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Saman Husain
Saman Husain is a trainee journalist with The Indian Express. She reports in Delhi-NCR and some of her interests include minority’s issues, women’s issues, civic issues, culture and education. She tweets @SamanHusain9
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Stray dogs released after G20 ‘missing’ in Delhi, rescuers join hands to find themSubscriber Only
September 20, 2023 07:39 IST
Shashank Malhotra, who has been feeding dogs near the airport terminals since 2019, said he was looking for 9 out of 18 missing dogs.
Wed, Sep 20, 2023
To make Delhi garbage and debris-free, MCD sets up 158 locations to dump construction and demolition wasteSubscriber Only
September 17, 2023 08:54 IST
The MCD currently operates five major C&D plants: Bakkarwala, Ranikheda, Shastri Park, Burari, and Okhla, which can clear 1.50 lakh tonnes in a month, Oberoi said.
Sun, Sep 17, 2023
AAP: Delhi’s ‘garbage mountains’ will be disposed of in 2 yearsSubscriber Only
September 16, 2023 05:20 IST
Each agency will have to dispose of 30 lakh tonnes of garbage in two years.
Sat, Sep 16, 2023
‘Felt like soldiers protecting our nation’: NDMC personnel felicitated for G20 preparationsSubscriber Only
September 15, 2023 05:20 IST
At the event, Meenakshi Lekhi, Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, and Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) VK Saxena presented commendation awards to 28 NDMC personnel.
Fri, Sep 15, 2023
G20 Summit over, Delhi’s civic bodies have a new challenge: Upkeep of infra, keeping thieves at baySubscriber Only
September 12, 2023 05:20 IST
MCD Mayor Shelly Oberoi also said the city should look beautiful throughout the year.
Tue, Sep 12, 2023
Delhi’s civic bodies step up pollution-control stepsSubscriber Only
September 10, 2023 04:58 IST
To achieve this, officials said as many as 13 vehicles were deployed to clear construction and demolition material. Currently, four anti-smog guns are engaged to reduce dust on roads and to counter air pollution.
Sun, Sep 10, 2023
Repairs, eye on rain: NDMC’s control room on G20 dutySubscriber Only
September 10, 2023 04:57 IST
“Pump operations are being readied and we have put our mechanics on standby,” Upadhyay said after he received the rain alert. The NDMC has readied 60 pumps in case of heavy rain.
Sun, Sep 10, 2023
Humayun’s Tomb to Qutub Minar: A day out in Delhi for delegate partnersSubscriber Only
September 10, 2023 04:38 IST
“The (Argentinian) President felt that the Humayun’s tomb is grander and prettier than even the Taj Mahal...The delegation was extremely fascinated by its beauty,” officials deployed on the field said.
Sun, Sep 10, 2023
Removed from G20 Summit routes, stray cattle to be kept at govt-funded sheltersSubscriber Only
September 09, 2023 06:00 IST
The MCD in a statement said: “The necessity to remove stray cattle cannot be denied since these...many times are a threat to public safety and act as a hindrance to smooth flow of traffic.”
Sun, Sep 10, 2023
UK PM pays visit to British Council, meets students and teachersSubscriber Only
September 09, 2023 05:00 IST
Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty were received at the British Council's cultural centre where they engaged with school teachers and students during an exhibition of their key education programmes.
Sat, Sep 09, 2023
NDMC goes all out with floral works, decorations on treesSubscriber Only
September 08, 2023 05:39 IST
“NDMC has already beautified roads, footpaths, roundabouts, markets, flyovers and public areas with over 1 lakh potted plants,” Upadhyay said. To avoid theft, the potted plants will be transferred to hospitals, schools and dispensaries under the civic body.
Fri, Sep 08, 2023
Animal NGO protests ways dogs rounded up, MCD rejects chargeSubscriber Only
September 06, 2023 04:02 IST
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) dismissed the allegations and accused the NGO of spreading “misinformation”.
Wed, Sep 06, 2023
With 22 sculptures crafted by 25 Lalit Kala Academy artists, G20 waste-to-art park opens doorsSubscriber Only
September 05, 2023 05:15 IST
The NDMC worked with Lalit Kala Academy artists to create the sculptures as a way to commemorate G20 nations. “These sculptures are the best example of the waste-to-art initiative,” the NDMC said in a press release.
Tue, Sep 05, 2023
‘Should focus on making Summit a success, not a credit war’: MCD Mayor Shelly OberoiSubscriber Only
September 05, 2023 05:00 IST
Saman Husain speaks to the first Mayor of the reunified corporation, Shelly Oberoi, about the work that has been done, maintaining a cleaner Delhi, and the war for credit
Tue, Sep 05, 2023
Here’s how Delhi has changed for G20 SummitSubscriber Only
September 04, 2023 04:45 IST
After months of work that involved coordination between various civic agencies, the Capital’s G20 transformation is complete. As the Summit draws closer, officials make last-minute inspections to ensure things are in order. The Indian Express visits 5 key areas to check out what’s new
Tue, Sep 05, 2023
Treated water from tankers: NDMC’s plan to keep 24 new fountains up and runningSubscriber Only
September 03, 2023 06:00 IST
Besides, the Delhi Jal Board will also be providing treated water for these fountains.
Sun, Sep 03, 2023
Delegates’ safety, eye on public property: NDMC’s command centre to keep a 24×7 lookoutSubscriber Only
September 02, 2023 05:30 IST
In all, the centre provides 19 functions, which include operating 1,600 smart streetlights in the NDMC area; tracking vehicles via GPS; environmental monitoring; status of parking occupancy as well as public WiFi, and traffic inspections.
Sat, Sep 02, 2023
From Rs 300 to Rs 25,000 per meeting, MCD nod to allowance hike for its councillorsSubscriber Only
September 01, 2023 02:48 IST
The proposal will now be forwarded to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena.
Fri, Sep 01, 2023
No garbage collection, parks not clean: AAP councillors flag issuesSubscriber Only
September 01, 2023 02:48 IST
Councillors also expressed dissatisfaction with the delay in setting up of the ward committee, and the absence of frequent meetings to address and discuss concerns.
Fri, Sep 01, 2023
History, mythology, and dance forms come to life on Delhi walls, courtesy local street artistsSubscriber Only
August 28, 2023 05:45 IST
To offer the city a creative and visual facelift for the G20 Summit, civic bodies in Delhi have employed local artists to spruce up walls in bright colours.
Mon, Aug 28, 2023
Decorative rocks, selfie point: Delhi’s Bhairon Marg drain transforms into a ‘canal’ ahead of G20Subscriber Only
August 25, 2023 09:07 IST
Rolling out the red carpet for dignitaries on September 9 and 10, the road adjacent to the Bharat Mandapam Integrated Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre is dotted with flowering plants and fountains, while the roadways have been cleaned and kerb stones repaired and painted.
Fri, Aug 25, 2023
Trees, potted plants, floral boards among plans for a green carpet welcome for delegatesSubscriber Only
August 23, 2023 03:09 IST
Besides, the NDMC has prepared 40 floral boards, 24 flower fountains, and a few moveable plant baskets that will be placed in vacant spots that lack vegetation and where huge plants cannot be place otherwise, officials said.
Wed, Aug 23, 2023
317 MCD staffers get ‘certificate of permanence’ from CM KejriwalSubscriber Only
August 22, 2023 04:35 IST
Speaking during the event in Thyagaraj Stadium, Kejriwal said: “Before the elections, I guaranteed making MCD employees permanent. It may take some time but everyone will get their permanent appointment letters.”
Tue, Aug 22, 2023
150 km, 15 workers, six routes: ‘Mosquito terminator’ begins annual trip around Delhi’Subscriber Only
August 20, 2023 05:56 IST
As per MCD’s August 7 report, a total of 348 dengue cases have been reported in the city so far this year. In the first week alone, the city saw 105 cases. A source in the civic body said the number has increased over the last week.
Tue, Aug 22, 2023
Fountains, whitewash, lighting: Connaught Place gets ready for G-20 visitorsSubscriber Only
August 18, 2023 02:22 IST
On April 12, the NDMC signed an MoU with INTACH to implement the project regarding the conservation and restoration of Connaught Place building, ensuring that the overhaul is done with the area's heritage significance in mind.
Fri, Aug 18, 2023Journalism of Courage
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