‘First drink in early teens, alcohol spending on rise’
A survey carried out in the capital shows that the average age of initiation into drinking has lowered to 13.5 years when the minimum permissible drinking age is 25. It also reveals that at least 70 per cent men and 40 per cent women admitted to drunken driving.
Four labourers die in accident
Four men were killed when an overloaded Noida-bound truck they were travelling in overturned, after hitting the pavement on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway on Saturday.
Haryana cop arrested for trafficking
A serving sub-inspector of Haryana police has been arrested by the IGI airport police for his alleged involvement in human trafficking.
The police arrested Gurlal Singh, a resident of Jind, Haryana, at the IGI airport on December 8 after his passport and visa were found to have been tampered with. He
Woman shot dead in party, probe on
A 27-year-old nurse at an MCD health centre was shot dead by her relative during a family party at Najafgarh in southwest Delhi on Friday evening. The accused, a cousin of her husband, is absconding.
2 held for running illegal arms units
Two persons have been arrested by the special cell of Delhi police for allegedly manufacturing and supplying illegal guns. The police seized material to make more than 100 countrymade revolvers.
Lamb chops with a twist
With the weather becoming a bit colder with every passing day, it’s that time of the year when we pack a hamper and head off for a picnic at every opportunity we get.
Highway delicacies
While driving down a desolate highway in North of India, on a cold winter’s evening, there are few sights as welcoming as that of a dhaba with rustic fragrances wafting out of it.
AFSPA changes may go to CCS
The proposed amendments to the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act to make it “more humane” are likely to be placed before the Cabinet Committee on Security soon.
70th meet on surgery starts
The Association of Surgeons of India (ASION) is holding its 70th annual conference in the city. The conference to continue till December 20 saw participation from surgeons from India and abroad.
‘Nursery admission guidelines faulty’
The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) on Friday sent a notice to the Delhi government’s directorate of education (DoE) seeking revision of the guidelines for nursery admissions. It severely criticised the guidelines saying they were clearly violative of the Right to Education (RTE) Act provisions.