Blueline cash in as govt delays cluster model

Wednesday 4 November '09

Nearly two years after the Delhi government submitted in High Court that it would phase out Blueline buses by March 2009 by corporatising the private bus system...

70 years on, time for a smooth ‘lift-off’ in city

Wednesday 4 November '09

The Delhi government has only two lift inspectors to keep an eye on 10,000 lifts that operate in a city which is growing vertical by the day.

Low floor, high return: New buses keep DTC smiling

Friday 30 October '09

The Delhi government had decided to withdraw its decision to introduce 1,000 semi-low floor buses as part of the new fleet to be introduced before the Commonwealth Games and go all low-floor.

Soon, odd-job services a click away

Wednesday 28 October '09

If the occasional hunt for an efficient plumber or electrician sounds like a headache hard to get past, the Delhi government may soon have an answer for its residents.

Body talk

Sunday 4 October '09

After giving a presentation on ‘understanding one’s own body’ and the threat of sexually transmitted diseases to girls from ‘senior’ classes, Dr Mala Arora quietly switches on the lights and hands out pieces of paper, asking them to write their queries.

Road to development needs breathing space, say experts

Tuesday 29 September '09

The Capital got its share of expert opinion on alternative urban planning at the recent Urban Habitat Summit, held at the India Habitat Centre...

‘Govt needs to chip in to boost low-cost housing sector in cities’

Saturday 26 September '09

Owning a decent, affordable house in the Capital — as in most cities in India — remains a dream for most.

Will city walk? Experts ponder change in habit, habitat

Friday 25 September '09

When Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta — as municipal commissioner nearly five years ago — decided to embark on a project to design bicycle tracks for the city, he had his task cut out: finding an engineer willing to take up the project.

BRT to go left-wing in next corridor

Thursday 24 September '09

After keeping the first Bus Rapid Transit corridor along the central verge, the Delhi government is now looking at placing the corridor on the extreme left of the road.

School stampede: Govt recommends suspension of 4 school officials

Wednesday 23 September '09

The Delhi government has recommended immediate suspension of four school officials following a report submitted by the Education department last Friday...

New DTC bus service exclusively for Dwarka

Monday 21 September '09

Come October and the residents of Dwarka will be able to avail of a new bus service started by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) exclusively for them.

Private bus cluster plan remains non-starter as Sheila unwilling to raise DTC ticket rates

Saturday 19 September '09

Nearly two years after the Delhi government submitted in High Court that it would gradually phase out Blueline buses by corporatising the private bus system, the cluster model meant to carry out corporatisation is yet to take off.

Wait no more, BRT corridor to see new light

Friday 18 September '09

For those stuck every day in an endless wait for the traffic lights to turn green at the Chirag Dilli flyover along the Bus Rapid Transit corridor, here’s some good news.

After delays, govt exits ‘dream’ projects for now

Thursday 17 September '09

The Delhi government’s ambitious plan to construct and beautify 14 entry and exit points to the city gearing up for the Commonwealth Games next year has been put on hold for now.

Panel formed to bring MCD under govt

Tuesday 15 September '09

Moving a step further on taking the Municipal Corporation of Delhi under its wings, the Delhi government on Monday formed a three-member committee to study the proposal note forwarded by the Centre on Saturday.

Congress infighting in Okhla, Sheila rallies behind Suri

Monday 14 September '09

Five months ago, Sandeep Dikshit of Congress walked through the meandering lanes of Jamia Nagar amid cheering supporters and swept the Lok Sabha polls.

New rules to stop misuse of B&B scheme

Tuesday 8 September '09

To prepare for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the Capital may have registered over 1,400 properties under its ‘Bed and Breakfast’ scheme so far...

Soon, cash not grains on BPL ration cards

Thursday 3 September '09

While the World Bank has offered to assist the government in re-structuring the Public Distribution System, the Delhi government is set to soon initiate a pilot project to launch its ‘cash for food’ programme in the Capital.

H1N1 ‘gravest threat’ during Games, govt to set up force

Tuesday 1 September '09

The Delhi government has identified the H1N1 influenza as the gravest threat to the city during the Commonwealth Games in October next year.

Fish cure: Govt hits on medicine to keep water bodies healthy

Monday 31 August '09

After having revived 152 water bodies in the rural districts of the city, the Delhi government is now looking at keeping them ‘alive’ by introducing fish in them.

ISBT revamp plan gets fresh lease of life

Monday 24 August '09

Over two years after the Delhi government decided to revamp its existing Inter-State Bus Terminals and built two more on the city outskirts, the plan to ensure better connectivity for the Capital might finally take off.

To tackle auto raj, govt plans CNG radio cabs

Wednesday 19 August '09

As auto-rickshaw drivers held the city’s non-car owners to ransom with their strike for the second successive day on Tuesday, the Delhi government is now looking at introducing radio cabs that would run at the cost of a three-wheeler.

Soon, Capital to get own Bill to keep stricter tab on liquor consumption

Sunday 9 August '09

The Delhi government is set to introduce its own Excise Bill in the next Assembly session to ensure stricter laws on liquor consumption in the Capital.

Surface tension: No explanation yet for cave-in

Tuesday 4 August '09

More than a day after a portion of road along the BRT stretch near Defence Colony caved in, government officials on Monday were all at sea explaining the reason behind the “freak accident”.

Hashmi son in race for Okhla Vidhan Sabha seat

Saturday 1 August '09

Barely two months after dust around the Lok Sabha elections settled down, Jamia Nagar is back in the election mode.