The Zora, Delhi Convention Center, located near Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi, was inaugurated in August 2024. This convention center is specifically designed to cater to global event needs.

Spanning over 2 lakh square feet, The Zora features impressive architectural elements, including 38-foot high ceilings and two pre-designed halls, crafted by the esteemed designer Walid Baz, founder of Baz Events. It serves as an exquisite venue for weddings, festivals, corporate gatherings, and a variety of other events.

In an exclusive interview with APN News, Jyoti Kalash, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and retired IAS officer of The Zora, stated, “The design of this event center is striking. Upon entering the main hall, guests will feel transported to another realm, as there is a glass floor beneath them that can easily support over 1,000 people.”

“The Zora stands out due to its nature-inspired design and outstanding craftsmanship, which was accomplished in just 80 days by an international team, establishing a new benchmark for luxury in India,” the IAS officer emphasised.

Dhananjay Kumar, CEO of The Zora – Delhi Convention Center, also spoke with APN News, stating, “We are offering not just a venue, but a destination for unique, unforgettable experiences. This luxurious and stunning space was completed within an impressive timeframe of only 80 days.”

Know what is special in ‘The Zora’

• Prime location on Lodhi Road, convenient location for all.
• Parking facility for more than 2000 vehicles.
• Designed by award-winning architectural designer Walid Baz, bringing world-class expertise to Delhi.
• Completed within a time period of just 80 days.
• Spread over 2 lakh sq ft with two pre-designed halls and spacious customisable areas.
• The Zora’s design is inspired by nature, offering guests an ambiance of beauty and tranquility.
• 750 tonnes of iron has been used for strength.
• 700 intelligent lights have been used with over 20 modes to match the mood of the ceremony.
• Another large dining area is separate from the Grand Ballroom.
• The interiors look beautiful and are adorned with intricate handmade designs.

Three individuals, including two women, lost their lives and nine others were hospitalised following a gas leak caused by an explosion in a reactor at a fertiliser plant in Maharashtra’s Sangli district, an official said on Friday.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 PM on Thursday at the Myanmar Chemical Company, located in Shalgaon MIDC within Kadegaon tehsil.

Sangli Superintendent of Police Sandip Ghuge stated that the gas is suspected to be ammonia.

According to police, the explosion released toxic chemical fumes. “Approximately 12 people in the facility were affected and subsequently taken to the hospital. Tragically, two female workers and a security guard have died, while nine others are currently receiving treatment,” stated Sangram Shewale, Senior Inspector at Kadegaon police station.

Seven of the injured individuals have been admitted to Sahyadri Hospital in Karad, with five of them in critical condition in the ICU.

The deceased women have been identified as Suchita Uthale (50) from Yetgaon in Sangli district and Neelam Rethrekar (26) from Masur in Satara district, PTI reported.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday launched a campaign with a tagline Revdi Par Charcha to seek public feedback on freebies. The campaign comes ahead of the assembly elections, which is scheduled to be held in February.

Former Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal launched the campaign with his colleagues at the party office, saying while the opposition calls freebies as revdi, the party calls it services. This campaign will start on November 25 and will continue for 15 days until December 10, discussing the issues with common man.

Notably, the opposition has been targeting the AAP for providing free electricity, water and free public buses for women among other facilities. However, AAP feels freebies help citizens live a life of dignity.

Gopal Rai, AAP’s Delhi unit chief, said that so far, politicians used to enjoy the facilities, while citizens paid taxes. He continued that Arvind Kejriwal’s government decided that the people should also get the facilities like the politicians, adding the BJP called their attempt revdis. He said that AAP is launching the ‘Revdi Par Charcha’ campaign to discuss with the people in the city if the government should provide the facilities or not.

Launching the campaign, Arvind Kejriwal said 65,000 meetings will be held across Delhi at micro levels by the AAP leaders and workers. He said that AAP has six revdis for the people of Delhi. Mentioning that the Prime Minister and BJP have said several times that Kejriwal is providing freebies to the people that should be stopped, the former Chief Minister said that now people will now tell them if they want these six freebies.  He further concluded that if the BJP is elected here, they will stop these services immediately.

While listing the six services, the AAP national convenor said that Delhi is getting free electricity round the clock. He added that there was a time when Delhi used to see power cuts for 8-10 hours, but AAP ensured that the situation changed. He also noted that his party is providing free water, free pilgrimage to senior citizens, free bus rides to women, free world-class education and free medicine and treatments. Additionally, the pamphlet launched by Arvind Kejriwal also listed that soon the women in Delhi will get Rs 1,000 per month as well, later termed as the seventh revdi by the former Chief Minister.

Reports said that the paper will be circulated across the national capital. The paper also reads that if the reader feels they are getting huge water bills, they should not pay it. It mentioned that AAP will waive all water bills once Arvind Kejriwal is re-elected.