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

May 09, 2022 01:53 IST
Officials said the new flyover will also help decongest the Sarai Khan ISBT and T-junction where several other projects, such as the Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS), are coming up.
Mon, May 09, 2022
May 08, 2022 11:41 IST
Besides anti-smog guns, the department will also hire “hydraulic-operated sprinkler truck mount systems” for dust control as part of its anti-pollution measures.
Mon, May 09, 2022
May 07, 2022 02:23 IST
Kamaljeet Kaur, who is in Bihar at the moment, said she received a call from her husband, Preetpal Singh Bagga, around 7 am informing her of the incident.
Sat, May 07, 2022
May 06, 2022 20:15 IST
Delhi is estimated to have more than 1.1 lakh construction workers, around a million of whom are registered with the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board, an autonomous body under the Delhi government.
Fri, May 06, 2022
May 06, 2022 11:32 IST
The PWD has selected 15 other critical locations, including Zakira flyover, Azadpur underpass and the IP Estate ring road, and has identified 147 waterlogging hotspots where desilting work is underway.
Sat, May 07, 2022
May 05, 2022 01:41 IST
This week, the unions will meet and decide whether to resume their agitation. Drivers employed with cab aggregators, said Rathore, “work with no profit, no rights, no negotiation power or social security”.
Thu, May 05, 2022
May 04, 2022 01:32 IST
Around 0.9 MU of power is received from the off-site solar power plant through open access, and 0.1 MU is drawn from the rooftop solar power plants installed in Delhi Metro's stations and depots.
Wed, May 04, 2022
May 04, 2022 01:30 IST
Kumar, who recently took charge as the Chief Secretary of Delhi, said that he had suggested to the then Delhi government to “integrate the DTC and Delhi Metro”, but that was not considered. “
Wed, May 04, 2022
May 03, 2022 13:58 IST
Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot last November inaugurated the 'tactical urbanism' trials to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users at Rajghat intersections.
Tue, May 03, 2022
May 02, 2022 01:53 IST
Called Haritima adventure eco-tourism park, it is spread over 16 acres and will be opened to the public from Wednesday.
Mon, May 02, 2022
April 30, 2022 09:33 IST
The Haj Manzil, located near Turkman Gate, has about 60-70 men, including students and daily wagers.
Sat, Apr 30, 2022
April 24, 2022 11:50 IST
The training will be conducted through 50 ‘Master Trainers of Sanskrit' who will be selected from the pool of self-nominated Post Graduate Trained Teachers (PGT) of Sanskrit and Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) of Sanskrit under the Directorate of Education.
Sun, Apr 24, 2022
April 23, 2022 04:30 IST
Following a sudden spike in Covid cases, the DDMA in a review meeting Wednesday decided to make masks mandatory by reimposing a fine of Rs 500.
Sat, Apr 23, 2022
April 21, 2022 09:38 IST
In February and March, omicron cases had an incidence of 100% and delta stood at zero. A total of 783 samples were sent for sequencing of which 504 were analysed and the prevalence of omicron was at 100%, data showed.
Thu, Apr 21, 2022
April 20, 2022 12:51 IST
All schools, colleges and other educational institutions would remain open with strict Covid protocols in place, and a separate Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will be prepared for schools in consultation with experts, said officials present in the meeting.
Thu, Apr 21, 2022
April 20, 2022 03:27 IST
The Indian Express Tuesday visited the stretch and found that the PWD has covered the underpass with sheds and installed pipes through which rainwater will be released to avoid waterlogging in the underground structure.
Wed, Apr 20, 2022
April 20, 2022 01:30 IST
According to officials, fines for not wearing masks in public places, and guidelines on enforcement, random testing and other measures to curb Covid spread are expected to be discussed.
Wed, Apr 20, 2022
April 19, 2022 11:18 IST
Officials said that the “world-class” Delhi Sports University will be constructed on 79 acres of land at Ghevra village situated in the outer parts of the city.
Tue, Apr 19, 2022
April 18, 2022 03:13 IST
The crowd of BJP workers began raising ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans, and the women grew more agitated and started shouting slogans of ‘Allahu Akbar’ back at them.
Mon, Apr 18, 2022
April 16, 2022 02:02 IST
According to senior officials, random Covid testing will restart at Metro stations and places that see high footfall like markets, bus stops and railways stations after the DDMA meeting on April 20.
Sat, Apr 16, 2022
April 15, 2022 11:20 IST
Officials said the department has already commenced strengthening works along 171.68 km.
Fri, Apr 15, 2022
April 12, 2022 20:11 IST
The building is spread across 1,550 square metres and has 50 ventilated rooms that can accommodate 117 people. At present, there are no senior citizens enrolled, but officials said about 10 will move in from April 14.
Wed, Apr 13, 2022
April 12, 2022 04:07 IST
Presently, passengers have to exit the Sarai Kale Khan-Nizamuddin Metro station and walk for about 5-10 minutes to reach the railway station. The RRTS station will solve these issues, officials said.
Tue, Apr 12, 2022
April 08, 2022 13:35 IST
Officials said the government has given the task of organising a shopping festival to the Department of Tourism. It is likely to be held for 4-6 weeks between September and October or February and March.
Sat, Apr 09, 2022
April 08, 2022 11:04 IST
Of the 19, 11 will be Schools of Specialised Excellence, two girls’ schools, one government boys’ senior secondary school, and two sarvodya co-ed and middle schools.
Fri, Apr 08, 2022


