Articles by Snehil Sinha
Work to remove collapsed canopy begins at Delhi airport’s Terminal 1
The process will include mechanical demolition to remove the damaged external shed and its metal columns.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 04:47 AM IST
Canal repair done but supply remains affected in parts of Delhi
Repair work at Munak Canal completed after 40 hours, but water supply still affected in areas like Dwarka. Haryana released water to Delhi after canal breach.
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Parts of Delhi face water supply shortage day after canal breach
Residents in the affected areas said their taps were running dry, adding that water tankers were not made adequately available by the authorities
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 05:30 AM IST
DDA app to remove encroachments soon in Delhi
The officials added that the complainants will also be able to get regular status updates on the app
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 10:50 PM IST
Move over global foods; samosas and chhole-bhature rule Delhi palate
According to the report, 51% of people in Delhi order north Indian snacks at restaurants, followed by Mughlai, Italian and Chinese cuisines. The least number of takers are for south Indian, and American and Mexican cuisines
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 10:48 PM IST
Snehil Sinha, New Delhi
Delhi rains: Flood control room at PWD HQ begins ops
Following heavy rain last week, PWD minister Atishi along with irrigation and flood control minister Saurabh Bhardwaj reviewed waterlogging preparations.
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 04:31 AM IST
Delhi government reviews similar plans to roll out ₹1000 Mahila Samman Yojana
Officials added that factors such as car ownership and loan details may be considered while setting these criteria
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 06:48 AM IST
Mohalla buses likely to begin ops by July-end in Delhi
Delhi's AAP government plans to launch Mohalla bus service for last-mile connectivity on city roads, with 25% seats reserved for women.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 01:18 AM IST
South Delhi eco zone now a shrine to 1,100 felled trees
Around 1,100 trees were allegedly illegally hacked for the project, and the matter is currently being heard in the Supreme Court
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 05:54 AM IST
DDA plans riverfront project on Yamuna floodplains near Millennium Park
The project, located between the NH-24 and New India Garden project, is part of the 1,500 hectares along the floodplains that the DDA is currently redeveloping
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 05:22 AM IST
Labour norm violations led to 3 deaths in Vasant Vihar: Officials
The labourers working at the site were given makeshift shanties on the edge of the construction site — some of which caved in due to heavy rain
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Snehil SinhaHemani BhandariAlok KN Mishra
No lessons learnt from ’23; ITO drain floods New Delhi again
Last year, water entered the city after parts of the regulator at ITO’s drain number 12 broke and the Yamuna started to backflow
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 06:21 AM IST
Delhi caught unprepared yet again
In only a three-hour window between 2.30 am and 5.30 am, Delhi received 148.5mm, nearly three times that quantum.
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Infamous flooded underpasses make a comeback in Delhi; man drowns in Azadpur
Delhi's Minto Bridge underpass flooded after heavy rain, along with several other key underpasses, causing traffic disruptions and a tragic drowning incident.
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 06:44 AM IST
Waterlogging due to heavy rain in Delhi leads to traffic snarls; key roads affected
Key areas of south Delhi including Vasant Kunj, Greater Kailash, New Friends Colony, Saket and Malviya Nagar saw waterlogging inside the residential areas as well as the arterial roads
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 02:51 PM IST
15 days after blaze, locals battle smoke in Chandni Chowk hub
The flames at the textile hub were so fierce that it took the fire department around four days to douse it. Traders allege that the shops are still smouldering
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 07:10 AM IST
Delhi marks 100 new flooding spots, many along Ring Road
A senior PWD official said the increase of 101 hot spots may be attributed to extreme weather events and multiple heavy to very heavy rainfall spells last year
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 05:40 AM IST
90% of Punjabi Bagh flyover ready, may open by August
Officials said there are delays in the Punjabi Bagh flyover is due to pending tree felling permissions but that should not affect the project’s opening
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 06:16 AM IST
Finally, some drops of rain respite in Delhi
Delhi experiences relief from heatwave as dark clouds bring rain, lowering temperatures to a 10-day low. Partly cloudy skies to continue through the weekend.
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 05:56 AM IST
ACs, ice and wet cloth: How Delhi citizens are surviving the heat
People are finding it difficult to get sleep due to an array of issues ranging from power cuts, ineffective coolers and hot walls and rooftops to boiling water in taps and spiking power bills due to increased appliance usage
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 06:06 AM IST
PWD submits Pragati Maidan tunnel audit report to Delhi LG
The group was supposed to examine the tunnel physically and submit a report within a month, but this was delayed due to the elections
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 06:28 AM IST
NCRTC targets RRTS trial runs in Delhi by year-end
Trial runs for Namo Bharat regional rail in Delhi expected by year-end, with viaduct construction almost complete.
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 02:03 AM IST
Rithala-Narela Metro line gets nod from finance ministry
While the entire project is estimated to cost ₹6,231 crore to construct, Delhi and Haryana portions are estimated to cost around ₹5,685.22 cr and ₹545.77 cr.
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 11:41 PM IST
Delhi govt extends deadline for registration of cabs by 2 months
“Given how long the onboarding process is taking, we will not impose penalties on operating fleets as of now”: Officials
Updated on Jun 16, 2024 12:02 AM IST
Delhi drain survey still on, transfer to I&FC post monsoon
Delhi suffers from a multiplicity of agencies looking after its drains, with around 10 bodies responsible for 3740.31 km of stormwater drains. In some cases, multiple agencies are involved in the maintenance and operations of a single drain
Updated on Jun 10, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Two statues installed at Asita for beautification
Officials said that these statues have been erected and installed over pre-existing natural mounds in the park
Updated on Jun 09, 2024 05:36 AM IST
Govt staff colony at Sarojini Nagar in Delhi to have mall-like market
NBCC set to hand over 700 apartments and market hub in Sarojini Nagar, Delhi, part of a larger project near the street market.
Updated on Jun 08, 2024 05:50 AM IST
Delhi’s Pul Prahladpur no longer a waterlogging hotspot
PWD officials claimed to have taken permanent measures to ensure the Pul Prahladpur underpass does not get flooded during rains
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 06:00 AM IST
DTC to train e-bus drivers in a bid to curb accidents
DTC has also decided to suspend the license of drivers for at least six months if they are found guilty of causing the crash
Updated on Jun 02, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Population rise, landfills key poll plank for East Delhi voters
East Delhi has 2,120,584 voters, and comprises 10 assembly areas — Jangpura, Trilokpuri, Okhla, Kondli, Patparganj, Laxmi Nagar, Vishwas Nagar, Krishna Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, and Shahdara
Published on May 24, 2024 09:34 AM IST