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Abhinav Rajput
Abhinav Rajput is a principal correspondent with The Indian Express. He covers Delhi civic bodies, city's politics. He is an alumnus of Asian College of Journalism. He tweets at @abhinavrt
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Behind the scenes: Why Delhi BJP suspended three councillors on corruption charges months before MCD pollsSubscriber Only
September 20, 2021 18:54 IST
While BJP seeks to send a message of clean governance, pressure by AAP and one of the councillors switching sides may have forced its hand
Mon, Sep 20, 2021
South Delhi civic body: Engineered landfill to be set up at Tehkhand by next yearSubscriber Only
September 19, 2021 10:30 IST
The civic body has also set a target to stop dumping of waste at the Okhla Landfill site by June 2022 and scientifically close it by the end of 2023.
Sun, Sep 19, 2021
Explained: DDA’s new norms to make Delhi land more attractive for developersSubscriber Only
September 16, 2021 14:18 IST
The land pooling policy is aimed at meeting the growing housing demand by providing close to 17 lakh dwelling units in 95 urbanised villages located in urban extension of the city.
Thu, Sep 16, 2021
North Delhi Municipal Corporation passes proposal to set up multi-level parking facilities in four congested areasSubscriber Only
September 16, 2021 00:28 IST
Moreover, the private concessionaire can use portions of the facilities developed commercially, based on floor area ratio, and will have around one to two floors, depending on the size of the plot.
Thu, Sep 16, 2021
For MCD, a familiar script: Tragedy but no accountabilitySubscriber Only
September 14, 2021 02:11 IST
In Malka Ganj ward, where the building that collapsed on Monday is located, 20 properties were identified as dangerous — including 9 on the same road.
Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Delhi Development Authority moots policy to sell surrendered, rejected flatsSubscriber Only
September 13, 2021 01:45 IST
DDA commissioner (housing) V S Yadav said the proposal has been sent to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to consider giving people flats for those inventories that are not in demand.
Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Delhi: Revamped Yamuna Sports Complex, archery arena to be inaugurated on FridaySubscriber Only
September 09, 2021 22:32 IST
The cricket ground in the complex has been upgraded to Ranji Trophy standards with facilities including two dressing rooms, high mast lights for night cricket, six pitches, practice pitches, digital scoreboard display, and canopy.
Fri, Sep 10, 2021
Explained: East Delhi makes it compulsory to register pet dogs online; here’s what it means for those owning pet dogsSubscriber Only
September 09, 2021 17:47 IST
People living in East Delhi will now mandatorily have to register their pet dogs. What is the process to do this, and how will it help the municipal corporation?
Fri, Sep 10, 2021
No proxy candidates in seats reserved for women in MCD polls, BJP tells Mahila MorchaSubscriber Only
September 09, 2021 12:00 IST
Half of the 272 wards of the three municipal corporations of Delhi, all presently ruled by BJP, are reserved for women. Political parties have in the past used proxy candidates to fill these seats.
Thu, Sep 09, 2021
BJP, RSS assure organisers Ramlilas will be held physically in Delhi this yearSubscriber Only
September 08, 2021 09:37 IST
Even though the Delhi government had allowed Ramlila celebration last year with strict guidelines, most organisers had refrained from holding the event due to the pandemic.
Wed, Sep 08, 2021
Here from Afghanistan, many say they need help getting back on their feetSubscriber Only
September 07, 2021 19:48 IST
44 Indian nationals completed 14-day quarantine on Wednesday, they now hope the govt comes through for them.
Wed, Sep 08, 2021
Haridwar to Ayodhya – Ahead of MCD polls, Delhi BJP plans tirth yatras for constituentsSubscriber Only
September 06, 2021 19:36 IST
The Delhi government also runs the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana, under which residents above 60 are eligible to take free pilgrimages to several holy sites along with their spouse.
Tue, Sep 07, 2021
Delhi: 50% flats surrendered in DDA housing scheme 2021Subscriber Only
September 06, 2021 02:26 IST
DDA housing scheme: Senior DDA officials said that during meetings, those who surrendered flats raised concerns of prices of these flats being higher even as real estate costs have dipped post Covid. Sources in DDA also said many cited private builders offering cheaper flats.
Mon, Sep 06, 2021
Eyes on Delhi municipal corporation polls, BJP & AAP launch massive outreach programmesSubscriber Only
September 05, 2021 11:45 IST
While the BJP plans to hold as many as 11,000 public meetings in a month, AAP has launched a house-to-house campaign to establish its stronghold.
Sun, Sep 05, 2021
Tax waiver for houses up to 50 square metres in a week’s time: North MCDSubscriber Only
September 02, 2021 11:11 IST
The standing committee chairperson Jogi Ram Jain said that the proposal would be notified in a day or two and then go to the IT department so that changes can be made on the website as per new rules.
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Ahead of polls, South MCD bats for allowing construction in unauthorised coloniesSubscriber Only
September 02, 2021 10:07 IST
“We must accept that there has been rampant construction in unauthorised colonies and these houses cannot be demolished or reconstructed,” the leader of the standing committee of South MCD B K Oberoi said.
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
RFID must to enter Delhi, 150 vehicles challaned by SDMCSubscriber Only
September 01, 2021 11:40 IST
RFID tag: The action was taken after the corporation has from August 31, made it mandatory for all commercial vehicles to enter Delhi on payment of the toll tax/environment compensation charge (ECC) through RFID system only.
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Delhi: North MCD to move proposal to hand hospitals to CentreSubscriber Only
August 31, 2021 02:00 IST
Standing committee chairperson Jogi Ram Jain said the proposal has been put up by the executive wing but the deliberative wing is not in support of it. He said the proposal was placed following the court observation.
Tue, Aug 31, 2021
Delhi: Hawa Mahal-like structure in Chandni Chowk dismantledSubscriber Only
August 29, 2021 22:17 IST
The building, on the 1.3-km pedestrian stretch between Red Fort and Fatehpuri Masjid, was renovated by Rajasthan-based trader and architect Ankit Keyal. He said he removed it after the North MCD served him a notice.
Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Ahead of civic body polls, BJP asks Delhi unit to popularise work done by Centre, PM ModiSubscriber Only
August 29, 2021 13:55 IST
In a two-day brainstorming session held in Haridwar, leaders said the party needs to be more proactive than reactive to the agenda set by the Opposition.
Sun, Aug 29, 2021
BJP councillor wants to rename Delhi’s Humayunpur village to HanumanpurSubscriber Only
August 27, 2021 22:03 IST
This comes a day after Mayor of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), Mukesh Suryan, gave an anticipatory approval to change the name of another urban village, Mohammadpur, to Madhavpuram.
Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Water, power won’t be disconnected in unauthorised colonies, SDMC passes proposalSubscriber Only
August 25, 2021 21:41 IST
There are around 1,800 unauthorised colonies in the national capital, where a sizable population lives.
Wed, Aug 25, 2021
North DMC to set up 50 tonnes per day plastic waste processing plant at Tikri KalanSubscriber Only
August 25, 2021 11:47 IST
Sanjay Goel said, “We are also in process to empanel Waste Management Agencies for the work of segregation, collection, transportation of plastic waste for its recycling and processing.”
Wed, Aug 25, 2021
Delhi: Half of DDA flats in 2021 scheme surrendered, fresh draw of lots on WednesdaySubscriber Only
August 24, 2021 21:49 IST
DDA flat scheme 2021: The authority had launched its 2021 housing scheme in January this year with 1,354 flats, of which 694 flats have been surrendered, as per data from the DDA.
Thu, Aug 26, 2021
Kalyan Singh cremated with full state honours, top leaders attend funeralSubscriber Only
August 23, 2021 20:02 IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami were among senior BJP leaders who attended the funeral.
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