Articles by Paras Singh
Delhi targets 1,000 MGD water supply for summer
Delhi Jal Board aims to supply 1,000 MGD this summer, increasing tankers to 1,111, but faces a 290 MGD water deficit amid rising demand.
Published on Apr 21, 2025 06:16 AM IST
Delhi water minister accused AAP of scam in Timarpur lake project
The Timarpur wetland lake complex was approved by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) in 2019 under the “city of lakes” project
Published on Apr 21, 2025 06:10 AM IST
Delhi building collapse: MCD takes action on five officials, to seal 15 buildings
The civic body has also decided to demolish the building located next to the collapsed building to prevent risk to public safety, officials said
Published on Apr 21, 2025 06:02 AM IST
Delhi govt enables GPS in water tankers to eliminate ‘water mafia’, ensure transparent supply
CM Gupta said the technology will help prevent leakages and enable tracking of tanker locations on an IT dashboard at the DJB headquarters
Published on Apr 21, 2025 05:42 AM IST
Crackdown on meat shops in Delhi not religious: Sirsa
Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa calls for closure of unauthorized meat shops in Delhi, stressing the issue isn't religious but a public safety concern.
Published on Apr 21, 2025 05:28 AM IST
Illegal buildings in Delhi taking cover behind special provision law: Experts
Experts and stakeholders pointed out that the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) was initially brought in 2006 for just a year
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 11:56 PM IST
Mosquito breeding at 53 construction sites in Delhi due to norm violations: MCD
The findings have prompted the public health department to seek intervention of its engineering wing to control the said violations
Published on Apr 20, 2025 06:08 AM IST
Reviving Skinner’s 200-year-old haveli in Delhi
Skinner's Haveli, a historic site near Kashmere Gate, will be restored as a memorial for Hindu College's 125th anniversary, funded by alumni.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 05:30 AM IST
Delhi: 96-year-old Lahori Gate Haveli restored, set to host museum
The restored Lahori Gate Haveli near Chandni Chowk will host a museum showcasing Old Delhi's culture, arts, and history, funded by local MPs.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 06:26 AM IST
Projects worth over ₹3K-cr approved for Yamuna clean-up in Delhi
Among other projects to be cleared by the panel were the establishment of charging stations for electric buses at DTC depots and cluster bus depots in Dwarka, and a high-security prison in Narela
Published on Apr 17, 2025 06:14 AM IST
Delhi government hikes minimum wages by up to ₹500 for all workers
As per the revised rates, the minimum wage for unskilled workers has increased from ₹18,066 per month to ₹18,456.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 08:55 AM IST
Paras Singh, New Delhi
Work to convert Gole Market into museum to be completed by March 2026
An NDMC official attributed the delays to finalisation of design layouts and the complex nature of the structural retrofitting.
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 06:22 AM IST
Bamboo saplings sowed near Delhi landfill a month ago have dried up
On Monday, two workers from horticulture department were deployed to keep watering the plants which have signs of life left
Published on Apr 15, 2025 05:22 AM IST
Paras Singh, New Delhi
Delhi: Row after no nod for Palm Sunday event
The Delhi Police denied permission for the procession, citing law and order and traffic concerns.
Published on Apr 14, 2025 08:58 AM IST
MCD to form panel for cleaning 1.4k-km roads
Delhi has a 1400-km network of roads with a width of 60ft, and MCD operates 52 mechanical road sweepers on them
Published on Apr 14, 2025 06:18 AM IST
RRTS trial runs for New Ashok Nagar to Sarai Kale Khan begin
An NCRTC official said the Sarai Kale Khan station is almost ready for use, and that the agency is eyeing to operationalise the corridor till Sarai Kale Khan by June-end.
Published on Apr 14, 2025 05:46 AM IST
2 years after approval, MCD invites bids for Naini lake’s revamp
The project was announced in June 2022 as a part of the Amrit Sarovar Mission of the Union government, under which 21 waterbodies in the city were to be rejuvenated.
Published on Apr 14, 2025 05:24 AM IST
Ambedkar Jayanti to be 15-day event: CM Rekha Gupta
The CM said that all government schools in the city will incorporate lessons from Dr Ambedkar’s life into the curriculum and students will offer floral tributes to him during school assemblies.
Published on Apr 14, 2025 05:12 AM IST
Delhi mayor to be elected on April 25, nominations invited
MCD elections for mayor and deputy mayor are set for April 25, 2025, amid shifting political dynamics following recent councillor defections to BJP.
Published on Apr 12, 2025 05:50 AM IST
Backlash as MCD hikes trade licence fee by 15%
The hike comes on the heels of a controversial decision to impose a garbage user fee on both residential and commercial properties for waste collection
Published on Apr 11, 2025 06:00 AM IST
Delhi: Appointment of 190+ AAP picks cancelled
The order, dated April 4 and seen by HT, notes that nominations to at least 22 institutions have been annulled
Published on Apr 10, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Delhi RWAs, political parties unite against MCD’s garbage collection fee
Delhi generates more than 11,000 tonnes of garbage every day, which come from around 4.3 million households
Published on Apr 09, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Fatal fall at Delhi amusement park exposes faults in framework
Delhi Police registered FIRs under IPC sections 287 (negligent conduct with respect to machinery) and 336 (endangering life). Both these sections are non cognisable and bailable, police said.
Published on Apr 08, 2025 05:21 AM IST
Garbage ‘user fee’ triggers new war of words in MCD
AAP accuses MCD of imposing a garbage user fee without consultation, calling it unfair taxation, while MCD claims it follows existing regulations.
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 05:13 AM IST
New sewer machine trial as part of monsoon preparations
The suction-cum-jetting device on trial, called a “recycler machine”, was brought to Delhi on loan from Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Published on Apr 07, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Paras Singh, New Delhi
Working on 50-year plan to resolve water woes in Delhi, says minister Verma
Verma said the storage capacity of the barrage will be doubled over the next month and a half to ensure a smooth water supply in summer
Published on Apr 04, 2025 05:30 AM IST
Delhi govt will fix inflated water bills, no supply to be cut: Verma
The minister also said the inflated bills will be rectified and if bills are found to be completely wrong, the accrued arrears will be forgiven.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 05:44 AM IST
Nearly 32,000 CCTVs not functional in Delhi: PWD
Ghonda, Kirari and Mustafabad assembly constituencies have the majority of non-operational cameras, the agency said
Published on Apr 03, 2025 05:38 AM IST
MCD’s mayoral polls likely by month-end
Once a date is finalised for holding the elections, at least seven days are provided for prospective candidates to file their nominations
Published on Apr 02, 2025 06:00 AM IST
Delhi: GK M block multilevel car parking incomplete, awaits forest nod
MCD's Greater Kailash 1 automated parking project is 80% complete, delayed due to tree relocation issues, affecting local business. Expected finish: June-July.
Published on Mar 31, 2025 06:00 AM IST