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5,000 farmers allowed to gather at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

5,000 farmers allowed to gather at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Delhi Police has given permission to the farmers to hold their 'Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat' with the condition of gathering not exceeding to 5,000, no tractor trolleys, no march at the Ramlila Maidan, and made elaborate security arrangements that may lead to a heavy traffic jam in the national capital on March 14, officials on Wednesday said.

Cops gear up for mega farmers' meet at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

Cops gear up for mega farmers' meet at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Due to a 'Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat' convened by farmers at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Thursday, the Delhi Police has beefed up security and deployed heavy force for checking vehicles, which might lead to traffic snarls in the central parts of the city, officials said.

Two LeT militants arrested in New Delhi

Two LeT militants arrested in New Delhi

Rediff.com31 Dec 2006

The two were arrested barely a kilometer away from Connaught Circus, the central point of New Year celebrations.

Why renaming Aurangzeb Road is right

Why renaming Aurangzeb Road is right

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

'I am happy that Aurangzeb will no longer dance before my eyes as I jog down A P J Abdul Kalam Road. Instead, the serene, saintly, smile of the late beloved President will bless me when I take an evening stroll there.'

Remembering Charles Correa and his 'breathing' buildings

Remembering Charles Correa and his 'breathing' buildings

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

India's foremost architect and town planner was renowned as much for his 'breathing' spaces as for his irascible personality