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

March 14, 2022 04:22 IST
Several monkeys are often spotted entering the Assembly and surrounding areas. In 2017, a monkey had entered the Delhi Assembly, prompting speaker Ram Niwas Goel to raise concerns about MLAs being bitten.
Mon, Mar 14, 2022
March 14, 2022 04:04 IST
The Delhi government has shortlisted 25 persons so far for the top post, sources said, adding that 35 people from the central government, DMRC and departments of the state government had applied for the post. This included several current DMRC directors.
Mon, Mar 14, 2022
March 13, 2022 10:40 IST
The Police will divert the traffic from the intersection point at Mathura Road, New Friends Colony East/West towards Mata Mandir Road.
Sun, Mar 13, 2022
March 13, 2022 02:13 IST
The Public Works Department (PWD) has begun work on the nearly 4-km-long Moolchand to Ashram flyover stretch in a bid to decongest the corridor and make it safer for pedestrians. As part of this, a ‘sports centre/play area’ will come up below the 2.5-km-long Lajpat Nagar flyover for residents of nearby areas who have no access to parks.
Sun, Mar 13, 2022
March 12, 2022 17:53 IST
Sources said that the main reason behind Rajendra Paul Gautam's removal was that the anganwadi protests have got plenty of media attention and the minister has not been able to handle the situation and address the problem.
Tue, Mar 29, 2022
March 11, 2022 09:22 IST
Weeks after taking charge as PWD Minister, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has “strictly” directed the department to expedite all repair work on roads, including re-laying/re-carpeting, pothole and patch repairs, by March 17.
Sat, Mar 12, 2022
March 09, 2022 12:19 IST
The Ghevra Metro station is 3 km away from the colony but due to costly fares, people prefer to travel in buses.
Wed, Mar 09, 2022
March 08, 2022 01:48 IST
Hundreds of workers and helpers have been on strike since January 31, demanding a substantial increase in pay and other benefits.
Tue, Mar 08, 2022
March 06, 2022 11:10 IST
The work on one of the seven stretches on Vikas Marg near Laxmi Nagar, being redeveloped as the pilot project, has been stayed by the court for damaging trees, officials said.
Sun, Mar 06, 2022
March 05, 2022 14:25 IST
Under the new policy’s clause 3.5.1, all the licensed liquor stores were permitted to give discounts, rebates and concessions on the MRP as fixed by the excise commissioner.
Sat, Mar 05, 2022
March 04, 2022 01:06 IST
Ashram Chowk, Ring Road and Mathura Road are choked for hours as a result of work on the stretch, which sees nearly 3 lakh vehicles every day.
Fri, Mar 04, 2022
March 03, 2022 02:03 IST
Officials said that civil work on the tunnel and five underpasses has been wrapped up and is almost ready except for one underpass on the Ring Road which has been dallying due to train timings and technicalities since it is under a railway track.
Thu, Mar 03, 2022
March 02, 2022 21:14 IST
After witnessing large gatherings and long queues outside shops, the Excise department had Monday directed all L72 shops to discontinue the discounts, offers and rebates.
Thu, Mar 03, 2022
March 02, 2022 11:27 IST
The road safety cell of the transport department, in a recent study called ‘Delhi Road Clash Fatalities Report’, had declared the zone a ‘high-risk corridor’ and as unsafe for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. About 31 persons were killed on this stretch per kilometre, it said.
Wed, Mar 02, 2022
March 01, 2022 10:59 IST
Under the redevelopment project, estimated to cost Rs 79.39 lakh, the footpath will be dismantled and rebuilt with an engineering plan to make it safer and more pedestrian-friendly.
Wed, Mar 02, 2022
February 28, 2022 10:20 IST
These private buildings are situated mostly at Connaught Place, Central Market, Khan Market and other places of the New Delhi area and the Lutyens' zone.
Mon, Feb 28, 2022
February 28, 2022 02:54 IST
A spot check by The Indian Express on February 6 had found that while the initial commute was smooth, at least five potholes on the descent slowed down vehicular movement and caused traffic snarls.
Mon, Feb 28, 2022
February 28, 2022 02:17 IST
College has decided to introduce a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) System in the Central Library for automation of the library system. About 80,000 books will be RFID-tagged under this.
Tue, Mar 01, 2022
February 25, 2022 13:46 IST
The decision comes after two months of curbs that took a toll on economic activities in the capital. The restrictions were imposed on December 26 last year, in the wake of rising cases driven by the Omicron variant.
Sat, Feb 26, 2022
February 23, 2022 20:34 IST
These roads will be redeveloped and beautified under the New Delhi Municipal Council’s 'Smart Road' initiative.
Wed, Feb 23, 2022
February 22, 2022 02:36 IST
Traffic Police have held several meetings with the PWD to expedite the Ashram project.
Tue, Feb 22, 2022
February 21, 2022 11:20 IST
Tenders have been floated for revamping these corridors located in Outer Delhi's Tikri Border, East Delhi's Karkardooma Chowk and a portion of Wazirabad Road in North East Delhi.
Mon, Feb 21, 2022
February 20, 2022 19:17 IST
The school campuses will have world-class facilities with green buildings, smart classrooms, staff rooms, an audio-visual room, a playground, and terrace gardens.
Sun, Feb 20, 2022
February 19, 2022 00:55 IST
Noida Police Friday registered an FIR against the spa’s owner and manager and are on the lookout for the duo.
Sat, Feb 19, 2022
February 16, 2022 01:34 IST
The 300-metre stretch starts from Barakhamba Road and connects Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg with Delhi Gate, Zakir Hussain College and Turkman Gate. The flyover was constructed in 1982, during the Asian Games.
Wed, Feb 16, 2022



