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Delhi news: Over 1,650 black fungus cases in national capital
On March 27, the Delhi government had declared black fungus an epidemic, even as Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal had issued regulations under the Epidemic Diseases Act to contain and manage cases of the deadly mucormycosis in the city. According to officials figures, till July 6, Delhi had recorded 1,656 mucormycosis cases, including 952 active cases. The number of active cases of Covif-19 on July 6 stood at 833. Stay with TOI for all updates.Read Less
There were 952 active cases of black fungus in Delhi as on July 6, which was more than the count of active cases of COVID-19 till that date, according to official data. The data also showed that till July 6, Delhi had recorded over 1,650 cases mucormycosis (black fungus).
Delhi: We received a PCR call at 1.30 pm from South Campus PS that a girl has been attacked with an axe. She was admitted at Safdarjung Hospital. Unfortunately, she passed away today. The accused was a stalker & has been caught. Further probe is underway: Ingit Pratap Singh, DCP. (ANI)
Covid-19 vaccine shortage in Delhi, 500 vaccination centres closed: Minister
Commenting on the vaccination drive, Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain said the Aam Aadmi Party government has the capacity to vaccinate all the eligible population but enough vaccines are not being made available to them. Nearly 500 vaccination centres in Delhi have closed due to lack of vaccines. (IANS)
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Tuesday decided to form a sub-committee to examine the procedure and eligibility conditions for e-auction of land under the religious category. (IANS)
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal and her team inspected the women's cell in Tihar jail in the national capital. Before the jail inspection, she met the Director General (prisons) and other jail officials, discussing with them the problems faced by women prisoners and suggested reforms to the jail administration and the Central government.
The Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) has distributed over Rs 19 crore so far among the lawyers affected with coronavirus in the national capital, the BCD said on Tuesday. (PTI)
The Delhi high court Tuesday fixed August 6 to hear pleas filed by former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain seeking bail in two cases lodged by Delhi Police against him in connection with the northeast Delhi riots of 2020. (PTI)
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Tuesday gave final approval for developing affordable rental housing complex (ARHC) scheme under its Master Plan of Delhi (MPD)-2021. The approval was granted in a board meeting chaired by Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal, who is also chairman of the DDA. (IANS)
Traffic personnel directed to focus on manning congestion during peak hours: Police
Noting that Delhi Traffic Police personnel prosecute offenders standing in a cluster far from a junction during peak hours, Special Commissioner Muktesh Chander has directed them to focus on manning traffic congestion at such stretches in the city, failing which they will be sent to police lines. (PTI)
The Delhi government has received a fresh supply of 1.5 lakh doses of Covid-19 vaccines which will allow the vaccination to be carried out for about a day and a half, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Tuesday.
Delhi: CBI registered a case against 3 ex-officials of Delhi Development Authority and pvt persons alleging connivance in illegal allotment of DDA plots at Madanpur Khadar. Search conducted at 14 places in Delhi, Lucknow and Shamli . Incriminating documents found. Probe underway. (ANI)
Gross violations of Covid-appropriate behaviour are being observed in several parts of country which can nullify gains made so far: Govt. (PTI)
Delhi high court issues notice to Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board, East Delhi Municipal Corporation and Delhi Pollution Control Committee on non compliance of order regarding illegal poultry slaughter at the Ghazipur Murga Mandi. (ANI)
Delhi rains: There was heavy traffic at Dhaula Kuan with one commuter complaining he was stuck for almost 90 minutes (and counting), Azadpur and at the Delhi Cantt and Kalindi Kunj flyovers among other places. (PTI)
Government-run COVID-19 vaccination centres across the national capital are facing vaccination shortages, especially of Covishield, and several people are worried that they are going to miss their scheduled date for the second shot. The scenario in Delhi started to worsen from July 12, with many centres asking people not to come till further informed. The country had just recovered from the previous vaccine shortage with the implementation of the Centre's new free universal vaccination policy.
The long-awaited monsoon arrived in the national capital on Tuesday bringing with it waterlogged roads, traffic snarls in parts of the city and the familiar sight of snaking lines of vehicles stuck for interminable minutes. Many officer-goers reported late for office and several people posted their plight through videos and photographs on social media, some seeking help from police.
Noting that the accused have been implicated in two FIRs on the basis of the same act, a Delhi court on Monday granted bail to two persons who were arrested for allegedly being involved in the violence that broke out on the Red Fort premises during the farmers’ protest rally on Republic Day.
Heavy rain leads to traffic slowing down at Delhi's Dhaula Kuan (ANI)
Delhi's Safdarjung observatory recorded 2.5 cm rainfall between 7am and 8.30am, says India Meteorological Department
Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain and winds with a speed of 20-40 Km/h would occur over and adjoining areas of most places of Delhi, NCR (Bahadurgarh, Gurugram, Manesar, Faridabad, Loni Dehat, Hindon AF Station, Ghaziabad, Noida) Karnal, Safidon, Panipat, Gohana, Gannaur, Sonipat, Kharkhoda, Rohtak, Nuh, Sohana, Jhajjar, Rajaund, Farukhnagar, Narwana, Kaithal, Jind, Kurukshetra, Barwala (Haryana) Deoband, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, Baraut, Bagpat, Khekra, Khatauli, Modinagar, Khurja, Meerut (UP) during next 2 hours.
Met department
