Everything you need to know about Pragati Vihar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Pragati Vihar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) It was a scorching start to the week here Monday with the temperature shooting up to five notches above average at 44.5 degrees Celsius. No respite seems to be in sight as the Met Office said the mercury may touch 45 degrees Tuesday.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Mercury rose to a blazing 44.6 degrees Celsius - five notches above average - Sunday, making it the hottest day in the season so far. Monday is expected to be hotter, the weatherman forecast.
Gurgaon, May 17 (IANS) A policeman, a physiotherapist and an engineer were arrested here Friday in connection with three separate rape cases here, police said.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) An 85-year-old woman was suffocated to death while her husband had to be hospitalised in serious condition after an electrical short-circuit triggered a fire in their house wiring in the capital, police said Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) A trade show that is exclusively dedicated to footwear and leatherwear is coming back for the third time to India.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Armed robbers smothered to death the 35-year-old son of a retired senior lawyer, while his parents were gagged and bound in another room of their house here, police said Thursday.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Manchester United Soccer School (MUSS) in association with Amity Schools will organise a five day 'Player Development Programme' from April 10-14 at the Amity International School, Pushp Vihar, for students in the 6-15 age group.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Delhi government Tuesday decided to merge electricity company Pragati Power Corporation Ltd. (PPCL) with Indraprastha Power Generation Co. Ltd. (IPGCL) for streamlining power generation.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Aam Admi Party (AAP) volunteers were stopped by police here Monday as they headed to Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's house to deliver lakhs of letters protesting "inflated water and power bills".
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The Delhi government is set to built 12 new hospitals with total bed strength of 2,900, Health Minister A.K. Walia said Friday.
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Four unidentified people, posing as BSES employees, entered the house of a businessman and made away with cash and jewellery worth lakhs of rupees after threatening his wife and children Thursday with a toy gun, police said.
Ghaziabad, March 24 (IANS) A 14-year-old girl was gang raped by three men here Sunday. One of the accused has been arrested.
New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dr. M. Veerappa Moily has said that initiatives and support by private players like DLF Foundation will surely give an impetus to skill-development among unemployed and job-seeking youth.
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Preity Zinta walked the ramp for designer Surily Goel on the first day of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) here. She looked gorgeous in dazzling black evening gown.
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Masaba Gupta, who opened the autumn-winter edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) Wednesday with her debut collection for Satya Paul, says she has given a makeover to the signature styles of the brand by creating ensembles for youngsters.
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Preity Zinta will walk the ramp for designer Surily Goel at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW).
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Actress Gul Panag will be the celebrity showstopper for designer Urvashi Kaur at the upcoming Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW). She will walk the ramp Thursday.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A 45-year-old Delhi Police constable was injured after accidentally shooting himself with his own service weapon, police said Friday.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A mall cashier, missing since Thursday morning, was found dead in a park here Friday, police said.
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The films releasing this Friday -- "Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns" and "Saare Jahaan Se Mehnga" -- will bring different flavours at the box office. If "Saheb Biwi..." is a thriller-drama, "Saare Jahaan..." is a satirical take on inflation.
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Three men have been arrested in connection with the killing of minor siblings in the national capital, police said Sunday. Among those arrested is the maternal uncle of the children.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Two siblings, who went missing three days ago, were found dead near a railway track in central Delhi, police said Saturday. Three people were detained after the victims' father raised suspicion about a neighbour's involvement.
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) Two siblings, who went missing three days ago, have been found dead near a railway track in central Delhi, police said Saturday. The family is suspecting the involvement of a neighbour in the abduction-cum-murder.
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) Two siblings, who had been missing for the past three days, were found dead near a railway track in central Delhi, police said Saturday. The bodies were in a decomposed state.
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) A 23-year-old youth was arrested in the double murder of a woman and her daughter inside their home here and has confessed to the crime, police said Friday.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A 34-year-old woman and her five-year-old daughter were found killed inside their house here Thursday afternoon, police said, adding that it seemed the assailants were known to the victim.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A 34-year-old woman and her five-year-old daughter were found killed inside their house here Thursday afternoon, police said.
Ghaziabad, Feb 17 (IANS) A three-year-old girl was raped by her neighbour here Sunday after being lured to his room with toffees, police said. The accused has been arrested.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Three boxes of artillery shells were found near a railway track here, police said Saturday.
New Delhi, Feb. 15 (ANI): Expressing profound grief to hear of the suicide of former airhostess Geetika Sharma's mother, Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson Barkha Shukla Singh on Friday said she felt that the political system is responsible for it.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Rahul Mishra and Payal Pratap Singh have been announced as Fiama Di Wills designers for autumn-winter 2013 edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) starting March 13.
The World Book Fair 2013 ended here on Sunday with the promise of returning as a bigger fair in the next year...................
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The World Book Fair 2013 ended here Sunday on an optimistic note that publishing industry's fortunes in India were on a roll despite the global economic uncertainty.
New Delhi, Feb. 5 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Tuesday said the unveiling of a new logo of 'Employment News' with the motto "opportunities for all" was a manifestation of the commitment to reach out to job seekers thereby seeking to fulfill their aspirations and harness their skills and capabilities.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Young designer Masaba Gupta's debut collection for fashion brand Satya Paul will open the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) autumn-winter 2013 starting March 2013.
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The World Book Fair here became an annual event Monday after 41 years of inception as a bi-annual book carnival, with its inauguration by Minister Shashi Tharoor.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) More than 1,100 exhibitors from 23 countries will flock to the Pragati Maidan in the capital for the New Delhi World Book Fair 2013 during Feb 4-10.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The World Book Fair 2013 beginning Feb 4 will celebrate indigenous literature with its theme, "Indigenous Voices - Mapping India's Folk and Tribal Literature", and commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda with a special pavilion exhibiting photographs and books from the spiritualist's life.
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) As many as 120 exhibitors from across 30 countries will participate in the 13th edition of Amusement Expo, starting Jan 29 at Pragati Maidan, and the event is expected to boost the country's Rs.2,750 crore amusement industry.
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) A 35-year-old Iranian businessman lost Rs.22,000 when his pocket was picked in a bus here, police said Thursday.
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman home guard was molested inside a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus here Wednesday, police said. The accused was thrashed by a mob, hospitalised and later booked.
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Sex-selective abortion is rampant in Delhi, particularly in south Delhi, a survey by Centre for Social Research (CSR), an organisation working for women empowerment and welfare, revealed Wednesday.
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Delhi BJP unit Sunday suspended Yogesh Attrey from the party following charges of rape against him.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (ANI): Hundreds of people marched here today to demand better rights and greater security for women.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who has condemned all incidents of violence and sexual assault against women and emphasized on a dire need to ensure their safety and security, will participate in a 'Women Dignity March' here on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Dec. 29 (ANI): Scores of people, mostly youth and students, are staging a peaceful protest and are taking part in a silent march starting from Munirka towards Jantar Mantar to mourn the death of the 23-year-old gang rape victim, who died early this morning at Singapore's Mount Elizabeth Hospital after battling for life since December 16.
New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): As the December 16 Delhi gang-rape victim continues to battle for her life at Singapore's Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who has locked horns with the Union Home Ministry and the Delhi Police following the rise in crimes against women in the national capital, on Friday said the society should have the unity to fight against the heinous crime.
New Delhi, Dec.27 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit took part in Thursday's National Development Council (NDC) meeting and stressed upon the need to include the welfare of the poor in the national inclusive development process.
New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Another gang rape has taken place in Delhi when a 42-year-old woman was allegedly gang raped by three people and dumped in Kalkaji area.
Gurgaon, Dec 26 (IANS) A new war memorial at Palam Vihar here in the memory of martyrs of the 13 Kumaon Regiment during the 1962 war with China will be inaugurated by Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda Dec 29, an organiser said Wednesday.
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The six accused in the brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman here were arrested following a "painstaking and meticulous operation", police said Saturday.
In a shocking incident in Delhi, a girl was allegedly raped by five men in a moving bus while she was on the way from Munirka to go to Dwarka with her friend. The incident took place Saturday 11 pm in Vasant Vihar area of south Delhi when the victim, 23 was returning to her home with her boyfriend after watching movie at select city walk, Saket.
New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday condemned the alleged gang rape of a student inside a moving bus, and asked Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to direct the Delhi Police to act firmly and ensure that effective steps are undertaken to curb crimes like these.
Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) president Jai Prakash Agarwal also MP from the North East Delhi Parliamentary constituency, today inaugurated two projects in Gokulpuri Assembly constituency.
Gurgaon, Dec 12 (IANS) Four teenagers were arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 30-year-old working woman in Udyog Vihar Phase-I here, police said Wednesday.
New Delhi, Dec. 12 (ANI): Five children were killed and another was critically injured in East Delhi when a wall collapsed on Wednesday morning, fire brigade officials said.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) Saturday announced that the five-day autumn-winter edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW)will start Mar 13, 2013 at Pragati Maidan.
New Delhi, Nov. 27 (ANI): The National Institute of Disaster Management (NDMA) Stall at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2012 has been awarded special commendation medal for excellence in display by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Dr. D. Purandeswari at the Pragati Maidan here today.
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Harvest dances, rock songs and hymns in Khasi, Garo, Pnar and English ? all these were performed as part of 'Meghalaya Day' at the 32nd India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan in the capital Saturday.
New Delhi, Nov. 21 (ANI): The Rajasthan Pavilion was immensely popular among the visitors at the 32nd edition of India International Trade Fair this year, which witnessed the participation of almost every state of the country showcasing their diverse art, culture and industrial development.
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Delhi Industry Minister Harun Yusuf inaugurated Delhi Day celebrations at the India International Trade Fair here.
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The Delhi government would make efforts to make the capital "a hub of clean and high technology with skilled economic activities" by 2021, a minister said here Monday.
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Pakistani women's apparel are drawing huge crowds at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) here even before its opening for the public Monday.
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Bhangra sensation Daler Mehndi is set to add some Punjabi flavour at the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF).
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) will hold live demonstrations on earthquake and chemical disaster management techniques at the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Pragati Maidan in the capital, officials said Friday.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday inaugurated the Delhi state pavilion at the two-week-long annual India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan in the capital.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) To avenge a perceived insult, a 25-year-old youth along with his two friends shot dead an auto driver a few days ago, but were arrested, police said Wednesday.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday inaugurated the 32nd edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF), which is expected to attract 1.5 million visitors over the next two weeks.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 32nd edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) here at Pragati Maidan today.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday inaugurated the 32nd edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF), which is expected to attract 1.5 million visitors over the next two weeks.
New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the 32nd India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi today.
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The 32nd India International Trade Fair (IITF) opens here Wednesday with over 6,000 exhibitors from India and 21 other countries.
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The 32nd India International Trade Fair (IITF) opens here Wednesday with over 6,000 exhibitors from India and 21 other countries.
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The 32nd India International Trade Fair (IITF) opens here Wednesday with over 6,000 exhibitors from India and abroad.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) The 32nd India International Trade Fair (IITF) opens here Wednesday with over 6,000 exhibitors from India and abroad, and organisers expecting around 20 lakh visitors during the 14-day event.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) The 32nd edition of the annual India International Trade Fair (IITF) will open Wednesday with over 6,000 exhibitors and around 20 lakh visitors from India and abroad expected to throng the 14-day event, the official organiser has said.
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Tickets for the annual India International Trade Fair's (IITF) business visitors will be available at 26 Metro stations in the capital from Nov 14, a Metro statement said Sunday.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) "Skilling India" will be the theme of Delhi Pavilion at the two-week India International Trade Fair starting Nov 14 at the Pragati Maidan here.
New Delhi. Nov. 7 (ANI): The 32nd edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF-2012) is all set be commenced from November 14 to 27 like every year at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Accused-turned-approver Chanshivroop Singh, a close associate of co-accused and former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, Wednesday recorded his statement in a Delhi court in former flight attendant Geetika Sharma's suicide case.
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Three people have been arrested for duping HDFC Bank of Rs.4.2 crore on the pretext of importing Bentley and Lamborghini luxury cars on auto loans, Delhi Police said Saturday.
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) A 24-year-old woman jumped off the second floor of her office building here in an attempt to commit suicide but survived and is battling for life in a private hospital, police said Friday.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) The power ministry Wednesday announced an 'Islanding Scheme' which will insulate essential services in various parts of the national capital from a severe power breakdown during a grid failure.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) The Power Ministry Wednesday announced an 'Islanding Scheme' which will insulate essential services in various parts of the national capital from a severe power cut during a grid failure.
Gurgaon, Oct 12 (IANS) An engineering student committed suicide by hanging herself in her house here, police said Friday.
Gurgaon, Oct 11 (IANS) A seven-year-old girl was Thursday raped and abused by her juvenile neighbour here, police said.
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda gave a forged experience certificate to former flight attendant Geetika Sharma to create hurdles in her career moves, a chargesheet filed in a court here Saturday.
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) In an attempt to promote fashion from the northeast, the Textiles Ministry and Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) have joined hands to organise a show dedicated to designs from the region on the first day of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week spring-summer 2013.
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Jyoti Sharma's forte is bold cuts and designs, but for the 20th edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) spring-summer, she takes inspiration from the royals. She will present designs personifying modern Indian princess and says her collection is meant for those who don't follow crowd.
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Two men who were involved in a Rs.57 lakh robbery at gunpoint here last month have been arrested, police said Friday.
Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has said that the DTC and cluster routes as plying as per unified time table, keeping in view the convenience and need of the commuters. The passengers in Delhi are bound to have more relief as orange colour route cluster No.2 with 16 buses has become operation today.
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Colombia is looking forward to bringing its world renowned coffee brands like Juan Valdez to India and market the products in the region.
It was a weekend and Delhi Book Fair witnessed huge response from the crowds on the last day of the mega show organized in Pragati Maidan in Capital. Crowds thronged the venue on the last day of the 18th Delhi Book Fair
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) It was a packed house at Pragati Maidan here Sunday as crowds thronged the venue on the last day of the 18th Delhi Book Fair with books on spiritualism, religion, fashion designing and novels selling like hot cakes.
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Bollywood actress Vidya Balan unveiled a giant abacus in Lusa village in Uttar Pradesh Friday and urged women to take steps to ensure the education of their children.
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) A 25-year-old man was critically injured Thursday after he tried to commit suicide by jumping from a Delhi Metro station, police said.
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) A 19-year-old girl committed suicide Wednesday at a Metro station in the national capital, police said.
New Delhi, Sept 5 (ANI): The northeastern region is known to have strong potential for soccer, and in order to harness it, tournaments are organised regularly in the region and in other parts of the country.
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) One person was killed and many people were injured here Sunday as police fired at a mob which went on a rampage after two men on a two-wheeler were injured when police tried to forcibly stop them.
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The 18th Delhi Book Fair began here Saturday with e-books and e-publishing the focus of the nine-day event that will see more than 200 publishers, including from abroad, participating.
