphanages had a gala time as they celebrated an early Christmas here Saturday.

Kejriwal's party activists roughed up in Delhi

December 1, 2012 at 11:07 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Supporters of Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party were allegedly roughed up by police Saturday while they were protesting police's refusal to register a complaint on a minor's rape in the capital.

Delhi government clears Rs.584 crore for roads, drains

November 21, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The Delhi government Wednesday approved 31 projects worth Rs.584 crore, of which Rs.492 crore would be spent on battered roads maintained by corporations.

Dikshit asks Moily for more gas, LPG

November 16, 2012 at 9:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Friday met Petroleum Minister M. Veerappa Moily to apprise him of the anomalies in the gas delivery system, which has caused problems in implementing the Delhi government's Kerosene Free Delhi programme.

Government is committed to promote sports facilities :Kiran Walia

October 30, 2012 at 1:28 PM

The Govt. of Delhi is committed to provide sports facilities to all the students in schools in Delhi. The Minister of Education, Social Welfare, Women and Child Development, Govt. of Delhi Prof. Kiran Walia

Chain snatchers rule Delhi's streets

October 17, 2012 at 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Every six hours a woman loses her jewellery to bike-borne "chain snatchers" in the Indian capital. Police admit they are facing a formidable challenge from the dare-devil criminals.

IAC supporters continue protests as Khurshid arrives in Delhi

October 14, 2012 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct.14 (ANI): Even as Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid arrived here from London on Sunday morning, activists of the NGO India Against Corruption (IAC) and physically impaired people waved black flags at the airport against him and vowed to continue with their protests over allegations that his NGO - the Dr. Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust-had siphoned off money meant for the disabled.

Kejriwal demands resignation of Khurshid, Louise denies allegations (Roundup)

October 13, 2012 at 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) leader Arvind Kejriwal Saturday announced an indefinite agitation to demand the resignation and arrest of Law Minister Salman Khurshid over alleged financial irregularities in his NGO even as the minister's wife Louise rubbished the allegations and the Congress came to his defence.

Kejriwal demands Khurshid's arrest, dismissal

October 13, 2012 at 2:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal Saturday demanded the arrest of Law Minister Salman Khurshid and his dismissal from the Manmohan Singh ministry over allegations of siphoning off funds meant for providing aid to the disabled through an NGO run by him and his family.

Defiant Kejriwal begins protest at Parliament Street

October 13, 2012 at 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): Activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested for leading a march towards Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's residence, has reached the Parliament Street here to carry forward demand of Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid's resignation over allegations that an NGO headed by latter and run by his wife Louise siphoned off lakhs of rupees meant for physically challenged people.

Kejriwal refuses to quit agitation till Khurshid resigns

October 13, 2012 at 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): Anti graft activist Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said he will continue with his protest till Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid resigned over allegations of corruption, and urged more people to join the campaign.

Kejriwal detained, released; refuses to leave detention venue

October 12, 2012 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) member Arvind Kejriwal and his supporters were Friday detained while protesting alleged irregularities in a NGO run by Law Minister Salman Khurshid and his wife Louise. Taken to a stadium on the outskirts of Delhi, they refused to leave even after being later released by the police.

Kejriwal, supporters detained near PM's house

October 12, 2012 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) member Arvind Kejriwal and his supporters were detained Friday while protesting against cabinet minister Salman Khurshid and his wife.

Kejriwal with supporters detained, thunders to remain in Jail

October 12, 2012 at 5:28 PM

After alleging the nexus between Robert Badhera and DLF, now social activists and IAC member Arvind Kejriwal has targeted Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid

Kejriwal, supporters detained near PM house

October 12, 2012 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) member Arvind Kejriwal and his supporters were detained Friday while protesting against cabinet minister Salman Khurshid and his wife.

Businessman kidnapped in Meerut National/Crime

October 10, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Lucknow, Oct 10 (IANS) A prominent businessman was kidnapped along with his driver in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut town, police said Wednesday. The kidnappers have asked for a ransom of Rs.2 crore.

Two held for raping two Delhi University students

September 23, 2012 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Two youths were arrested Sunday for raping two Delhi University (DU) students here, police said. The attackers were friends of the girls.

One held for killing woman in front of her son

September 12, 2012 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) A 30-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for killing a woman in front of her son here Tuesday morning. The killing was allegedly to take revenge from the victim, who had married the killer's sister's husband six years ago, police said.

Woman in rickshaw shot dead in Delhi

September 11, 2012 at 11:54 AM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) A 31-year-old woman was shot dead Tuesday by two men on a motorcycle while she was going to drop her child to school in a rickshaw, police said.

Indian and Pakistani wrestling contingents meet Advani

September 10, 2012 at 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Sept 10 (ANI): A delegation of Indian and Pakistani wrestlers on Monday met senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani here.

Kejriwal arrested, vows to protest again (Third Lead)

August 26, 2012 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Anti-corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal and six others were detained here Sunday while trying to stage protests near Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's residence and two other places.

Ramdev's parliament march thwarted, gains wide political support (Second Intro Roundup)

August 13, 2012 at 11:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) High drama took place in the heart of the capital Monday as Baba Ramdev was detained while leading a big march to parliament to push his demand for bringing back black money stashed abroad. Let off later, the yoga guru announced his decision to stay put at the detention venue even as he indicated plans to oppose the Congress in the 2014 polls.

Ramdev's parliament march thwarted, gains wide political support (Intro Roundup)

August 13, 2012 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) There was high drama in the heart of the capital Monday as Baba Ramdev was detained while leading a big march to parliament to push his demand for bringing back black money stashed abroad. Many political parties, including those supporting the government, came out in open support of his campaign.

Baba Ramdev and supporters freed by police, Ramdev refuses to leave Ambedkar stadium

August 13, 2012 at 9:02 PM

Baba Ramdev and supporters freed by police, Ramdev refuses to leave Ambedkar stadium

'I am being faulted protesting against black money, corruption': Ramdev

August 13, 2012 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev, who was finally taken into the Ambedkar Stadium here on Monday evening by the Delhi Police, said his biggest fault is that he is pitching his voice against black money and corruption and devoting himself to the nation's cause.

Baba Ramdev now walks into Ambedkar Stadium

August 13, 2012 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): With Baba Ramdev demanding that all of his supporters be arrested, Delhi Police finally took the yoga guru into the Ambedekar Stadium here on Monday evening.

Baba Ramdev refuses to get off bus, demands arrest of supporters

August 13, 2012 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Monday refused to get off a DTC bus on his way to Bawana on the outskirts of the capital, demanding that Delhi Police detain all, or at least 10,000 of his supporters.

Baba Ramdev to break fast at Ambedkar Stadium

August 13, 2012 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev is expected to break his fast at the Ambedkar Stadium here, which has been converted into a makeshift jail by the Delhi Police.

Baba Ramdev detained in Ambedkar Stadium

August 13, 2012 at 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) With Baba Ramdev and his anti-corruption supporters blocking roads in central Delhi, police were Monday forced to detain them in Ambedkar Stadium, a few hundred metres from Ramlila ground, instead of another stadium, an official said.

Ramdev's parliament march thwarted, gains wide political support (Roundup)

August 13, 2012 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) There was high drama in the heart of the capital Monday as Baba Ramdev was detained while leading a massive march to parliament to push his demand for bringing back black money stashed abroad. Many political parties, including those supporting the government, came out in open support of his campaign.

Jail Shifts, Ramdev and supporters to be taken to Ambedkar Stadium now

August 13, 2012 at 6:17 PM

Delhi police finally changed the location of the temporary jail set up for Baba Ramdev and his supporters from Rajiv Gandhi stadium in Bawana to Ambedkar Stadium, Darya Ganj, Delhi....

Congress criticizes NDA for backing Ramdev, says UPA committed to get back black money'

August 13, 2012 at 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): Congress Party on Monday took the leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to task for joining Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on his agitation against black money at the Ramlila Maidan .

Bihar CM Nitish bats for Ramdev, says 'everyone has right to express opinion'

August 13, 2012 at 4:17 PM

Patna/New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday extended full support to Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev's agitation against black money, saying every individual has a right to express his opinion in a democratic set up.

BJP bonds with Ramdev, asks UPA 'to come out with time-bound plan against graft'

August 13, 2012 at 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday hit out at the ruling Congress Party after yoga guru Baba Ramdev's detention, saying the UPA Government has repeatedly refused to take up the issue of corruption.

Baba Ramdev courts arrest, says 'we respect law' (Update: Ramdev)

August 13, 2012 at 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): Delhi Police took yoga guru Baba Ramdev and his supporters into preventive custody at the Ranjit Singh flyover here on Monday afternoon during the march to the Parliament.

Ramdev faces arrest for violating Section-144

August 13, 2012 at 2:17 PM

Delhi Police has taken Baba Ramdev into preventive custody for violating Section-144 near Ranjit Singh flyover during his protest march to parliament against black money and corruption. He will be taken to to the Rajiv Gandhi stadium in Bawana along with his supporters.

Delhi Police halts Baba Ramdev's Parliament march (Update: Ramdev)

August 13, 2012 at 2:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev, who began his march to Parliament along with thousands of his supporters on Monday, has been stopped by the Delhi Police at the Ranjit Singh flyover here.

Ramdev supporters detained by police

August 13, 2012 at 2:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Thousands of Baba Ramdev supporters were Monday detained by police while marching towards parliament demanding that black money stashed abroad be brought back to India.

Man run over by DTC bus

July 27, 2012 at 11:46 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) A 22-year-old labourer died Friday after a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus ran over him Friday, police said.

Policeman's body found in Delhi canal

July 27, 2012 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The body of a Delhi Police head constable was found in a canal here Friday, said police. The official was missing since Wednesday.

Delhi government allots flats to 500 slum dwellers

July 18, 2012 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) A total of 500 slum dwellers living in eight clusters across the city were Wednesday allotted flats by the Delhi government under a central government urbanisation programme.

Man wanted in 13 criminal cases arrested

July 13, 2012 at 6:56 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Listed as one of the top 10 most wanted criminals by the Delhi Police, a 28-year-old man involved in 13 criminal cases, including murder, was arrested here, police said Friday.

BHEL sets up third gas turbine in Delhi power plant

July 5, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Chennai, July 5 (IANS) Power equipment major Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) Thursday successfully set up the third 250 MW advanced class gas turbine at Delhi's 1,500 MW Pragati-III combined cycle power plant in Bawana, a company statement said.

Delhi man murders brother for touching his car

May 17, 2012 at 11:46 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) A 42-year-old man was bludgeoned to death by his younger brother who was infuriated because the former had touched his car, police said Thursday.

Woman sets herself on fire in Delhi

April 30, 2012 at 10:26 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) A 26-year-old woman set herself on fire after an argument with a man who was harassing her with obscene phone calls, police said Monday.

Delhi-based transporter shot dead

April 25, 2012 at 5:49 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) A 35-year-old transporter was shot dead in his car by unidentified assailants in the national capital, police said Wednesday.

Seven robbers held after gun battle

April 1, 2012 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Seven robbers from Haryana were arrested here after an exchange of fire which left two policemen injured Sunday, Delhi Police said.

Delhi Study Group raises deep concern about rural areas of Delhi

December 23, 2011 at 12:00 PM

Delhi Study Group (DSG), a Delhi based Non-Government Organization (NGOs) on Thursday expressed its deep concern over the total negligence of Delhi & Delhi Villagers by the present state government......

Govt. mulls to roll out a national programme to curb Japanese Encephalitis

December 17, 2011 at 3:00 PM

Viewing the rising cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in West Bengal, Uttar Pradeh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu and Assam....

DSIIDC earmarks Rs.268 crore for 4 new industrial estates

November 28, 2011 at 12:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov.28 (ANI): The Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) has earmarked Rs.268 crore for the development of four major industrial estates in the capital.he four estates are in Okhla, Patparganj, Bawana and Narela. Of these, work has been awarded in Bawana and Narela.

MCD to close all industrial units functioning in residential areas

September 21, 2011 at 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep.21 (ANI): The Industries Department and the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation has given a list of allottees of industrial units under the Relocation Scheme to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi with a request to take necessary action for closure of these industrial units if they continue to function in residential and non-conforming areas.

Delhi Cabinet eases process for release of monthly pensions

December 6, 2010 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 6 (ANI): The Delhi Cabinet on Monday announced several major decisions to make the grant of monthly pensions and the issuance of licenses for the opening of a restaurant with a bar easier.

No power scarcity in Delhi: Dikshit

September 16, 2010 at 6:50 PM

New Delhi, Sept.16 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today rejected suggestions that there was a shortage of power in the national capital, and added that there is no scarcity in the availability of power.

Delhi Cabinet gives nod to gas-based Bamnauli power project

September 13, 2010 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Sept.13 (ANI): The Delhi Cabinet has decided to set up a gas-based 750 MW Pragati Power-II at Bamnauli with an aim to ensure generation of 50 percent demand from Delhi based power projects.

Delhi's new industrial policy to be unveiled by August

May 26, 2009 at 7:51 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Delhi's new industrial policy is likely to be announced by early August, an official statement said Tuesday.

Urban villages - oxymorons in every way

May 3, 2009 at 3:15 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Lok Sabha elections are another ritual for Mariam. She does not know who is contesting for the May 7 poll in the capital. No campaigner has bothered to go down her lane in Bawana, an 'urban village' in northwest Delhi.

Muslim organisation adopts family of dead schoolgirl

April 24, 2009 at 1:15 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Voluntary organisation Zakat Foundation of India (ZFI) said Friday that it has adopted the family of 11-year-old Shano Khan, who died last week after being allegedly subjected to corporal punishment by her teacher in a school here for not being able to recite the English alphabet.

Police to quiz classmates of corporal punishment victim

April 20, 2009 at 9:01 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Delhi Police Monday said they will record the statements of the classmates of 11-year-old Shano Khan, who died last week after being allegedly subjected to corporal punishment by her teacher for not learning the English alphabets, official said.

Tortured schoolgirl's body handed over to parents; no arrest yet

April 18, 2009 at 9:13 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The body of 11-year-old Shano Khan, who died Friday after being subjected to corporal punishment by her teacher for not knowing the English alphabet, was handed over to her parents amid protests from locals. The teacher is being questioned by police, though no arrest has been made, officials said Saturday.

Tortured schoolgirl's body handed over to parents; no arrest yet

April 18, 2009 at 6:27 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The body of 11-year-old Shano Khan, who died Friday after being subjected to corporal punishment by her teacher for not knowing the English alphabet, was handed over to her parents amid protests from locals. No arrests have been made in the case yet, police said.

Probe on, will take action against Shano Khan's teacher: Police

April 18, 2009 at 11:58 AM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A day after 11-year-old Shano Khan died after being subjected to corporal punishment by her teacher for not knowing the English alphabet, police Saturday said action would be taken after examining the medical and autopsy reports.

Girl dies after punishment in school, teacher booked

April 17, 2009 at 7:27 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Eleven-year-old Shano Khan, who was beaten and made to stand out in the sun for not knowing the English alphabet, died here Friday, sending shock waves across the nation. The teacher has been charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder, officials said.

Delhi Police constable, wife attempt suicide

April 15, 2009 at 9:11 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) A Delhi Police constable and his wife allegedly tried to commit suicide Wednesday by consuming poison at their northwest Delhi home, police said, adding that the couple was depressed as their three children were suffering from chickenpox.

Delhi government builds houses for poor

December 14, 2008 at 1:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) The Delhi government has built for slum dwellers and other urban poor 9,817 houses that are now ready for allotment, a senior official said Sunday.

PM calls upon youth at Bawana power project

March 25, 2008 at 1:01 AM

With the encouraging message of "think new ways of dealing with the augmenting energy problems and carved out a new plan and campaign for

Govt. not to hike power tariff in Capital this year

February 22, 2008 at 1:01 AM

The power crisis in the national capital Delhi has been a major issue and also a political agenda that turns the ruling Congress not to hike

Power shortage in the capital

February 7, 2008 at 1:01 AM

The capital Delhi since last week is grappling with constant power crisis bringing woe to residents. In addition the water shortage in some parts