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Encroachment,budget in way of Tughlaqabad restorationSubscriber Only
July 30, 2009 00:45 IST
The Tughlaqabad Fort,the third city of Delhi,built by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq in the 1320s,now stands encroached upon with a large part taken over by unauthorised colonies.
Thu, Jul 30, 2009ASI takes on Siri challenge,site in spotlight during GamesSubscriber Only
July 29, 2009 00:32 IST
Restoring Siri,largely considered the second city of Delhi,built by Alauddin Khilji in 1311 AD,is proving to be a challenge for the Archaeological Survey of India.
Wed, Jul 29, 2009
Explain mishap,Gammon toldSubscriber Only
July 29, 2009 00:25 IST
The inquiry team set up by Delhi Metro to investigate the fatal accident at its Zamrudpur construction site on July 12 has pointed out glaring deficiencies in design and material used.
Wed, Jul 29, 2009Saving history: work on to restore 10th-century fort citySubscriber Only
July 28, 2009 01:17 IST
Qila Rai Pithora will soon stand on its 25 bastions again,as the Archaeological Survey of India works on restoring what was the first city of Delhi.
Tue, Jul 28, 2009Delhi set to flaunt seven cities during GamesSubscriber Only
July 27, 2009 01:43 IST
By the time the Commonwealth Games begin,alongwith its modernity,Delhi will be ready to flaunt its historical past as well.
Mon, Jul 27, 2009Delhi Metro,Gammon spar on crane mishap inquiry reportSubscriber Only
July 25, 2009 03:48 IST
The inquiry report into the July 12 accident at the Metro construction site in Zamrudpur that killed six workers and left 15 others injured was placed before Delhi Metro chief E Sreedharan late Thursday evening.
Sat, Jul 25, 2009Zamrudpur mishap-II: probe blames contractorSubscriber Only
July 23, 2009 01:15 IST
The one-man panel probing the July 13 crane mishap at a South Delhi Metro construction site has held the contractor,Gammon India,guilty of miscalculation and lack of professionalism.
Thu, Jul 23, 2009Metro Phase II struggles with lack of contractorsSubscriber Only
July 23, 2009 00:59 IST
Shortage of good contractors,skilled labour and corruption-ridden bidding processes in government bodies has taken a toll on the quality of construction in the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation,admitted E Sreedharan,Managing Director,DMRC.
Thu, Jul 23, 2009Running late,Metro downed testing requirements in Phase-I,says CAGSubscriber Only
July 18, 2009 01:12 IST
A comptroller and Auditor General audit report has found that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation scaled down testing requirements in four contracts as these were falling behind schedule.
Sat, Jul 18, 2009Three days on,Metro acts: stretch in-charge sent backSubscriber Only
July 16, 2009 00:47 IST
Three days after Sunday mornings accident at the construction site in South Delhis Zamrudpur that left six employees dead,Delhi Metro on Wednesday sent a senior official in charge of the stretch back to the railways.
Thu, Jul 16, 2009Letter from Dikshit,Khannas request make Metro Man staySubscriber Only
July 14, 2009 03:53 IST
On tenterhooks for a full day,Delhi Metro Rail Corporation officials heaved a sigh of relief on Monday as the corporations chief,E Sreedharan,decided to withdraw his resignation.
Tue, Jul 14, 2009Checks and measures for Metro contractorsSubscriber Only
July 14, 2009 01:46 IST
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has over 100 contractors and sub-contractors working on Metro construction sites. While contracts are awarded to a reputed contractor who bid for the tenders...
Tue, Jul 14, 2009Letter from Dikshit,Khannas request make Metro Man staySubscriber Only
July 14, 2009 01:19 IST
On tenterhooks for a full day,Delhi Metro Rail Corporation officials heaved a sigh of relief on Monday as the corporations chief,E Sreedharan,decided to withdraw his resignation.
Tue, Jul 14, 2009Metros Lutyens tunnelSubscriber Only
July 12, 2009 03:25 IST
After months of apprehension,residents in Golf Links area can feel relieved. The first Delhi Metro tunnel-boring machine (TBM) operating under their homes has finally made a breakthrough,as Metro officials put it,at the Khan Market station.
Sun, Jul 12, 2009
High fashion unsealedSubscriber Only
July 10, 2009 00:39 IST
Mehraulis Qutub Minar trail had gone cold three years ago after the municipal corporations frenetic sealing drive.
Fri, Jul 10, 2009Metro worried of Phase-III delaySubscriber Only
July 08, 2009 00:53 IST
With just a year left for the completion of work on the ongoing Phase-II projects,the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is seriously worried about its Phase-III project falling behind schedule.
Wed, Jul 08, 2009ASI to allow music,dance shows at select monumentsSubscriber Only
July 05, 2009 00:31 IST
This will be melody for the ears of music lovers. The Archaeological Survey of India is planning to throw open 10 select monuments in the Capital for cultural shows in the evenings...
Sun, Jul 05, 2009Metro to connect malls with stations in Gurgaon,NoidaSubscriber Only
July 02, 2009 01:04 IST
The Metro is eyeing malls to track more passengers in Gurgaon and Noida. Result: the Delhi Metro Rail Corporations (DMRC) has decided to connect malls to its stations in Gurgaon and Noida.
Thu, Jul 02, 2009Delhi Metro: Govt approves defence land transferSubscriber Only
June 26, 2009 01:15 IST
With the government approving the transfer of a crucial plot of defence land between Arjangarh and Haryana border to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation..
Fri, Jun 26, 2009Lucky to be alive,they found it hard to believeSubscriber Only
June 25, 2009 02:03 IST
The passengers of the chartered bus which plies between Okhla and Dilshad Garden will never forget Wednesdays nightmarish journey home.
Thu, Jun 25, 2009DDA razes illegal parts of mosque,raises local ireSubscriber Only
June 24, 2009 01:34 IST
A regular anti-encroachment demolition drive by the DDA has raised a small storm in Mehrauli.
Wed, Jun 24, 2009High-end radar may not be ready this monsoonSubscriber Only
June 24, 2009 00:40 IST
After hearing fluctuating weather forecasts from the Meteorological Department over the past few days,Mumbai seems to be heading for rough days ahead as far as rainfall predictions are concerned.
Wed, Jun 24, 2009World Heritage City status still a dream for DelhiSubscriber Only
June 22, 2009 04:19 IST
As the World Heritage Committee of the UNESCO meets for its 33rd session at Seville in Spain to declare the World Heritage Sites for the year,India may once again miss out on having a city of the list.
Mon, Jun 22, 2009MCD accuses Jal Board of supplying impure waterSubscriber Only
June 18, 2009 02:11 IST
The long-standing tussle between the BJP-led Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi Jal Board,chaired by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit...
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
Ailing Ring Railways to get facelift for 2010Subscriber Only
June 17, 2009 01:24 IST
With the Commonwealth Games inching closer and the Delhi Metro preparing to be the last word on fast and efficient commuter services...
Wed, Jun 17, 2009Journalism of Courage
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