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Vatsala Shrangi

Vatsala Shrangi

Vatsala Shrangi joined HT Editorial team on July 2, 2018 as Principal Correspondent. She covers Environment, Civic bodies and the Social Sector.

Articles by Vatsala Shrangi

EDMC to levy waste penalty

As per the order, commercial outlets such as marriage halls, party lawns, banquet halls, exhibition and fares, with area less than 5000 square metres (sqm), the penalty will be <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000.

Updated on Sep 21, 2021 19:19 IST

From 2022, not separating household waste will invite fines in east Delhi

Household waste should be segregated into the three mandated categories of non-biodegradable (dry waste), biodegradable (wet waste) and domestic hazardous waste. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 21, 2021 19:00 IST

Sabzi Mandi building collapse: Fresh North MCD survey identifies 18 ‘high risk’ structures in Malkaganj municipal ward

Two children passing by the Sabzi Mandi building were killed when it collapsed last Monday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 20, 2021 18:29 IST

East Delhi civic body unveils policy to allow open-air dining at eateries

According to the policy, applicants will have to submit an NOC from the land owner for using the open space/terrace for service purpose only. It also makes it mandatory for restaurant owners to get an NOC from the Delhi Fire Service. (Picture for representation only/HT)

Updated on Sep 18, 2021 22:06 IST

South MCD to throw open Bharat Darshan park in Punjabi Bagh within 2 weeks

The park is inspired by the corporation’s Waste to Wonder park in Sarai Kale Khan, which has replicas of the seven wonders of the world, similarly built using scrap material. (HT)

Updated on Sep 18, 2021 18:20 IST

Delhi: 80% commercial vehicles using RFID tags to enter the Capital, say SDMC officials

The RFID tags, which are pasted on the windshield of vehicles, allows automatic deduction of toll tax and environment compensation charge (ECC), and does away with the need for vehicles to halt at toll plazas. (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 17, 2021 18:20 IST

Delhi’s south civic body empanels 13 agencies to lift inert waste from Okhla landfill

Spread over 46 acres, the Okhla landfill receives about 50% of the approximately 3,600 metric tonnes of waste generated daily within the SDMC area. (Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 16, 2021 19:06 IST

North MCD to conduct fresh survey in Sabzi Mandi to identify dangerous buildings

A notice put up by North Delhi Municipal Corporation on a building in Sabzi Mandi area, declaring it dangerous. A four-storey building in the area, near Robin Cinema, collapsed on Monday killing two children. (HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 14, 2021 06:04 IST

First leopard spotted during Asola sanctuary census

First leopard spotted during Asola sanctuary census

Updated on Sep 9, 2021 22:17 IST

East Delhi civic body launches portal for registration of pet dogs

Representational image. (REUTERS)

Updated on Sep 9, 2021 07:07 IST

Delhi civic bodies dispose waste at landfills, get more than they bargained for

The Okhla landfill in south Delhi is spread over an area of 46 acres (Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 6, 2021 20:40 IST

IMD forecasts more intense rains, Delhi headed for wettest monsoon in a decade

Vehicles wade through a waterlogged stretch near Sector 22, Dwarka, on September 1. IMD has predicted another intense rain spell over Delhi and adjoining areas between September 6 and 10. (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 4, 2021 20:59 IST

New Delhi: Water, Water everywhere

New Delhi, India - Sept. 1, 2021: Waterloggting at Moolchand in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Sep 2, 2021 24:17 IST

When it rains in the national capital, the buck doesn’t stop anywhere

Though waterlogging has been a perennial problem, it has become worse since 2011, said Sarvagya Srivastava, former engineer-in-chief, PWD. (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 1, 2021 23:02 IST

112.1mm of rain in 24 hours is heaviest Delhi has seen in September in 19 years

Vehicles wade through a waterlogged stretch near Sector 22 in Delhi’s Dwarka locality. (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 1, 2021 20:34 IST

Delhi: Rain sinks Capital, again

India Meteorological Department data showed the city recorded 112mm of rain in the 24 hours till 8:30am. (Photo by Raj K Raj / Hindustan Times)

Updated on Sep 1, 2021 19:24 IST

Delhi receives highest August rainfall in 12 years, leads to waterlogging

A cycle rider wades through a waterlogged stretch after heavy rains at AIIMS in New Delhi on Tuesday, August 31. (Sanjeev Verma/ HT photo)

Updated on Sep 1, 2021 06:28 IST

RFID tags a must for all commercial vehicles entering Delhi from Tuesday

The RFID system was introduced in the Capital in 2019 to decongest city borders, smoothen traffic movement and curb air pollution. (Yogendra Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 31, 2021 24:05 IST

A month of weather fluctuations for Delhi

Scientists also say that the prolonged break phases that the monsoon season saw in the whole of northwest India also contributed to Delhi’s rain imbalance. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 29, 2021 23:08 IST

Delhi: South MCD restores vertical garden below Africa Avenue flyover

Officials said the space below the flyover was initially given a makeover in 2017 -- on the intervention of the Lieutenant Governor -- as part of a scheme to improve the aesthetics of vacant spaces under 12 flyovers and reclaim them from encroachers.

Updated on Aug 29, 2021 10:17 IST

North Delhi Civic body exempts houses of less than 50sqm area from property tax net

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Updated on Aug 27, 2021 18:19 IST

South MCD kicks off process for setting up green-friendly landfill at Okhla

The present landfill at Okhla, with a height of over 60 metres, has grown far beyond its permissible limit of 20-30 metres and is not in a position to handle any more waste. (Sanjeev Verma/HT)

Updated on Aug 27, 2021 19:33 IST

Monsoon enters third break, little rain in store for Delhi till August 28

Commuters wade through a water logged stretch at AIIMS after heavy rains lashed New Delhi on August 21 (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 25, 2021 21:00 IST

No more curbs on operational hours, restaurants, markets hope to recoup losses

The Delhi government had imposed a complete lockdown on April 19, when Covid-19 cases had started to peak amid the second wave of the pandemic.

Updated on Aug 24, 2021 20:30 IST

Record single-day August rain for Delhi, highest in 14 years

Waterlogging after heavy rain at ITO on Vikas Marg in New Delhi, India, on Saturday. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 21, 2021 18:29 IST

Monsoon breaks pause in Delhi, but IMD says respite short-lived

Commuters were caught unawares amid heavy rain at Jor Bagh in New Delhi on Friday (Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOT)

Updated on Aug 20, 2021 20:33 IST

Longest monsoon pause in city in last four years: IMD

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Updated on Aug 19, 2021 18:06 IST

South Delhi Municipal Corporation to procure electric sweeping machines

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Updated on Aug 17, 2021 18:39 IST

Dry spell set to end, IMD predicts rain from August 20

Visitors caught in the rain at Janpath market, in New Delhi last week.

Updated on Aug 17, 2021 01:24 IST

Delhi anti-pollution body issues notice over violations at Ghazipur market

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Updated on Aug 16, 2021 18:35 IST

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