Articles by Paras Singh
New MCD car park coming up in Delhi’s Punjabi Bagh
The parking lot with a capacity for 276 cars is expected to decongest the area around the Outer Ring Road-Rohtak Road intersection
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 05:24 AM IST
Biomining at landfills in Ghazipur, Bhalswa set to miss latest deadline
Delhi's biomining project to clear landfill sites likely to miss 2024 deadline. Slow progress due to fresh waste dumping and weather challenges.
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 05:34 AM IST
MCD invites bids for biomining at silt dumping site in Singhola
MCD to start biomining at Singhola silt dumping site in outer Delhi to clear 900,000 tonnes of waste. Biomining process to extract materials for road construction.
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Insect-themed park to be opened by MCD in Delhi’s Rohini
A senior municipal corporation official said bids for setting up the insect theme park have been invited and the process is likely to be completed by March 20
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 02:21 AM IST
MCD to restore 72-year-old clock tower at Kamla Market in Delhi
Officials said the project will likely be completed by June, and the civic body has already invited bids for the facelift and repair of the market
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 01:33 AM IST
Delhi LG, CM Kejriwal launch capital’s first engineered landfill site
LG said that the site has been developed under the central government’s Swachh Bharat Mission 1.0 at the cost of ₹42.3 crore
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 01:00 AM IST
LG, CM launch Delhi’s first engineered landfill site
Despite biomining efforts, the three landfills still have 17.2 million tonnes of garbage, progress reports submitted to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee show
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 05:12 AM IST
LG, Kejriwal to open Delhi’s first engineered landfill site
Unlike the conventional dumpsites, an engineered landfill site ensures the disposal of waste in a scientific manner, and has a provision for a leachate treatment plant to avoid leachate percolating into the ground
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 06:06 AM IST
Delhi civic body launches new parking lots in Chandni Chowk, Nigambodh Ghat
The facility on Church Mission Road has an overall capacity for 196 vehicles, and a section of it with a capacity to hold 119 cars was inaugurated by mayor Shelly Oberoi
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 06:02 AM IST
Delhi civic body to build 3 parking lots for ₹312 crore to house 2,335 vehicles
Officials said the House the parking lots will come up at Shastri Nagar, Rani Bagh and Rajendra Nagar
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 05:34 AM IST
Delhi govt says power subsidy to continue till March 2025
Delhi cabinet extends power subsidy scheme till March 31, 2025. BJP demands subsidy for all consumers. Delhi govt pays ₹3,500 crore annually for the scheme.
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 05:14 AM IST
Northeast Delhi flyover delayed, gets new deadline of Oct
Slow-paced work on a 1.5-km flyover in northeast Delhi has delayed the project by 3-4 months. The deadline extended to October 11 due to various reasons.
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 05:42 AM IST
Delhi’s Bhairon Marg underpass opens for two-way traffic
Officials said that temporary cones will remain affixed to allow two-way movement on the 110m stretch till the larger tunnel is ready.
Published on Mar 05, 2024 10:37 PM IST
MCD automated parking lot opens in Delhi’s Amar Colony
MCD officials said the facility is a puzzle car park — an automated system that enables horizontal and vertical movement of parking spots to park and retrieve cars
Published on Mar 05, 2024 10:34 PM IST
New NDMC panel for pollution control; IIT-K experts roped in for Kushak drain
The meeting was probably the last before the model code of conduct comes into force for the upcoming general elections, senior officials said
Updated on Mar 05, 2024 10:34 PM IST
Delhi Budget: Under AAP rule, MCD gets more money
Finance minister Atishi announced a ₹8,423 crore allocation for Municipal Corporation of Delhi, focusing on education, healthcare, and sanitation.
Updated on Mar 05, 2024 06:30 AM IST
Delhi Budget: Access to water key to dignity of life, says Atishi
The finance minister said the government is aiming to ensure water supply and sewerage facilities reach every household in Delhi
Updated on Mar 05, 2024 06:04 AM IST
Iconic stores, cafes among five more outlets sealed in NDMC’s Connaught Place tax drive
An NDMC official, who asked not to be named, said that five units were sealed and those which had made part payment were allowed to continue their operations
Updated on Feb 29, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Learning and fun for kids at MCD’s new theme parks in Delhi
A civic official said that the concept has been received well at the recently opened dinosaur park at Sarai Kale Khan
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 05:50 AM IST
MCD clears plan to clean all civic roads amid House row
BJP councillors protested in the house over the fire in an Alipur factory in which 11 people were killed and a bovine attack in Khanpur that led to a man’s death
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 05:18 AM IST
Inflated bills will be written off if AAP wins all 7 LS seats in Delhi: Kejriwal
The Delhi chief minister said that people of Delhi consider him to be member of their family but go on vote for the BJP and it should change in these elections
Updated on Feb 26, 2024 06:02 AM IST
Decline in large fires at Delhi’s garbage mountains, shows data
Delhi's landfill fires dropped from 159 in 2017 to one in 2023, attributed to preventive measures and improved waste treatment processes.
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Connaught Place traders may move Delhi court, NDMC says tax raids will continue
The civic body hinted that the drive may be extended to other markets in New Delhi area, saying that they have identified 1500 tax defaulters in the area
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Revamp gathers pace to create a modern Meharchand Market
A popular hub for local shoppers for decades, the bazaar slowly started transforming into one of the Capital’s upscale markets
Updated on Feb 22, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Seven properties in Delhi’s Connaught Place sealed by NDMC
An NDMC official said that the notice was pasted on a number of establishments but not all of them were sealed
Updated on Feb 22, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Garden likely under North Delhi flyover
PWD plans to redevelop space under Rani Jhansi flyover in old Delhi, inviting bids for parks development.
Updated on Feb 21, 2024 05:48 AM IST
₹5 crore facelift planned for MCD’s Ambedkar Stadium
The officials said that the civic body invited bids for the stadium revamp on Februrary 19, for the work that is estimated to cost ₹5 crore
Updated on Feb 20, 2024 06:04 AM IST
PWD to double Kalkaji flyover in Delhi, merge it with corridor at Modi Mill
PWD said it has sought an expenditure sanction of ₹300 crore and the matter is being taken up by the PWD secretariat, under the Delhi government
Updated on Feb 20, 2024 05:34 AM IST
West Delhi Ring Road elevated corridor’s deadline pushed to May 31
85% of the civil work has been completed but there will be delays on account of shifting utilities, officials said
Updated on Feb 19, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Paras Singh, New Delhi
Brick by brick: Delhi’s Gole Market on way to reclaim old glory
According to NDMC officials, teams have been formed to remove the “buildup” — additions such as slabs and fittings made by shopkeepers over the years
Updated on Feb 16, 2024 05:32 AM IST
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