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Sanitation gets lion’s share of Delhi’s municipal budget

The Civic Centre, from where the MCD operates. (HT Archive)

Updated on Dec 06, 2025 09:30 am IST

Shortages, uneven distribution affecting Delhi municipal schools

Of the 17,948 teachers, the MCD has deployed 16,035 regular teachers and 1,913 on a contractual basis, leaving 8,994 vacant posts (33.38%). (Representative photo/HT Archive)

Published on Dec 04, 2025 03:44 am IST

Centre urges Delhi, Yamuna states to use water efficiently

There are six basin states of the Yamuna, which are Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Published on Dec 03, 2025 04:54 am IST

MCD approves penalties for NGOs over rabies cases

MCD aims to sterilise around 135,000 dogs between April 2025 and February 2026. (HT File photo)

Published on Dec 03, 2025 04:50 am IST

Delhi municipal body integrates general trade licence with property tax system

An MCD House session in progress on Tuesday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Published on Dec 03, 2025 04:48 am IST

Agencies chart plan to decongest Sarai Kale Khan

A review meeting was conducted recently (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Dec 02, 2025 04:34 am IST

DJB wraps up delayed sewer interceptor project

The target of the project was tapping sewage flow of 1,100 MLD of untreated sewage which amounts to 242 MGD wastewater. (HT Archive)

Published on Dec 02, 2025 03:56 am IST

Delhi govt to undertake beautification of major intersections in city

PWD has already begun the revamp of key intersections in north and northwest Delhi (HT photo)

Published on Dec 02, 2025 03:42 am IST

MCD bypolls see 39% turnout, results on Dec 3

Voters at a polling booth in Ashok Vihar, on Sunday. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Dec 01, 2025 04:48 am IST

SOPs issued for Delhi civic bodies on stray relocation after SC order

The feeding frequency for adult dogs has been fixed for 2-3 times a day. (File photo)

Published on Dec 01, 2025 03:32 am IST

Industrial discharge still hampering Yamuna clean-up, shows DPCC report

The white toxic foam in the Yamuna. Environmental compensation of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>19.10 crore has been imposed by DPCC on 11 CETP societies and two CETP operators at Narela and Bawana from time to time in the past for violations and for not meeting prescribed standards. (HT Archive)

Published on Nov 29, 2025 04:04 am IST

DJB plans to use treated wastewater for lake, water table recharge

A government official said the projects are designed to revitalise natural ecosystems while boosting groundwater reserves. (Representative photo)

Published on Nov 28, 2025 04:52 am IST

PWD starts structural audit for key South Delhi Outer Ring Road flyovers

PWD has initiated the tendering process for the audits and is likely to complete the bidding process by December 11. (HT archive)

Published on Nov 28, 2025 04:36 am IST

Tests show severe groundwater contamination around Delhi’s landfills

Activists warned the damage is irreversible and urged source segregation and proper leachate systems as biomining continues toward 2026 and 2027 targets. (HT ARchive)

Published on Nov 27, 2025 07:29 am IST

Road sinks near Mukarba Chowk, causing long traffic jams; repaired

The Delhi Traffic Police issued a 24-hour advisory as commuters reported ambulances stuck and lane closures. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Published on Nov 26, 2025 04:28 am IST

Delhi govt to overhaul bridges over Ghazipur drain to ease snarls

Delhi govt to overhaul bridges over Ghazipur drain to ease snarls

Published on Nov 26, 2025 04:16 am IST

Equipment theft keeps leachate treatment plant in SE Delhi inoperative for 5 mths

Without treatment, the toxic liquid can contaminate soil and groundwater. (Photo for representation)

Published on Nov 26, 2025 04:00 am IST

Delhi govt to overhaul bridges over Ghazipur drain to ease snarls

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 12:11 am IST

DJB to revamp Wazirabad pondage area

DJB to revamp Wazirabad pondage area

Published on Nov 25, 2025 04:30 am IST

MCD opens delayed GK and Punjabi Bagh automated parking facilities

(Representative image) Market traders said trials were still underway at the GK 1 site, even as the MCD confirmed both new automated lots were cleared for public use after prolonged delays. (HT Archive)

Published on Nov 25, 2025 03:52 am IST

MCD opens delayed GK and Punjabi Bagh automated parking facilities

The automated parking lot in GK has space for 400 cars. (HT Photo)

Published on Nov 25, 2025 12:22 am IST

Delhi to rely more on groundwater as city faces 250 MGD deficit

According to the status report, 165 high-yield wells in complexes attached to major water treatment plants at Haiderpur, Bhagirathi, Sonia Vihar and others produce 16.5 MGD. (Photo for representation)

Published on Nov 24, 2025 04:06 am IST

BJP, AAP intensify campaigns on last Sunday before Nov 30 by-polls

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta addresses a public meeting in support of BJP candidate from Greater Kailash (X/Rekha Gupta)

Published on Nov 24, 2025 03:44 am IST

Delhi to rely more on groundwater as city faces 250 MGD deficit

According to the status report, 165 high-yield wells in complexes attached to major water treatment plants at Haiderpur, Bhagirathi, Sonia Vihar and others produce 16.5 MGD. (Photo for representation)

Published on Nov 24, 2025 12:19 am IST

Oxygen plants set up during pandemic lying unused and defunct

Members demanded that the facilities be revived and linked to charitable organisations (HT)

Published on Nov 21, 2025 04:44 am IST

Delhi pollution dominates MCD panel meeting

The committee members said that curbs under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) were openly flouted. (Representative photo)

Published on Nov 20, 2025 04:02 am IST

Delhi Jal Board flags neighbour’s pollution contribution in Yamuna

The Yamuna is filled with toxic foam in winter. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Published on Nov 20, 2025 04:00 am IST

MCD opens public sale of semi-processed C&D waste to cut landfill burden

Plants at Burari, Rani Khera, Bakarwala and Shastri Park now offer screened material; concessionaire can deliver Malba to sites after transport fees. (HT Archive)

Published on Nov 19, 2025 04:08 am IST

Delhi seeks increased Yamuna share, as MoU set for renegotiation

Delhi depends primarily on its neighbours for 86.5% of its raw water supply. (Representative photo)

Published on Nov 19, 2025 03:34 am IST

125K properties booked by MCD to now get electricity: Delhi CM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta (X-Rekha Gupta)

Published on Nov 18, 2025 04:02 am IST

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