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Delhi Metro employee commits suicide, streams it live on Facebook
No suicide note was found from his room at East Delhi's Shahdara where he was found hanging from a hook in the ceiling with a plastic wire around his neck, they said.
Article 370 scrapped: Delhi Metro on high alert, security checks to take longer
The high alert has been sounded in the wake of developments related to Kashmir and the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. Additional CISF troops and counter-terror reaction teams have been brought in.
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Delhi Metro panel row: After Centre opposition to AAP picks, transport dept raises red flag
It is learnt that Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot has received multiple communications from the highest levels of the department, suggesting that only the L-G is authorised to nominate members to the DMRC board on the state government’s behalf.
Pollution body seeks Supreme Court help to resolve Delhi Metro Phase 4 deadlock
Submitting a special report in the apex court, the SC-mandated body said two out of four objections raised by the Delhi government on the Phase IV proposal are “notional” in nature. It has also suggested a roadmap to end the impasse.
Free Metro for women: No word from Delhi govt so far, says Hardeep Singh Puri
In a written response in the Lok Sabha, MoS (Independent Charge) for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri said “no” to a question on whether the Delhi government has sent any such proposal to the Centre for its approval.
Mind the gap: Women in Delhi Metro on the move
As Delhi debates a government proposal to offer free rides for women in public transport, Aranya Shankar boards the first Delhi Metro train, and the last, to listen to their stories on the move.
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Delhi metro estimates free commute for women will cost Rs 4.26 crore per day
According to the report, the DMRC currently earns around Rs 2.84 crore daily from women commuters, who comprise an estimated 30% of the total daily average traffic flow.
Delhi Metro sends report on free rides to women to Delhi government
Kejriwal said the free ride scheme will lead to a 50 per cent jump in the number of female commuters. Currently women comprise 30 per cent of daily ridership of the metro trains.
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DMRC becomes first-ever metro project to receive power from waste-to-energy plant
The DMRC is receiving the power since the beginning of this month from this facility which is being utilised at the Vinod Nagar Receiving Sub-station (RSS) of DMRC for meeting the operation requirements of Pink Line metro.
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When PM Modi took Delhi's Airport Express Metro to get to an event
PM Narendra Modi interacted with a few passengers and also obliged some of them for a selfie. He has been using the Metro service to reach distant venues to avoid traffic jams which occur during VVIP movement.
Delhi Metro: Pink Line's South Campus-Lajpat Nagar section to connect 4 major markets
The new stations falling on this route are - Sir Vishveshariah Moti Bagh, Bhikhaji Cama Place, Sarojini Nagar, INA, South Extension and Lajpat Nagar. The metro stations in this route are all underground except for Sir Vishveshariah Moti Bagh station.
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Sneak peek: Delhi Metro's full Magenta line opens, Noida-Gurugram travel time cut by 30 mins
Passenger services on the segment, which has 16 stations including 14 underground and two elevated, began from Tuesday at 6 am from the Kalkaji Mandir and Janakpuri West stations simultaneously.
ITO Metro Station showcases Delhi's rich heritage
Inside this subterranean marvel, are the whirring of train engines and the sheen of metal mixed with show pieces on Delhi’s history and the creation of India’s modern capital.
Sneak peek: Newly constructed Janpath metro station
The new Janpath Metro station, part of the Central Secretariat-Mandi House stretch, is a riot of colours.
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Citing RBI Guidelines, DMRC Says Unused Balance In Delhi Metro Cards Non-Refundable From April 1
From April, when a commuter returns his or her Metro smart card to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the unused balance in the card will not be refunded, the Corporation said Tuesday, citing Reserve Bank of India guidelines. A DMRC spokesperson said, “All smart cards sold on April 1 or after shall be non-refundable. […]
Mangu Singh On What Comes In the Way Of 24 Hour Metro Service
: Managing Director of Delhi Metro, Mangu Singh, explains why construction of metro rail in India is different from anywhere in the world, argues that Transit Oriented Development “won’t help reduce existing metro burden”, contends that a 24/7 metro service is not possible because a breather is necessary, says DMRC has enough revenue to sustain […]
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Mangu Singh On DMRC's Financial Performance
: Managing Director of Delhi Metro, Mangu Singh, explains why construction of metro rail in India is different from anywhere in the world, argues that Transit Oriented Development “won’t help reduce existing metro burden”, contends that a 24/7 metro service is not possible because a breather is necessary, says DMRC has enough revenue to sustain […]
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