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Adequate security in place to maintain peace at farmers protest: Delhi Joint CP - Situation is peaceful and under control at Delhi-Haryana border (Singhu border), informed Surender Yadav, Joint CP (Northern Range), Delhi on November 30 as farmers decided to continue their protest against the new agricultural laws and rejected the central government’s offer. “Situation is peaceful and under control. We are in contact with them (farmers). Our objective is to maintain law & order. We have deployed enough force,” said Yadav to ANI.

Protesting farmers celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti at Delhi-Haryana border - On occasion of 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji protesting farmers sang ‘gurbani’ at Singhu border. They prayed at the protest site and also distributed sweets on the occasion. Farmers have continued their agitation at Delhi border after rejecting the offer of conditional talks of the central government.

Delhi government issues work-from-home orders for 50% of its non-essential services staff - The move aims to bring down the number of non-essential services staff in the offices in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uttarakhand travel guidelines: COVID-19 test mandatory for people coming from Delhi - The Uttarakhand Police on Saturday announced that they would monitor details of the movement of people from other states to Uttarakhand.

'Delhi Chalo': Punjab youth who turned off water cannon booked for attempt to murder, rioting, violation of COVID rules - Navdeep, son of local farmer activist, Jai Singh of Ambala district, has been charged with attempt to murder, rioting and violation of COVID-19 rules.

AQI improves to 'moderate' category in Delhi - Some respite for Delhiites as air quality improved on November 27. A slight improvement in the Air Quality Index as it stands in 'moderate' category as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. Burning of residue of crops in the neighbouring states add on the noxious smog in Delhi. A blanket of smog is lingering over the sky which leads to reduce in visibility at Delhi-Noida Direct Flyway.

Richa Chadha defends 'Delhi Crime' Emmy win after netizen points out 'horrific night has become pride of India' - Meanwhile, several social media users supported Richa Chadha in her defence against the Twitter user's tweet calling out 'Delhi Crime's Emmy win.

Delhi University Result 2020 Update: Pending DU result to be declared by this date - Delhi University Result 2020: Post Graduate, Under Graduate course result by November 30.

Delhi: 5 persons die of COVID-19 every hour, health ministry data shows - An analysis based on a date from the Union Health Ministry showed that at least five persons died due to COVID-19 every hour on an average in Delhi in the last 24 hours, accounting for the largest chunk of such fatalities across the country. Delhi recorded an average of 21 deaths in this period.

Delhi: 5 persons die of COVID-19 every hour, health ministry data shows - An analysis based on a date from the Union Health Ministry showed that at least five persons died due to COVID-19 every hour on an average in Delhi in

HM Amit Shah flags off mobile RT-PCR lab in Delhi - Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off a mobile RT-PCR lab on November 23 at ICMR headquarters in Ansari Nagar. Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan also attended the ceremony.

Homeless take refuge in Delhi govt’s shelter homes as mercury drops - Homeless and street dwellers are taking refuge in Delhi government’s shelter homes to protect themselves from the bone chilling cold of the national capital. On November 22, the national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 6.9 degree Celsius. This is the lowest November temperature in 17 years. The temperature is likely to fall more in coming days.

Delhi government hospitals hire dentists, interns to meet COVID crisis, amid some objections - However, the Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association (FORDA) raised an objection on the same and in a letter to Health Minister Satyendar Jain on

Delhi: Man out on parole, who stole cop's pistol, caught - “On Nov 17, he broke into a rented home in Kishangarh. At the time, he didn’t know that the house had been rented out to policemen," the DCP said.

23 anti-smoke guns installed across Delhi to combat dust pollution - Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the Public Works Department (PWD) has installed these 23 anti-smog guns.

Delhi: COVID-19 RT-PCR testing capacity increases, house-to-house survey starts amid spike in coronavirus cases - Covid-19 cases in Delhi started to rise after October 20. In the week ending November 14, Delhi recorded previously unseen levels of new cases.

Coronavirus: House-to-house COVID-19 survey begins in Delhi - The house-to-house Covid-19 surveys have started in Delhi in close coordination with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Delhi Government.

COVID-19: ASHA workers conduct survey in Delhi to indentify symptomatic people - As Delhi faces ‘third wave’ of COVID outbreak, govt has started door-to-door survey for identification of symptomatic people. An ASHA worker said, “If any person is suffering from fever, we send them to nearby government dispensary for COVID-19 test.”

Delhi Police penalises commuters found not wearing masks in public - Delhi Police on November 20 conducted a checking drive at Delhi-Noida border and penalised commuters for not wearing masks in public. Under COVID guidelines, people need to wear masks and maintain social distancing while commuting. Delhi government revised the fine yesterday, raising it to Rs 2000 from earlier Rs 500. COVID cases continue to surge as national capital faces ‘third wave’ of the virus. Active cases stand at 43,221 in Delhi.

Locals dig temporary ponds for Chhath Puja in Delhi's Badarpur - The 'Chhath Puja' celebrations are in full swing across the country. Meanwhile, a group of devotees in Delhi's Badarpur dug temporary ponds on a vacant plot of land for 'Chhath Puja' rituals. A local said, "It is not right to gather in large numbers amid COVID-19. So, we are doing this." Delhi government has banned community 'Chhath Puja' celebrations at ghats this year in view of COVID-19 pandemic.

Toxic foam continues to float in Yamuna River in Delhi - Pollution has taken over skies as well as river in national capital. The Yamuna River in Delhi is filled with a thick layer of toxic foam. Reason behind the toxic foam was high phosphate content following the discharge of industrial waste at Kalindi Kunj.

Delhi: 2,110 fined on Thursday for not wearing masks - The Delhi police is recording the numbers of violation to eliminate chances of any dispute or claim by the offender later.

No plans to impose lockdown in Delhi: Deputy CM Manish Sisodia - This comes after Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday sought power from the Centre to impose lockdown in those market areas which may emerge as COVID-19 hotspots.

Discussed Naxal issue in detail with Amit Shah: Chhattisgarh CM on Delhi visit - Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at latter’s residence in Delhi on November 17. CM Baghel conveyed Deepavali greetings to Union Home Minister & discussed various issues related to Chhattisgarh with him. “I had a detailed discussion with Home Minister Amit Shah on Naxal issue in the state. We discussed various issues including development and security of the state. Home Minister has assured immediate action on the same,” Baghel told media persons after meeting the HM.

IPL 2021: Which players will be released by Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders? - Since news of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 may see a mega auction before the tournament begins in the proposed window of April to May 2021, a lot of speculations about few players being retained while some may have to leave are doing the rounds.