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

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

Heavy showers in north India as monsoon advances (Intro Roundup)

June 15, 2013 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Parts of north India, including Delhi, received heavy showers Saturday as the southwest monsoon advanced further into central and northern India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

APOLLO Clinic to organize special camp to mark Elders Abuse Awareness Day

June 15, 2013 at 11:04 AM

APPOLO Clinic is going to organize a special camp to mark World Elders Abuse Awareness Day on June 16 in its Rohini branch in New Delhi from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. that will feature several medical facilitations and useful consultation. World Elders Abuse Awareness Day is observed every year on June 15 after the United Nations (UN) declared the day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).

NDMC: Commissioner directed officials to improve conditions of basic facilities

June 11, 2013 at 4:46 PM

North Delhi Municipal Commissioner, P K Gupta has inspected the primary schools, community centres and parks in Poothkalan area that falls in Ward No. 25. Area Councillor,. Devendra Solanki; Engineer-in-Chief,

CISF constable accidentally shot in Delhi

June 5, 2013 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable was in critical condition Wednesday after being shot accidentally during a mock drill at a Delhi Metro station, officials said.

CISF constable accidentally shot in Delhi

June 5, 2013 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable was in critical condition Wednesday after being shot accidentally during a mock drill at a Delhi Metro station, officials said.

Two students commit suicide after getting low marks

May 27, 2013 at 10:13 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Two girls committed suicide by hanging themselves in their houses after they got low marks in their Class 12 exams Monday afternoon, police said.

Woman gang-raped in Delhi

May 22, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman was gang-raped by five men, including her brother-in-law and kept locked for two days in a room, police said Wednesday. No arrest has been made so far.

Make style statement in animal prints

May 2, 2013 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) This summer drape yourself in animal prints. Inspired by lions, snakes and leopards, they are definitely a wardrobe must-have.

Sharmila Tagore enjoys cooking Bengali food at home

April 30, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore says she wears her masterchef cap at home and enjoys cooking Bengali food.

Missing teenager found dead in Delhi

April 26, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A 17-year-old girl, who went missing Thursday, has been found dead at a male friend's rented accommodation, having allegedly committed suicide, police said Friday.

Missing teenager found dead in Delhi

April 26, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) An 18-year-old girl, who went missing Thursday, has been found dead at a male friend's rented accommodation in the Rohini area of west Delhi, a police official said Friday.

Delhi court employee jumps to death

April 23, 2013 at 10:52 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) A 25-year-old court employee committed suicide by jumping off the sixth floor of court building here Tuesday, police said.

Class 10 student arrested for molesting teacher

April 17, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Two people, including a Class 10 student, have been arrested and sent to judicial custody for molesting a 27-year-old female tutor in a moving bus here, police said Wednesday.

NDMC Commissioner directed officials to improve drainage system

April 16, 2013 at 6:05 PM

Commissioner of North Delhi Municipal Corporation, P.K. Gupta today visited Naturopathy Hospital, Community Centre, sector 15, Rohini. He also visited the Raja Vihar unauthorized colony under Ward no. 49. During his visit, commissioner directed the officials to improve the situation in the area.

Gang-rape: Report sought from Tihar on accused's plea

April 8, 2013 at 10:29 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The fast track court hearing the Dec 16 Delhi gang-rape case Monday sought a response from Tihar Jail superintendent on an application of accused Akshay Thakur for transfer from Tihar Jail to Rohini Jail.

Gang-rape accused refuses to return to 'unsafe' jail

April 6, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) A Tihar Jail official Saturday denied in a Delhi court the allegation that Dec 16 gang-rape accused Vinay Sharma was beaten by inmates while the accused claimed threat to life and refused to return to prison after the hearing.

Court summons jail official after gang-rape accused alleges beating

April 5, 2013 at 8:53 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The fast track court hearing Delhi gang-rape case has directed a Tihar Jail official to be personally present in the court Saturday to explain how accused Vinay Sharma fractured his hand and if any action had been taken on his allegations that he had been beaten up.

Leech therapy makes a comeback in India (Health Feature)

March 28, 2013 at 12:18 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) A few years ago when Hollywood actress Demi Moore said she let leeches suck her blood as part of a therapy to look fresh and young it made headlines. This ancient medical therapy of using leeches for clinical bloodletting to treat certain health conditions is making a comeback of sorts in India where the therapy is said to have originated.

Youth killed in Delhi fire

March 23, 2013 at 5:14 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) A 22-year-old youth was killed and three others seriously injured early Saturday after a fire broke out inside a guesthouse here, an official said.

Mall cashier found dead in Delhi

March 8, 2013 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A mall cashier, missing since Thursday morning, was found dead in a park here Friday, police said.

INLD legislators suspended from Haryana assembly

February 27, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 27 (IANS) Legislators of the opposition Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) were suspended from the Haryana assembly by the speaker Wednesday for disrupting the house.

Undertrial shot dead, cop injured in Delhi court

February 20, 2013 at 8:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) An undertrial was shot dead and an escorting Delhi Police constable was injured when two men opened fire in a city court Wednesday. One of the attackers has been arrested, police said.

Undertrial, constable shot at in Delhi court

February 20, 2013 at 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) An undertrial and a Delhi Police constable were injured when two men opened fire at the former in a city court Wednesday. One of the attackers has been arrested, police said.

Undertrial shot at in Delhi court

February 20, 2013 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) An undertrial and a Delhi Police constable were injured when two people opened fire at the former in a city court Wednesday. One of the attackers has been arrested, police said.

Teacher held for molesting girl students

February 2, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) A 30-year-old primary school teacher was arrested here for molesting half a dozen of his students over several months, police said Saturday. The accused was presented in a court which sent him to judicial custody.

'David' - magnificent morality tale (IANS Movie Review)

February 1, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Film: "David"; Actors: Vikram, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Vinay Virmani, Tabu, Lara Dutta, Nasser, Rohini Hattangadi and Monica Dogra; Director: Bejoy Nambiar; Rating: ****1/2

Chautala, son get 10-year jail, supporters go on rampage (Roundup)

January 22, 2013 at 8:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) In one of the harshest punishments handed down to a politician for corruption yet, a special court here sentenced former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala and son Ajay Chautala to 10 years jail each in a teachers' recruitment scam.

Cop hurt in crude bomb attack by Chautala supporters

January 22, 2013 at 5:36 PM

News Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) A constable was injured Tuesday when angry supporters of former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala and his son hurled stones and crude bombs near a court complex here after the two were given 10 years jail in a graft case.

Hooda appeals for calm, INLD alleges Congress of conspiracy

January 22, 2013 at 2:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 22 (ANI): In the wake of violent clashes between the police personnel and Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) workers outside the Rohini Court here, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Tuesday appealed to the people to maintain peace and respect the judiciary.

Haryana CM appeals for peace after Chautala ruling

January 22, 2013 at 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda Tuesday appealed for peace as supporters of former chief minister Om Prakash Chautala staged violent protests over the 10-year jail sentence given to him and his son in a corruption case.

Chautala supporters protest outside Rohini court

January 22, 2013 at 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Protests broke out at the Delhi court that Tuesday sentenced former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala and his son Ajay to 10 years in a corruption case with their supporters hurling stones and even crude, low-intensity bombs.

Chautala's supporters clash with police ahead of court order on sentence against ex-CM

January 22, 2013 at 10:16 AM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Thousands of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) supporters clashed with the police outside the Rohini court complex here on Tuesday just ahead of a Delhi court's order on sentence against former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala, his son Ajay Chautala and 53 others guilty of illegally recruiting 3,206 junior basic trained (JBT) teachers.

Nigerian held in Delhi for fake lottery racket

January 20, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) A 36-year-old Nigerian was arrested here for duping a woman of lakhs of rupees after claiming that she had won a lottery "organised" by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), said police Sunday.

Teachers recruitment scam case: Chautala's supporters create chaos at Rohini court

January 17, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan.17 (ANI): Thousands of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) supporters created chaos outside the Rohini court complex here on Thursday, soon after former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala arrived in the jail van prior to the hearing of arguments on his sentencing in the case of illegal recruitment of 3206 junior teachers in the state.

Chautala's fallout: Haryana teachers' fate uncertain

January 17, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 17 (IANS) The fate of hundreds of teachers in government schools in Haryana has become uncertain with the conviction of former chief minister Om Prakash Chautala, his son and 53 others in the JBT (junior basic trained) recruitment controversy.

Setback for INLD as Chautalas convicted, arrested

January 16, 2013 at 6:47 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 16 (IANS) The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), Haryana's main opposition party, received a rude jolt as its top leadership was convicted and arrested in the JBT (junior basic training) teachers' recruitment scam Wednesday in New Delhi.

Petition challenges upper age limit for nursery admission

January 10, 2013 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) A petition was filed in the Delhi High Court Thursday challenging the decision of a private school to fix four years as upper age limit for admission in nursery class.

Delhi BJP suspends rape-charged leader

January 6, 2013 at 9:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Delhi BJP unit Sunday suspended Yogesh Attrey from the party following charges of rape against him.

Delhi BJP leader arrested for rape

January 5, 2013 at 9:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader here was arrested for allegedly raping a woman, police said Saturday. The accused was produced in court and sent to two days police custody.

Delhi gang-rape case: CJI to inaugurate fast-track court today

January 2, 2013 at 11:41 AM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (ANI): Chief Justice of India (CJI) Altamas Kabir will inaugurate a fast-track court here on Wednesday, which will hear the case of the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim.

Sex racket busted in Delhi, foreigner arrested

December 14, 2012 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Three women, including a citizen of Turkmenistan, were arrested for allegedly running a sex racket here, police said Friday.

Man dies as car catches fire

November 24, 2012 at 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) A 55?year?old man was killed when his car caught fire in the capital, police said Saturday.

Court quashes death penalty of 'minor' rapist, killer

November 19, 2012 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday quashed the death sentence awarded to an accused by a trial court for raping and killing a minor girl, saying he was a juvenile when he committed the offence.

Delhi fire brigade attend 250 calls on Diwali

November 14, 2012 at 11:46 AM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) It was a busy Diwali night for Delhi's fire fighters who received and attended 250 calls from across the capital till early Wednesday morning. There was no major incident, an official said.

Kanda's aide turns approver, deposes

November 7, 2012 at 5:32 PM

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.

Delhi Police constable arrested for SSC paper leak

October 28, 2012 at 8:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Three people, including a Delhi Police constable and a government school teacher, were arrested for their alleged role in leaking a Staff Selection Commission (SSC) examination paper here Sunday, police said.

Fire fighting devices inaugurated by Shobha Vijender

October 18, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Dr.Shobha Vijender, Municipal Counselor of Ward No-50, today visited the NDMC School of Sector-9, Rohini

One killed by friend over Rs.100

October 12, 2012 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) A 45-year-old man was stabbed to death by his friend after a heated argument over Rs.100 here, police said Friday. The incident was reported Thursday around 10.30 p.m. in west Delhi's Rohini area.

Rohini Mohan wins humanitarian reporting award

October 12, 2012 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The first prize for the best print media article on humanitarian issues was Friday won by Rohini Mohan, a contributor to The Caravan magazine, the ICRC said Friday.

One held for Rs.1 crore robbery at Muthoot Finance

October 11, 2012 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) A 30-year-old man was arrested here for involvement in a Rs.1 crore robbery at Muthoot Finance company's office in June, police said Thursday.

Family of three found murdered in Delhi

September 21, 2012 at 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) A businessman, his wife and daughter were found murdered in their house in the capital early Friday, police said.

Family found murdered in Delhi

September 21, 2012 at 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Three members of a family, including two women, were found murdered in their house in the capital early Friday, police said.

Kanda moves Delhi court for bail

September 19, 2012 at 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, accused of abetting the suicide of former flight attendant Geetika Sharma, moved his bail application in a Delhi court Wednesday, which will be heard Thursday.

Delhi lawyers strike work

September 17, 2012 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) City court lawyers Monday struck work to protest against the government's move to create two more revenue districts, affecting the working of six courts across Delhi, the bar association said, describing the move as wastage of public money.

Punjab minister resigns after embezzlement controversy

September 16, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 16 (IANS) Punjab's Scheduled Castes/Backward Classes Welfare Minister Gulzar Singh Ranike resigned from his post Sunday following recent allegations of embezzlement of grants from his discretionary funds as minister.

Photo of maid released in ex-Income Tax officer's murder

September 13, 2012 at 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) A photo of a part-time maid, suspected to be involved in the murder of a 70-year-old retired woman Income Tax officer here, was released Thursday, police said.

Retired woman income tax officer killed

September 12, 2012 at 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) A 70-year-old retired Income Tax officer was found killed inside her residence here Wednesday, said police adding that robbery seems to be the reason behind the incident.

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.

More men now seek counselling

September 12, 2012 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Breakdown of support systems and the "conflict of expectations" are leading to problems in relationships, with more men now approaching counselling centres for their problems, said experts.

Woman in rickshaw shot dead in Delhi

September 11, 2012 at 6:18 PM

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 four-year-old son to school in a rickshaw, police said.

Geetika Sharma suicide case: Court extends judicial remand of Kanda, Aruna Chaddha till Sept 25

September 11, 2012 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Sept 11 (ANI): A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of Gopal Goyal Kanda and his aide Aruna Chaddha in the Geetika Sharma suicide case by 14 days, conducting the proceedings through video conferencing.

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.

Three killed in West Delhi firing

September 7, 2012 at 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (ANI): At least three persons of a family were killed in a firing in the Swaroop Nagar area of Rohini in West Delhi on Friday.

He asked me if he'll die or live: Hangal's son

August 27, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) A.K.Hangal's son Vijay says he was speechless when the veteran actor asked him whether he will live through his ordeal in the hospital.

IPTA pays tribute to Hangal

August 27, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Bollywood biggies were absent at veteran actor A.K. Hangal's cremation here, but Javed Akhtar and Anupam Kher were among those who turned up at a condolence meet organised by the IPTA here Monday.

Four nabbed for duping railway job seekers

August 25, 2012 at 10:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Four people were arrested here for duping over 100 unemployed people of Rs.2 crore on the pretext of getting them jobs in the Indian Railways, police said Saturday.

Geetika suicide case: Kanda's police remand extended by three days

August 25, 2012 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (ANI): A Rohini trial court on Saturday extended the police remand of former Haryana Minister and key accused in Geetika Sharma suicide case, Gopal Kanda, by three days.

Minor girl commits suicide with father's gun

August 22, 2012 at 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) A 15-year-old committed suicide by shooting herself with her father's revolver at her residence here, police said Wednesday.

Air hostess suicide case: Rohini Court issues NBW against Kanda

August 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (ANI): The Rohini Court on Thursday issued a Non Bailable Warrant (NBW) against former Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda, who is accused of abetting the suicide of former air hostess Geetika Sharma.

Malay Sikh community to hold week-long prayers for Wisconsin Gurudwara shooting victims

August 11, 2012 at 11:53 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 11 (ANI): Sikh community in Malaysia has planned to hold a week of prayers for the victims of the recent shooting rampage in a gurdwara in the United States, which left seven dead.

Raids on Kanda's homes, offices continue

August 9, 2012 at 10:25 AM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Delhi Police Thursday continued raids on the offices and homes of former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda in Delhi and Haryana in the suicide case of former flight attendant Geetika Sharma. Kanda is still absconding.

Elderly women's murder case solved, five arrested

July 26, 2012 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Five people, including a juvenile, have been arrested in connection with the sensational double-murder case during robberies in two houses Tuesday in a Delhi locality, police said Thursday.

Most of murders cannot be prevented: Delhi Police chief

July 26, 2012 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Police can curb sensational murders, but most of the murders cannot be prevented, Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar said Thursday.

Two elderly women stabbed to death by robbers in Delhi

July 24, 2012 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Two elderly women, residing in two separate houses in the same locality in Delhi, were stabbed to death while resisting robbery attempts, police said Tuesday.

Man murdered for harassing newly-wed woman

July 14, 2012 at 9:44 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) A 25-year-old man was kidnapped from here and murdered by the husband and brother of a newly-married woman for harassing her through phone calls and text messages, police said Saturday. The two have been arrested.

Lawyers strike hits court work on day two

July 12, 2012 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Court proceedings across the country were hit for the second day Thursday as around 1.7 million lawyers boycotted courts on the Bar Council of India's call to protest a proposed legislation that could affect its autonomy and allow entry of foreign law institutes and universities into India.

HC lawyers abstained from proceedings, supported strike

July 12, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Now lawyers of Delhi High Court have come forward in support of two-day strike called by the Bar Council of India. Lawyers have been agitating against the proposed legislation that could affect its autonomy and allow entry of foreign law institutes and universities in India.

Delhi High Court lawyers join strike

July 12, 2012 at 2:48 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Lawyers of the Delhi High Court Thursday abstained from attending the court and joined a two-day strike called by the Bar Council of India (BCI) to protest a proposed legislation that could affect its autonomy and allow entry of foreign law institutes and universities in India.

Delhi lawyers boycott work, proceedings affected

July 11, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Functioning in all the six district courts in Delhi today got paralyzed when lawyers joined the two-day strike called by the Bar Council of India.

Delhi lawyers observe strike on bar council's call

July 11, 2012 at 1:12 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) City lawyers Wednesday joined the two-day strike called by the Bar Council of India (BCI) to protest a proposed legislation that could affect its autonomy and the entry of foreign law institutes and universities in the country.

Bibi Jagir Kaur can vote in presidential poll: EC

July 3, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Chandigarh, July 3 (IANS) A convicted legislator in Punjab has been allowed by the Election Commission (EC) to vote in the July 19 presidential election.

I look at India through a woman's eyes: Diplomat-author Vikas Swarup (Interview)

July 3, 2012 at 9:02 AM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Diplomat Vikas Swarup, the celebrity author of the novel "Q & A" adapted into the Oscar-winning movie "Slumdog Millionaire" has stepped into a woman's shoes to explore the changing face of 21st century middle-class India in his new book.

Gurgaon doctors booked for death due to negligence

July 1, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Gurgaon, July 1 (IANS) At least six doctors from a multi-specialty hospital here were booked for causing a death due to negligence, police said Sunday.

Starving sisters rescued in Delhi to get financial help

June 23, 2012 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikhsit here Saturday announced financial aid of Rs.1 lakh each for the starving sisters rescued from their north Delhi apartment last week, a Delhi government statement said.

Robbers attack Muthoot Finance branch, escapes with jewellery, cash

June 23, 2012 at 1:25 PM

A gang of four armed robbers allegedly intruded into a Rohini located finance company?s branch in Delhi on Friday afternoon and robbed a cash of Rs. 50 lakh and gold jewellery worth Rs. 35 lakhs (approx.) before escaping.

Gold finance company robbed

June 22, 2012 at 8:59 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Four men Friday robbed a gold finance company here of Rs.1.35 lakh in cash and gold jewellery reportedly worth lakhs of rupees after stabbing a security guard, police said.

Students measure Earth's circumference on longest summer day

June 21, 2012 at 10:53 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Students from various Delhi schools participated in an exercise Thursday to measure the Earth's circumference on the longest day of the summer.

Rohini starved sisters' case: Father's death shocked them

June 17, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Two traumatised sisters rescued from their house here were shocked by their father's death 10 years ago and a chain- snatching incident in which one of them lost her jewellery six years ago, according to news agency IANS which quoted it on the basis of an interview of their neighbour................

'Chain snatching, father's death shocked starved sisters'

June 16, 2012 at 11:54 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Two traumatised sisters rescued from in their house here were shocked by their father's death 10 years ago and a chain snatching incident involving one of them six years ago, a neighbour said Saturday.

Delhi's starved sisters remained locked up for 6 years

June 16, 2012 at 9:54 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) An eerie silence shrouded the Gupta household in north Delhi's Rohini where two sisters had locked themselves for the last over six years. Traumatised and frightened to face the world since their father's death, the sisters were "starving and smelling" when a medical emergency team rescued them from their home Saturday.

Cop told to pay Rs.20,000 for false case

June 16, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) An errant policeman has been told by a Delhi court to pay Rs.20,000 compensation for implicating and agonising a man in a rash and negligent driving case whose trial has been on for almost 13 years, a lawyer said Saturday.

Sisters locked for month in their house, rescued

June 16, 2012 at 5:44 PM

In shocking incidents in the Capital, Delhi Police have rescued two sisters who have locked up themselves for several months.

Starving sisters locked for months, rescued in Delhi

June 16, 2012 at 5:14 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Locked up inside their home and unfed for months together, two sisters were rescued from their north Delhi apartment Saturday, police officials said.

Class 10 girl commits suicide in Delhi

June 15, 2012 at 11:43 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) A class 10 student, daughter of a Delhi Police head constable, committed suicide Friday by jumping from the roof of her house here, police said.

Mediation settles 60 percent of Delhi court cases

June 15, 2012 at 10:55 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) More than 60 per cent of disputes heard in the mediation centres of Delhi courts were resolved, says a study made for the period 2005 to 2012.

Rohini Residential plots: DDA set to revaluate plots' rate

June 13, 2012 at 5:31 PM

After a long period of 31 years, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Tuesday finally announced the largest-ever draw of around 25,000 plots of 26 square meters to 60 sq. mts. However, this announcement that came after Delhi High Court's direction that had set June 13, the final dead line of the allotment, may provide partial relief to the beneficiaries as DDA is reportedly considering to revise the plots' rate that have been 31-years old..............

Mother of three held for drug peddling

June 12, 2012 at 8:07 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) A mother of three, who became a drug peddler to pay for her husband's medical treatment, was arrested here along with an accomplice, police said Tuesday.

Light rain makes Delhi weather pleasant

June 5, 2012 at 7:44 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Reeling under a torrid summer, residents of Delhi Tuesday heaved a sigh of relief when light rain and squall hit the capital in the afternoon, turning the hot day pleasant.

Attack on judges: Delhi lawyers observe strike

May 18, 2012 at 2:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Protesting the attack on three judges by bike-borne men in yet another incident of road rage in the capital, lawyers in all the six district courts of Delhi Friday observed a one-day strike, paralysing legal work, a lawyers' body said.