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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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Kanwaria camp delays work on already delayed flyoverSubscriber Only
August 22, 2018 02:01 IST
The contractual cost of the project was Rs 93.84 crore when it was conceived in 2008, while the overall cost of the project was Rs 177.7 crore.
Wed, Aug 22, 2018
Of 1,700 complaints on DDA app, less than 5% resolved or closedSubscriber Only
August 21, 2018 01:41 IST
The Special Task Force constituted to clear encroachments in the capital has formed a grid of officers whose duty is to resolve cases of unauthorised constructions.
Tue, Aug 21, 2018
South Delhi civic body steps up action: ‘Malls, hospitals that charge parking fee will lose licence’Subscriber Only
August 14, 2018 00:54 IST
During a meeting on Monday, SDMC standing committee chairperson Shikha Rai said, “We have been discussing the issue for the past one year.
Tue, Aug 14, 2018
Delhi: As many as 2,403 sanitation workers died before reaching age of retirement in last 5 yearsSubscriber Only
August 12, 2018 03:08 IST
The North corporation reported the most deaths, at 1,181. The South body saw 877 deaths, while 345 employees of the east body died before turning 60.
Sun, Aug 12, 2018
Ahead of Eid al-Adha, East Delhi municipal body will give bags to dispose animal remainsSubscriber Only
August 10, 2018 02:34 IST
A resolution moved by standing committee member and AAP councillor Rekha Tyagi was passed during the standing committee meeting on Thursday.
Fri, Aug 10, 2018
Schoolkids face lice woes, South Delhi’s MCD to give combs, shampooSubscriber Only
August 07, 2018 03:05 IST
There are 581 schools under the SDMC, where around 2,50,000 students are enrolled. The chairperson of the SDMC’s education committee said the schools will also hold awareness campaigns for parents, since a permanent solution to the problem requires the entire family to be lice-free.
Wed, Aug 08, 2018
South Delhi civic body’s new rule: No eatery licence without parking spotSubscriber Only
August 04, 2018 03:36 IST
There are over 2,000 licenced restaurants in south Delhi, spread across areas such as Green Park, Hauz Khas, Greater Kailash I and II, and Saket. Restaurants have to get a health licence from the civic body, for which they pay Rs 10,000 a year.
Sat, Aug 04, 2018
Water for Rs 2, health hazard free of charge: 572 trolleys violate normsSubscriber Only
August 02, 2018 02:49 IST
The North corporation reported 378 cases of diarrhea and 89 of cholera this year, while 3,293 cases of diarrhea and 717 cases of cholera have been reported since 2015.
Thu, Aug 02, 2018
A shaky life in Khera Kalan, home to 91 of 118 ‘dangerous’ buildings in North corporationSubscriber Only
July 31, 2018 01:16 IST
Despite several notices from the corporation asking owners to vacate, many have stayed put, saying they have nowhere else to go.
Tue, Jul 31, 2018
Road not named after Rajesh Pilot, uproar in South MCD HouseSubscriber Only
July 28, 2018 01:05 IST
The South civic body has received over 100 requests for a name change in the past one year, and around 40 requests have been accepted, including those by Bollywood actors, deities, local politicians, freedom fighters and Armymen.
Sat, Jul 28, 2018
Mid-day meals: 37 samples below markSubscriber Only
July 26, 2018 01:57 IST
Thirty-seven food samples collected from mid-day meals served in North Corporation schools in 2017-18 were below the specified calorie and protein content, as per figures from the civic body.
Thu, Jul 26, 2018
Armed with posters and hugs, Delhi Congress hits streetsSubscriber Only
July 25, 2018 01:39 IST
Delhi Congress worker Aniruddh Sharma, who was leading the gathering, said, “Rahul Gandhi told Parliament that only love and compassion can build a nation. We are here to take his message to the people.”
Wed, Jul 25, 2018
NDMC councillors’ husbands barred from their officeSubscriber Only
July 18, 2018 03:43 IST
The Mayor’s order bars husbands from coming to offices provided to councillors as heads of different committees in the civic centre and their zones.
Wed, Jul 18, 2018
Protests free since April 25 but Ramlila Maidan found just 4 takersSubscriber Only
July 17, 2018 01:49 IST
The North Delhi Municipal Corporation had given a one-acre ground towards Kamla Market for holding demonstrations and protests, as the capital was left with no designated space to protest following the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban on using Jantar Mantar as a protest site.
Tue, Jul 17, 2018
Ex-DDA manager held in rape complaintSubscriber Only
July 15, 2018 03:22 IST
DDA Vice-Chairman Udai Pratap Singh said the matter is also being investigated by police, adding that the outcome can only be finalised when the police wraps up its probe.
Sun, Jul 15, 2018
I-T searches Yogendra Yadav family hospitals, he says my politics is reasonSubscriber Only
July 12, 2018 04:45 IST
Responding to these claims, Yogendra Yadav told The Indian Express: “Whatever was found during the raid is for the hospital authorities to explain. I raised my voice because they are being punished for my actions.”
Thu, Jul 12, 2018
Hardlook – Man vs Monkey: Born to be wildSubscriber Only
July 09, 2018 02:27 IST
20,000 monkeys shifted to Asola sanctuary in the last 11 years, yet the capital recorded 867 cases of monkey bites last year. With the High Court pressing authorities to act, The Indian Express looks at the possible solutions.
Fri, Apr 12, 2019
World record holder to table tennis champ, they came together for wheelchair cricketSubscriber Only
July 02, 2018 02:56 IST
The tournament also saw players from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana engage in fierce competition to win the semi-final round. In the end, UP beat Delhi to emerge winners.
Mon, Jul 02, 2018
From a British-era college to MCD office, Chandni Chowk’s Town Hall to don a new roleSubscriber Only
July 02, 2018 01:49 IST
Spread across 16 acres, the building was once the office of the erstwhile Delhi Municipal Corporation, and has been lying vacant since it was shifted to the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Civic Centre.
Mon, Jul 02, 2018
Delhi: Audit ordered as flyover budget is revised againSubscriber Only
June 28, 2018 03:27 IST
The 1.6-km flyover from St Stephen’s Hospital to Filmistaan Cinema was originally scheduled to be completed by 2010, but has missed several deadlines.
Thu, Jun 28, 2018
Delhi: 3,000 dog bites but North body hospitals have no rabies vaccineSubscriber Only
June 28, 2018 02:47 IST
The North Corporation owns Maharishi Valmiki Infectious Diseases (MVID), which specialises in animal bites and related diseases, and four other hospitals — Bara Hindu Rao, Kasturba Gandhi, Giridhari Lal and Rajan Babu Institute of Pulmonary Medicine & Tuberculosis
Thu, Jun 28, 2018
Delhi: Urban Development Ministry notifies Master PlanSubscriber Only
June 23, 2018 02:56 IST
There have been several provisions laid for parking, which stipulates that the owner of the plot be allowed to amalgamate plots up to a minimum size of 1,000 sq metre, to provide for additional parking.
Sat, Jun 23, 2018
Delhi: 50 new toilets under south body are ready but yet to be openedSubscriber Only
June 21, 2018 02:50 IST
Leader of opposition and AAP councillor from Sitapur, Parveen Kumar, said, “Many toilets have been constructed across south Delhi... but even those that are functional do not provide a 24-hour facility.”
Thu, Jun 21, 2018
Delhi: Tag system to fix congestion, pollution at city entry pointsSubscriber Only
June 21, 2018 01:53 IST
In case a vehicle is registered as commercial but is transporting essential goods and services, the driver will be allowed to claim a refund.
Thu, Jun 21, 2018
Renaming initiative to ‘inspire’ students: Freedom fighters, Armymen to figure in SDMC school namesSubscriber Only
June 19, 2018 02:09 IST
The maximum number of requests came for renaming six roads and parks after Bhagat Singh, followed by B R Ambedkar and Chandrashekhar Azad.
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