Articles by Snehil Sinha
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
Delhi airport T1 reopens to mixed response
Airport operator Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said that the baggage check-in process was slow for a brief period
Published on Apr 16, 2025 05:38 AM IST
EV policy not finalised, power subsidy to continue: Delhi govt
Officials said that the current EV policy, which was set to expire on Tuesday, was extended for a three-month period
Published on Apr 16, 2025 05:36 AM IST
Contractors staying away from Mangi bridge project: PWD
The arches of the bridge were last repaired by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in August 2024, after it was damaged by a container truck that got stuck under it
Published on Apr 16, 2025 05:24 AM IST
Monsoon preparedness: Verma raps AAP on desilting ‘failure’
Verma directed the MCD to begin desilting from the drain’s origin point near East of Kailash, while the DJB was asked to clear debris
Published on Apr 13, 2025 06:40 AM IST
Delhi women may get ₹30K subsidy on e-vehicles
Delhi government to offer ₹30,000 subsidy to women for electric two-wheelers as part of new EV policy to boost adoption and sustainability.
Published on Apr 12, 2025 06:14 AM IST
PWD approves six-lane flyover to decongest Outer Ring Road
Officials said that the new 680-metre-long flyover will significantly address congestion and make smooth traffic flow along the Outer Ring Road. It will cost ₹183 crore
Published on Apr 12, 2025 05:48 AM IST
Snehil Sinha, New Delhi
PWD planning to make 2 new underpasses at choke points
PWD plans underpasses at Peeragarhi Chowk and Andheria Mor to ease congestion in Delhi, addressing traffic jams and improving infrastructure.
Published on Apr 11, 2025 06:16 AM IST
DTC worst among metros in breakdown rate: Report
It found that between 2015-16 and 2021-22, DTC buses recorded a breakdown rate of 2.90 to 4.57 per 10,000 kilometres
Published on Apr 11, 2025 05:42 AM IST
1,400km of arterial roads to be repaved, says Delhi PWD minister
PWD officials said work has already started on around 250 km of arterial roads — parts of the Ring Road, Outer Ring Road, Vikas Marg, Noida Link Road, Rani Jhansi Marg, Boulevard Road, Mehrauli Mahipalpur Road, Mehrauli Badarpur Road, Ravi Das Marg, Guru Govalkar Marg, and Kanjhawala road, among others — which will likely be completed before the end of July
Published on Apr 10, 2025 06:26 AM IST
Ring roads: Why Delhi’s lifelines are gridlocked
According to a Delhi Traffic Police survey last year, 134 stretches across the city were identified as congestion hotspots.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 06:20 AM IST
PWD push to revamp street at Jama Masjid
Verma has asked the department to complete the repair works by July, especially on those spots that require drainage improvement as well
Published on Apr 07, 2025 06:30 AM IST
Snehil Sinha, New Delhi
School offers Rohingya children in Delhi a fresh start
For years, the children of most Rohingya refugees in India had been denied education. Their fight led them to the Supreme Court, and in February 2025, India’s top court ruled in their favour
Published on Apr 05, 2025 05:16 AM IST
PWD set to make 6km-long elevated road in Sonia Vihar
The ₹500 crore elevated road is set to run from Nanaksar Gurudwara T-point, and will also improve connectivity between Delhi and neighbouring UP.
Published on Apr 05, 2025 05:10 AM IST
New cards may limit women’s free bus rides to resident
As per officials from the transport department, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) operates eight NCR routes connecting Delhi to Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Greater Noida, among other satellite towns. If the smart card mandate requires proof of Delhi residency, women from these areas might be excluded from the scheme.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 07:23 PM IST
Work to ‘double’ Savitri flyover set to begin soon
The 1.5km single-lane, one-way flyover sandwiched between the Chirag Delhi and Kalkaji flyovers will be converted to a two-lane one, as part of the PWD plan.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 09:35 AM IST
Snehil Sinha, New Delhi
Policy tweak may raise cost of owning non-EVs
The policy tweak, the people said, will lead to the extending of an existing “green cess” to all internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, thereby increasing their cost.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 05:52 AM IST
Road coordination committee in Delhi for smooth infra execution
Delhi forms a roadworks coordination committee led by PWD minister Verma to enhance inter-agency cooperation and reduce delays in infrastructure projects.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 05:46 AM IST
Delhi govt tables CAG report on pollution
Delhi's CAG report criticizes AAP's pollution control efforts, citing ineffective measures and serious shortcomings in public transport and vehicle emissions.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 06:16 AM IST
Delhi govt wants dust mess along Outer Ring Road sorted out within the week
In a reported published in the edition dated March 28, HT highlighted problems faced by residents due to dust pollution
Published on Mar 31, 2025 11:40 PM IST
Delhi Transport Corporation to formalise plan to improve non-fare revenue
DTC suffered losses of more than ₹60,000 crore between 2015 and 2022, according to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General
Published on Mar 30, 2025 06:18 AM IST
Delhi’s AQI improves to ‘moderate’ due to cold winds, Grap I curbs revoked
Cold winds in Delhi led to a temperature drop, with a minimum of 15.5°C recorded. AQI improved to "moderate" as restrictions were lifted.
Published on Mar 30, 2025 04:50 AM IST
Road repairs turn localities around ORR into dust bowl
Residents complained of incessant traffic and excessive dust pollution due to ongoing road repairs, and raised concerns over a lack of mitigatory measures taken to control the spread of dust
Published on Mar 28, 2025 05:10 AM IST
Delhi swelters as temperature nears 40°C
IMD officials said that the temperature in Delhi is expected to decline over the next few days, reducing the likelihood of heatwave-like conditions
Published on Mar 27, 2025 05:44 AM IST
PWD set to begin work to fix waterlogging at Delhi underpasses ahead of monsoon
The underpasses at Zakhira and Minto Bridge are a cause for concern every monsoon season as they are prone to getting inundated.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 05:30 AM IST
Delhi Budget: Public transport gets boost with push for e-buses
The govt has also allocated ₹2,929.66 crore for the Delhi Metro expansion, a significant jump from last year’s ₹500-crore allocation
Published on Mar 26, 2025 06:36 AM IST
Delhi Budget 2025: ‘Bullet speed development’ — goal for smoother roads, links
The CM said Delhi will now enter a new era of traffic-free expressways, elevated corridors and smart surveillance
Published on Mar 26, 2025 05:52 AM IST