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₹2 crore project to address chronic waterlogging at Bharat Mandapam in the works

Areas in and around Bharat Mandapam, including the Pragati Maidan tunnel, have repeatedly witnessed waterlogging during heavy rainfall. (HT Archive)

Updated on May 13, 2026 06:04 IST

Punjab seeks share in Yamuna water allocation ahead of 1994 treaty negotiation

Two women contending over a spot in a long queue for tap water. The image depicts the daily struggle of people in many parts of the country, suffering from acute water scarcity.

Updated on May 13, 2026 04:21 IST

After 145 years, St Stephen’s College gets its first woman principal

Professor Susan Elias was appointed the first woman principal of St Stephen’s College in New Delhi, a first in its 145-year history.

Updated on May 13, 2026 02:42 IST

MCD gets 10 acres in Ghazipur for setting up fresh waste processing plant

The Ghazipur landfill (above) has a remediation deadline of 2029, unlike the Okhla and Bhalswa landfills, which, according to government sources, are likely to be cleared this year (HT Archive)

Updated on May 12, 2026 22:02 IST

Delhi restaurants still require health trade licence, clarifies civic body

An official overseeing the process said around 97 types of trades fall under the MCD’s health trade licence regime, including restaurants, hotels, guest houses, swimming pools, banquet halls and coffee houses.

Updated on May 12, 2026 01:22 IST

Only 18.2% of penalties recovered from Yamuna violators over 8 last years

The action report adds that around 1,424.23 acres of land have been reclaimed in the past three years.

Updated on May 12, 2026 24:55 IST

Unsafe trees to be identified, removed across Delhi roads ahead of rains

Delhi moves to remove dangerous trees after multiple rain-related deaths last year

Updated on May 11, 2026 01:31 IST

NHAI set to develop secondary service lane along UER-2

NHAI has invited bids for the project, which has been estimated at around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>121.57 crore (HT)

Updated on May 10, 2026 21:46 IST

Delhi govt orders removal of dangerous trees from 1.4k-km of PWD roads

The order was issued in order to prevent accidents due to falling trees during monsoons. (HT Archive)

Updated on May 10, 2026 21:34 IST

First phase of Delhi’s drainage master plan to last 3 years till 2028-29

First phase of Delhi’s drainage master plan to last 3 years till 2028-29

Updated on May 10, 2026 21:32 IST

In rare colour photographs, Satyajit Ray emerges from behind the camera

Spread across nearly 25 years, the 126 photographs chronicle actors, sets, locations and moments of filmmaking, while also documenting Ray in quieter, deeply human moments away from the camera.

Updated on May 7, 2026 21:54 IST

ITPO plans ₹2-crore pump system to ease flooding around Bharat Mandapam

Areas in and around Bharat Mandapam, including the Pragati Maidan tunnel, have repeatedly witnessed waterlogging during heavy rainfall. (HT Archive)

Updated on May 7, 2026 21:42 IST

Delhi launches beautification drive ahead of India-Africa, Big Cat summits

Senior government officials said preparations have been divided into three focus areas — eight key road corridors, 12 heritage sites and 13 hotels — with the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Public Works Department (PWD) and other agencies directed to coordinate works. (ANI)

Updated on May 7, 2026 21:40 IST

Municipal museum planned at Town Hall in need of new address

One wing of the complex, the press building, was supposed to house the municipal museum. But now, the MCD is considering housing the municipal artefacts at the Lahori Gate haveli museum. (HT Archive)

Updated on May 7, 2026 21:38 IST

Delhi tops metro cities in murders, kidnappings and thefts: NCRB report

Crime dips in Delhi, but thefts, murders keep Capital ahead of all metro cities

Updated on May 7, 2026 02:22 IST

Open air dining finds few takers, licenses down by half

Civic officials said the concept has struggled to gain acceptance due to very high licensing costs along with adverse weather conditions.

Updated on May 6, 2026 23:26 IST

11 slum clusters to be relocated on priority in Delhi for key infra works

DUSIB is also undertaking the repair of around 1,000 flats in Sultanpuri, 980 flats in Dwarka sector 16B, along with thousands of flats in Jahangirpuri and Bhalswa, which will be used for more rehabilitation projects.

Updated on May 6, 2026 01:21 IST

MCD to provide free electric, CNG-based cremation facilities from June

The project will initially run for two years and cam be extended based on responses.

Updated on May 5, 2026 22:54 IST

Delhi: Erratic rain, rising temperatures drive spike in dengue cases, mosquito density

The mosquito density index is an entomological surveillance metric used to estimate the abundance of mosquitoes. (AP)

Updated on May 5, 2026 21:50 IST

Vivek Vihar fire tragedy: MCD launches probe into building bylaw violations

The charred walls of the building, as seen on Monday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Updated on May 4, 2026 22:38 IST

48 Delhi villages move a step closer to being declared urban

Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) standing committee has cleared a proposal to grant urban status to 48 villages across the Capital. (HT Archive)

Updated on May 4, 2026 24:08 IST

7,800 fire calls this year already, highlight systemic lapses

A senior DFS officer said they now receive almost 120 to 160 calls every day in recent weeks (Hindustan Times)

Updated on May 3, 2026 23:52 IST

Vivek Vihar fire: MCD says iron grilles block escape, probes violations

First responders at the scene said they struggled to rescue people from the rear lot of flats due to an iron grille covering the rear facade from the first to the fourth floor. (Arvind Yadav/ HT)

Updated on May 3, 2026 23:50 IST

Series of fatal blazes put Delhi’s fire safety on spotlight

More than 7,800 fire-related emergencies have been reported across the Capital in the first four months of 2026 (Hindustan Times)

Updated on May 3, 2026 23:42 IST

MCD gap analysis flags sanitation shortfall, plans ₹47 crore waste system upgrade

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Updated on Apr 30, 2026 18:00 IST

BJP's Pravesh Wahi elected mayor of Municipal Corporation of Delhi

MCD mayor Pravesh Wahi and deputy mayor Monika Pant after their victory at the Civic Centre on Wednesday.

Updated on Apr 30, 2026 01:12 IST

Delhi leaves over 200 tonnes of plastic waste unprocessed daily: Report

Delhi is currently biomining its three landfill sites at Ghazipur, Okhla, and Bhalswa.

Updated on Apr 29, 2026 02:16 IST

NDMC clock tower near Talkatora Stadium to be ready by June: NDMC

The 27-metre octagonal tower was initially expected to be ready by January and later by April 2026 (HT)

Updated on Apr 27, 2026 23:18 IST

Underpass, FOBs planned to ease Anand Vihar congestion

A traffic jam outside Anand Vihar bus terminal in East Delhi. (HT File)

Updated on Apr 27, 2026 03:18 IST

Delhi: AIIMS to soon have an Atal Canteen; to operate for 12 hours

The construction will likely be completed around two month from now and a budget of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30 lakh has been allocated for the same, officials said. (HT)

Updated on Apr 26, 2026 22:24 IST

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