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Sourav Roy Barman
As part of the national bureau, Sourav Roy Barman covers education and Opposition parties, while also closely tracking political developments in Northeast India. He tweets @Sourav_RB
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AAP minister shoots letter on attendance of officers, Chief Secy says ‘unwarranted’Subscriber Only
May 09, 2018 03:56 IST
Anshu Prakash said that Satyendar Jain’s claim, made in a letter on May 7, was ironic since the “minister in charge of a department shall be primarily responsible for the disposal of business of the department” under the Transaction of Business Rules, 1993.
Wed, May 09, 2018
Conflict in Delhi govt over temple marriage reformsSubscriber Only
May 07, 2018 01:41 IST
In October 2013, the court had restrained five temples in Yamuna Bazaar from conducting Arya Samaj marriages or conversions after it emerged that the temples were not registered with the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha — which is required to register marriages under the Arya Marriage Validation Act, 1937.
Mon, May 07, 2018
Delhi: Road accidents a public health issue, says safety policy draftSubscriber Only
May 05, 2018 05:01 IST
The policy also talks about “traffic calming” measures to reduce speed in vulnerable stretches leading up to schools, hospitals, market areas, bus and metro stations, among others.
Sat, May 05, 2018
43 and counting… station branding is doing wonders for Delhi Metro revenueSubscriber Only
May 03, 2018 03:31 IST
Some of the prominent stations that have been renamed are MG Road, Huda City Centre, Noida City Centre, ITO, Janpath among others.
Thu, May 03, 2018
Dalit man forced to drink urine in UP: ‘They dragged him, kept saying whose backing do they have, govt is ours’Subscriber Only
May 02, 2018 04:40 IST
SSP Badaun, Ashok Kumar Sharma said the four accused, who were arrested Monday, have been sent to 14-day judicial custody and the then SHO of the Hazratpur police station has been suspended for not “acting swiftly” on April 23.
Wed, May 02, 2018
To resolve dispute over Signature Bridge funding, Delhi govt orders auditSubscriber Only
May 01, 2018 03:42 IST
The Delhi government’s finance department suggested that the audit be conducted to resolve the dispute between the PWD (Public Works Department) and DTTDC (Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation) over funding.
Tue, May 01, 2018
Delhi’s unauthorised colonies: Surveys hit by pending billsSubscriber Only
April 30, 2018 02:55 IST
Sources said maps of 566 colonies have been prepared till now, but only 62 have been verified by the revenue department.
Mon, Apr 30, 2018
Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy recommends BJP man for state job, CPM sees redSubscriber Only
April 29, 2018 03:46 IST
The Opposition leaders slammed Roy for turning his office into a “BJP office” and acting more as a “BJP pracharak” than a governor.
Sun, Apr 29, 2018
Bureaucracy, AAP tussle now touches tax issueSubscriber Only
April 28, 2018 05:36 IST
A government source said the views to the MHA were to be communicated by April 10, and Kejriwal received the draft response three days ago.
Sat, Apr 28, 2018
Delhi: Metro Phase III likely to open only by SeptemberSubscriber Only
April 27, 2018 03:17 IST
However, technically, trains will not be running along the entire Pink Line before next year as land acquisition woes continue to persist in east Delhi's Trilokpuri.
Fri, Apr 27, 2018
L-G Baijal approves amendment, Delhi govt powers in grant of parole curtailedSubscriber Only
April 25, 2018 01:40 IST
The guidelines also mention that the Deputy Secretary, Home (General), would scrutinise parole applications and ensure that the Home Department takes a decision within three weeks, “including approvals at all levels”.
Wed, Apr 25, 2018
Delhi govt rejects two Metro routes over potential lossesSubscriber Only
April 24, 2018 01:23 IST
Of the six, the four lines that have been cleared include Janakpuri West-R K Ashram (28.92 km), Mukundpur-Maujpur (12.54 km), Inderlok-Indraprastha (12.58 km ) and Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block (7.96 km), a top official said.
Tue, Apr 24, 2018
DTC plans info system to track errant driversSubscriber Only
April 23, 2018 01:37 IST
The system will enable DTC to conduct routine appraisals of the drivers’ performance in terms of punctuality, safety and adherence to prescribed routes, timings and stoppages, an official document states.
Mon, Apr 23, 2018
AAP leader Ashish Khetan quits Delhi govt’s advisory body, cites frustrationSubscriber Only
April 19, 2018 02:50 IST
Khetan announced his decision on social media. The journalist-turned-politician, who was made the vice chairperson in 2015, put in his papers on April 16.
Thu, Apr 19, 2018
Green cess failed as deterrent due to serious flaws in system: EPCASubscriber Only
April 15, 2018 04:11 IST
The SDMC said that the Rs 120 crore project had hit a roadblock as a company, which was disqualified during the technical bid, had moved the High Court and subsequently the Supreme Court.
Sun, Apr 15, 2018
Service matters, simply counting passengers not a good indicator, says DMRC chief Mangu SinghSubscriber Only
April 10, 2018 01:37 IST
When you prepare a DPR (detailed project report) and calculate the economics, you project the traffic. The projection can never be 100% perfect, says the DMRC chief.
Tue, Apr 10, 2018
Delhi Metro Phase IV gets boost after finance dept nod to three corridorsSubscriber Only
April 08, 2018 00:43 IST
These lines will touch areas, including Burari, Yamuna Vihar, Paschim Vihar, Rohini east, Mukarba Chowk and Andrews Ganj, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said. Phase IV has already witnessed a two-year delay.
Sun, Apr 08, 2018Delhi Metro plans biometric ID for discounts to students and elderlySubscriber Only
April 07, 2018 07:09 IST
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) chief Mangu Singh said Friday that they were considering biometric identification technology to prepare the system for concessional rates.
Sat, Apr 07, 2018
Dalit protests: Sons shot, two families in Bhind struggle to grasp politics, economicsSubscriber Only
April 05, 2018 04:33 IST
Some 25 km from Bhind town, the village has acres of arid land and long queues near government tankers, indicating the looming water crisis in the region with the onset of summer.
Thu, Apr 05, 2018
Deaths have deepened the caste divide in Madhya PradeshSubscriber Only
April 04, 2018 04:51 IST
On Tuesday, curfews and heavy security prevented further violence, but in cities and towns where the impact of the protests was felt most, tension runs high as Dalits and upper castes blamed each other for the violence.
Wed, Apr 04, 2018
Arvind Kejriwal says sorry again, Arun Jaitley drops his caseSubscriber Only
April 03, 2018 05:10 IST
Along with Kejriwal, AAP leaders Ashutosh, Raghav Chadha and Sanjay Singh also apologised to Jaitley, who had slapped a defamation case against them seeking damages worth Rs 10 crore.
Tue, Apr 03, 2018
Life inside Asha Kiran shelter home in DelhiSubscriber Only
April 02, 2018 01:43 IST
In February 2017, the death of 11 inmates within two months had thrown the spotlight on Asha Kiran. A year on, little has changed — over 1,000 inmates live where 500 are supposed to, staff shortage is a perpetual worry, and rehabilitation remains an uphill task. Sourav Roy Barman takes stock
Fri, Apr 12, 2019
Workers’ welfare board sits on Rs 2,000 crore, spent Rs 70 crore this yearSubscriber Only
April 01, 2018 03:36 IST
In January, the Supreme Court had lashed out at the states over the large amount of unspent money meant for the welfare of workers. The Centre had informed the Court that over Rs 37,000 crore has been collected as cess under the 1996 Act.
Sun, Apr 01, 2018
Summer respite: Power tariff slashed in Delhi, more consumption means more savingsSubscriber Only
March 29, 2018 02:16 IST
Households that consume more will reap the maximum benefits of the new tariff order, while it will be of little benefit to those who consume around 100-150 units per month as the DERC has raised the fixed charge.
Thu, Mar 29, 2018
Arvind Kejriwal tears into LG Anil Baijal over doorstep ration delivery: People will teach lessonSubscriber Only
March 28, 2018 00:40 IST
Arvind Kejriwal claimed that despite meeting Anil Baijal twice over the issue, he did not show the “basic courtesy” of informing him before turning down the proposal. “Even God will tick you off for not clearing Kejriwal’s proposal,” the CM said.
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