Articles by Paras Singh
NDMC parking fee hike in Delhi leads to rows
NDMC had not issued updated parking slips featuring the revised rates, making commuters apprehensive about deception to refuse payment
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 05:14 AM IST
Gasping Capital to ration vehicles
The odd-even scheme, first implemented in Delhi in 2016 and repeated in 2017 and 2019, has been a matter of debate.
Published on Nov 07, 2023 05:46 AM IST
If MLAs are jailed, we will hold our cabinet meets at Tihar, says AAP
The Delhi government is prepared to run from Tihar jail if Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is arrested, said Delhi cabinet ministers.
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 04:49 AM IST
Odd-even: Anti-pollution measure triggers debate
No comprehensive study backs the step in its efficacy to curb vehicular pollution. It was first implemented in Delhi in 2016 and repeated in 2017 and 2019
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 06:04 AM IST
MCD plans plastic waste processing plant in Delhi
A senior municipal official associated with the project said the volume and light weight of plastic waste makes it difficult to transport
Updated on Nov 06, 2023 01:08 AM IST
NDMC plans revamp of Shivaji Stadium terminus in Delhi
An NDMC official said that the terminus will be a first-of-its-kind integration of commercial space in Delhi-NCR
Updated on Nov 06, 2023 12:59 AM IST
Grap 4 imposed in Delhi, curbs on diesel vehicles as AQI dips to 'severe plus'
The move comes as Delhi's air quality remains in the "severe" zone for the fourth consecutive day.
Updated on Nov 06, 2023 04:30 AM IST
South, east Delhi to pay more for getting building plans approved
The MCD’s approval means that the fee will now be levied across the city with immediate effect, as it was earlier charged only in areas of north Delhi
Updated on Nov 02, 2023 02:34 AM IST
MCD clears 54 proposals amid chaos during meet
HT on October 25 had reported that 147 major MCD policy decisions are stuck due to non-formation of the standing committee.
Updated on Nov 01, 2023 02:59 AM IST
To prevent garbage crisis, Delhi civic body to extend lifting agency contract
Delhi’s MCD areas comprise 12 zones and 250 wards, which cumulatively produce around 11,000 tonnes of garbage every day
Updated on Oct 30, 2023 06:34 AM IST
MCD likely to open reading rooms in its unused spaces in Delhi
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi plans to convert unutilised properties and vacant land into community reading rooms for underprivileged people.
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 05:04 AM IST
Delhi: Gurmukhi road signs littered with errors
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has been criticized for misspelling road names in Gurmukhi, the Punjabi script, on signage in the city.
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 06:12 AM IST
Paras Singh, New Delhi
Proposal to regularise services of 3,000 mosquito breeding checkers in Delhi
Proposal to recruit 3,112 DBCs as multi-task staff moved for final assent by the House of councillors
Updated on Oct 25, 2023 06:02 AM IST
Grap: Parking fee hike yet to be implemented in Delhi
A senior official of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) associated with parking management said that the civic body would need approval from the House of councillors
Updated on Oct 25, 2023 05:54 AM IST
MCD stalemate: 147 civic projects await panel’s nod
Among the 147 policy decisions pending the standing committee’s approval are also those that have a direct bearing on the civic body’s revenue
Updated on Oct 25, 2023 01:40 AM IST
MCD plans cafeteria, play zone at Roshanara Bagh
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is planning to add new features to the Roshanara Bagh, including a watch tower, play zone, and cafeteria. Work on reviving the lake is already underway and is expected to be completed by December.
Updated on Oct 24, 2023 06:44 AM IST
Officials’ absence at bad air meet in Delhi highlights compliance challenge
Delhi's air quality crisis worsens as AQI surpasses 300, but environment minister's review meeting goes unattended by senior officials.
Updated on Oct 24, 2023 12:22 AM IST
Govt marks 8 new pollution hot spots in Delhi
The new areas, which join the existing 13 hot spots, are Shadipur, ITO, Mandir Marg, Nehru Nagar, Patparganj, Sonia Vihar, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, and Moti Bagh.
Updated on Oct 24, 2023 05:52 AM IST
Capital rolls out steps to combat pollution crisis
Measures include deploying more police personnel, using dust suppressants, and encouraging the use of public transport.
Updated on Oct 24, 2023 04:45 AM IST
Paras Singh, New Delhi
Kejriwal inaugurates 3-lane flyover for signal-free Sarai Kale Khan-ITO commute
Delhi CM Kejriwal inaugurated a new three-lane flyover at Sarai Kale Khan, which will provide signal-free movement for commuters traveling from ITO to Ashram.
Updated on Oct 23, 2023 03:42 AM IST
15 years after journalist’s murder, parts of key Delhi stretch still poorly lit
During a spot check on Wednesday, HT found that several of the street lights on this stretch were not operational
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 08:11 AM IST
Second carriageway of Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan flyover to open October 22
Work of the three-lane flyover is 100% complete and beautification work is now being undertaken, said public works department officials
Updated on Oct 18, 2023 05:22 AM IST
Late night processions recurring nightmare for southeast Delhi residents
Despite a wide band of fines in place to penalise violations of noise pollution norms, transgressions pick up sharply during Navratri, Durga Puja and Diwali
Published on Oct 16, 2023 08:02 AM IST
Stringent rules, steep fines to check breach of guidelines at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam
According to officials, authorities are seeking to apply the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act to ensure the upkeep of the centre
Updated on Oct 12, 2023 05:28 AM IST
ITPO announces rules, tariff for hosting events at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam
The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) has announced the booking policy and tariff rates for the new International Exhibition cum Convention Centre (IECC) in Delhi. The facility, known as "Bharat Mandapam", hosted the G20 Summit in September. The venue can accommodate small meetings of 50 people up to gatherings of over 7,000 people. It is available for conferences, trade promotion events, seminars, and symposiums, but not for wedding functions or parties. The full-day booking tariffs range from ₹40,000 for a meeting hall to ₹25 lakh for a multifunctional hall.
Updated on Oct 12, 2023 05:20 AM IST
MCD to create bio-fence around its 3 landfill sites
The process to develop bio-fences was a part of a National Green Tribunal order in October 2022 for the upkeep of the landfill sites
Updated on Oct 11, 2023 06:02 AM IST
In the works since 2010, Jangpura parking still unfinished
Ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG), the unified MCD had commissioned nine such parking projects in the city, including the one in Jangpura
Updated on Oct 11, 2023 05:30 AM IST
Six coaching units in Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar shut
The civic body has also issued show cause notices to 259 such units for alleged violations of building bye-laws and Master Plan of Delhi (2021)
Updated on Oct 10, 2023 05:34 AM IST
Munak breach repaired, water supply in Delhi to be regular soon
This is the second time in the last four months that the walls of the canal breached near the same location
Updated on Oct 10, 2023 05:30 AM IST
Paras Singh, New Delhi
Repair work at Haryana water canal on, normalcy by Tuesday: Delhi Jal Board
The cause for the breach, which has affected the supply of raw water to parts of the Capital, is yet to be ascertained
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 06:00 AM IST
