Parvez Sultan

Delhi’s century-old Hardayal Library to be restored, 8,000 books to be preserved

Out of the total budget of Rs 3 crore, Rs 50 lakh will be spend on preservation of books and the equal amount has been set aside for their digitalisation.

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari plans to go door-to-door to puncture AAP’s claims

Manoj Tiwari, the new president of Bharatiya Janata Party’s Delhi unit, seems to be man with a plan. He understands the gigantic task ahead of him and is ready to hit the ground running.

Coming: Food plaza, walkways and more at Old Delhi’s Netaji Subhash Marg

The pavements on both sides of this about 1-km stretch in front of Red Fort will be spruced up with display panels showcasing the history of Shahjahanabad and with food plazas, street furniture, walkways, space for vendors and dedicated lanes for non-motorised vehicles.

Manoj Tiwari appointed chief of Delhi BJP

Manoj Tiwari replaced Satish Upadhyay as the head of Delhi BJP unit. The party believes Tiwari will help the party get back the support of poorvanchali voters.

Chandni Chowk remains closed over fear of raids, few customers

Markets remained deserted or closed because of low footfall. Reports of raid by the Income Tax department or VAT department also kept businessmen away from the shopping hub

Despite Delhi HC order, civic body sits on plan to beautify Shahjahanabad

In its latest letter, sent on September 23, the SRDC also suggested a slew of measures to prevent the spread of diseases and maintain hygiene on the lanes, roads and pavements in the walled city area

Battery ricks, mini-buses for last-mile link in New Delhi

As part of the Centre’s flagship smart city programme, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) plans to run mini- buses and battery-operated rickshaws to solve the issue of last-mile connectivity and traffic congestion.

OROP protests on: Leaders throng ex-soldier’s village, Rahul detained again

Police detained Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday — the third time in two days — as a political storm intensified over retired soldier Ram Kishan Grewal who killed himself in protest against an unequal pension policy for military veterans.

Stretch from Delhi Gate to Kashmere Gate stretch will be redesigned

Three major intersections on the route—Darya Ganj-Jama Masjid, Lal Quila, and Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Marg-Lothian Road—will be redesigned. Dedicated lanes for pedestrians and non-motorised vehicles will be carved out.

How the Mughals celebrated Diwali at Red Fort, unified religions

The Rang Mahal in Lal Quila (Red Fort) was the designated centre for the royal celebrations of Jashn-e-Chiraghan or festival of lights and the festivities were carried out under the Mughal king himself.

Workshop in Old Delhi to promote Urdu

In Old Delhi, a unique attempt to promote Urdu, calligraphers

In an attempt to promote the ‘language’ of the Walled city, the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC) will hold discussions, workshops, and cultural events with the help of art and culture conservation experts. Special focus will be laid on Urdu and calligraphers, who are residents of old Delhi.

Signature Bridge revamp plan not ready

Signature Bridge almost ready, beautification plan not

The construction of the much-delayed Signature Bridge over Yamuna River on Wazirabad is on the verge of completion. The state government, however, is still to come up with a concrete plan to develop its surroundings.

Delhi govt asks agencies to not remove street vendors till Diwali

In a relief to thousands of street vendors facing eviction threat, the Delhi government asked the three municipal corporations, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB) not to take action against them till Diwali.

BJP to launch phased attacks on AAP govt’s ‘failures’ after Diwali

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party is gearing up to corner the Aam Aadmi Party government over its “failure” on various fronts, especially security of women.

Ramlila Savaari, a fading fanfare in Delhi’s Walled City

A procession tradition started by Mughal king Bahadur Shah Zafar continues 170 years on

Bollywood actors and television artistes add flavour to Delhi’s Ramlilas

It is five in the evening but for 40-odd artistes in a makeshift enclosure next to a big stage near the Red Fort, the day has just begun.

Katara’s mother talks about the ups and downs she faced during the legal battle

Perception that common man can’t fight against the powerful had to go, says Neelam Katara

Her protracted struggle to get justice for son, Nitish, culminated with the Supreme Court awarding 25-year jail term to the convicts without any remission on Monday.

No clarity over Shahjahanabad project chief’s appointment

Teacher’s murder: Govt grants Rs 1 crore to family, orders probe

The Delhi government has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the murder of a government schoolteacher Mukesh Kumar, allegedly by his students. A compensation of Rs 1 crore has also been granted to the teacher’s family.

Govt to revamp heritage routes

Lesser known heritage routes in Delhi to get a makeover

In order to boost tourism, the Delhi government is all set to improve the surroundings and roads leading to popular and lesser known monuments.

Official apathy, shortage of funds puts Old Delhi revamp project in limbo

Chandni Chowk redevelopment plan stuck in a limbo

Old Delhi is not getting any newer. There has been no development since an underground utility duct was completed in Chandni Chowk in 2014.

Two transformers stolen from Chandni Chowk

Two seven tonne transformers stolen from Chandni Chowk

A gang of thieves have decamped with two electrical transformers that had been purchased for installation as part of the Shahjahanabad redevelopment project.

To reduce congestion, motorised vehicles may be banned in Chandni Chowk

Parking and hawking will not be allowed on the main road from Lal Qila to Fatehpuri Masjid to decongest the area if a proposal is cleared

Kejriwal asks to clear Chandni Chowk mess in a week

The development comes a day after HT carried a report — Orders and plans but no action yet to clear Chandni Chowk chaos. The report highlighted how encroachments are defacing the Mughal-era bazar.