Articles by Jasjeev Gandhiok
Open interpretation area to be developed at Ridge
The official said no permanent structures will be built in the area as the Ridge was a protected forest
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 05:24 AM IST
10-year plan for Delhi’s Asola to focus on increasing leopard population
WII carried out its first ground survey earlier this month, with research to commence from next month for a period of one year
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 05:46 AM IST
Nod for two Metro lines to link south, north Delhi
Unveiling the contours of the project, Union minister Anurag Thakur said at a Cabinet briefing the two lines will significantly improve Delhi residents’ quality of life
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 06:40 AM IST
Delhi Metro’s 2 new corridors: Relief from congestion nodes likely
The two corridors are an extension of the Green Line from Inderlok to Indraprastha and a new Metro line from Lajpat Nagar to Saket G block
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 04:45 AM IST
More interchange: Metro stations to improve Delhi’s connectivity
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) officials said the number of triple interchange stations — those that cater to three Metro lines — will now increase to four
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 02:17 AM IST
Union Cabinet approves two new Delhi Metro corridors
Union minister Anurag Thakur said that the new Delhi Metro corridors are expected to be completed by 2029 and get a daily ridership of 250,000
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 07:18 PM IST
PM Modi launches expanded T1 at Delhi’s IGI airport, capacity now at 40 million
The terminal will now expected to undergo a series of trials before being fully operational in May, officials said
Updated on Mar 11, 2024 04:53 AM IST
Min temp dips further to 8.8°C as chilly streak continues in Delhi
Delhi experiences lowest March minimum temperature in 5 years with 8.8°C, attributed to cold winds from Himalayas, likely to continue with 9°C on Friday.
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 05:18 AM IST
No end to winter: March begins with coldest streak since 2003
Forecasts by the India Meteorological Department said that the minimum temperature is likely to hover around 9°C on Thursday.
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 05:26 AM IST
Tale of parallel drains: DJB says Haryana channel impacting Delhi’s water supply
According to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), ‘drain number 6’ is choked with garbage, silt, effluents and sludge, while ‘drain number 8’ is relatively clean.
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 04:48 AM IST
Delhi Budget: Solar is govt’s new mantra for cheaper, reliable power
Atishi said that the government’s power subsidy scheme will continue in 2024-25, allowing a large population of Delhi’s consumers to continue receiving zero electricity bills
Updated on Mar 05, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Delhi forest dept razes illegal houses in Sangam Vihar
Forest officials said that the drive began on Tuesday when two acres of forest land were cleared, and the drive will continue on Thursday
Updated on Feb 29, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Delhi logs cleanest Feb in 9 years, coldest since 2008
Strong surface winds and rain, both help settle or disperse pollutants in the atmosphere, leading to cleaner air
Updated on Feb 29, 2024 05:58 AM IST
CAQM standardises penalties for pollution violations across Delhi-NCR
The penalties for environmental violations vary from a few thousand rupees in one state to several lakhs in another, thus requiring uniformity
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 01:17 AM IST
Delhi’s Tilak Bridge, Gurugram in nationwide railway revamp
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi kick-started an ambitious scheme to revamp the country’s rail transit landscape
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 01:34 AM IST
Colder end to Feb this season as min temp hovers near 8°C mark
Delhi experiences unusually cold end to February with minimum temperature at 8.3°C. Western disturbance expected to bring warmer weather and possible rain. Air quality remains moderate.
Updated on Feb 26, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
Delhi Metro sets up new command centre
The new OCC, inaugurated by DMRC’s managing director Vikas Kumar, has been designed as a state-of-the-art control and command centre
Updated on Feb 22, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Maximum temperature approaches 30°C, could dip this week
Delhi's temperature hit 29.7°C, highest this year, 5 degrees above normal. Expect cooler days ahead as rain is forecasted, pushing max down to 23°C by Wednesday.
Updated on Feb 19, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
Delhi’s first bird census to start from February-end; to be held every 3 months
A census is planned to be carried out once every three months, which will provide the government adequate data on both resident and migratory birds
Updated on Feb 19, 2024 05:46 AM IST
Dog squad to curb smuggling of illicit liquor through Delhi’s Asola
A canine unit will be trained and handed over to forest guards to help patrol the boundaries of Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
Updated on Feb 19, 2024 05:36 AM IST
After 2 incidents in 7 days, Delhi Metro says audit in progress
The scope of the repair work, officials said, would include replastering loose concrete on walls and removing and cleaning drain covers
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 05:43 PM IST
High fluoride found in Delhi’s groundwater
High fluoride levels in the water, when consumed, can lead to dental fluorosis and have been linked to bone damage and skeletal fluorosis
Updated on Feb 16, 2024 05:18 AM IST
On day of jams, Delhi Metro’s passenger journeys hit new peak of 7.109 million
The peak is likely to be down to more people choosing to commute by Metro due to restrictions at borders and within city in wake of the farmers’ protest
Updated on Feb 15, 2024 05:48 AM IST
PM likely to open revamped T1 at Delhi’s IGI airport this month
The terminal, which will be two-and-a-half times larger than the old T1, will initially begin operations with IndiGo and SpiceJet flights, officials said
Updated on Feb 15, 2024 05:32 AM IST
New weather station at Bharat Mandapam operational; another planned at IGNOU
The Pragati Maidan AWS can be used to make forecasts for Bharat Mandapam, where international events are likely to be held in the future
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Vehicles banned at Asola Bhatti sanctuary to prevent ecological damage
Private vehicles will no longer be allowed into the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary in Delhi, India, due to concerns about ecological damage caused by tourism.
Updated on Feb 05, 2024 06:28 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
Avalanche alerts in J&K, Srinagar cut off; IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi
The weather has seen a sharp turnaround this month, with record rainfall in Delhi. Despite the rain, Delhi's pollution levels remained poor.
Updated on Feb 05, 2024 07:39 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
Delhi govt to expedite sewer link in unauthorised colonies
The submission, dated January 31, said that around 82% of Delhi was covered by a proper sewerage network
Updated on Feb 03, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Showers, wind clear air; Delhi breathes cleanest since Oct 19
The 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) on Thursday was 177, compared to 392 on Wednesday.
Updated on Feb 02, 2024 04:46 AM IST
Delhi fulfils its February rain quota, more on the cards
A fresh western disturbance is developing and may bring more rain to Delhi over the weekend, according to the India Meteorological Department.
Updated on Feb 02, 2024 01:42 AM IST