Sweta Goswami

Delhi pollution: Multiple hurdles dog plan to implement graded response system

Implementation of the graded response system in Delhi to fight pollution faces the problems of staff shortage, unskilled people and lacklustre approach

Pollution control authority bans registration of all vehicles with Bharat III engines

Delhi pollution: The directive comes at a time when the national capital region is reeling under heavy pollution and the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal (NGT) have often blamed it on vehicle emission.

Delhi metro: How the new signage system will help you

The new signage have been installed at Barakhamba Road and Pragati Maidan metro stations. The signage have new improved design, better lighting and greater durability.

Delhi deprived of its share in Union Budget 2017: Manish Sisodia

Delhi deputy chief minister said Delhi government’s share in central taxes remains unchanged for the 17th consecutive year. He was reacting to the Union budget which was presented by finance minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday.

Delhi’s air quality still poor, Badarpur plant to remain shut for now

The Badarpur Thermal Power Station is going to remain closed till summers as the pollution level in Delhi is still dangerously high.

Delhi govt plans for cheaper bus shelters designs to attract more bidders

Delhi needs at least 1,400 bus shelters and several existing ones are in dilapidated condition, but high cost for construction of the current designs and non-prime locations deter concessionaires.

Power conservation: Delhiites saved Rs52.4cr in a year by switching to LED lights

Households in Delhi have saved electricity worth Rs52.4 crore over the last one year by simply switching to LED lights. Almost 60 lakh LED lights have been bought by domestic consumers in the capital since May 2015, data collected by HT from distribution companies and government’s power department indicate.

Three cycle-sharing stands show how pedalling can plug last-mile gap in Delhi

Experts say the public bicycle-sharing system needs a push in order to plug the last-mile connectivity, and promote clean environment and fitness.

Delhi’s first model school at Ludlow Castle finds a space on state tableau

The Delhi government’s tableau at the Republic Day parade featured a newly renovated “model school”. By its side was the Ludlow Castle building.

Delhi’s Republic Day tableaux: A story of rejection and acceptance

For more than four decades, the design and concept of Delhi’s floats were not city specific and the inspiration was drawn from contemporary social issues and Centre’s social welfare policies. Over the last 25 years, the Capital has showcased its tableaux only 11 times.

Delhi govt forms six task forces to decongest roads, ease traffic jams

The Delhi Transport department has formed six task forces in the east, west, north, south, central and outer districts. Each task force will be headed by the district’s respective deputy commissioner of police (traffic).

Millennium bus depot: Delhi govt in a fix over where it will park its new cluster buses

Plan to reduce DTC bus fares, offer free rides unlikely to take off

The Delhi government’s proposal to reduce bus fares and offer free rides to students, widows and the elderly is unlikely to take shape as questions have been raised about its financial viability.

Delhi’s school buses, vans have scant regard for safety norms

According to government data, Delhi has 2,468 school buses and around 500 vans. But officials say the number could be more than 3,000 as schools and private cab owners continue to operate vans and buses without permits.

Eye on MCD polls in Delhi, AAP govt extends power and water subsidy in Delhi

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi has decided to continue 50% subsidy on power and free water scheme in the next fiscal ahead of the crucial elections in Delhi, Punjab and Goa.

Internet snag hits applications for 10,000 new auto-rickshaw permits in Delhi

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi had announced to issue 10,000 new autorickshaw permits. Auto drivers are one of the key supporters of AAP and the move was aimed at wooing them ahead of the municipal corporation elections in Delhi.

Delhi govt fixes routes of Metro feeder buses to improve last-mile connectivity

Buses that bring Delhi Metro stations closer for residents will run on new and improved routes. The State Transport Authority aims to rationalise the routes so that they help remove congestion in the Capital.

Implementing plan to reduce pollution in Delhi will not be easy

The onus will lie on the Delhi government to coordinate with its departments and the Delhi Traffic Police to enforce the car rationing restriction. The primary enforcement agency, the police, not being under the Delhi government will also create problems.

Odd-even plan to come back the moment Delhi’s pollution levels hit ‘severe’

The Capital has been struggling to clean up its air that contains a toxic cocktail of dust, smoke and gases from vehicle and factory exhausts.

Delhi NGO sets up two helplines for senior citizens in Lajpat Nagar

The elderly can call up 011-29836486 / 011-29840484, the two helplines launched by Agewell Foundation and talk to the counsellors.

Vehicle registrations in Capital hit eight year low in December 2016

Experts said Decembers usually is a slow month when it came to sale of automobiles, with the ongoing demonetisation exercise helping in amplifying the lull.

Phase-3 to push Delhi Metro’s ridership to over 4 million this year

Delhi Metro’s 140 kilometre long Phase-3 project, the largest in India so far, is going to be completed by the third quarter of 2017. Once fully operational, the new corridors will reduce travel time by up to 30 minutes.

As cold wave grips Delhi, homeless wish they could get warm water at night shelters

With a cold wave gripping the city, occupancy at shelters in Delhi have jumped nearly 25% jump over the past one week.

Delhi temperature drop continues: City records coldest January 12 in five years

A cold wave gripped Delhi and NCR as the minimum temperature on Thursday morning dropped to 3.4 degree Celsius -- the lowest on this date in five years.

225 new cluster buses by March in Delhi

By March, Delhi is going to get 225 new buses under the cluster (orange) network. The move will not only boost public transport, but will also help take at least 5,000-6,000 cars off the city roads.

Delhi metro to use e-rickshaws for last-mile connectivity

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), which currently runs feeder buses for first and last mile connectivity, will partner with e-rickshaw operators as an alternate medium of transportation

Delay in implementation of slashed DTC fares spark confusion, fights

The Delhi government had announced in December that the fares of DTC buses will be slashed by 75% for a month from January 1 to 31, to encourage Delhiites to use public transport

Delhi govt yet to pay Rs50 cr to discoms for waiving off electricity bills

Government data revealed that the scheme which was open for nine months offered waivers in power bills of consumers worth a whopping Rs128 crore. The discoms, that implemented the scheme, were supposed to get compensated for the energy charges they had waived off and this amounted to nearly Rs50 crore for all the three companies combined.

Delhi govt plans AC maxi cabs to plug last-mile connectivity gaps

The government plans to introduce more than 10,000 air-conditioned cabs over the next few months to revive the existing maxi cab service

Reduction of DTC bus fares may take another week

Sources said people may have to wait for some more days before expecting relief as the government has sought comments from various departments on slashing fares by as much as 75%, after which it needs to get the L-G’s nod.