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CISF asked to take over airport boundary security systemSubscriber Only

January 27, 2012 00:55 IST

After several delays,the project to have an electronic surveillance mechanism in place to secure the boundary of the Indira Gandhi International Airport has hit another roadblock.

Fri, Jan 27, 2012

Sheila Dikshit becomes first to be enumerated in caste-based surveySubscriber Only

January 19, 2012 02:04 IST

Independent Indias first socio-economic and caste-based survey began in New Delhi on Wednesday,with Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit being the first to be enumerated.

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Defence hurdle stalls Kapashera STP workSubscriber Only

January 17, 2012 00:19 IST

The Delhi Jal Boards answer to sewerage problems in areas neighbouring Indira Gandhi International Airport a 23 million liters a day capacity sewage treatment plant at Kapashera has run into a Ministry of Defence hurdle.

Tue, Jan 17, 2012

Dues in sight,AI pilots end strikeSubscriber Only

January 15, 2012 00:52 IST

The pilots,however,resumed work late evening after the management promised to release overdue allowances for two months in the coming week.

Sun, Jan 15, 2012

IGI Airport to get new system for better weather predictionSubscriber Only

January 04, 2012 03:51 IST

Even as fog monitoring and analysis at the Indira Gandhi International Airport has improved significantly this season,with very few instances of flight diversions,the Indian Meteorological Department is now in the process of acquiring an Aviation Weather Decision Support System that would help detect and predict weather hazards specific to the aviation industry and communicate minute-wise information to operational users.

Wed, Jan 04, 2012

Sreedharan signs offSubscriber Only

January 01, 2012 01:27 IST

After serving 16 years as Delhi Metro head,Sreedharan hands over the torch to Mangu Singh.

Sun, Jan 01, 2012

The DemistifierSubscriber Only

January 01, 2012 01:00 IST

When it comes to predicting the fog,Dr Jenamani knows best.

Sun, Jan 01, 2012

Review of Delhi Master Plan beginsSubscriber Only

December 30, 2011 00:58 IST

The process of reviewing Delhis Master Plan has officially begun.

Fri, Dec 30, 2011

Too many complaints against CPWD,needs overhaul: Kamal NathSubscriber Only

December 22, 2011 01:21 IST

As the foundation stone for the construction of 52 special-type flats for Lok Sabha MPs was laid by Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar on Wednesday,the events special guest Union Minister Kamal Nath took a dig at the projects implementing agency.

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Master Plan needs to factor in population riseSubscriber Only

December 22, 2011 01:17 IST

Union Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath on Wednesday said revision in Delhis development road map needs to take into account the ground reality of a 58 per cent increase in population,as projected by the 2011 Census.

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Bapu ka apmaan: Ruckus after Asaram Bapu alleges insult by crewSubscriber Only

December 14, 2011 02:50 IST

Pilot calls for security assistance after Bapu displays 'unruly behaviour' on board flight.

Wed, Dec 14, 2011

This year,homeless shelters will be made water and fire safeSubscriber Only

December 08, 2011 01:29 IST

Having seen at least 15 major fire incidents in temporary tented night shelters and three deaths last year,the Delhi government has come up with the plan of setting up fire-resistant temporary shelters for the homeless in the city this winter.

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

56,000 homeless in Delhi,finds UNDPSubscriber Only

December 08, 2011 01:27 IST

Govt has 64 permanent shelters,can support to only 12,000 this year.

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

CISF cracks down on thieves,pickpockets in Metro trainsSubscriber Only

December 06, 2011 00:21 IST

The gang of 21 women pickpockets,arrested in July this year for repeated thefts inside Metro trains,is now out on bail.

Tue, Dec 06, 2011

Lost bag leads Customs to human trafficking racketSubscriber Only

December 02, 2011 01:24 IST

A piece of mishandled baggage at the Delhi airport helped Customs officials uncover a human trafficking racket.

Fri, Dec 02, 2011

MP writes to PM,slams airport development feeSubscriber Only

December 02, 2011 00:34 IST

Rajya Sabha MP K N Balagopal has called the levy of airport development fee at the Delhi Airport illegal and a violation of administrative and parliamentary procedures

Fri, Dec 02, 2011

Pilot told to take off turban at Milan airportSubscriber Only

December 01, 2011 00:35 IST

Sikh commander with Jet Airways asked to take off turban for security check on flight to Delhi.

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

Iridium smuggling on the rise,Customs notice to airportsSubscriber Only

November 30, 2011 02:33 IST

Iridium powder,an expensive metal used for increasing the weight of gold,seems to have become the most preferred article to be smuggled into the country from Hong Kong.

Wed, Nov 30, 2011

Nath slams Delhi Master Plan again,says land should be used efficientlySubscriber Only

November 25, 2011 01:18 IST

There is no real gloom in the real estate industry. The industry is just used to a greater boom.

Fri, Nov 25, 2011

With Swedish help,DJB to produce biogas from sewageSubscriber Only

November 23, 2011 00:54 IST

The Delhi Jal Board is all set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Swedish government for upgrading its sewage treatment plant at Keshopur,with a capacity of 72 million gallons a day,for the purpose of producing biogas.

Wed, Nov 23, 2011

Verify workers,stop work prior to VVIP movement: Cops on AerocitySubscriber Only

November 22, 2011 02:06 IST

Even as no consensus has been reached on the potential security threat posed by the under-construction hospitality zone Aerocity near the Indira Gandhi International Airport,the Delhi Police has now made it mandatory for all private developers and contractors to get their entire workforce security vetted.

Tue, Nov 22, 2011

DJB struggles with Water Master PlanSubscriber Only

November 22, 2011 01:49 IST

After Union Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath slammed Delhis Master Plan-2021 as disconnected from ground realities and in need for revision,officials behind the Water Master Plan for Delhi-2021 are in a quandary over issues like adequate water supply and population density in the coming years.

Tue, Nov 22, 2011

East Delhi colonies reject facilities,dumping sewage into drains: DJB chiefSubscriber Only

November 17, 2011 03:07 IST

Most residents of nearly 24 recently-notified colonies in East Delhi,which have been provided water and sewerage infrastructure,are not coming forward to avail of the facilities,the Delhi Jal Board has said.

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

UIDAI faces new challenge: 2 lakh returned lettersSubscriber Only

November 16, 2011 03:56 IST

UIDAI is still figuring out ways to deal with returned letters.

Wed, Nov 16, 2011

DSIIDC asked to renovate 30 zonal offices of Delhi Jal BoardSubscriber Only

November 16, 2011 01:30 IST

Delhi Jal Board has now assigned the task of renovating 30 of its zonal offices to the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation.