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Parvez Sultan

Parvez Sultan

Parvez Sultan writes on heritage, urban-civic issues, Delhi government, and politics. Earlier, he headed hyper local bureau — South Delhi — at Hindustan Times. He has earlier reported on Delhi government, political parties, municipal bodies, Delhi High Court, Lokayukta and Central Administrative Tribunal.

Articles by Parvez Sultan

Over century-old library to get digital push

Established in 1902, the Central Archaeological Library is owned by the Archaeological Survey of India and boasts of 1.5 lakh books.

Updated on Oct 7, 2018 08:01 IST

Residents’ body using Lodi-era tomb as office, Delhi high court seeks explanation

Constructed 500 years ago, the notified heritage structure — christened the gumti of Shaikh Ali — is serving as the local residents’ welfare association’s (RWA) office since 1960 and is out of bounds to the public.

Updated on Sep 27, 2018 22:34 IST

Hidden Mughal-era artwork to be latest Red Fort attraction

A worker cleans the mural adorning the roof of Chhatta bazaar, situated inside the Red Fort, on Wednesday.

Updated on Sep 19, 2018 02:14 IST

Bat waste causing damage to 660-year-old Khirki mosque

Despite its age, the structure is in good condition, except for a few domes and pillars, which are showing sign of corrosion.

Updated on Sep 13, 2018 03:00 IST

Coins found at Delhi’s Khirki mosque may be from Sher Shah’s era

While cleaning the Khirki mosque compound as part of the ongoing conservation work at the 14th century building, a team of ASI’s Delhi circle had found the coins buried near the causeway along the southern wall Monday.

Updated on Sep 13, 2018 03:07 IST

Medieval period metal coins found at Khirki mosque in Delhi

The Khirki Masjid, close to the satpula, a seven arched bridge on the edge of southern wall of Jahapanah (the fourth city of Delhi), was a fort built by the prime minister of Feroz Shah Tughlaq around mid-14the century.

Updated on Sep 11, 2018 22:47 IST

BJP leaders in Delhi feel seniors not vociferous against AAP, plan own campaigns

A senior BJP leader in Delhi said if the party needs to strengthen its position in the coming Lok Sabha polls, the local leadership should jointly plan a series of protest on the streets.

Updated on Sep 11, 2018 22:16 IST

New-look Purana Qila lake to be opened to public on October 2

Union culture minister Mahesh Sharma said the redevelopment-cum-beautification work at Purana Qila Lake Complex is on the verge of completion. (Sakib Ali / HT File)

Updated on Sep 8, 2018 20:04 IST

Now, Humayun’s Tomb dome to be lit up all year long

The illuminated grand white marble dome of Humayun’s Tomb seen in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Updated on Sep 4, 2018 21:50 IST

Special light scheme to enhance structural details of Qutub Minar

In 2014, the Qutub Minar was illuminated in blue as a part of Blue Monument Delhi campaign. Currently, the monument remains open for night viewing till 10pm.

Updated on Sep 4, 2018 04:14 IST

‘Embarrassed’ Delhi BJP to handpick TV debate panellists

An in-house panel will also provide support material to leaders participating in debates to put forth the BJP’s stand.

Updated on Sep 1, 2018 19:53 IST

Ban on motorised vehicles in Chandi Chowk likely in four weeks

The PWD has fixed June 30, 2019 as a deadline to make all arrangements for converting the congested Chandni Chowk into pedestrian-friendly road.

Updated on Aug 31, 2018 21:25 IST

Consult before naming projects after Vajpayee: BJP top brass to civic bodies

Manoj Tiwari and other leaders immerse the ashes of Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the Yamuna on Tuesday.

Updated on Aug 28, 2018 20:39 IST

Ban on motor vehicles in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk; pedestrians, cycle and e-rickshaws to be allowed

A view of Chandni Chowk, Delhi. Motorised vehicles soon be banned between 9 am and 9 pm daily in the Walled City locality under a new proposal that has been approved by the L-G.

Updated on Aug 28, 2018 03:24 IST

Soon, a space for poetry, music in cradle of history

Once spruced up, the site will be available for artistes, especially the youth, for performances.

Updated on Aug 26, 2018 07:16 IST

Delhi’s Chandni Chowk Road set to be pedestrian-only from 9am to 9pm

No vehicular traffic will be permitted on the road for 12 hours — 9am to 9pm. Only non-motorised transport (NMVs) such as cycle rickshaws will be allowed to ply in a dedicated corridor, a senior Delhi government official, who attended the meeting, said.

Updated on Aug 25, 2018 03:45 IST

To help travel industry professionals, Delhi govt to start foreign, Indian language courses

Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, who is in charge of the department, said the purpose of a language academy is not only to cater to the speakers of that language but also to reach out to a wider audience.

Updated on Aug 23, 2018 22:08 IST

Darya Khan tomb in Delhi to form part of a housing complex

The edifice comprises the grave of Darya Khan Lohani, an influential official during the Lodi dynasty.

Updated on Aug 17, 2018 22:39 IST

The PM who put Delhi Metro project on the fast track, launched it

The first section of the Metro between Shahdara and Tis Hazari (now Red Line) was inaugurated by Vajpayee on December 24, 2002.

Updated on Aug 17, 2018 21:57 IST

Vajpayee came to Delhi to edit a paper, ended up leading the nation

Vajpayee during the Janata Party National executive meeting.

Updated on Aug 17, 2018 21:43 IST

Jama Masjid area awaits facelift as Delhi officials sit on plans

A view of Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk from Jama Masjid.

Updated on Aug 12, 2018 01:20 IST

Why Yamuna’s waters have stopped entering Delhi after 1978 flood fury

A view of Yamuna River near the old Yamuna bridge which was reopened for vehicular movement after the water level started receding in New Delhi, India, on Friday, August 03, 2018.

Updated on Aug 4, 2018 07:52 IST

Delhi Wakf Board finally set to get more staff

File photo of the Fatehpuri mosque in Delhi. The imam of the mosque, Mufti Mukarram Ahmed, has termed the Delhi Wakf Board’s proposal a good start, but condemned the board for its “poor functioning” and “indecisive” approach.

Updated on Aug 1, 2018 09:41 IST

Hidden ammunition storage room discovered in Red Fort

During the cleaning of rampart at Lahore Darwaza of Delhi’s Red Fort, a spot from where the Prime Minister addresses the nation every Independence Day, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has stumbled upon a hidden underground chamber.

Updated on Jul 21, 2018 12:06 IST

Delhi’s Mughal-era forest lodge restoration put on fast track

Aam Khas in outer Delhi’s Jaunti village, once a hunting lodge built during Mughal emperor Shahjahan’s time, lies in dilapidated condition.

Updated on Jul 11, 2018 07:27 IST

Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit blames AAP for conflict with L-G

Sheila Dikshit was the chief minister of Delhi for three terms between 1998 and 2013.

Updated on Jul 5, 2018 08:34 IST

Arun Singh to head Delhi BJP preparations for 2019 Lok Sabha polls

Supporters wave a flag of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during a rally.

Updated on Jul 4, 2018 09:29 IST

DDA to offer 7,000 ‘rejected’ flats to public utility firms, govt departments

A large majority of returned DDA flats are one-bedroom Lower Income Group (LIG) category units constructed in Rohini, Narela and Siraspur.

Updated on Jun 10, 2018 03:07 IST

Delhi’s Purana Quila lake set to get a makeover, renovation underway

The National Building Construction Corporation will redevelop the 23-acre area of the 16th century citadel.

Updated on Jun 3, 2018 03:40 IST

Mughal-era Arab ki Sarai gateway restored to its old glory in Delhi

The gateway is 13 metres high with five arches. It also has chambers and a domed roof flanked by niches on both sides.

Updated on May 28, 2018 08:04 IST

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