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Ashna Butani
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The ‘endless’ Banyan at Bhikaji Cama placeSubscriber Only
September 29, 2021 11:26 IST
The banyan is one on a list of 16 'heritage' ones hand picked by the Delhi government a few years ago.
Wed, Sep 29, 2021
Delhi: After Minto Bridge, PWD plans permanent solution for waterlogging at Ring RoadSubscriber Only
September 26, 2021 19:13 IST
PWD officials have discussed the creation of an alternate discharge route for stormwater. The tender will be floated by the end of the month and work on the project will begin soon.
Mon, Sep 27, 2021
Explained: Road cave-ins, and why they are so common in Delhi this yearSubscriber Only
September 24, 2021 21:52 IST
The cave-ins or cavities that look like a hole in the ground are actually a product of the incessant rain.
Wed, Oct 13, 2021
Trees of Delhi: The rare Salvadora of QutubSubscriber Only
September 22, 2021 12:49 IST
The Salvadoras in the Qutub complex also feature in Pradip Krishen’s book 'Trees of Delhi'. While Delhi golf course and the graveyards in Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg are home to many Peelu trees, the Khabbar is said to be much rarer in Delhi.
Wed, Sep 29, 2021
Trees of Delhi: At Lodhi Gardens, a mango tree that stood test of time could be nearing its endSubscriber Only
September 15, 2021 10:09 IST
Every summer, caretakers, gardeners and children who visited the gardens used to take home a few of the mangoes. Even if each gardener took home a few mangoes, they would all be over because there were 250 gardeners till a few years ago.
Wed, Nov 24, 2021
Delhi: In disrepair, Begumpur mosque awaits some helpSubscriber Only
September 15, 2021 02:37 IST
On Monday, William Dalrymple, author and historian, tweeted a photo of the mosque saying: “The roof of the Begumpur Masjid just collapsed in the rain due to ASI neglect. With better management, this vast medieval wonder could still be a major revenue-earning tourist site. Instead, it's being allowed to collapse and disappear.”
Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Bridges, red granite walkways: Sample shows what Central Vista will look likeSubscriber Only
September 14, 2021 02:08 IST
The sample stretch — 190 metres long and 45 metres wide — sports red granite stones from Rajasthan, replacing the bajri sand that lined the ground earlier.
Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Now open: Chandni Chowk 2.0Subscriber Only
September 13, 2021 01:20 IST
With restoration work finally complete, shopkeepers and vendors who struggled during the lockdown in 2020 and 2021 hoped the tides will finally turn in their favour.
Mon, Sep 13, 2021
After heavy rain, many roads and underpasses left waterlogged across DelhiSubscriber Only
September 11, 2021 16:18 IST
A bus with 38 passengers was trapped under the Palam flyover due to heavy waterlogging. The passengers were later rescued.
Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Delhi: Even world-class IGI Airport not spared as T3 forecourt is waterloggedSubscriber Only
September 11, 2021 12:27 IST
At least five flights had been diverted from Delhi; four of these flights -- one from Kolkata and three from Mumbai -- were diverted to Jaipur while a flight from Dubai was diverted to Ahmedabad.
Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Construction wraps up for buildings to house Defence Ministry staffSubscriber Only
September 08, 2021 18:50 IST
While all buildings are ready, labourers are working on setting interlocking tiles near the entrance of the complex at KG Marg.
Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Delhi: Streetscaping of 7 stretches to be done by DecemberSubscriber Only
September 06, 2021 02:30 IST
The 540-km redesign and streetscaping project was first announced by the Delhi government in 2019. In a meeting Saturday, PWD Minister Satyendar Jain, officials and consultants discussed a few new stretches.
Mon, Sep 06, 2021
SpiceJet staff protest against salary cutsSubscriber Only
September 04, 2021 02:23 IST
A pilot who has been working with the airline for over four years said, “When the pandemic began and the first lockdown was implemented, everyone was caught by surprise. But instead of a revised salary structure, SpiceJet started paying pilots by the hour."
Sat, Sep 04, 2021
Delhi: Aviation body wants building height reduced, DDA tells homeowners in Vasant KunjSubscriber Only
September 03, 2021 01:37 IST
The apartments are located within a 20-km radius of the IGI Airport. While flights pass every few minutes, residents insist not a single mishap has been recorded since they started living there around 10 years ago.
Fri, Sep 03, 2021
Residents welcome Supreme Court order, 9-year legal battle against construction endsSubscriber Only
September 01, 2021 01:44 IST
The top court upheld a 2014 Allahabad High Court judgment on the demolition of the two towers of Emerald Court, located in Noida Sector 93A, and said the demolition must be completed within three months.
Wed, Sep 01, 2021
Among Afghan refugees outside UNHCR office, woman assaulted by TalibanSubscriber Only
August 31, 2021 02:04 IST
Outside the UNHCR office in Vasant Vihar on Monday, she says, “I do not want the same to happen to my children. I want to go back to them, or I want them to come here...”
Tue, Aug 31, 2021
Mayur Vihar-Noida route gets infra boost, commuting to become fasterSubscriber Only
August 28, 2021 20:24 IST
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal inaugurates ‘cloverleaf’ loop, ramps, service road, cycle track
Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Helplessness at protest by Afghans in Delhi: ‘Nothing I can do from here’Subscriber Only
August 24, 2021 01:02 IST
Posters had slogans such as “the government of India must ensure the safety of all Afghan nationals in India”, “reject and resist all attempts to stoke Islamophobia in India using Taliban as a pretext”, and “we do not acknowledge Taliban as the ruler of Afghanistan.”
Fri, Sep 03, 2021
Delhi: After year away from classroom, ‘school’ on wheels helps children catch up on learningSubscriber Only
August 10, 2021 02:10 IST
For the last six weekdays, though, Sapna has been attending classes at a ‘mobile school’ — a bus with teachers, blackboards, pens and notebooks.
Tue, Aug 10, 2021
Some warm comfort at Delhi’s 209 shelter homes: Assured meals twice a daySubscriber Only
August 09, 2021 01:58 IST
“Jannat will keep eating a dish if she likes it,” said Alisha as she fed her halwa, which was part of the meal provided at the home on Sunday.
Mon, Aug 09, 2021
At shelter home in Delhi, families welcome new feeding initiative: ‘Will free up money that we spend on food’Subscriber Only
August 08, 2021 20:51 IST
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched the Mukhyamantri Poshahaar Yojana, a shelter home feeding initiative in collaboration with non-profit organisation Akshaya Patra Foundation, at a shelter home in Sarai Kale Khan on Sunday. Food will be permanently served at all 209 shelter homes, twice a day
Sun, Aug 08, 2021
New Chandni Chowk stretch likely to be inaugurated after Independence DaySubscriber Only
August 07, 2021 19:13 IST
The 1.3-km stretch between Red Fort and Fatehpuri Masjid was scheduled to be opened by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on April 17 but was cancelled following a spike in Covid cases in the city.
Sun, Aug 08, 2021
‘Will lead to clashes’: At protest against Haj House, Dwarka residents, BJP leaders share stageSubscriber Only
August 06, 2021 19:30 IST
Protest comes days after the “residents’ federation” wrote to L-G asking him to cancel allotment made for the Haj House
Fri, Aug 06, 2021
Urban village in North Delhi stuck in time warp: ‘No amenities, planning’Subscriber Only
August 02, 2021 02:02 IST
Planning for such urban villages is largely absent from the Delhi Master Plan 2041, which is a blueprint of the city that the next generation will inhabit.
Mon, Aug 02, 2021
Centre’s claim on manual scavenging deaths rings hollow for those who lost relativesSubscriber Only
July 30, 2021 19:54 IST
The central government does not identify deaths due to manual scavenging and instead calls them deaths due to hazardous cleaning of septic tanks and sewers.
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