Vyasar Nagar Colony

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

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

Delhi Police chief gets HC notice on advocates' complaint

May 3, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday issued notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner and the Gandhi Nagar police station chief on a plea filed by two lawyers who alleged verbal abuse and physical assault on them by city police officials.

Abducted Ghazibad doctor's body found in drain

March 29, 2013 at 8:50 PM

Ghaziabad, March 29 (IANS) The body of a doctor, kidnapped last week, was found in a drain in his neighbourhood here Friday, police said.

'Who has stolen my pigeons?'

March 25, 2013 at 5:14 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) It was a daring middle-of-the night heist that has left Delhi Police baffled as the stolen goods are not jewellery or cash, but around 150 homing pigeons!

PM's wife to inaugurate Delhi Police family centre

February 13, 2013 at 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Gursharan Kaur, wife of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate a new family welfare centre of Delhi Police on the 66th Raising Day of the force Feb 16, an official said Wednesday.

SDMC Mayor reiterates to provide best civic facilities to people

February 12, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Mayor of South Delhi, Mrs. Savita Gupta today inaugurates reconstruction work of Community Hall at Amar Colony, Lajpat Nagar in Central Zone. President of BJP Delhi Pradesh, Vijender Gupta graced the occasion as chief guest

Tarun Tahiliani opens second store in capital

February 9, 2013 at 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Ace designer Tarun Tahiliani's second flagship outlet in the capital is inspired by ancient heritage homes. It has some of his signature dresses, with accessible price tags.

Woman gang-raped in Delhi, four attackers arrested

February 7, 2013 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) A 24-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by four people, including one known to her, in west Delhi's Swaroop Nagar, police said Thursday. All her attackers have been arrested.

Leopard mauls eight-year-old in Mumbai

January 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Barely 24 hours after a prowling leopard was trapped alive, an eight-year-old boy was mauled to death by a wildcat in Goregaon late Saturday, police said here Sunday.

Raging fire engulfs slum in West Bengal

January 26, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Bidhan Nagar (W.Bengal), Jan.26 (ANI): A raging inferno engulfed a slum area in Basanti Colony in Bidhan Nagar town of the North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal on Saturday.

Court notice on PIL seeking scrapping of BRT corridor

January 14, 2013 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday issued notice to the city government on a PIL seeking scrapping of the 5.7 km long Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor, saying that it was against the Master Plan 2021.

Last accused in Rs.5.25 crore Delhi heist arrested

January 5, 2013 at 9:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The fifth and last main accused in the city's Rs.5.25 crore heist was arrested Friday afternoon from south Delhi's INA market, police said Saturday.

Case filed over Delhi architecture student's ragging

January 3, 2013 at 11:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) A 22-year-old architecture student suffered a knee injury during ragging by his senior college mates in a hostel here, said police Thursday.

Donate clothes, shoes - be a Santa for needy this Christmas

December 14, 2012 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) How about becoming Santa for the underprivileged this festive season? Indian footwear designer Swati Mehrotra is urging people to donate old shoes, clothes and other essentials to distribute these among the needy on the Christmas eve.

Two more arrested in Delhi's bank van heist

November 4, 2012 at 6:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Two more people have been arrested in the Rs.5.25-crore bank van robbery case in which a security guard was shot dead in the capital's Defence Colony area in September, police here said Sunday.

Lawyer of accused held in Rs.5.25 crore heist

October 10, 2012 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) A woman lawyer of an accused in last month's Rs.5.25 crore heist here was arrested for helping her client hide a part of the robbed money, police said Wednesday.

Kejriwal, others burn power bills in Delhi

October 7, 2012 at 10:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Arvind Kejriwal and other members of India Against Corruption (IAC) staged protests across the capital Sunday by burning electricity bills and also restored power connections of two households, a day after they launched 'bijli-paani satyagraha'.

Two more detained in Rs.5.25 crore heist

October 6, 2012 at 10:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Two more people were detained in connection with the Rs.5.25 crore bank van heist here last week that left a guard dead, police sources said Saturday.

Two more arrested in Rs.5.25 crore heist

October 1, 2012 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Two more people, including an ex-employee of a security company, were arrested for the Rs.5.25 crore bank van robbery here that left a guard dead last week, police said Monday. Three other accused are already in custody.

Two more arrested in Rs.5.25 crore heist

October 1, 2012 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Two more people, including an ex-employee of a security company, were arrested for the Rs.5.25 crore bank van robbery here that left a guard dead last week, police said Monday. Three other accused are already in custody.

Three arrested in Rs.5.25 crore heist

September 30, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Three men have been arrested for the sensational Rs.5.25 crore bank van robbery here that left a guard dead, police said Sunday.

Rs.5.50 crore looted from bank's van, guard shot in Delhi

September 28, 2012 at 10:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Six armed men drove away with a van carrying Rs.5.50 crore of ICICI Bank after critically injuring the guard in Defence Colony in south Delhi Friday, police said.

Parents kill three kids, themselves over property dispute

September 14, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Yamunanagar (Haryana), Sep 14 (IANS) A couple committed suicide by jumping before a train at the Gandhi Nagar railway crossing here, clutching three children close.

Delhi: Heavy rains brought traffic to a halt

August 25, 2012 at 5:32 PM

The heavy sporadic rains in Delhi helped to weather cool throughout but the water logging and traffic created chaos on the road. In fact it has been raining for the last week in capital and it was the results as a heavy rain, which created a major traffic snarl in some part of the capital.

Heavy downpour in Delhi, traffic hit

August 25, 2012 at 12:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Heavy rains lashed Delhi Saturday morning spelling chaos on city roads. The hour-long downpour in some parts of the city brought traffic to a halt and flooded roads.

Two killed in Delhi road accidents

August 7, 2012 at 11:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Two people were killed and 26 injured in three road accidents in the national capital, police said Tuesday.

Rains lash Delhi Tuesday, more expected Wednesday

July 31, 2012 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) It was a pleasant and wet day for Delhi Tuesday as the city was lashed by rains since early morning while parts of the city continued to receive light drizzle till the afternoon. The met office has forecast more rains Wednesday.

Water crisis in Delhi as Haryana cuts supply (With Image)

June 16, 2012 at 9:06 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Water woes continued to haunt the national capital as supply of water to Delhi's various treatment plants from neighbouring Haryana remained cut, a Delhi Jal Board (DJB) official said Saturday adding that the situation may worsen further as production at water treatment plants has come down sharply.

Families mourn Iraq blast deaths, government silent

May 29, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) While two Indian Dawoodi Bohras on pilgrimage were Sunday evening killed in a blast targeting a bus near Baghdad, Iraq, their bereaved families in Maharashtra have not yet been officially intimated by either the central government or the Indian embassies in Syria and Iraq, relatives said.

Fire engulfs factory in Delhi

May 27, 2012 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) A major fire broke out in a garment factory here Sunday, but no one was injured, a fire service officer said.

Spain to seek dialogue with Britain over Gibraltar

May 24, 2012 at 11:21 AM

Madrid, May 24 (IANS/EFE) Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo said here Wednesday that he will convey an offer of dialogue with Britain over the future of Gibraltar when he travels to London next week for talks with British counterpart William Hague.

Delhi power company fine-tuning supply network

May 18, 2012 at 10:18 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Expecting the demand for power in the capital to cross 5,400 megawatts during the peak of summer, BSES Rajdhani Power limited (BRPl) has started checking and improving its supply network.

Half-chopped body found in a bag in South Delhi

May 18, 2012 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The half-chopped body of a man, with the head and torso missing, was found packed inside a synthetic cement bag in the capital's upscale Defence Colony Friday, police said.

Infant buried on tantrik's advice, survives

April 14, 2012 at 9:31 PM

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh), April 14 (IANS) A nine-day-old child was buried alive by his parents in Hapur on the advice of an occult practitioner. The incident came to light Saturday when local residents informed the police after noticing the parents going to the burial site to check the progress of the child.

2008 'Delhi Serial Blast' accused in MCD election fray

April 1, 2012 at 4:48 PM

The 2008 Delhi Serial Blast accused, who was arrested in Batla House encounter in which a Delhi Police Inspector and two alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists were killed.....

Swine flu claims one life in Bhopal

March 29, 2012 at 12:16 PM

Bhopal, March 29 (IANS) A 37-year-old man has died of swine flu at a private hospital here, a doctor said Thursday.

BJP declares the List of BJP candidates for the Delhi Municipal Corporation

March 26, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday declared the list of the candidates for different wards for the Municipal Corporation Elections-2012. The Municipal Corporation of Elections for this year is to be held on April 15 for different wards.

Taj city goes without milk

March 23, 2012 at 8:01 PM

Agra, March 23 (IANS) Strike by milk vendors, retailers and "cycle-tanki-wallahs" continued for the fourth day Friday in the Taj city, with no hope of an early resolution of the problem.

Congress leader Renuka Chowdhary condemns Delhi assault incident

February 25, 2012 at 8:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Congress leader Renuka Chowdhary on Saturday condemned last week's assault on a security officer of a five-star hotel here, saying that common people should behave this way.

87 Pak fishermen released by India reach home

July 28, 2011 at 1:20 PM

Karachi, July 28(ANI): The 87 fishermen, who were released by India, reached Ibrahim Hyderi, and were received by the Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum (PFF) and Fishermen's Cooperative Society officials.

Pak man strangled to death 'for refusing to marry his lover'

July 24, 2011 at 4:47 PM

Karachi, July 24 (ANI): A man in Pakistan was strangled to death after he refused to marry his lover.

Personal feud led to extra-judicial killing of Pak youngster: police sources

June 13, 2011 at 4:20 PM

Karachi, June 13(ANI): The extra-judicial killing of an unarmed youngster, Sarfaraz Shah, by Rangers personnel in a Karachi park was the result of a personal feud between Sarfaraz and Afsar Khan, a gatekeeper at the park, police sources have revealed.

Ten Delhi schools receive books from US envoy's wife

April 11, 2011 at 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Apr 11(ANI): Sally Roemer, the wife of United States Ambassador to India, Timothy Roemer, and Culture Secretary Jawhar Sircar, presented 1,000 books to ten schools at an American Center ceremony here today.

Pak launches crackdown against illegal foreigners in aftermath of Aaron's arrest

March 1, 2011 at 12:42 PM

Islamabad, Mar 1(ANI): A nationwide crackdown has been launched against foreign citizens living illegally in Pakistan in the aftermath of the arrest of US national Aaron Mark DeHaven on 'illegal stay' charges.

MJ's Neverland Ranch may soon turn into a music school for teens

December 20, 2010 at 5:15 PM

New York, Dec 20 (ANI): Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's legendary estate 'Neverland Ranch' may be turned into a haven for teenage musicians.

Delhi Police arrest owner of collapsed building in Laxmi Nagar

November 17, 2010 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov.17 (ANI): The Delhi police arrested Amritpal Singh (55) the owner of the building that collapsed in Laxmi Nagar in East Delhi killing over 66 people.

Incessant rains cause flash floods in Jammu

August 8, 2010 at 5:46 PM

Jammu Aug 8 (ANI): Incessant rains caused flash floods in Jammu on Sunday, both inundating residential areas and slums.

Neverland 'to be turned into theme park, shrine to Jacko'

June 28, 2009 at 11:38 AM

London, June 28 (ANI): Neverland, the fantasy home that almost destroyed Michael Jackson, is to be turned into a theme park and shrine to the singer, it has emerged.

Fearing police arrest for gun theft, youth shoots self

May 20, 2009 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Fearing his arrest for stealing a licensed gun, a 20-year-old youth Wednesday committed suicide by shooting himself in the head at his south Delhi home, police said.

Jamia Nagar puts shootout aside, banks on Congress

May 7, 2009 at 1:31 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) A controversial shootout in which two suspected terrorists and a police officer were killed in Jamia Nagar in south Delhi had triggered protests in the Muslim-dominated area eight months ago, but many of them backed the Congress in Thursday's Lok Sabha polls.

Woman killed for dowry in Ghaziabad

April 24, 2009 at 10:00 PM

Ghaziabad, April 24 (IANS) A 22-year-old woman was allegedly killed last month by her husband and in-laws over dowry in the Sahibabad area of Ghaziabad, police said Saturday.

Businessman robbed and shot dead in Delhi

April 12, 2009 at 8:42 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Three assailants robbed a 64-year-old businessman of Rs.40,000 and shot him dead when he tried to resist them in north Delhi, the police said Sunday.

Unmindful of protests, it's campaigning as usual for Tytler

April 8, 2009 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) As tension mounted over his political future and protests broke out in Punjab over his involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Congress leader Jagdish Tytler Wednesday went about campaigning as usual and even met Sikh voters in his North East Delhi constituency.

Satte Prakash innocent, says wife

January 19, 2009 at 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The wife of Satte Prakash, an alleged gang leader who was injured in a shootout with police in south Delhi Monday evening, said he is innocent and police were framing him.

Sheila directs to modify BRT corridor

December 20, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Just two days after taking charge of Delhi for a successive third term, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Friday morning surveyed the controversial Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Sheila Dikshit inspects Delhi's BRT corridor

December 19, 2008 at 9:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Friday inspected the controversial Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor between Ambedkar Nagar and Delhi Gate to ascertain the reasons behind the frequent traffic jams on the stretch and suggested ways to improve the situation.

Man detained for Congress leader's murder dies

December 13, 2008 at 12:25 AM

Ghaziabad, Dec 12 (IANS) A man picked up for questioning following the murder of senior Congress leader Pintu Tyagi here, has died in the police custody. A police official Friday claimed that the man died 'due to fits'.

Man dies in police custody in Ghaziabad

December 12, 2008 at 9:54 PM

Ghaziabad, Dec 12 (IANS) A man picked up for questioning following the murder of a senior Congress leader here, died in the police custody. A police official Friday claimed that the man died 'due to fits'.

Congress leader killed in his Ghaziabad home

December 11, 2008 at 8:56 PM

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 11 (IANS) A senior Congress leader of Uttar Pradesh was shot dead in his home in Ghaziabad by unidentified assailants here Thursday morning.

Retired state officer, wife, domestic murdered in Chennai

November 20, 2008 at 8:13 PM

Chennai, Nov 20 (IANS) Former head of a state-run company, his wife and teenaged domestic help were found brutally murdered in their house here Thursday, the police said.

Inflation and insecurity: Jamia Nagar voters battle double whammy

November 15, 2008 at 10:06 AM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) There are the everyday concerns of spiralling prices, but a bustling corner of the Indian capital is also battling communal profiling and its grim consequences.

One more police district, new stations created in Delhi

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) One more police district was created under Delhi Police, bringing the total number of such districts to 11, officials said late Tuesday.

One more police district, new stations created in Delhi

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) One more police district was created under Delhi Police, bringing the total number of such districts to 11, officials said late Tuesday.

Two biker-gang's members killed in an encounter in Capital

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (ANI): The Delhi Police on Monday gunned down two members of a bikers' gang, which was involved in number of recent shooting and robbery incidents, in an encounter.

Two biker-gang's members killed in an encounter in Capital

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (ANI): The Delhi Police on Monday gunned down two members of a bikers' gang, which was involved in number of recent shooting and robbery incidents, in an encounter.

Jamia people get back to work

September 24, 2007 at 12:00 AM

After the two days of the clash between people and police the people of the Batla House area in South Delhi are back to their work and the atmosphere has cooled down. Since Sunday morning only, around five companies of the Rapid Action Force

CBI raids in Mukherji Nagar in North Delhi

August 2, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Yesterday afternoon CBI marched to Mukherji Nagar near north campus of Delhi University to raid the house of a contractor to search for documents in connection with a DDA scam. The raid became significant in view of the fact that when CBI