Articles by Paras Singh
Delhi comes out with single helpline for all rain woes — 311
Verma called the initiative a step towards “One Delhi, One Number.” “Citizens won’t need to worry about who’s responsible—they’ll just call 311, and action will follow,” he said.
Published on May 06, 2025 06:28 AM IST
Delhi to get unified complaint number, command centre for waterlogging woes
Delhi plans a unified helpline (311) and command centre for monsoon issues, improving response to waterlogging and tree felling complaints.
Published on May 06, 2025 06:16 AM IST
CM pledges to revive Delhi women’s panel
The Delhi government is setting up 11 one-stop centres, installing thousands of CCTV cameras, eliminating dark spots through better lighting, she said
Published on May 06, 2025 05:42 AM IST
Sanskrit important for national progress: Amit Shah in Delhi
The Delhi government, in collaboration with NGO Sanskrit Bharati, conducted free Sanskrit classes from April 23 at 1,008 locations across the city
Published on May 05, 2025 06:16 AM IST
Delhi assembly session on May 13 and 14; school fee bill to be introdudced
दिल्ली विधानसभा का विशेष सत्र 13 और 14 मई को होगा, जिसमें स्कूल फीस नियमन बिल समेत कई मुद्दों पर चर्चा होगी।
Published on May 05, 2025 06:14 AM IST
Delhi: IMD issues orange alert for Monday; days to get cloudier
No alerts have been issued for Wednesday but the Capital may witness very light to light rain accompanied with thunderstorm
Updated on May 06, 2025 06:55 AM IST
Delhi launches digital platform for medico-legal records
The platform will facilitate electronic submission of medico-legal and postmortem reports, eliminating the need for handwritten documentation.
Published on May 05, 2025 06:08 AM IST
Delhi’s summer rain spell puts monsoon prep in focus
Less than 25% of the target under the first phase has been achieved from January till April 25, even as the deadline of May 31is less than a month away
Updated on May 05, 2025 05:52 AM IST
Delhi: Loni underpass stuck, traffic relief now 1.5 years away
Work on the Loni underpass project has yet to begin more than two and a half years after receiving government approval and funding
Published on May 02, 2025 05:38 AM IST
‘Dirty politics’: BJP slams AAP govt in Punjab over water row in Delhi
Delhi's water dispute with Punjab escalates as accusations fly over supply stoppages, with AAP and BJP trading blame amid summer water stress.
Published on May 02, 2025 05:34 AM IST
After mayoral polls, Delhi civic body to focus on key panels
MCD to hold elections for zonal chairpersons and deputy chairpersons soon, following mayoral elections, paving the way for a new standing committee.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 11:46 PM IST
Clock tower at Delhi’s Kamla Market starts malfunctioning within year of restoration
The restoration was taken up after lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena inspected the market on February 23, 2024
Published on Apr 29, 2025 05:36 AM IST
Buses fewer by 2,000 in Delhi: AAP; BJP hits back
AAP alleges BJP removed 2,000 buses in Delhi without alternatives, causing commuter issues. BJP claims it followed court orders and is adding new buses.
Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:36 AM IST
Delhi CM in rural belt visit says will build ISBT, education hub, help gaushalas
She also promised to address the issue of stray cattle on roads and extend financial support to gaushalas
Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:34 AM IST
Delhi: NDMC to build reservoir near Purana Qila road to tackle water logging
The underground tank will be connected to pump house and a pipeline network to improve the flow of water during the monsoon season
Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:16 AM IST
Multilevel parking in Delhi’s Punjabi Bagh will house 225 cars, top open in May
The Punjabi Bagh multilevel parking in west Delhi is 97% complete and expected to open next month, accommodating 225 cars and costing ₹31 crore.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 05:38 AM IST
Paras Singh, New Delhi
Will end policy paralysis, clean up garbage: New Delhi mayor
Raja Iqbal Singh also announced his intention to scrap the controversial “garbage user charges,” introduced this financial year alongside property tax bill
Published on Apr 26, 2025 05:34 AM IST
Delhi gets a ‘triple engine govt’ after 18 years
The win cements the BJP’s dominance across all three tiers of Delhi’s governance — the Centre, the Delhi Assembly, and now MCD
Published on Apr 26, 2025 05:18 AM IST
BJP’s Raja Iqbal Singh is Delhi’s new mayor, says he will clean up the city
Raja Iqbal Singh, a two-term councillor from Mukherjee Nagar ward, had previously served as the mayor of the erstwhile North MCD in 2021-22
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 05:38 PM IST
Digitisation of 19th century Town Hall docs to shed light on how Delhi was run
The record room houses rare materials including official proceedings, administrative documents, and civic budgets from the late 19th century
Published on Apr 25, 2025 06:16 AM IST
PWD to revamp MCD centre to decongest Asha Kiran shelter in Delhi
The Asha Kiran facility came under scrutiny in August last year following the deaths of 14 residents
Published on Apr 25, 2025 06:08 AM IST
Delhi mayoral polls on April 25; BJP set to take posts amid AAP’s boycott
BJP councillor Satya Sharma has been nominated as the presiding officer to oversee the election process
Published on Apr 25, 2025 05:50 AM IST
MCD earmarks 60 slots, to decide vendor list for night food street project at Salimgarh Fort
According to senior municipal officials, the picturesque street abutting the walls of the 16th century fort will be a serving spot of iconic dishes from Chandni Chowk. MCD has received 93 applications from interested vendors for the pilot project
Published on Apr 23, 2025 05:40 AM IST
Delhi Assembly building to host museum, feature documentary in heritage conservation effort
Speaker Vijender Gupta convened a meeting on the day with experts and officials to initiate the comprehensive conservation plan for the building
Published on Apr 23, 2025 05:26 AM IST
Dredging of Yamuna in Delhi to be undertaken after over a decade
This increased storage will act as a buffer, especially during peak summer when water shortage affects the Capital
Published on Apr 23, 2025 05:24 AM IST
Shrinking footprint: AAP says onus on BJP to fix all of Delhi’s problems
While party leaders acknowledged that the AAP lost its majority, they attempted to frame the decision as a principled stand
Published on Apr 22, 2025 06:16 AM IST
Former North MCD mayor Raja Iqbal Singh set to lead Delhi civic body
Raja Iqbal Singh has previously served as the mayor of former north MCD and steered the BJP as LoP over the last two-and-a-half years
Published on Apr 22, 2025 05:58 AM IST
AAP opts out of mayor poll, BJP set to bag MCD
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta said the AAP’s withdrawal underscored that the party was aware of its weakening grip on the city’s voters
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 12:26 AM IST
Delhi mayoral poll: BJP set to get walkover as AAP withdraws from contest
AAP’s Delhi chief, Saurabh Bharadwaj, blamed inducements, threats, and “every possible tactic” for defections to the BJP and loss of majority in Municipal Corporation of Delhi
Published on Apr 21, 2025 12:20 PM IST