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Gayathri Mani
Gayathri Mani is a Senior Correspondent with The Indian Express. She covers Delhi government, Aam Aadmi Party, transport and infrastructure. She tweets @gayathrireports
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I&FC dept seeks Rs 33 cr more to develop ghats for Chhath Puja in Delhi
October 25, 2025 05:15 IST
Chhath Puja has been an important festival for Delhi, especially with over 30% of the city's total population comprising Purvanchalis coming from Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Sat, Oct 25, 2025
Decongestion of arterial road connecting Chhattarpur to Gurgaon in focus, PWD plans to build flyover
October 25, 2025 05:15 IST
The redevelopment of the arterial stretch has been a long-pending project of the PWD
Sat, Oct 25, 2025
Delhi: PWD to form panel of agencies to prepare report, studies for building flyovers, underpasses
October 24, 2025 06:36 IST
The panel of consultants is likely to be formed in the next four to five months. "Companies that had worked on projects of CPWD, PWD and with high credentials will be empanelled," said Singh.
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
Come December, Delhi tourists can enjoy ‘eco-friendly’ cruises on the Yamuna
October 22, 2025 05:40 IST
The key aim behind this initiative is to boost tourism by transforming the Yamuna's stretch between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur into a hub for eco-friendly cruise operations
Wed, Oct 22, 2025
Amid push to promote Delhi as hub of global events, Govt onboards BookMyShow
October 18, 2025 05:30 IST
Transformation requires collaboration with industry,' says Minister
Sat, Oct 18, 2025
Undervaluing property to save stamp duty? Delhi govt steps in
October 15, 2025 05:20 IST
Lens on part sales, sale of basements
Wed, Oct 15, 2025
Flyover or underpass: PWD mulls fix for Kashmere Gate congestion
October 14, 2025 05:25 IST
The department has already proposed a plan to construct a six-lane flyover at the Metcalfe junction, from Civil Lines Trauma Centre and DRDO office
Tue, Oct 14, 2025
The City Interview | ‘Sheila Dikshit was a visionary, but Rekha Gupta may become more popular than her’: BJP’s Arvinder Singh Lovely
October 11, 2025 05:15 IST
Five-term MLA ARVINDER SINGH LOVELY, who served in the government of Sheila Dikshit from 2003-13, is back in the Delhi Secretariat as chairman of the Trans Yamuna Development Board. He spoke to GAYATHRI MANI about what has changed, and what hasn’t
Sat, Oct 11, 2025
Key 22-km road connecting Delhi and Gurgaon set for major upgrade. Here’s the plan
October 10, 2025 06:22 IST
MB Road is one of the key stretches that provides connectivity to upscale South Delhi areas like Saket, Chhatarpur, Sainik Farms and Mehrauli, among others. It is an arterial road for local residents, as it connects to Gurgaon, said officials.
Fri, Oct 10, 2025
Now, get top liquor brands at these 98 premium vends — right here in Delhi
October 10, 2025 06:07 IST
In a bid to boost sales and increase revenue, the department has urged people to buy alcohol from these premium outlets where all popular and high-end brands are available under the P-10 permit, said officials.
Fri, Oct 10, 2025
Water sprinklers, anti-smog guns: Delhi PWD to step up measures to curb pollution before onset of winters
October 08, 2025 05:40 IST
Earlier in June, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta approved a 'Pollution Control and Emergency Measures' project. Under this project, the government plans to hire 250 water sprinkler machines fitted with anti-smog guns
Wed, Oct 08, 2025
L-G: Ahead of G20, Pragati Maidan tunnel in Delhi caused national embarrassment
October 08, 2025 05:15 IST
PWD had also pulled up L&T for not completing the underpass number 5 on Bhairon Marg, located below railway tracks
Wed, Oct 08, 2025
Liquor in Delhi may soon be as cheap as in Gurgaon
October 04, 2025 05:40 IST
The Delhi government is planning to bring liquor prices at par with NCR cities under the upcoming liquor policy
Sat, Oct 04, 2025
Drainage Master Plan flags infra projects obstructing natural flow of water, recommends water-sensitivity study in future
October 01, 2025 05:00 IST
The consultants, appointed by the Public Works Department (PWD) to study the drainage system in the national capital, have also prepared a detailed project report (DPR) for each of three basins
Wed, Oct 01, 2025
Flood control in mind, PWD set to revive 21 water bodies in Najafgarh basin; to begin with Bhalswa Lake
September 29, 2025 23:54 IST
Considering biodiversity and ecological factors, Bhalswa Lake will be the first such water body to be taken up for development, said officials
Mon, Sep 29, 2025
DJB to turn controversial bungalow built by former CEO into training centre
September 28, 2025 05:25 IST
A controversy related to the land broke out in 2023 as the Delhi government's Vigilance department issued a show cause notice to the former CEO (Rai) for allegedly razing down a 15th century ara monument
Sun, Sep 28, 2025
What experts say on Delhi Drainage Master Plan 2025
September 28, 2025 05:10 IST
Two eminent experts welcome drainage plan, suggest ways to improve delivery
Sun, Sep 28, 2025
3 basins, 18,000 km of drains: What’s Delhi’s ambitious plan to flood-proof city
September 28, 2025 05:05 IST
The Rs 57,000 crore Delhi Drainage Master Plan 2025, focused on the city’s three drainage basins, is billed as a 30-year solution for urban flooding. How was the plan drawn up, and what is the roadmap for its implementation?
Sun, Sep 28, 2025
DJB reduces fee for legalising illegal water connections, valid till March 31Subscriber Only
September 27, 2025 05:20 IST
To encourage people living in unauthorised colonies to get legal water connection and also boost its revenue, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has decided to reduce the fee and penalty for legalising illegal water connections. While in the domestic category, the fee dropped to Rs 1,000 from the current Rs 26,000, and in the non-domestic […]
Sat, Sep 27, 2025
Delhi govt to waive 100% late fee on water bills — how you can benefitSubscriber Only
September 27, 2025 05:10 IST
A senior DJB official said consumers should produce copies of all pending bills to avail the LPSC waiver
Sat, Sep 27, 2025
Delhi liquor sales below target in first five months, govt lowers revenue goalSubscriber Only
September 21, 2025 03:17 IST
While this figure is still higher than the revenue collected in the first six months of 2024-25 financial year, according to officials, it would not be enough to meet its estimated target of collecting Rs 7,000 crore only through excise duty.
Sun, Sep 21, 2025
Booking of major stadiums in Delhi for music concerts and events will be cheaper now, SAI revises ratesSubscriber Only
September 20, 2025 16:06 IST
According to the revised rates, the booking charges of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium main arena for non-sports events like music concerts, art and poetry festivals, or other events, have been reduced from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 25 lakh per day.
Sat, Sep 20, 2025
Looking at solution for 30 yrs, Govt unveils drainage plan for DelhiSubscriber Only
September 20, 2025 06:09 IST
The changes will be implemented with a key focus on critical flood control, expansion and integration across the complete drainage network of 18,958 kilometers, which currently falls under eight different agencies, in the city.
Sat, Sep 20, 2025
Delhi govt plans to authorise hospitals to issue birth certificates in 3 daysSubscriber Only
September 19, 2025 05:46 IST
Often a tedious task, the process of obtaining a birth certificate can take 28 days to a month. Parents often run from one municipal office to another trying to get one.
Fri, Sep 19, 2025
Musical presentation based on PM’s life depicts his ‘untold story’Subscriber Only
September 19, 2025 04:19 IST
The event was part of Sewa Pakhwada, a series of events organized by the Delhi government to mark Modi’s 75th birthday.
Fri, Sep 19, 2025Journalism of Courage
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