New Delhi, Sept 22 : The Delhi government is evacuating people living on the banks of river Yamuna following the release of a record four lakhs cusecs of water by Haryana authorities.

The Yamuna crossed the danger mark and water level touched a high of 205.25 meters this afternoon.

Chief Engineer of Flood Control M. C. T Parewa said that the level is likely to rise further this evening, following continuous release of water from Haryana.

A 24-hour control room has been activated to monitor the situation and boats have been pressed to evacuate affected people, who are sheltered in roadside temporary camps, Parewa added.

New Delhi, Sep. 22 : For centuries, Tandoors or, the traditional clay ovens have been an integral part of Delhi’s life. One can find them at Dhabas or roadside eateries or small restaurants.

Tandoors from Delhi have grown in popularity and are drawing a good business for traders dealing in them. Tandoors are even exported today, as a growing number of people are today drawn to Tandoori food. 

Tandoors are used in cooking for baking Chapatis, Naans or roasting purposes. And, it is said the Tandoors add a special traditional feeling and taste to the meal.

New Delhi, Sept 22 : Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today said he would draw the world community’s attention to the need for reform of the UN and to address global challenges such as the food and energy crises, terrorism and progress on the Millennium Development Goals with world leaders during his visit to the United States and France.

New Delhi, Sept 21 : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday demanded that Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma who died battling terrorists during an encounter in Jamia Nagar should be bestowed with the Ashok Chakra.

BJP leader V K Malhotra said, "We demand Ashok Chakra for this brave officer who died fighting the militants."

"The Government should also immediately announce a financial package for his family," added Malhotra.

Sharma, who was 41 years old, served the Delhi Police for 19 years before falling to the bullet of heavily armed terrorists in a fierce gunfight at the Batla house in Jamia Nagar in New Delhi on September 19.

New Delhi, Sept 21 : Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will leave on a ten-day visit to the United States and France on Monday. During the visit the Prime Minister will address the UN General Assembly on September 26.

According to sources, the Prime Minister will take up the expansion and reforms in the UN Security Council so that the world body reflects the current global realities.

He is also expected to take up the issues of global food crises, combating terrorism, promoting disarmament and global economy with world leaders on the side lines of the UN General Assembly. 

New Delhi, Sept 21 : The Delhi Police claimed to have arrested three more suspected militants allegedly involved in last Saturday’s Delhi serial blasts.

In a joint operation by the Special Cell and South District police, the three Indian Mujhaideen (IM) terror suspects identified as Zia-ur-Rehmaan, Shakeel and Shakir, were taken into custody from South Delhi’s Jamia Nagar this morning, police said.