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the police, three hotel employees were present at the time of the blaze — chef Keshav Negi, manager Rakesh, and a helper who was sleeping on an upper floor. (Express Photo by Abhinav Saha)
A Nigerian national injured in the fire that broke out at Flourish Stays bed and breakfast (B&B) facility in Malviya Nagar’s Hauz Rani in South Delhi succumbed to injuries during treatment at a hospital on Saturday, taking the death toll in the blaze to 22, police said on Sunday. Meanwhile, Delhi Police have intensified their search for the hotel’s accountant and manager following the arrest of the hotel’s cook and owner.According to police, with the death of a Nigerian national, the number of foreign nationals killed in the incident has risen to 13. “The Nigerian national, a middle-aged man, had been staying at the hotel for the past few days. After the incident, he was taken to a nearby hospital and later referred to Safdarjung Hospital, where he died during treatment on Saturday. He suffered burn injuries,” an officer said, adding that the Nigerian Embassy has been informed. Police said that efforts are still underway to trace the hotel’s accountant, Jay Mishra, and manager, Rakesh, who was present in the building when the fire broke out. According to sources in
the police, three hotel employees were present at the time of the blaze — chef Keshav Negi, manager Rakesh, and a helper who was sleeping on an upper floor. “Manager Rakesh was sitting at the reception when the fire broke out in the kitchen on the ground floor. Chef Keshav was in the kitchen when he noticed sparks in an air fryer, which led to a heat blast in the machine. However, instead of alerting others, he fled the hotel without informing anyone,” an officer associated with the investigation said.Story continues below this ad The officer added that Negi could have assisted in the rescue efforts or alerted the fire brigade, as he was present at the facility during the blaze. “His arrest was made based on his alleged culpability and evidence collected during the investigation,” the officer said. On Sunday, Negi was taken to the hotel to help investigators reconstruct the sequence of events. Police questioned him about the origin of the fire and his actions immediately afterward, officers said. Meanwhile, on Sunday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta regarding Negi’s arrest after his family claimed he was innocent and had been falsely implicated in the case. “Today, I spoke with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi, Mrs. Rekha Gupta, regarding the arrest of Mr. Keshav Negi of Uttarakhand in connection with the Malviya Nagar fire incident in Delhi,” Dhami wrote on X.Story continues below this ad “Rekha Gupta assured that no injustice would be done to any innocent person and that the investigation would be conducted strictly on the basis of facts and evidence. We have full confidence that the Delhi Government and the concerned agencies will bring the truth to light through a fair and impartial investigation,” he said. Dhami further stated: “I also spoke with Mr. Keshav Negi’s daughter, Kanishka Negi, and assured her of all possible assistance. Our government stands shoulder to shoulder with all migrant Uttarakhandi brothers and sisters living across the country.” Negi lives in East Delhi’s Dilshad Garden with his wife and two children. Police said he had been working at the hotel for the past two years.
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2 min readNew DelhiJun 8, 2026 11:57 AM IST
The registration window for ITI admissions open today on June 8. (image: ai generated)The Directorate of Training and Technical Education (DTTE), Government of NCT of Delhi, has announced the commencement of the registration process for admission to Delhi Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) for the academic session 2026-27. The registration window opens today, June 8, 2026, at the official admission portal, itidelhi.admissions.nic.in. The admission process will include registration, eligibility verification, merit preparation, and counselling rounds. Candidates are advised to complete their registration well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.How to apply: Step 1: Visit the official portal at itidelhi.admissions.nic.in Step 2: Click on New Registration on the homepage Step 3: Select Department of Training and Technical Education, Delhi, and choose Delhi ITI Counselling 2026 Step 4: Click on New Student Registration and accept the terms and conditions Step 5: Fill in personal details including name, date of birth, gender, mobile number, and email ID Step 6: Create a password and complete sign-up — login credentials will be sent to the registered mobile and email Step 7: Log in and complete the application form, upload documents, and pay the application feeStory continues below this ad Step 8: Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference Eligibility: – Candidates who have passed Class 8 or Class 10, depending on the trade applied for, are eligible to apply for Delhi Government ITI Admission 2026. Candidates must be at least 14 years of age as of August 1, 2026. There is no upper age limit, making the programme accessible to adults seeking a career change or skill upgrade as well. – Candidates must be residents of Delhi or must have studied at a school in Delhi to be eligible. Students from neighbouring states such as Uttar Pradesh and Haryana must check their respective state ITI portals. The application fee is Rs 200. Female candidates, reserved category applicants, and persons with disabilities (PwD) are exempted from the fee. Delhi Government ITIs offer a wide range of Engineering and Non-Engineering trades across multiple sectors, including Beauty and Wellness, Apparel, and other technical and vocational disciplines. Admission will be based on a merit-cum-counselling process following online registration and eligibility verification.Story continues below this ad Candidates are advised to regularly visit itidelhi.admissions.nic.in for updates on the merit list, counselling schedule, and seat allotment.
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