Ashna Butani
Ashna is a correspondent with The Indian Express
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Attempt to repair Jama Masjid dome after rains leaves cement patches
An ASI official said that since Jama Masjid is not a protected monument, the restoration does not come under their purview. They can do so only in special cases upon request and they have not received any official request.
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
Trees of Delhi: Pink flowers in full bloom, Sunder Nursery’s floss silk trees turning heads
The tree is commonly known as 'kurayjia' by gardeners in Delhi. It is also known as 'Resham Rui', for the cotton obtained from its fruits are used for making pillows for children.
Wed, Nov 17, 2021
Delhi: Will parking rates be increased? MCDs still deliberating
As per an analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment, vehicular emissions contribute the highest share to Delhi’s PM 2.5 levels in terms of local sources of pollution.
Tue, Nov 16, 2021
3,000 exhibitors, more space: IITF kicks off at Pragati Maidan
Food stalls have been set up in the open. Entry for visitors is from gate number 4 and 10. Traders and cargo vehicles entered the complex from specific gates.
Mon, Nov 15, 2021
Trees of Delhi: Native to East Africa, an imli tree at Hauz Khas binds people together
Looking over the Hauz Khas lake, the imli tree has been witnessing constant change in the scenery around it. In the company of 14th-century monuments, the imli tree appears to have its own enclosure of sorts, with a fence around it.
Wed, Nov 10, 2021
Delhi: Process begins to remove Sarojini Nagar hawkers
The NDMC official said that they will follow the High Court order and rehabilitate all the vendors in the NDMC area eventually. No plan has been made yet, but they will start working on it soon.
Wed, Nov 10, 2021
Delhi Infra Watch: From AIIMS to Brittania Chowk, road stretches undergo restructuring
The objectives of the project are to decongest roads, encourage the use of non-motorised vehicles, public transport and walking. The aim is also to make roads more accessible to people with disabilities and more user-friendly.
Mon, Nov 08, 2021
Biryani shop forced to shut in Delhi’s Burari, police file FIR
In a video of the incident, a man can purportedly be seen using communal slurs towards the staff for “opening their shop on Diwali”.
Sun, Nov 07, 2021
Police start clearing barricades at Ghazipur, Tikri sites, farm leaders say stand vindicated
Multiple layers of iron and cement barricades, and at least five layers of concertina wires, were put up by police in the wake of the January 26 violence during the farmers’ protest against the three farm laws.
Sat, Oct 30, 2021
Saptaparni: The hard-to-miss fragrant sentinel along Delhi’s roads around this time of the year
Almost every lane in the city has its own Saptaparni tree, and almost everyone feels differently about it. While for some, the fragrance is a harbinger of the festive season, others are taken back to childhood memories. For many others, the distinct smell brings with it bouts of allergic reactions and nausea.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Barapullah phase 3 work 80% done, land acquisition final hurdle
Phase 3 of this project will improve the connectivity between East and South Delhi and decongest a number of key stretches such as Ring Road, NH-24 and Noida Link Road.
Tue, Oct 26, 2021
As dengue cases continue to rise, capital’s hospitals are swamped
On Wednesday, ward 13 in the Department of Medicine at Safdarjung Hospital was overflowing, with patients occupying the floors along three corridors and some sharing beds
Thu, Oct 21, 2021
Fly on the wall: Sprawling Pilkhan tree at Deer Park
For its size and location, the pilkhan stands out among the hundreds of trees at Deer Park. It stands in a clearing of sorts near a small office of the Delhi Development Authority within the park, not far from the entry gate near Hauz Khas Village.
Wed, Oct 20, 2021
Asked to leave, CP vendors hold protest: ‘How will we run our homes, families?’
The vendors said that their reason for doing this was because they sell cheaper items than the bigger shops and this affects their sales.
Wed, Oct 20, 2021
Delhi Infra Watch: Pragati Maidan corridor work almost done, to ease traffic on Ring Road, India Gate
To passersby, the project which comprises a 1.2-km tunnel and six underpasses might appear to be a complex web, but it will significantly reduce traffic on Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg and Ring Road near ITO.
Mon, Oct 25, 2021
Following Delhi High Court Orders: As CP’s encroachments are removed, street vendors are an anxious lot
Following a Delhi High Court order to remove all illegal encroachments at Connaught Place, officials of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and the Delhi Police carried out a drive to remove illegal hawkers in the market on Wednesday.
Sun, Oct 17, 2021
May country be free from Corona form of Ravan: Kejriwal at Red Fort Ramlila event
“I pray to Lord Shri Ram on this occasion that our entire country gets freedom from this Corona form of Ravana. It has been one and a half-two years that we are battling this disease," Kejriwal said.
Sat, Oct 16, 2021
Leafing through history: On Teen Murti lawns, a majestic Semal draws eyes
From the entrance gate, the tall tree, with branches reaching outwards almost symmetrically on either side of the trunk, nearly steals the Teen Murti Bhawan’s thunder.
Wed, Oct 13, 2021
CR Park celebrates Pujo — with home delivered bhog, online broadcasts
At CR Park’s Kali Mandir, the pandals and the idols were just as ornate as ever. However, instead of walking around, visitors could only enter in a line, pay their respects, and leave in a line.
Wed, Oct 13, 2021
Stuck in traffic at Ashram-DND? Construction of long-awaited underpass, extension of flyover underway
Last month, Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Satyendar Jain said that work on the underpass was delayed due to the shifting of power cables and will be completed in two months.
Wed, Oct 13, 2021
Fewer orders, staff: Sculptors, artisans work under Covid shadow at CR Park
Sitting in his workshop inside the Kali Mandir complex, Govind Nath (49) says he would make anywhere between 50-70 sets of idols till two years ago. This year, he has made 13.
Mon, Oct 11, 2021
Fewer seats, strict protocol: A socially distanced Ramlila opens at Red Fort
It was only after the recent Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) guidelines relaxed prohibition on social gatherings for the festive season that the producers, directors, and artistes knew that they would be performing in the Lal Qila like they used to before.
Fri, Oct 08, 2021
Trees of Delhi: Outside14th-century shrine, new neem tree carries forward a legacy
A storm that hit Delhi four years ago uprooted a far bigger and older neem tree that was on the list of trees that the Delhi government intended to mark as 'heritage trees' in 2016.
Thu, Oct 07, 2021
Multi-level parking at Chandni Chowk to open by March
Ever since Chandni Chowk has been pedestrianised, visitors have been finding it difficult to find parking spots.
Mon, Oct 04, 2021
Making streets safe for all: Delhi govt launches six-month online campaign on road safety
A number of important conversations revolving around road safety were taken up at the summit, with officials and experts sharing the stage.
Fri, Oct 01, 2021