Articles by Snehil Sinha
Delhi PWD starts 21-day drive to clean drains, roads, and flyovers
The minister said the drive would also enforce greater accountability among PWD staff across all levels
Published on May 04, 2025 06:24 AM IST
Delhi: DDA tells Signature View residents to vacate by July 31
The apartments are supposed to undergo demolition and subsequent reconstruction, as per orders issued by lieutenant governor
Published on May 04, 2025 06:14 AM IST
Day after Delhi storm, govt says sent QRTs, but trees still on roads
Several government departments reported that more than 100 trees and branches fell during Friday’s storm
Published on May 04, 2025 05:48 AM IST
Unpredicted storms leave 5 dead in Delhi
A violent storm in Delhi killed five, uprooted trees, and caused severe flooding, marking the city's second-heaviest May rainfall in 124 years.
Published on May 03, 2025 06:30 AM IST
Delhi deluged by sudden storm, roads go under water
A sudden squall hit Delhi, causing waist-deep water, over 200 fallen trees, power outages, and traffic jams, exposing the city's vulnerability to storms.
Published on May 03, 2025 06:06 AM IST
Last mile link: 400 DEVI buses hit Delhi’s streets
According to officials, the first batch of buses will operate from depots in Kushak Nallah, Ghazipur, and East Vinod Nagar
Published on May 03, 2025 05:38 AM IST
DEVI bus service starts in Delhi
Officials said a few 12-metre buses will also be a part of the fleet, which predominantly comprises nine-metre buses, to compensate for around 700 end-of-life vehicles
Published on May 02, 2025 05:08 AM IST
PWD seeks a unified Yamuna riverfront in Delhi, akin to Sabarmati
The proposed stretch spans approximately 22 kilometres—from Palla in the north to Okhla in the south—and covers over 1,500 hectares owned by the DDA
Published on May 01, 2025 04:00 AM IST
5 Delhi eateries issued notice over service charge violation
The Central Consumer Protection Authority has issued notices to Makhna Deli, Xero Courtyard, Castle Barbeque, Chaayos, and Fiesta by Barbeque Nation for allegedly failing to refund service charges despite a recent judgment by the Delhi high court
Published on Apr 30, 2025 06:00 AM IST
DDA plans its first waste-to-art theme park near Lotus Temple
The authority plans to use construction and demolition waste for the new project which will come up in a portion of the 200-acre park in Astha Kunj district
Published on Apr 30, 2025 05:50 AM IST
FOB at Tis Hazari Courts complex nearing completion to ease snarls
A steel structure has already been erected on Boulevard Road, and most of the construction has been planned, officials said
Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:40 AM IST
Delhi govt restricts leaves for key depts ahead of monsoon
Parvesh Verma, the minister overseeing all three departments, stressed the importance of timely preparedness, noting that every year people suffer.
Published on Apr 27, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Delhi govt scraps AAP’s streetscaping project
The BJP government will instead focus on ensuring long-term repairs of all stretches and improving road design, the minister said
Published on Apr 27, 2025 05:50 AM IST
Delhi traders join call to condemn terror strike in J&K, but not all shut shop
Markets in Delhi showed mixed responses to a citywide shutdown protest against the Jammu terror attack, with some remaining open and others closed.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 05:40 AM IST
After decade of delays, Mandi Road in Delhi set for revamp
Mandi Road in South Delhi will undergo widening to ease congestion, with NHAI managing the project and considering a flyover for better traffic flow.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 05:32 AM IST
At Delhi camps, Hindus from Pakistan unsure about their status
The Union government on Thursday announced suspension of all kinds of visas for Pakistani nationals, giving them 48 hours to leave the country. L
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 05:06 AM IST
Snehil SinhaSunil Rahar, New Delhi/rohtak
PWD to ‘redesign’ busiest intersections to ease traffic
The intersections selected for the redesign include those near Metcalfe House, Mukarba Chowk, Kingsway Camp junction, ITO junction, and one critical location on Ring Road
Published on Apr 25, 2025 06:28 AM IST
Delhi: DDA clears ₹8,720cr budget for 2025-26
The land-owning authority has also set an ambitious target of ₹1,000 crore in license fee collections, significantly higher than previous years
Published on Apr 25, 2025 06:14 AM IST
Sarai Kale Khan: FOB complete, traffic flows freely after 2-year gap
With this, passengers can now seamlessly travel between the Nizamuddin station and the Sarai Kale Khan RRTS station without needing to step out of either of the buildings
Published on Apr 24, 2025 06:12 AM IST
Snehil Sinha, New Delhi
DDA clocks revenue surplus for second year in a row
According to DDA data as of March 31, in 2024-25, the total receipts under General Development Account (GDA) was ₹3,477 crore, while the total expenditure was ₹2,106 crore
Published on Apr 24, 2025 05:32 AM IST
No ad space on DEVI buses despite CAG recommendation
The DEVI fleet, comprising 330 nine-metre electric buses, was to be inaugurated from the Kushak Nallah depot on Tuesday, but the event was deferred after the government declared a three-day mourning to mark the passing of Pope Francis
Published on Apr 23, 2025 05:38 AM IST
DDA advises Signature View residents to vacate for ‘own safety’, says it will challenge HC’s rent order
There are 326 flats in total in the apartments, of which 110 are vacant. There are around 1,300 residents staying at the apartment complex
Published on Apr 23, 2025 05:30 AM IST
Tent city, organic haat, adventure zone among new features at Baansera in Delhi
Officials said the aim is to transform Baansera into a popular weekend destination for residents and tourism hot spot for travellers
Published on Apr 21, 2025 05:48 AM IST
What led to the Delhi building collapse that killed 11? Experts weigh in
A load-bearing wall's removal likely caused a fatal building collapse in northeast Delhi. Officials cite structural deficiencies and unauthorized construction.
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 06:12 AM IST
Mustafabad building collapse: ‘I’m in shock. How did this happen?’
The removal of a load-bearing wall during recent renovation work likely caused the fatal collapse of a four-storey building, MCD officials said on Saturday.
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 02:08 AM IST
11 killed as four-storey building in northeast Delhi's Mustafabad caves in
The building collapsed around 2.30am in Gali no 3 where houses stand cheek by jowl. Officials said 22 people were in the building at the time
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 01:21 AM IST
Delhi govt taking steps to fix water logging hot spots before monsoon: Rekha Gupta
PWD minister Parvesh Verma said all departments have been asked to coordinate efforts to reduce water logging
Published on Apr 19, 2025 05:46 AM IST
Delhi to start DEVI bus service to boost local connectivity on April 22
Delhi government to launch neighbourhood electric bus service "Devi buses" on April 22, aiming to enhance last-mile connectivity with 255 buses.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 06:32 AM IST
Delhi’s Minto Bridge in monsoon prep focus
The drain, PWD officials said, is expected to help keep the underpass and surrounding roads free of water this monsoon
Published on Apr 17, 2025 05:54 AM IST