
March 04, 2012 04:35 IST
In a frenzy to clear projects before the election code of conduct kicks in on Monday,the BJP-led MCD passed 54 projects to the tune of Rs 160 crore in a span of just 15 minutes on Saturday.
Sun, Mar 04, 2012March 03, 2012 06:50 IST
With the dates for the municipal polls announced and the election code of conduct set to be imposed from Monday,the civic administration is rushing to sanction development works in the city.
Sat, Mar 03, 2012March 02, 2012 03:02 IST
Ahead of the municipal polls,the BJP-controlled MCD announced budget allocation of Rs 34 crore for RWAs under the resident ward committee scheme. Mayor Rajni Abbi also promised additional grants of Rs 12,000 per annum.
Fri, Mar 02, 2012
February 27, 2012 03:25 IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party launched its campaign for the upcoming municipal polls,with senior leaders addressing party workers at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday.
Mon, Feb 27, 2012February 21, 2012 02:34 IST
Protesting against Delhi Polices alleged crackdown on residents of Jamia Nagar,members of Jamia Teachers Solidarity Association staged a demonstration outside the police headquarters on Monday.
Tue, Feb 21, 2012February 21, 2012 01:26 IST
Broken toilet seats,obnoxious odour,waterless tap and spots of muck all around is how you would find most public toilets in the city.
Tue, Feb 21, 2012February 20, 2012 01:29 IST
After seeking ownership of roads that are more than 60 feet wide,the Delhi government has now staked claim over all the parking sites numbering around 255 along them.
Mon, Feb 20, 2012February 17, 2012 02:05 IST
This civic elections,residents may not have to run from-pillar-to-post in search of their polling booths,as the State Election Commission plans to provide voter slips,containing the necessary details,to every household. The slip will be sent to the residence of each voter. This will help the electorate identify the polling booths where they are listed to cast […]
Fri, Feb 17, 2012February 14, 2012 00:54 IST
Civic projects across the city have taken a backseat with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) going in for a division.
Tue, Feb 14, 2012
February 11, 2012 01:09 IST
With police making little headway into the the attack on Ansar Alam,an Executive Engineer with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi,the civic administration wants the case to be handed over to the Crime Branch.
Sat, Feb 11, 2012February 10, 2012 02:41 IST
Responding to the attack on a member of their fraternity allegedly by the builder mafia,about 250 of the 600 engineers on MCDs pay roll went on indefinite strike on Thursday.
Fri, Feb 10, 2012February 08, 2012 03:20 IST
With civic polls just two months away in the Capital,the Delhi Election Commission is formulating an awareness campaign to ensure better voter turnout and is looking to replicate the success achieved in Chandigarh for the municipal elections in December.
Wed, Feb 08, 2012February 08, 2012 02:22 IST
Erecting hoardings this poll season is going to be no cakewalk for politicians.
Wed, Feb 08, 2012February 08, 2012 02:05 IST
Ad campaigns,radio jingles helped boost voting percentage,Delhi to do the same.
Wed, Feb 08, 2012February 03, 2012 02:57 IST
Mayor cuts duration from six to three days.
Fri, Feb 03, 2012February 02, 2012 02:40 IST
The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi campus is all set to become more sophisticated. With the civic administration giving the institution the nod to modify its layout plan,students can soon avail of better infrastructure at the plush Hauz Khas campus.
Thu, Feb 02, 2012January 27, 2012 00:48 IST
The eyesight of 62-year-old Mohammad Mustaqeem may have blurred,but his fingers still possess the skill to carve out numerous kuppis in a day.
Fri, Jan 27, 2012June 24, 2011 01:58 IST
Two schools from the city will be rewarded by an NGO,for their sustained efforts to promote and prioritise environmental awareness.
Fri, Jun 24, 2011
June 17, 2011 01:28 IST
Whether it is a visit to a market or to traffic signals,city residents as well as tourists are hounded by beggars.
Fri, Jun 17, 2011June 15, 2011 02:19 IST
Finally,the Chandigarh Sector 16 stadium will be able to host day and night cricket matches. It is all set to get floodlights by the end of August.
Wed, Jun 15, 2011June 05, 2011 03:30 IST
The city has 217 liquor shops and vendors present in its markets and roadsides. Priyanka Sharma spoke to a cross-section of the residents and found that their opinion was divided on the issue.
Sun, Jun 05, 2011June 05, 2011 03:09 IST
Zipping past on the highway on your way to Shimla,it's hard not to miss this colourful patch. Many a tourist and back-packing travellers have stopped at these quaint crockery shops.
Sun, Jun 05, 2011
June 08, 1999 00:00 IST
CHANDIGARH, June 7: June 5. The Environment Day. What better occasion to check out how many people resolve to turn eco-friendly in dispos...
Tue, Jun 08, 1999
May 31, 1999 00:00 IST
CHANDIGARH, MAY 30: Nar Anon, the region's first support group for families of drug addicts has started working in the city. It is a part...
Mon, May 31, 1999
May 18, 1999 00:00 IST
CHANDIGARH, MAY 17: With the World Cup on, the rush at city cinema halls seems to have melted. People are either sprawled in front of the...
Tue, May 18, 1999


