Gayathri Mani is a Senior Correspondent with The Indian Express. She covers Delhi government, Aam Aadmi Party, transport and infrastructure. She tweets @gayathrireports

August 31, 2025 05:25 IST
According to officials, there are 2.8 lakh yellow sodium vapour streetlights across Delhi, and of these, 92,163 streetlights come under PWD
Sun, Aug 31, 2025
August 29, 2025 06:22 IST
Officials said that at present, barring PWD, other civic agencies that manage roads – like DDA, NDMC and MCD – have their own dedicated engineering wings.
Fri, Aug 29, 2025
August 28, 2025 06:30 IST
Officials said the Delhi government is planning to launch the initiative, called ‘WhatsApp governance', to strengthen citizen service delivery
Thu, Aug 28, 2025
August 26, 2025 13:35 IST
Officials said Development Minister Kapil Mishra has held multiple meetings to discuss the details and modalities of this project with the officials concerned
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
August 24, 2025 05:34 IST
Officials said the ineligible beneficiaries were identified during a drive launched under the Centre’s nationwide ration card verification campaign, which began in Delhi last July. The data was shared by the Food and Supplies (F&S) Department
Sun, Aug 24, 2025
August 19, 2025 15:40 IST
Under a new project, the Public Works Department (PWD) has planned to revamp these spaces under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
August 19, 2025 06:10 IST
Mega sterilisation drive likely soon in Capital
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
August 19, 2025 06:09 IST
Officials said nearly 90% of the DTC’s CNG fleet is scheduled to be phased out by October 2025. The matter was also discussed in a DTC board meeting, which was held a few months ago.
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
August 17, 2025 06:05 IST
After the BJP came to power in Delhi in February, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that over 1,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs would be inaugurated across the city by March 2026
Sun, Aug 17, 2025
August 15, 2025 15:33 IST
Stating that Delhi is a city of diverse cultures, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta promised to provide permanent housing to slum-dwellers with proper amenities and facilities so they can live with dignity.
Sat, Aug 16, 2025
August 12, 2025 04:20 IST
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, meanwhile, said the “stray dog menace” had assumed “gigantic proportions” and assured that her government would bring in a policy soon.
Tue, Aug 12, 2025
August 06, 2025 05:10 IST
The AAP government had proposed to build a new Secretariat in 2021
Wed, Aug 06, 2025
August 05, 2025 05:10 IST
The report also said that Delhi lags behind the rest of the country in terms of renewal of registrations — 7.3% against the all-India rate of 74%
Tue, Aug 05, 2025
August 03, 2025 05:29 IST
The posts are equivalent to the rank of a Cabinet minister, underlined a government document
Sun, Aug 03, 2025
August 01, 2025 05:09 IST
Under the GPRA project, existing government residential colonies in Delhi are being redeveloped under the PPP model, primarily to modernise the houses and optimise land use.
Fri, Aug 01, 2025
July 27, 2025 05:15 IST
Currently, there are around eight traffic signals and intersections at a distance of every 500-600 metres at the stretch
Sun, Jul 27, 2025
July 26, 2025 05:28 IST
The previous AAP government had proposed to develop a 'Dilli Sadan' in Dwarka's Sector 19 in 2022
Sat, Jul 26, 2025
July 25, 2025 05:51 IST
According to officials, in their reports, the departments will also mention the measures they have undertaken in the last five months to curb air pollution in Delhi, how they have fared and their future plans.
Fri, Jul 25, 2025
July 23, 2025 05:35 IST
The PWD has floated a tender to appoint a consultant to carry out a feasibility study and prepare a detailed project report for all three stretches
Wed, Jul 23, 2025
July 20, 2025 04:45 IST
Officials said a pilot project will be started from Yamuna Vihar, following which the model will be implemented across the city
Sun, Jul 20, 2025
July 19, 2025 05:30 IST
Officials said the project, which is under discussion, is part of two proposals to decongest the Lutyens’ area and Central Delhi
Sat, Jul 19, 2025
July 18, 2025 06:15 IST
The Public Works Department (PWD) has floated tenders inviting bids to appoint a consultant for a comprehensive feasibility study and to prepare a street network or connectivity plan.
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
July 18, 2025 05:41 IST
The RVSFs, officials said, have been suspended from the Metal Scrap Trade Corporation Limited (MSTC), a PSU under the Ministry of Steel, and can no longer access the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) auction.
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
July 16, 2025 05:45 IST
Under the discount scheme, while the concession is 20% for new non-transport petrol/ CNG/LPG vehicles and 15% for diesel vehicles, for transport vehicles, the concession is 15% for petrol/CNG/LPG and 10% for diesel
Wed, Jul 16, 2025
July 15, 2025 06:01 IST
The Delhi Tourism Department has invited an Expression of Interest (EOI) to engage a consultant to prepare a plan and guide the department for the job.
Tue, Jul 15, 2025


